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'''Sub Two''': This means your chug time is below two seconds. Think hard about what you've done to achieve this.<br> | '''Sub Two''': This means your chug time is below two seconds. Think hard about what you've done to achieve this.<br> | ||
'''Anchor''': In a two beer boat race, the order is from left to right to left (12344321). The person who drinks two beers in a row, in this case person #4, is the anchor.<br> | '''Anchor''': In a two beer boat race, the order is from left to right to left (12344321). The person who drinks two beers in a row, in this case person #4, is the anchor.<br> | ||
'''Ace''': Ace is the person who begins and ends the boat race on each team. This position is coveted for it's ability to change the outcome of the race; a lazy ace could ruin it, just as well as a speedy one could win it. | '''Ace''': Ace is the person who begins and ends the boat race on each team. This position is coveted for it's ability to change the outcome of the race; a lazy ace could ruin it, just as well as a speedy one could win it.<br> | ||
'''Regulation Cup''': This is the variation of plastic cups provided to the EUS by Sleeman; it holds 16oz, but the more important factor is the flexibility of the plastic. It is approximately equal to [https://www.uline.ca/Product/Detail/S-11690/Cups/Dixie-Crystal-Clear-Plastic-Cups-16-oz this model], and is a staple for any boat race.<br> | '''Regulation Cup''': This is the variation of plastic cups provided to the EUS by Sleeman; it holds 16oz, but the more important factor is the flexibility of the plastic. It is approximately equal to [https://www.uline.ca/Product/Detail/S-11690/Cups/Dixie-Crystal-Clear-Plastic-Cups-16-oz this model], and is a staple for any boat race.<br> | ||
'''Tapper:''': The person whom is charged with telling each team member when it is their turn to drink by removing their hand from the members back; this is more common in [[Boat Races#Competitive Racing|Competitive Racing]]. | '''Tapper:''': The person whom is charged with telling each team member when it is their turn to drink by removing their hand from the members back; this is more common in [[Boat Races#Competitive Racing|Competitive Racing]]. | ||
'''Major''': This is when an ''obscene'' amount of beer is spilled, which in the context of a boat race is approximately 3oz+. Every major will result in the addition of 5 seconds to the team's time. <br> | '''Major''': This is when an ''obscene'' amount of beer is spilled, which in the context of a boat race is approximately 3oz+. Every major will result in the addition of 5 seconds to the team's time. <br> | ||
'''Minor''': This is when ''any'' amount of beer is spilled less than a major. Every minor will result in the addition of 2 seconds to the team's time. Differentiating between a Major and Minor is at the discretion of the referee/coord in charge. | '''Minor''': This is when ''any'' amount of beer is spilled less than a major. Every minor will result in the addition of 2 seconds to the team's time. Differentiating between a Major and Minor is at the discretion of the referee/coord in charge.<br> | ||
'''False Start''': This is a penalty granted to those who begin drinking before the person preceding them is finished; the penalty is an additional 10 seconds | '''False Start''': This is a penalty granted to those who begin drinking before the person preceding them is finished; the penalty is an additional 10 seconds | ||
==Competitive Racing== | ==Competitive Racing== | ||
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