1. When and where is the event?
St. Anselme Park (aka Rotary Park) located at 505 Melanson Rd. in Dieppe.
2. How many people can I have on my team?
Teams are made up of four players. You can add people to your team at a later date, so register with what you have and send us the extra names once they confirm.
3. Who can join my team?
This event is for any participant over 19 years of age. Any fitness or skill level is welcome. Teams can be anyone like corporate colleagues, friends, family, or co-workers.
4. What does it cost to register a team?
Corporate Teams: $500 for a team of four.
Friends & Family Teams: $400 for a team of four.
5. When do I have to pay?
Registration must be paid in full two weeks before game day. Anyone doing extra fundraising for their team can submit any additional funds the day of the event.
6. Do I have to pay the registration fee out of my own pocket, or can I ask for help?
Teams are encouraged to fundraise for the event to help keep your personal cost of participating down. This will also help promote the event to everyone you connect with while gathering pledges in person or on facebook or holding fundraiser at your place of work? There is a Fundraising Tools page on the website with lots of great ideas and support to help you reach your goal.
7. How do I register?
You can register online at the event website on the Registration Page
8. How competitive is this event going to be?
While competition is encouraged, we want to create a fun, relaxed atmosphere where everyone is welcome.
9. Who does the money we raise go to help?
Revenues and awareness from fundraising events like the Back Yard Games goes a long way to help build sustainability into PAW’s daily operations. PAW’s success and achievements are a direct reflection of our community. Your financial support is so important, now more than ever.
10. What kind of games will be at the event?
Teams will compete in a variety of fun-filled backyard games such as; Washer Toss, Shuffle Board, Ladder Ball, Ring Toss, Horse Shoes, Bucket Pong, Corn Hole and Baci Ball.
11. What will there be for concessions on the event site?
There will be a vendor selling food on-site and we will have a beer garden running from 11 a.m. until close. You are also welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages and keep it in the team rest zone.
12. Can people come watch the event even if they aren’t a register team?
Spectators are welcome to come cheer you on and check out the event. We will even have some extra games available that they can play for a donation. Spectators must also be over the age of 19 as it is a licenced event.
13. Have a question you don’t see answered here?
Contact us for more information at info@backyardgames.ca or call (506)855-8525.