Toss ball opens 26th annual Corporate Cup event

The 26th annual YMCA 2012 Corporate Cup kicked off Thursday with 16 teams competing in the toss ball competition.

Toss Ball is a 6-on-6 game played on a volleyball court where a person from each team tosses the ball to the opposing side. A player is eliminated anytime the ball is thrown out of bounds, is dropped, or touches the net. The last team standing wins the game.

"We're excited to be here," said participant Terry Thomas of Team DuPont F-Unit. "This is fun. This is what it comes down to when a business, a corporation, can come together - it's awesome."

The Corporate Cup is not only a team-building event for the participating organizations, but it is also a big fundraising event for The Victoria YMCA.

The teams each pay either $500 or $600 (if teams want to play golf) to participate with proceeds benefiting the YMCA. Around $200,000 was raised for after-school care scholarships from programming like the Corporate Cup last year, said YMCA Wellness Director Rosalinda Ramirez.

Because of the rain, the opening ceremonies were rescheduled for 7 a.m. Saturday at the Special Events Area of Riverside Park.

  • Saturday

    7 a.m. 6 - Mile Relay, Riverside Park

    8:15 a.m. - Cycle (helmets), Riverside Park

    11 a.m. - Kickball, City Softball Complex

    Sunday

    1:30 p.m. - Golf, Colony Creek (Extra team fee for this event)

    4:45 p.m. - Bowling, Century Lanes Bowling Alley

    Monday

    6:30 p.m. - Division 1 Basketball, YMCA Gym

    7 p.m. - Division 2 Basketball, YMCA Gym

    8:15 p.m. - Division 1 Swimming, YMCA Pool

    8:35 p.m. - Division 2 Swimming, YMCA Pool

    Thursday

    6:30 p.m. - Volleyball, City Softball Complex

    Saturday

    8:30 a.m. - Softball, City Softball Complex

    Sunday

    1:30 p.m. - Horse Shoes & Washers, Riverside Park Special Event Area

    2:30 p.m. - Company Picnic, Special Event Area

    3:30 p.m. -Team Broad Jump, Special Event Area

    4:30 p.m. - 4X80 Relay, Special Event Area

    5:30 p.m. - Water Balloon Toss, Special Event Area

    6 p.m. - Kids Event, Special Event Area

    6:30 p.m. - Awards, Special Event Area