2025
It’s not about the pieces, but how they work together
IINTRODUCTION NTRODUCTION
Team work is important for any successful business. The benefits include increased communication, planning, skills, employee motivation, and employee collaboration. Corporate Challenge provides fun activities that help people see each other in a different light and allow them to connect in a different setting. Important reasons to participate in Corporate Challenge:
Networking, socializing, and getting to know each other better
Teamwork and boosting company morale
Competition and bragging rights
Celebration, team spirit, fun, and motivation
Collaboration and the fostering of innovation and creativity
Communication and working better together
Enhance company culture
Create something to look forward to
Show employees appreciation
Build bridges across departments
Unlock leadership potential
Improve employee engagement
Registration and entry fees must be completed by 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 20th.
Paying via check?
Checks can be made out to Nacogdoches Parks and Recreation
Paper forms may be requested by e-mailing: recreation@nactx.us
Recreation
Your company may choose to participate in all events, or select individual events. Even though participating in select events is welcomed, keep in mind it may decrease your chances for winning the overall team championship.
You may enter multiple teams per event, but only 3 teams per company can place in an event.
All events have team limits. Cost and team limits listed below.
Complete Package (saves $50)
includes 1 team for each event & division (except Mud run)
EVENT
Basketball
Bowling
Golf
Kickball
Mini-Golf
Mud Run
Pickleball
Speed Puzzle
Table Tennis
Trivia
Video Games
Volleyball
Washers
Team Limits per company
3 teams 7 teams 6 teams 2 teams
20 teams total (10 women/ 10 men/coed)
Register through Mud Run
12 teams total (6 men/ 6 women/coed) 6 teams
12 teams total (6 men/ 6 women/coed) 3 teams of 8
12 teams total (6 men/ 6 women/coed)
2 teams
12 teams total (6 men/ 6 women/coed) Cost
ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY
Divisions I- Companies with 101 or more employees
Division II- Companies with 1 - 100 employees
Eligible Companies:
Any business that has paid employees. This excludes volunteer organizations.
All team rosters will be signed by the Personnel/HR Director of the company, or someone designated to act in the verification of employment eligibility. If more than one team per company enters, the teams must be designated as Team A, Team B, etc. The points accumulated by the company’s different teams will be totaled separately for the overall championship. Participants may only compete for one team per event.
INDIVIDUAL
Must be an employee who has worked for that company at least 30 days prior to the event for at least 20 hours per week.
Spouses of employees are eligible to participate as long as one spouse meets the eligibility requirements. No other family members are eligible. Participants must be at least 18 years of age by March 31, 2025.
Employment verification must be in each participant’s possession during the competition (check stub, company badge, business card).
Player eligibility may be challenged by an opposing team. The protesting team may be responsible to pay a $25 protest fee. If a team is found to be in violation of the eligibility rules, they will be disqualified from that particular event. If a team is found to be in violation of the eligibility rule a second time, they will be disqualified from all events.
Participants may compete for only one company.
Participants must assume all risks from injuries or medical disorders.
POINTS POINTS
Point totals awarded per event (and per division if applicable; divisions may be combined if less than 3 companies register):
1st place = 10 points
2nd place = 8 points
3rd place = 6 points
4th place = 4 points
5th place = 2 points
6th place = 1 point
OVERALL TIES
Ties for the overall championship will be broken in the following order:
team with the most 1st place finishes team with the most 2nd place finishes team with the most 3rd place finishes team with the most 4th place finishes team with the most 5th place finishes team with the most 6th place finishes
PROTESTS & FORFEITS
PROTESTS
Protests will be determined by the event coordinator at the time of the protest.
FORFEITS
Game time is forfeit time. Please make sure your participants arrive early for each event so games can stay on schedule. A total of three forfeits throughout the Corporate Challenge could result in the company being disqualified for the entire competition.
COACHES MEETING
The Coaches Meeting will be held on: Friday, March 21st at NOON in the C.L. Simon Recreation Center Meeting Room.
Lunch WILL be provided! One representative must be present from each participating company. Every company with a representative in attendance will receive an automatic 5 points to the overall Corporate Challenge score. Any rule clarifications, questions or comments please contact: 936-559-2960 or recreation@nactx.us
Full rules for any given sport are available at C.L. Simon Recreation Center.
3V3 BASKETBALL
Max 3 teams per company
Each team shall consist of no more than 5 players. 2 Male 2 Female and 1 alternate. (3 players on the court with a Female on the court at all times.) Absolutely no coaches or substitutes on the court during time of play. Game will be played for 1 period of 10 minutes or first team to score (21) points or more. If the score is tied after regular play time, overtime will be played. 1 minute of rest time will be granted before overtime starts. First team to 2 points in overtime will win the game.
Scoring: shots from inside the arc shall be awarded 1 point, shots from outside the arc shall be awarded 2 points, successful free throws shall be awarded 1 point, successful shots in the X zone will be awarded 3 points, No charging in the “no charge zone” directly under the basket. Each team is granted 1 time out. Any player or substitute can request a time-out when the ball becomes dead prior to a check-ball or free throw. All time outs last 30 seconds. Games will begin at 6pm at C.L. Simon Recreation Center
BOWLING
Max 7 teams per company
Each team must be co-ed consisting of four players. (any combination, at least 1 female and 1 male).
All games are scratch games. No handicapping.
Each team will bowl two games. The team’s final score will consist of the sum of each of the four player’s games. If a team has a missing player, they will receive a “0” for that player’s score.
The tournament will be held at Texas Pro Bowl, 3801 North St APT 11, in 3 flights: 1 on Friday evening and 2 on Saturday (each team will only attend 1 flight).
GOLF
Max 6 teams per company
A team of 4 players (men or women) will be split and paired with another team from a different company. No company shall have more than 2 individuals playing together.
Each team member will play one shot each. From the two shots hit, the best one will be played. Each team member then plays the next shot from that spot and the process is repeated until the hole is completed.
At each selected spot through the green, the team member will play from any point within 3 ft. of where the selected ball came to rest, no closer to the hole.
In a hazard, the selected ball will be played from the first point where it lies. The other player shall then drop, in accordance with the rules, within 3 feet of that point, but within the hazard.
On the green, the ball selected will be marked and each shot will be played from as near that spot as possible.
Ties will be broken with a scorecard playoff, on both teams' scorecards.
Golf will be played at Woodland Hills Golf Club 359 Co Rd 5021. There will be a shotgun start at 1:00pm. All players names must be turned in the Monday prior to tournament, so that hole assignments can be made. A course “Marshal” will be present to monitor each round on a spot check basis.
KICKBALL
Max 2 teams per company
Games will follow many of the same rules as Softball with the following exceptions:
Teams will consist of minimum 4 men and 4 women, 9 players on the field including pitcher, catcher, 4 infield and 3 outfield. The roster must not exceed 12 players including the coach.
Pitching: Each team will pitch to the other team. Pitchers must pitch from the pitching mound and cannot go in front of the plate until the ball is kicked. Slow to moderate pitches only. If the kicker requests a slower pitch then the pitcher is obligated to do so. The pitcher should try his/her best to give the kicker a pitch that they feel most comfortable kicking. You are not trying to strike out the batter.
Kicking: All kicks must be made by foot. A kicker can be called out if they get 3 strikes or 4 foul balls. A play ends when the pitcher has control of the ball and is near the mound/pitching circle. NO BUNTING (full extension of leg required).
The ball can be thrown at a player and MUST hit shoulder or below. The runner will be called safe if hit in the head UNLESS they are sliding/ducking the ball. If a player is hit in the head they get the base they are running towards.
No leading off or stealing is allowed. Players must stay out of the baseline. Any player who deliberately crashes into a defensive player holding the ball, waiting to apply a tag, will be called out.
5 run per half inning
No Metal Cleats. Must wear appropriate shoes, no boots.
Game times are set to begin at 6:00pm at the Coy Simms Softball Complex, 801 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
MINI-GOLF
Max 10 teams per division per company (max 20 teams total)
Players can only register for 1 of the divisions: Female or Coed (1 male, 1 female).
Each team of 2 will be paired with a team from a different company. Divisions will have stagger start times.
Each team will play one (1) round of 18 holes. The winner will be determined by the team with the lowest combined score per division. There will be a maximum of 10 strokes per hole.
Balls leaving the putting area must be placed at the starting tee. The errant stroke counts, but an additional penalty stroke will not be added.
Ties will be broken with a 1 hole tie-breaker. The team that is in the top 3 but NOT in the tie, will draw a hole to be “replayed” by both teams that are tied. The team with the lower number on that hole will be the winner of the tie breaker.
Mini-Golf will begin at 6:00pm at Nacoville Course 3507 North St.
PICKLEBALL
Max 6 teams per division per company (max 12 teams total)
Players can only register for 1 of the divisions: Male or Female/Coed (1 male, 1 female or 2 females).
Each team of 2 will be paired with a team from a different company. Play generally follows USA Pickleball rules.
Each match will be the best 2 games out of 3, to 11 points and winning by 2. Player switch sides after each game. Tournament will be singleelimination, double–elimination or round-robin depending on the number of entries.
Balls and some paddles will be provided, but any regulation paddle is allowed.
Games will begin at 6:00pm at Maroney Park Pickleball Courts, 1912 Maroney Dr.
MUD RUN
Registration will be through the Mud Run
Registration and payment will not be taken through the Rec Center This event will be run and staffed by the Mud Run Companies will receive points towards their over all team score. Same point values will be recorded.
When registering please follow the designated link so that you will be in the correct heat.
Mud Run will take place at 3805 NW Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX
For more information click HERE to view the Mud Run website.
SPEED PUZZLE
Max 6 teams per company
Teams consist of any 4 people.
Each team will receive a puzzle with the same number of pieces. Puzzle boxes will be placed face down, to ensure no team sees the puzzle before the competition begins.
All teams must start the puzzle with the image side facing down. The timer begins when the announcer gives the signal to start.
The time limit will be 2 hours. If no team has completed the puzzle within this time frame, the winner will be determined based on the number of remaining loose pieces. Only clusters of 3 or more pieces are considered “assembled”. Clusters of 2 pieces or less do not count.
If two or more teams finish with the same number of pieces remaining or tie in puzzle completion, the teams will be given 10 extra minutes to resolve the tie. The team that finishes first or has assembled more of the puzzle during the tiebreaker wins.
Teams are restricted to their own tables. Participants may not approach or study other teams’ puzzles during the competition. Violations will result in 1 minute added to the violating team’s time.
Teams are not allowed to intentionally distract or disturb other teams. Moderators will oversee the competition to ensure that all rules are followed. They will circulate between tables, answer any questions, and observe teams to record completion times.
When a team has completed the puzzle they must signal the moderators. Moderators will then record the time and confirm the puzzle's completion.
Competition will begin at 6:00pm at C.L. Simon Recreation Center, 1112 North St.
TABLE TENNIS
Max 6 teams per division per company (max 12 teams total)
Players can only register for 1 of the divisions: Male or Female/Coed (1 male, 1 female or 2 females).
Each team of 2 will be paired with a team from a different company. Play generally follows USATT (United States Table Tennis) rules.
Ties will be settled by a doubles match.
Each match will be the best 2 games out of 3, to 11 points, changing service every 2 points, and winning by 2. Tournament will be singleelimination, double–elimination.
Balls and some paddles will be provided, but any regulation paddle is allowed (no sandpaper paddles).
Games will begin at 6:00pm at C.L. Simon Recreation Center, 1112 North St.
TRIVIA
Max 3 teams per company
Teams will consist of up to 8 members.
Score will be kept by the hosts. The game consists of 6 rounds, intermission and a final question with 3 questions in each round and 10 questions for intermission.
Trivia will begin at 6:00pm at Fredonia Brewery, 138 N. Mound St.
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
Max 6 teams per division per company (max 12 teams total)
Games will begin at 6pm at Bottlecap Alley 3203 North St, CORPORATE
Game will be Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Switch, controllers will be provided
Players can only register for 1 of the divisions: Male or Female/Coed (1 male, 1 female or 2 females).
Each team of 2 will be paired with a team from a different company.
Double elimination tournament
Scoring will be determined by the in-game ranking system that assigns points based on their ranking in each race they participate in. Team scores will be combined at the end of the cup, and then teams will be ranked accordingly per division.
VOLLEYBALL
Max 2 teams per company
A team roster will have up to 8 players, 3 men and 3 women will play at any given time.
The U.S. Volleyball rules will apply for Co-Ed.
Single elimination tournament with consolation will be offered.
Each team must have 3 men and 3 women on the court to start the game. Serving in order and positions on the court must alternate in gender. When the ball is played more than once by a team, at least one of the contacts must be made by a female player. Substitutions can only be made in the center back position. The only exception to the rules is if a player is injured, a substitute may enter at that player’s position.
A match will consist of the best 2 out of 3 games. Each game will be played to 11 points, rally point scoring, must win by 2.
Games will be at 6pm at C.L. Simon Recreation Center, 1112 North St.
WASHERS
Max 6 teams per division per company (max 12 teams total)
Players can only register for 1 of the divisions: Male or Female/Coed (1 male, 1 female or 2 females).
Each team of 2 will be paired with a team from a different company in the first round.
Tournament will be in a double-elimination format. Players can only register for 1 of the divisions. *If you are replacing a player last minute they must fall into the correct division, no switching divisions. Each match will be the best 2 out of 3 games.
Points will be 1, 3 and 5 respectively. Each game will be played with 21 points. If a team goes over their points, they will drop down to 15 points. Washer boards will be 10 feet apart for game play and standard 2 ½ inch washers will be used, both provided by Nacogdoches Recreation Department.
4 washers will be used per team.
END OF GAME: When a team reaches 21, that team may hold on to any remaining washers while the opposing team throws, Courtesy Rule. Once Team A reaches 21 any remaining Team A washers will not be used by Team B to cover or score.
The tournament will be played at Lugnutz 5287 US-59, Nacogdoches, TX 75964 beginning at NOON (division start times will be staggered).
ENTRY FORM ENTRY FORM
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Register Individual or Additional Teams by clicking on the event below
Mini-Golf Women (Max 10)
Basketball (Max 3) $50 each
Bowling (Max 7) $50 each
Golf (Max 6) $150 each
Kickball (Max 2) $50 each
Puzzles (Max 6) $30 each
Trivia (Max 3) $50 each
Volleyball (Max 2) $50 each
$30 each
Mini-Golf Men/Coed (Max 10) $30 each
Pickleball Men (Max 6) $30 each
Pickleball Women/Coed (Max 6) $30 each
Table Tennis Men (Max 6)
$30 each
Table Tennis Women/Coed (Max 6) $30 each
Video Games Men (Max 6)
$30 each
Video Games Women/Coed (Max 6) $30 each
Washers Men (Max 6) $30 each
Washers Women/Coed (Max 6) $30 each *Divisions cannot be changed less than 1 week prior to the event*
Thank you for participating in Corporate Challenge 2025! Pay online: accepting Visa, Mastercard and Discover cards
Please make checks payable to Nacogdoches Parks and Recreation C.L. Simon Recreation Center - 936-559-2960 - recreation@nactx.us