Trash Pong: Charity. Community, Chaos!

Trash Pong: a Bin Spa Charity Throwdown!

“Beer. Bins. Blue Santa”

 

First Annual Trash Pong:

Where Beer, Community & Charity Collide

We’ve partnered with Bold Republic Brewing Co. and other awesome small businesses in Central Texas to bring you Trash Pong — a hilarious twist on beer pong, all in support of Blue Santa, the Temple Police Department’s Christmas toy drive.

What is Blue Santa?
Blue Santa is a community-driven initiative by the Temple Police Department. Each year, they collect toys and books to support Temple families in need — giving kids a Christmas they’ll never forget. Every registration helps fill our donation bin with gifts for local kids.

Learn More about Blue Santa

How It Works

Welcome to Trash Pong — where the beer is cold, the bins are mini, and the vibes are immaculate.

Here’s the deal:

  • Teams of 2 only — no subs, no three-person teams.

  • Bracket-style tournament — win and advance, lose and cheer on your friends. (Losers bracket may if available depending on attendance)

  • Trash bins instead of cups — 10 mini bins per side, arranged 4-3-2-1 just like classic beer pong.

  • Standard beer pong rules apply — each player gets one shot per turn, bounce shots are live unless blocked.

  • Trick shots, celebrity shots, and house rules are allowed — as long as both teams agree, feel free to get creative.

  • We’ll have a referee walking around, but most of this runs on the honor system — play fair and have fun.

Never played beer pong before? Don’t worry — we’ll go over the basics before the tournament starts.

A Few Friendly Reminders

  • This is a family-friendly charity event, so keep it respectful and lighthearted.

  • We know people get competitive, but remember — this is all for a great cause.

  • Good sportsmanship is required. Trash talk is encouraged, but keep it in the spirit of fun.

  • If you and your opponent agree on a custom rule, go for it. House rules are part of the fun.

Bonus Fun

  • Mini-games and side challenges for teams that get knocked out early

  • Donation drive — bring a toy or book to help us fill a full-size trash bin for Blue Santa

  • Prizes for tournament winners, best team name, best outfits, and maybe even worst overall performance

Mission:

Our mission is to bring the community together in a fun, lighthearted, and family-friendly way — combining a little chaos, a lot of laughs, and a shared commitment to giving back. Through Trash Pong, we’re uniting local businesses, residents, and beer lovers alike to support one of Temple’s most impactful causes: the Blue Santa toy drive. It’s about connection, generosity, and turning something silly into something meaningful.

Help Us Fill the Bin!

In addition to raising funds through the tournament, we have a side mission:
To fill a full-size trash bin with new toys, children’s books, and holiday gifts for local families in need.

Even if you're not playing, you're welcome to swing by Bold Republic on October 25th and drop off a donation. Every toy counts, and every book brings a smile.

Let’s turn trash bins into joy bins this Christmas!