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Questions
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- I've never played washer toss. Can we still enter?
- Absolutely. Half the field learns the finer points that morning. If you can toss a washer 21 feet in roughly the right direction, you're qualified. The rulebook takes five minutes to read.
- What's a suey?
- A washer landing all the way in the centre cup. Three points, unlimited bragging, and yes, you're allowed to yell it. The word matters around here; use it correctly and you'll fit right in.
- When and where is it?
- Saturday, August 14, 2027, in Miramichi, New Brunswick. Check-in opens 8:00 AM, first toss at 10:00 AM, awards around 4:15 PM. The exact grounds are announced when registration opens.
- How much does it cost to enter?
- $60 per two-person team ($50 early-bird until June 15, 2027). That covers at least four games, participation medals, and a shot at the $500 first prize.
- What should we bring?
- Sunscreen, a lawn chair, and your throwing arm. Tournament washers and boxes are provided. Camp chairs and shade tents are welcome along the lanes.
- Is it family-friendly? Can I bring the kids?
- Yes, and please do. This whole thing grew out of a family fun day, and it stays one. The grounds are family-friendly all day, the midway has ice cream and kettle corn, and the awards ceremony is built for a crowd.
- What about dogs?
- Leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds, away from the lanes. Water bowls at the check-in tent.
- What if it rains?
- Light rain, we play. This is New Brunswick. Lightning clears the lanes until 30 minutes after the last strike, and the director can compress the format to finish the day. Full weather policy is in the rulebook.
- Is there parking?
- Yes. Free parking at the grounds with volunteer marshals directing. Accessible parking is reserved closest to the lanes.
- Is the site accessible?
- The lanes, midway, and viewing areas are on level ground, and accessible parking and washrooms are provided. If you have a specific need, email info@rubyswashertoss.com and we'll make it work.
- What's the deal with alcohol?
- The grounds follow the posted licence for the day, published with the venue announcement. Coolers are checked at the gate. Nobody's day ends over a beer; it ends over behaviour.
- When do merch pre-orders close?
- July 24, 2027, three weeks before event day, when the print run locks. Orders are picked up at check-in on tournament morning.
- Can I get a refund if my team can't make it?
- Full refund until registration closes on July 31, 2027. After that, your fee converts to a donation to next year's prize pool, with our thanks and your name on the supporters board.
- Who is Ruby?
- The matriarch. 101 years young, sharp as ever, and the reason all of this exists. She throws the first washer of the tournament and hands the Ruby Cup to the champions. Come shake her hand on tournament day.