Visiting Toontown H3 (Saskatoon Hash)
Here are some commonly asked questions that I receive from visitors before they arrive. If you are new to hashing, please scan down this page to find answers to your questions. Please feel free to contact us and ask anything about our pack.
1. Where/when do you run next?
We run every two weeks on the Saturday or Sunday, it will always be posted on the web sites home page.
2. Can I get a ride to/from the run?
Probably. Let us know your local contact details asap and we'd be more than happy to help get you out to one of our runs.
3. Is there any place to crash after the run?
Probably. Same as #3 above, let us know your plans asap and we'll see if we can accommodate you. Send an email to: toontownh3@gmail.com
4. Do visitors have run fees?
No. Visitors can run for free with Toontownh3 for their first run... after that we'll consider them a local. Please note that this does not cover the on-on costs after the run.
5. Are you a mixed hash?
Yes. All Toontownh3 hashes are mixed. At the Saskatoon HHH, we have about a 50-50 (male:female) split. All visitors are welcome!!!
6. Are kids and dogs allowed at the Saskatoon Hash?
Yes. Although keep in mind that the songs we sing and the names we have are not PG13, and some of are hash holds are in bars. Also, if your dog or child bites someone they will not be welcome back.
7. Are there hash holds at your Hash?
We always have a hash hold (or three) for our big events, but not always at our weekly runs, especially in winter.
8. How do I contact or reach other Saskatoon Hashers?
We are working on a directory for Saskatoon Hashers that is available to members of Toontownh3 (you must have hashed at least once with us to get added onto it).
New To Hashing?
1. What is hashing?
The Hash House Harriers are a "Drinking Club with a Running Problem". For a no-so-brief history of the HHH, click HHHHERE. If after reading those pages, you are still intrigued then read on-on.
2. Where/when do you run next?
We run every two weeks on the Saterday or Sunday, it will always be posted on the web sites home page.
3. How Far Do You Run?
A typical hash run is about one hour give or take 30 minutes. The trail is normally designed to allow the Front Running Bastards (FRB's) to run as fast and hard as they like AND allow the Back O Packers to walk at a brisk pace AND everyone finishes around the same time. We do not measure time, distance, pace, or placement. If you are looking for a competitive running club, go somewhere else.
4. Do I have to Drink Beer?
It is highly recommended, though not a requirement. There are NO RULES in the hash. There are other drink options available at most runs (cider and soft swill, ie. pop, juice). At the end of your first run, you will be asked to 'down-down' a beer. Hashers consider this an honor. If you do not like the idea of chugging at least one beer in your life, then perhaps there is another group that you want to hang out with. The rest of the time, we are happy to drink our beer socially.
5. Do you have run fees?
Yes, you do have to pay the standard $5 run fee.This covers the down down beer. Please note that this does not cover the on-on costs after the run.
6. Do virgins / new boots have run fees?
NO, you will be a virgin again. We call all new hashers virgins (other hashes call them new boots). You do not have to pay the standard $5 run fee. Please note that this does not cover the on-on costs after the run.
7. When do I get one of those neat hash names?
Just as soon as you say or do something to deserve it. Until then, your name is Just John or Just Susan or Just Bill (hopefully, you get the idea. Don't make me draw you a picture).
