Fishers Parks And Recreation Calling All 'Sleddy' Participants

FISHERS, IN — Fishers Parks & Recreation is combining a world-renown surf tournament with a giant sledding hill to bring you The Sleddy. According to a release from Fishers Parks & Recreation, The Sleddy may take place between Jan. 3 and March 19 pending the right snowy conditions at Flat Fork Creek Park, with Fishers Parks & Rec releasing a statement 24 hours in advance on Facebook and Twitter if The Sleddy is happening.

According to a release, the snow and sledding event is inspired by The Eddie Aikau Invitational ("The Eddie"), the ultimate big wave surfing tournament in the world that only happens when conditions at Hawaii's Waimea Bay are just right. Some years the tournament is "on," and other years, it's "off."

If The Sleddy is "on," registered teams will assemble at the designated time with their sleds to launch the event. Children and adults can get ready for The Sleddy by recruiting teammates, registering their team and building their sledding device. Tailgating is available after the event, and alcohol, grills (no charcoal) and 10’x10’ pop-up tents are welcome.

The Competition: Competing teams will be judged in three categories, and first, second and third place will be recognized. Categories include:

• Speed – score based on how fast the sled travels down the hill on a police radar.
• Distance – score based on how far the sled travels down the hill.
• Creativity – score is determined by the design and originality of your sledding device and your crew. The more inventive, the better!

Participation:

• Pparticipants must pre-register before the event is announced. The event date will be announced 24 hours in advance on Fishers Parks & Recreation's Facebook and Twitter pages, and may occur any day between Jan. 3 and March 19.
• Competition categories include individual riders and teams. Teams may consist of 2 to 5 members (no more than 5 occupants are permitted on a sled).
• All riders must have read and understand the rules and signed the liability waiver.

For more information on rules and regulations, additional details about sled device construction, competition details, and tailgating rules, visit fishers.in.us. Teams can also check out Winterfest for sledding device ideas and inspiration from a similar event.

(AP Photo/Mike Stewart)