Join us for one of the most fun events on the lake! Cruise to stops around Lake 13, draw cards, and compete for the best poker hand β no poker experience required.
Visit the designated starting stop to:
Purchase your poker hand(s)
Receive your Poker Run tracking sheet
$5 per hand
β Current Lake 13 dues-paying members receive 1 extra poker hand FREE
There are 5 stops around the lake.
At each stop:
Draw 1 playing card
The stop volunteer records your card on your tracking sheet
After visiting all five stops:
Return your completed tracking sheet to the ending location
Event organizers will review all hands and determine the winners
π₯ 1st Place β $50
π₯ 2nd Place β $25
π₯ 3rd Place β $25
Best five-card poker hand wins!
Nope!
You do not need poker experience to participate. Just:
Buy your hand(s)
Visit the stops
Draw cards
Turn in your sheet
Have fun!
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Start at Stop #1
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Buy hand(s) β $5 each
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Dues-paying members get 1 extra hand free
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Visit all 5 stops
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Draw 1 card at each stop
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Turn in your completed sheet
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Winners announced after the event
Thank you for volunteering to host a Poker Run stop! Your stop helps make the event fun, organized, and welcoming for everyone on the lake.
As a Poker Run stop host, you will:
Welcome incoming boats
Have participants draw cards
Record cards on their tracking sheets
Keep the event moving smoothly
Thatβs it!
During the event:
Stay near the end of your dock
Be visible to approaching boats
Have your deck of cards and pen ready
When participants arrive:
Participants will hand you their Poker Run tracking sheet.
Each player/hand draws 1 card
Participants should draw their own card whenever possible
For each hand:
Write down the card drawn
Initial the appropriate spot on the sheet
Give the completed tracking sheet back so they can continue to the next stop.
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One card per hand at your stop
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Be fair and consistent with all participants
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No redraws unless directed by organizers
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You do NOT need to know their previous or next stops
Your only responsibility is handling your stop.
Many stops choose to offer:
Candy
Snacks
Jello shots
Drinks
Small treats
This is completely optional and not required.
Stops that provide treats may receive:
$25 stipend
Helpful items to have:
Deck of cards
Pens or markers
Clipboard or hard surface
Chair/cooler
Optional snacks or treats
Drinks and sunscreen for yourself
Welcome boats to your dock
Collect tracking sheets
Have each participant draw 1 card
Record the card and initial the sheet
Return the tracking sheet
Send them on to the next stop
Have fun!
Start at Stop #1 - Heinz Household by dam
Buy hand(s) β $5 each
Receive one extra hand for free if dues are paid prior to arrival
Get your tracking sheet
Visit all 5 stops
Draw 1 card at each stop
Turn in your completed sheet
Winners announced at the endΒ
A poker run is a fun event where participants travel to different stops around the lake and draw playing cards. At the end, the person with the best five-card poker hand wins prizes.
No poker experience is needed β itβs simple and fun for everyone.
Go to the designated starting stop to:
Purchase your poker hand(s)
Receive your Poker Run tracking sheet
$5 per hand
You may purchase multiple hands.
There are 5 stops around the lake.
At each stop:
Draw 1 playing card
The volunteer will record your card on your Poker Run tracking sheet
By the end of the run, you will have:
5 total cards
1 completed poker hand
After visiting all five stops:
Return your completed Poker Run tracking sheet to the ending location
Event organizers will review all hands and determine the winners
π 1st Place: $50
π₯ 2nd Place: $25
π₯ 3rd Place: $25
The best five-card poker hand wins!
You do not need to know how to play poker to participate
Volunteers can help answer questions during the event
Keep your tracking sheet safe throughout the run
Have fun and be respectful at all stops
Thank you for volunteering to host a Poker Run stop! Your job is simple: welcome participants, help them draw their cards, and keep the event moving smoothly and fun for everyone.
Stand or stay near the end of your dock during the event
Welcome incoming boats and participants
Keep the line moving as efficiently as possible
Each participant will hand you:
Their Poker Run tracking sheet
You do not need to know:
What cards they already have
What other stops theyβve visited
Where they are going next
Your only responsibility is your stop.
Have them draw 1 card from your deck
Record the card on their tracking sheet
Initial the appropriate spot on the sheet
Return the sheet to the participant
Repeat this process for each hand/player listed on the sheet.
Only one card per hand at your stop
Participants should draw their own card whenever possible
Be consistent and fair with every participant
Do not allow redraws unless directed by event organizers
Many stops choose to hand out:
Candy
Snacks
Jello shots
Drinks
Small treats
This is completely optional and not required.
Stops that choose to provide treats may receive a $25 stipend
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Keep your deck organized
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Have a pen ready
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Use a flat surface or clipboard if possible
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Smile and have fun
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Expect brief traffic during busy times
Deck of cards
Pens/markers
Chair or cooler
Clipboard or hard surface
Optional snacks/treats
Sunscreen/drinks for yourself
Welcome boats to your dock
Collect tracking sheets
Have each participant draw 1 card
Record the card and initial the sheet
Return the sheet
Send them to their next stop
Have fun!