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PAA Rock the River & Toss for the Cause - PITTSBURGH

Join us for a great event on the River with the Maintenance Showdown.

Thursday, August 13, 2026
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
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NEW LOCATION! NEW LOCATION! NEW LOCATION! NEW LOCATION!

Registration OPENS JULY 14th @ 11AM Sponsors, Attendees, and Competitors!

Location: The Docks Apartments

Address:

501 Riverfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Date: August 13th, 2026

Time: 4pm-8pm

Who Should Attend: All PAA Members!  

Price: MEMBER ONLY EVENT

  • Early Bird Pricing: $45 (July 14th-July 24th) For Attendee Only Ticket
  • Early Bird Pricing: $120 (July 14th-July 24th ) For Attendee and Cornhole Toss for the Cause Team Competitor Ticket (Ticket includes two tickets for food, drinks, and the cornhole tournament)
  • Standard Pricing: $55 (July 25th-August 6th) For Attendee Only Ticket
  • Early Bird Pricing: $140 (July 14th-July 24th ) For Attendee and Cornhole Toss for the Cause Team Competitor Ticket (Ticket includes two tickets for food, drinks, and the cornhole tournament)
  • Lazy Bird Pricing: $65 (August 7th-August 13th) For Attendee Only Ticket, NO TOSS FOR THE CAUSE LAZY BIRD PRICING
  • ALL cornhole toss for the cause competitors must be registered by August 6th, 2026.
  • All Toss for the Cause cornhole tournament registration funds will be donated to Family Resources, the official charity of the Western Regional Advisory Council.

*The attendee ticket cost covers:

  • soft drinks, gatorade, and water
  • beer and seltzers
  • entertainment 
  • the cornhole toss for the cause spectator ticket 

*The attendee and cornhole tournament team ticket (2 Tickets) cost covers:

  • soft drinks, gatorade, and water
  • beer and seltzers
  • entertainment 
  • the cornhole tournament ticket

What is PAA Rock the River and Toss for the Cause: PAA's Rock the River is a fun summer party to show our appreciation for you as members.  PAA will provide the summer's hottest rental housing networking event.  The event will feature the Toss for the Cause (For Family Resources) where two person teams will compete in a series of games to determine who is the winner! Get ready for food, music, a cornhole tournament, photo booths, and more!  This is one summer celebration you do not want to miss!  

  • Food stations will be featured throughout the event
  • Drink stations will include beer and seltzers, and carbonated beverages and water.
  • Toss for the Cause will begin at 4:30pm

PAA will host a RAFFLE for our PAA Western Regional Advisory Council Charity, Family Resources.

Please bring cash or card with you to this event, so we are able to help raise funds for this amazing charity.
To learn more about Family Resources, CLICK HERE.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities: See Pricing Tab for all Sponsorship Availability and Details.

* For groups exceeding 25 registrants entered by the PAA, an additional $5 per person fee will be applied. 

* This is a PAA members-only event. Please ensure you are logged in to register. 
Credits Price
Attendee Ticket & Cornhole Spectator Ticket ONLY
The ticket is for admittance to the Rock the River Event.  The ticket price covers the cost of all food, refreshments, 3 drink tickets, and the Toss for a Cause Cornhole Tournament spectator ticket. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$45.00
Price will increase to $55.00 on 7/25/26 12:00 AM EDT
Attendee and Cornhole Team Ticket
This ticket is for a team of 2 to have admittance to Rock the River and to enter the team into the Toss for the Cause Cornhole Tournament.  The ticket price covers the cost of all food, refreshments, 3 drink tickets per person, and the Toss for a Cause 2 person team cornhole tournament tickets.   Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$120.00
Price will increase to $140.00 on 7/25/26 12:00 AM EDT
Credits Price
Attendee Wristband Sponsor
Get your company LOGO on the wristband for all attendees. Wristbands are paper. Your company LOGO will be on the registration page and on signage at the event. You will receive 1 free ticket to attend as a sponsor. 1 available. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$375.00
Entertainment Sponsor
Sponsor the DJ and LIVE Entertainment at this event. Your company LOGO will be on the registration page and on signage at the event. You will receive 1 free ticket to attend as a sponsor. 2 sponsorships available. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$325.00
Cornhole Tournament Prize Sponsor
Sponsor the cornhole tournament as a prize sponsor.  You will receive signage at the event and on the PAA website as a prize sponsor with link.  You will receive 1 free ticket to attend as a sponsor. 1 sponsorship available. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$300.00
Bar Sponsor
PAA will provide beer, wine and seltzers at the event.  Be a bar sponsor and you company LOGO will be displayed at one of three bars at the event. Your company LOGO will be on the registration page and on signage at the event. You will receive 1 free ticket to attend as a sponsor. 4 available. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$275.00
Photo Booth Sponsor
Be a sponsor of the photo booth and have your logo on every picture taken that evening.  Your company logo will be on the registration page, and on signage at the event. You will receive 1 free ticket to attend. 4 total sponsorships available. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$275.00
Registration Sponsor
As the registration sponsor you will help greet all of our members as the arrive for Rock the River and Toss for the Cause.  Work with the PAA team at the registration area.  Includes 1 ticket to attend the event. 1 sponsorship available. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$250.00
Refreshment Station Sponsor
Two refreshment stations will be set up at the event that will provide, soda, ice and water. Bring your LOGO coolers and drink wear to set up at the station. Your company LOGO will be on the registration page and on signage at the event. You will receive 1 free ticket to attend as a sponsor. 2 available. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$200.00
Cornhole Board Sponsor
As the cornhole board sponsor you will be star of the tournament with LOGO'd boards.  We will need several to complete the tournament. You will receive one ticket to the event with this sponsorship. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$45.00
Price will increase to $55.00 on 7/25/26 12:00 AM EDT
Raffle Basket for Charity Sponsor
Bring a basket values at $150 to be raffled away to our members as we collect funds for Family Resource, our official PAA Western Regional Advisory Council Charity.  The cost of this sponsorship is for your ticket to attend the event.  Multiple donated baskets needed. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$45.00
Price will increase to $55.00 on 7/25/26 12:00 AM EDT
Company LOGO Tent Sponsor
Bring your Company LOGO tent (10X10 maximum size) and we will set it up around the event.  Your company LOGO will be on the registration page and on signage at the event.  1 ticket is included to this event. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$45.00
Price will increase to $55.00 on 7/25/26 12:00 AM EDT
Company LOGO Cooler Sponsor
Provide beverage cooler for the event.  includes 1 ticket to the event. Registration Opens 7/14/26 at 11:00 AM EDT
$45.00
Price will increase to $55.00 on 7/25/26 12:00 AM EDT

Agenda

August 13
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Registration Open for Toss for the Cause Cornhole Tournament Competitors Check-in with the PAA at registration and get your cornhole team registered.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration OPEN Check-in with the PAA to get your drink tickets and a map of Rock the River.  Don't miss the start of the Toss for the Cause Cornhole Tournament at 4:30pm!
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Toss for the Cause Cornhole Tournament Competition The Toss for the Cause Cornhole Tornament Competition will start at 4:30pm.  Watch and cheer on your favorite teams as the compete for the Cornhole Championship!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Relax, Celebrate, and Chill Celebrate our competitors and enjoy music, drinks, food, and the river view!

Event Maps:

Community Map:

Event Map:

Toss for the Cause Cornhole Tournament Details:

1. Teams & Setup

• Teams of 2 players (doubles).

• Each team has 4 bags.

• Boards are placed about 27 feet apart (you can shorten if needed). 

2. How to Play

• Players stand next to their board and throw underhand.

• Teams alternate throws (one bag at a time).

• Each player throws all 4 bags per round. 

3. Scoring

• Bag in the hole = 3 points

• Bag on the board = 1 point

• Bag off the board = 0 points 

Simple scoring rule:

• After each round, subtract the lower score from the higher score.

• Only one team earns points each round. 

4. Game Length

• First team to reach 21 points wins. 

5. Turn Order

• Flip a coin (or rock-paper-scissors) to start.

• Team that scores goes first in the next round. 

6. Basic Rules

• Stay behind the front of the board when throwing.

• Each player must throw from their side.

• Bags that hit the ground first do not count. 

7. Tournament Style 

• Use single elimination (lose once, you’re out) for simplicity.

• Or double elimination if you want everyone to play more games.

What will you win?
Winning team takes ALL: $250

For More Information:

Amy Pontius
Amy Pontius, NAAEI Faculty
Pennsylvania Apartment Association (412)498-3108
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