Are you the next Stein Holding State Champion?
Sign up for our FREE Stein Holding Tournament to find out!
Ounces is an official qualifying location for USSA Steinholding. Our tournament winners will move on to compete for the State Championship Title to be held Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1pm at Oktoberfest NW.
OUNCES TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
Date: Friday, October 3rd from 5pm-7:30pm
Our tournament will consist of two brackets (Mens & Womens), with a winner determined in each category.
Competitors will compete in a qualifier round to determine which competitors move on to the championship round.
QUALIFYING ROUND TIMES: (must participate in 1)
5:15pm
5:30pm
5:45pm
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TIMES: (must qualify to participate)
7pm: Women's Championship
7:15pm Men's Championship
FREE to Participate!
No purchase necessary to participate. Water-filled 1L Steins will be provided. (must be returned.)
MORE INFO:
QUALIFYING ROUND To qualify for the Championship Round, Competitors will need to participate in one qualifying round (select from one of three times at sign up; see times above.). During a Qualifying Round, competitors will prove they are worthy for the Championship by holding a water-filled 1L Stein for 2 minutes (Men) / 1.5 minutes (Women). Those competitors who are successful will move on to compete in the Championship!
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: Those who qualify will move on the participate in the Championship Round with the Women's Championship taking place at 7pm, followed immediately by the Men's Championship at approx 7:15pm.
COMPETITION RULES: Our competitions will follow Official Steinholding rules. See rules HERE.
PRIZES: 1st Place Winners will receive:
FREE tickets to Oktoberfest NW
Invitation to compete at State Championship
1L Stein & Ounces T-shirt
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP INFO: Winners will be invited to compete in the Washington Steinholding State Championship to be held October 4th at 1pm at Oktoberfest NW (at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup, WA). Full details HERE.
SIGN UP NOW!
Want to take part? Please ensure you can make it, then fill out the form below to register!
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59PM on Thursday, October 2nd.
FAQ’s:
Q: Is registration required? A: Yes. Onsite registrations will be allowed based on available space. (tbd)
Q: How much does it cost? A: Nothing! It is FREE to participate.
Q: Will you provide the stein? A: Yes.
Q: Do I get to keep the stein? A: No. Steins need to be returned.
Q: What if I can’t make it to the State Championship — Can I still participate in the tournament? A: Yes. If the winner can not make it, we’ll identify an alternate.
Q: Are there separate brackets for Men’s vs Women’s Qualifying Rounds? A: No. Qualifiers are coed, based on time thresholds. (1.5 minutes for Women. 2 minutes for Men)
Q: Can I compete in the Championship if I don’t complete a Qualifier Round? A: No. You must participate in one of the qualifying rounds.
Q: How much does a 1L stein filled with water weigh? A: Around 5lbs.
Q: Will the qualification rounds and championship rounds be judged? A: Yes! (by a certified steinholding judge)