Here is the video introduction to the Beer Mat Flipping Competition 2009 on YouTube.

You can enter the video competition by visiting YouTube here.

There are four categories that you can enter.  Click here for more details, rules and FAQ’s.

We’re pleased to announce the launch the official YouTube video competition for Beer Mat Flipping for 2009.

Overview

This Contest has been launched for the general public to get beer mat flipping, capture this on video and upload to YouTube.

Categories

There are four categories for people to enter, as follows;

A. Largest single stack of beer mats flipped
B. Largest single stack of beer mats flipped whilst blindfolded
C. Simultaneous (two hands) flipping two stacks of beer mats
D. Simultaneous (two hands) flipping two stacks of beer mats whilst blindfolded

How to Enter

The record breaking beer mat flipping competition will take place exclusively on YouTube, and will close on 8th August.

The Competitition page is located at http://www.youtube.com/channel/beermatcompetition

In order to enter, each person must subscribe to the Beer Mat Flipping Competition Group on YouTube. Once subscribed, you will then be able to Submit a Video. You will be asked to include the web address (URL) of your video on YouTube.

It is important that you read the Rules before you submit your video, as there are important requirements on the naming of your video. This is to ensure that it is easy for people to know what record has been attempted.

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Competition Rules

Users must have a YouTube account to take part in the Competition. If you do not have a YouTube account, click here to register for one.

The beer mats must be placed in either a single pile or two identically sized piles, on a square edged table so the the edge of this pile protrudes over the edge of the table.

The beer mats are flipped vertically by the back of the hand by an upward movement.

A clean catch must be made with one hand for one pile, or two hands for two piles, with no juggling movement, with the beermats having turned through 180 degrees.

No further contact is made with the bar top or table surface.

Beer mats must be regular beer mats you would expect to find in a pub or bar, and be square with rounded edges. A minimum width of 92mm.

No cheating. Beer mats must not be fixed together in any way, such as glued together.

After the flip and catch, the beer mats must be counted out individually and recorded on video in order to qualify the number of beer mats successfully flipped.

Please ensure you include in the Title of your video, the “total” number of beer mats flipped and the letter of the Competition entered, for example if you flipped a single stack of 50, then include 50A. If it was two piles of 30 with two hands, then it’s 60C.

Drink and behave responsibly if you are doing this in public and respect others

Have fun flipping.

We accept no liability for any indirect or consequential loss or damage (whether direct or indirect) in each case, however caused, even if foreseeable. This is a fun competition AND should stay that way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I already have videos on YouTube of me flipping beer mats, can I submit these to the Competition?

A. Users may submit their videos to the Group as long as the Rules are adhered to. Examples include renaming the Title to accommodate which category the video is related to and the number of beer mats flipped, and ensuring that the beer mats are counted out and recorded on the video. Note, this will most likely require you to upload the video again, or renaming the title of your existing video.

Q. I have a video of me flipping beer mats, but they are oval and not square with rounded edges, does this still count?

A. Sadly only square beer mats with rounded corners may be included in the competition. This is to ensure all entries are on the same level playing field. It may be argued that it easier, or perhaps harder to flip oval beer mats, so to avoid the debate these are not allowed.

Q. I have a video of a successful beer mat flip, but I do not count them out afterwards, does that count?

A. Only videos of people who successful flip and catch the beer mats, and count them out on the video are included, as long as the rules are adhered to. The reason for this is that anyone could claim they flipped a pile of 50 beer mats but video evidence is needed to qualify the claim.

Q. Can I submit failed attempts?

A. It is recommended that your video submission is for one successful attempt, and does not include a run of failed flips. This is not only a matter of courtesy for other viewers, but it makes it a lot quicker to watch and enjoy a successful flip. People are not going to want to watch you spend 10 minutes trying to make a successful beer mat flip are they!

Q. If I am successful in flipping beer mats and get highest amount for a particular category, does that win me a prize?

A. There are no prizes, this is a competition for fun and pride.

Q. If I beat an existing World Record, will I be crowned the new World Record Holder?

A. To be officially recognised as a World Record holder, there are a couple of things to note. Generally there are strict guidelines and specifications to make your record eligible, including having evidence or witness statements. For further information vist Guinness World Records and Record Holders Republic for more details. This competition does not offer any certificates, awards or crowns, should you be successful. However, we will endeavour to include you in an article on this site, and some well deserved social kudos.