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Throughout this website, you will find a lot of resources to help your staff and the event operate smoothly and for everyone to have a fun time! Please take a moment to read through some instructions highlighted below!
First off, let's walk through this website:
First off, let's walk through this website:
- Home page: you will find some basic information about the games. There is also a great video to showcase what the event is all about-- be sure to share this with your staff, administrators, and your participants to drum up support!
- Facility Registration: Complete the form on this page to register your hospital's team. Please be sure to complete the full form ONE time per program. The event registration is $65.00 per program/facility. Please make your program's check payable to "Upland Hills Health" and send to Cardiac Rehab, Upland Hills Health, 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI 53533 by MARCH 2nd.
- Participant Registration: There are two options on this page to use to register and obtain your participants signature of assumption of risk. One option is to register your participants electronically while the other requires you to print out paper registration forms and then to bring these forms on the day of the games.
- Facility Roster: By March 22nd, use this webpage to register every member of your team. By signing up your participants, YOU are confirming responsibility that your participants have been electronically registered on the Participant Registration page or that you have signed paper registration forms and will bring on the day of the event for event organizers.
- What to Expect- Participants: This page describes basic details of the event. Included on this page are flyers about the event to distribute to your participants along with summaries of the games. Also on this page are instructions on directions to the HoChunk House of Wellness.
- Contact: Please use this tool to contact event organizers with any questions that you have about the event or to provide any feedback.
- Event Photos: This page will include galleries of photos from the different years of the Hearts of Gold Games events. Potentially use this page to show your program participants more about the event.
- Event Updates: This page will host any last minute details or changes that may occur with the event. Be sure to check this page often as any updates or notifications would be communicated in this spot FIRST.
How to Make the Games Successful?
How to Make the Games Successful?
Set up the games (if you have any of them) to practice and get your participants more confident that they can participate. For example, offer to help time participants on the treadmill, bring in a bean bag set from home, encourage participants to share their passion for cooking and try a recipe in your rehab program.
Post posters throughout your rehab area regarding the events to recruit potential participants. You can find some of these flyers on the What to Expect- Participants page. Recruit, Encourage, Coerce =), and Empower your participants to attend the games. The event is truly more fun if more people attend! Sell them on the event and offer the opportunity to attend to every participant in your program- no matter what their ability level is (Remember most of these games are not necessarily physical ability based, so almost everyone can participate and have the opportunity to succeed). Show your participants the video on the home page (many, many times!) along with the photos that are shared throughout this website.
How to get participants physically to the games?? Get creative! Organize or ask a program participant to organize a ride share or carpooling/caravaning effort to get to the games. Reserve a hospital vehicle to transport your team. Talk to your hospital foundation/auxiliary/donors/patients about getting funds to rent a small bus or even a larger transport van. Ask fellow staff members to borrow a van or an extra vehicle. Some of your participants may be adverse to participating in the games, but would enjoy driving to the games. There are ways to get your participants there. If all else fails, the Casino usually can allure some of your hesitant participants.
On the day of the event, please bring prizes from your hospital- search out for free prizes, talk to your marketing team. Participants enjoy leaving the games with something, even if it is something small.
On the day of the event, arrive at Ho-Chunk House of Wellness by 9AM to help set up events and be oriented to the Summary of Events. Please provide your participants a hospital t-shirt. This is not required, but is great for team building and for quick identification of program affiliation.
If you are able to attend, please bring as many staff and / or volunteers to ensure that all stations are properly manned to deal with increased participants. Even if you have more staff than what you initially registered for on the Facility Registration page, please bring them along! Extra shirts are typically available for staff and we would all benefit from having extra staff to facilitate the games!
Game Details
Game Details
Each event may be tried only one time. Also, you may skip the practice attempts if you would like, but you need to let the event staff member know prior to attempting the event.
Horse Shoes
Horse Shoes
The objective is to score the highest point total.
1. One line is marked 15 ft. from the edge of the ring.
2. After 3 practice shots each participant will be allowed 7 shots.
3. Standing behind the line, the player will pitch 7 shoes with a successful pitch scoring: 3 points for a ringer, 2 points for touching the stake, and 1 point if touching the mat.
4. After 7 attempts the scores are added and recorded.
5. The participants may only play one series of 7 shots.
6. Tie breaker – Participants will have 3 shots from a 20 ft. mark
1. One line is marked 15 ft. from the edge of the ring.
2. After 3 practice shots each participant will be allowed 7 shots.
3. Standing behind the line, the player will pitch 7 shoes with a successful pitch scoring: 3 points for a ringer, 2 points for touching the stake, and 1 point if touching the mat.
4. After 7 attempts the scores are added and recorded.
5. The participants may only play one series of 7 shots.
6. Tie breaker – Participants will have 3 shots from a 20 ft. mark
Putting
Putting
The objective is to score the highest point total.
1. Three distances are marked from the “cup” on the putting surface: 3, 5, and 7 ft.
2. After 3 practice shots, each participant will be allowed 7 putts. He/she may attempt to putt from any distance at any time, but only 7 putts will be allowed.
3. A successful putt (ball goes in hole) from 3 ft. scores 1 point, from 5 ft. 2 points, and from 7 ft. points. Unsuccessful putts score 0 points.
4. After 7 putts the scores from the successful putts are added and recorded.
5. Tie breaker – 3 Putts from a 10 ft. mark
1. Three distances are marked from the “cup” on the putting surface: 3, 5, and 7 ft.
2. After 3 practice shots, each participant will be allowed 7 putts. He/she may attempt to putt from any distance at any time, but only 7 putts will be allowed.
3. A successful putt (ball goes in hole) from 3 ft. scores 1 point, from 5 ft. 2 points, and from 7 ft. points. Unsuccessful putts score 0 points.
4. After 7 putts the scores from the successful putts are added and recorded.
5. Tie breaker – 3 Putts from a 10 ft. mark
Basketball Free Throw
Basketball Free Throw
The objective is to score the highest point total.
1. Three distances are marked from the basket: Approximately the bottom of the circle or 5 ft. away from the basket, the free throw line, and top of the circle or 3-point line.
2. After 3 practice shots, participants are allowed 7 throw attempts from any distance they choose.
3. A successful basket from the 5ft line scores 1 point, from the free throw line 2 points, and from the 3-point line 3 points. Unsuccessful baskets count 0 points.
4. After the 7 attempts the score is added and recorded.
5. Tie breaker – 3 shots from the free-throw line
1. Three distances are marked from the basket: Approximately the bottom of the circle or 5 ft. away from the basket, the free throw line, and top of the circle or 3-point line.
2. After 3 practice shots, participants are allowed 7 throw attempts from any distance they choose.
3. A successful basket from the 5ft line scores 1 point, from the free throw line 2 points, and from the 3-point line 3 points. Unsuccessful baskets count 0 points.
4. After the 7 attempts the score is added and recorded.
5. Tie breaker – 3 shots from the free-throw line
Ladder Ball
Ladder Ball
The objective is to score the highest number of points.
1. A distance of 15 feet is marked from the ladder ball targets. Bolos are tossed by a player with goal to wrap bolo around rung of ladder.
2. A successful toss scores 3 points for wrapping a bolo around the top rung, 2 points for the middle rung, and 1 point for the bottom rung.
3. After 3 practice shots, 7 attempts will be made for a total score.
4. Tie breaker – 3 shots from 20 foot line.
1. A distance of 15 feet is marked from the ladder ball targets. Bolos are tossed by a player with goal to wrap bolo around rung of ladder.
2. A successful toss scores 3 points for wrapping a bolo around the top rung, 2 points for the middle rung, and 1 point for the bottom rung.
3. After 3 practice shots, 7 attempts will be made for a total score.
4. Tie breaker – 3 shots from 20 foot line.
Game of Knowledge
Game of Knowledge
The objective is to answer correctly the highest number of questions.
1. The game will be in written, multiple choice, and True or False format.
2. There are 15 questions about heart disease and lung disease. The participant can take the test one time only.
3. There is no time limit.
4. After completion, the test is scored and recorded.
5. No cellphone use!
6. Tie Breaker – closest answer for tie breaker question.
1. The game will be in written, multiple choice, and True or False format.
2. There are 15 questions about heart disease and lung disease. The participant can take the test one time only.
3. There is no time limit.
4. After completion, the test is scored and recorded.
5. No cellphone use!
6. Tie Breaker – closest answer for tie breaker question.
Heart Healthy Bake-Off
Heart Healthy Bake-Off
The objective is to score the most votes from popular vote of participants.
1. Category for 2020 is “appetizers and desserts.”
2. Winners will be determined by popular vote and presentation
3. Low-fat and low-sodium are the primary considerations.
4. Copies of recipes should be brought for other participants to evaluate and take home.
1. Category for 2020 is “appetizers and desserts.”
2. Winners will be determined by popular vote and presentation
3. Low-fat and low-sodium are the primary considerations.
4. Copies of recipes should be brought for other participants to evaluate and take home.
Prediction Walk/Jog- Track (1/2 mile)
Prediction Walk/Jog- Track (1/2 mile)
The objective is to come as close to the predicted time as possible.
1. The participant will predict the time it will take them to walk/jog ½ mile on a flat track surface.
2. They will then walk/jog ½ mile without the aid of a clock, watch, or “coaching.”
3. The actual time will be recorded and compared to the predicted time.
4. Winners will be determined by how close they come in minutes/seconds to the predicted time.
5. Tie breaker – ¼ mile prediction following rules as stated above.
1. The participant will predict the time it will take them to walk/jog ½ mile on a flat track surface.
2. They will then walk/jog ½ mile without the aid of a clock, watch, or “coaching.”
3. The actual time will be recorded and compared to the predicted time.
4. Winners will be determined by how close they come in minutes/seconds to the predicted time.
5. Tie breaker – ¼ mile prediction following rules as stated above.
Prediction Walk- Treadmill (1/4 mile)
Prediction Walk- Treadmill (1/4 mile)
The objective is to come as close to the predicted time as possible.
1. The participant will have predicted the time it will take them to walk ¼ mile on the treadmill.
2. They will then walk ¼ mile without the aid of a clock, watch or “coaching.”
3. The actual time will be recorded and compared to the predicted time.
4. Winners will be determined by how close they come to the predicted time in minutes/seconds.
5. Tie breaker – 1/8 mile prediction following rules as stated above
1. The participant will have predicted the time it will take them to walk ¼ mile on the treadmill.
2. They will then walk ¼ mile without the aid of a clock, watch or “coaching.”
3. The actual time will be recorded and compared to the predicted time.
4. Winners will be determined by how close they come to the predicted time in minutes/seconds.
5. Tie breaker – 1/8 mile prediction following rules as stated above
Bean Bag Toss
Bean Bag Toss
The objective is to score the highest number of points.
1. Three distances are marked: 5 feet, 10 feet, and 15 feet from the target.
2. After three practice shots the participant has a total of 7 attempts that can be from any distance.
3. The bag must completely pass through the hole to count as a score.
4. A successful toss from 5 feet will score 1 point; from 10 feet 2 points; and from 15 feet 3 points
5. After 7 attempts scores are added and recorded.
6. Tie breaker – 3 shots from 20 foot line.
1. Three distances are marked: 5 feet, 10 feet, and 15 feet from the target.
2. After three practice shots the participant has a total of 7 attempts that can be from any distance.
3. The bag must completely pass through the hole to count as a score.
4. A successful toss from 5 feet will score 1 point; from 10 feet 2 points; and from 15 feet 3 points
5. After 7 attempts scores are added and recorded.
6. Tie breaker – 3 shots from 20 foot line.
Dart Ball
Dart Ball
The objective is to score the highest point total.
1. Two lines are marked: 12 feet and 15 feet from the inflatable dart board.
2. After 3 practice throws each participant will be allowed 7 throws.
3. Standing behind the line, the player will throw 7 balls with scoring as follows: 1 point for outermost ring, 2 points for middle ring, and 3 points for a bullseye.
4. After 7 attempts the scores are added and recorded.
5. The participants may only play one series of 7 shots.
6. Tie breaker – Participants will have 3 shots from a 15 foot line.
1. Two lines are marked: 12 feet and 15 feet from the inflatable dart board.
2. After 3 practice throws each participant will be allowed 7 throws.
3. Standing behind the line, the player will throw 7 balls with scoring as follows: 1 point for outermost ring, 2 points for middle ring, and 3 points for a bullseye.
4. After 7 attempts the scores are added and recorded.
5. The participants may only play one series of 7 shots.
6. Tie breaker – Participants will have 3 shots from a 15 foot line.
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