1. Corps Day 2012 Activity Details
5K TRAIL RUN
Michael Gaul will lead a 5k trail run with confidence stations along the way
designed to test your Corps (Core). The event, new to Corps Day, is for competitive
fun and will feature body weight exercises and hilly uneven terrain. Since it is not a
race, the objective is to complete the run and encourage your comrades that are
participating with you. There will not be an overall winner or an official clock, but
runners can feel free to time themselves. The group will meet at the WES Fitness
Center at 9 a.m. and the route will cover ERDC's scenic perimeter trails. Contact
Michael no later the COB 5 Oct. to sign up.
SOCCER
New for Corps Day 2012 - soccer! The initial plan is to organize a 3v3
tournament, but there is also potential for pick-up games. Other than your
personal dress, equipment will be provided. Individuals or teams can contact
Matthew Farthing or Matt Malej to sign-up. Please respond no later than COB 5
Oct.
GOLF
The ERDC Corps Day Golf Tournament will be held at the Black Bear Golf
Course in Delhi, LA. The cost is $55, which includes a round of golf and
lunch. The planned tee time is 1:00 p.m. with lunch starting at 11:30
a.m. Mulligans can be purchased when you register for $5 each with a
limit of 3 per person and prizes will be given for 1st and 2nd place for
three flights, along with longest drive and closest to the pin. Registration
and payment will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 5. – contact Mike
Channell or Bobby McComas. Please remember that the dress for the golf course is collared
shirts and no blue jeans or blue jean shorts. Also, no personal coolers are allowed. You can get
a cooler and drinks from the restaurant.
BID WHIST
The First Annual ERDC Corps Day Bid Whist Tournament will make its
debut on Oct. 11! The event is open to all card players, and we’d love
for you to help make this an ERDC tradition. Individuals and pairs can
contact Deborah Cooper to sign-up. General rules apply.

2. SPORTING CLAY SHOOT
The Sporting Clay Shoot will be held at the Kearny Park
Shooting Facility near Flora, MS. Each shooter will be
responsible for providing his/her gun, ammo, safety
glasses, ear protection, and food/drinks during the event.
Shooting will begin at 10:30 a.m. and each participant will shoot 100 birds. The cost of the
event will be $37.50 per shooter. A safety briefing will be held prior to the shoot. For safety
rules and restrictions and to sign up, please contact John Lindigrin no later than COB, 5 Oct.
POKER
Calling all poker players! The Texas Holdem Poker Tournament is open to all
players and all those who think they are players. No experience is necessary.
Anyone who is interested in signing up to play in the can contact Colin Leach.
Normal Texas Holdem rules apply.
FISHING
The ERDC-Vicksburg Corps Day fishing tournament will be
held at the Chotard-Albemarle oxbow lake complex if Miss.
River water levels are conducive to fishing (not rising) -
backup would be Eagle Lake, but suggestions are welcome.
Participants will leave ERDC at 11 a.m. and fishing will
officially begin at noon. You can launch from either Laney’s
or Chotard Landing and it is up to you to pay launch fee. There's no limit on number of
fisherpersons per boat (1 to 100 depending on safe capacity of your boat!). The tournament will
officially end at boat ramp at Laney’s at 4:30 p.m., where we'll gather for photos. You may fish
for whatever species you wish. Some have mentioned a "fruit jar" type competition for lunker
bass - $10 each for any that are interested - if not, just fish and have fun. It is the responsibility
of ALL participants to follow federal and state fishing and boating laws. This is a fun tournament
so come on out and have a good time! If you are interested, please contact Carol Walters or
Scott Hill via email to put your team in...fish on!
SPADES
The ERDC Corps Day Spades Challenge Tournament returns this year,
giving last year’s competitors a chance for redemption or repeat glory.
Individuals and pairs interested in signing up can contact Deborah Cooper.
General rules apply. Looking forward to continuing friendly games with
some serious (and not so serious) card players!

3. VOLLEYBALL
New to Corps Day this year, Volleyball! Two nets will be set up on the
ERDC front lawn, and matches will be played pick-up style or
tournament style depending on interest. Contact Wayne Stroupe for
more information or to sign up your team.
RAGBALL
The Corp Day Ragball tournament will be held on the front lawn of ERDC.
Six teams will participate in this year’s tournament: ITL, CHL, GSL, EL, the
Contracting Office and CSD. If you are interested in playing on one of these
teams, please contact Keysha McDonald – ITL, Duncan Bryant – CHL,
Kenneth Matheson – GSL, Stephen Anderson – EL, Alicia Kennedy –
Contracting Office or Mazella Thomas - CSD. If you don’t fall under any of these organizations
and are interested in playing, please contact one of the above. And to those who aren’t playing
- come out and support your coworkers!!
Children’s Activities Details
HORSE RIDES
Wilson Meadows’ horse will be making a special visit to ERDC for
Corps Day 2012. Wilson will facilitate rides for all children who are
interested.
INFLATABLE SLIDE AND OBSTACLE COURSE
The USO is sponsoring an inflatable slide/jumper combination and an
inflatable obstacle course for the day. All children are welcome to
play from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.!