Thursday September 15, 2016, at 9pm in the Party Barn at Rockhurst University is the first ever Wings for Rings competition! The event is hosted by Alpha Sigma Alpha. Teams of 2 will eat their way through a 28 team bracket to be crowned the first ever Hot Wing Eating Champions. One team member eats 5 wings, then both team members compete together in a relay challenge before the second team member eats their 5 wings. Top teams will advance on.

Even if you do not compete, there are still so many reasons to be there:

1) All the proceeds go towards Special Olympics.

Special Olympics is an international organization that is creating a world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. Over 4.7 million Special Olympic athletes participate in a variety of sports ranging from bowling to softball and everything in between. Everyone, including the volunteers, has fun at Special Olympic games. If you want to get more involved with this amazing organization, click here to visit their website and find out more!

2) It will be funny to watch the contestants eating so many hot wings so quickly.

Maybe I’m just a baby, but when I go out and order chicken wings I always order Sweet BBQ sauce, or something along those lines. And, I think the chicken at Chipotle is too hot. The wings being used are Hooter’s Triple Dog Dare wings, Buffalo Wild Wings Medium wings, and Nick and Jake’s Buffalo wings. I know that my mouth would be on fire the moment I set eyes on the plate, so I’m excited to see everyone else eating them.

3) There will be free food for all.

All participants, even if their team does not advance to a second round, are guaranteed at least 5 wings each. For everyone that goes, there will be refreshments provided because watching other people eat will probably make you want to eat too.

4) It’s the first time Wings for Rings is going to be hosted at Rockhurst University.

Wings for Rings has never happened before. If you come, you could have the chance to be a part of something big and amazing! When was the last time you participated in an event that had the potential to change your life forever? I can’t honestly answer that question. I don’t think I have ever gone to an event as life-changing as Wings for Rings promises to be.

5) It’s the perfect end to an amazing Special O week.

After a week full of events on campus and profit shares at nearby restaurants, you will likely be feeling tired and just ready for the weekend. Wings for Rings will give you that extra burst of energy needed to make it through Friday and onto the weekend.

And again, all proceeds go towards Special Olympics, so there really is no better way to spend your Thursday night!