Sayville N Spice shop is putting South Shore high school seniors to the test on how much hot wing spice they can handle. One thousand dollars in scholarship money is on the line.
Seniors from each participating school will compete against one another. The wing eater that can endure hot wings the best in each school will win $100 cash plus a $50 gift card for the store.
The winner from each school will be invited to the championship round and a chance to win $1,000 cash.
In a ‘Name that Tune” type of contest, each competing student has to declare how many wings they think they can eat in five minutes. Other competitors can then name their number until someone gives in and says, “Eat those wings!”
The contest will feature a head-to-head elimination format with a maximum of 16 contestants and a maximum of four rounds. Hot sauce will go from mild to hot as matches progress and contestants are eliminated. All contestants will use the same sauce in each round.
The challenge will be 10 minutes long in rounds 2 and 3 and unlimited in rounds 4. As each round goes on, spicier wings are served. Drinking water and milk is permitted only between rounds, but no other cooling agents (sorry, ice cream fans). Contestants must notify staff immediately if they feel unwell.
All participants must be in their senior year of high school. No professional competitive eaters allowed — this is about fun, not fame (or indigestion). Space is limited - first come first serve so register now!
The hot wing eating contests will take place each Saturday at 10am. Competition dates and participating high schools are:
Sachem North : September 13
West Islip : September 20
Patchogue-Medford : September 27
Connetquot : October 4
Bayport-Blue Point : October 11
Sayville : October 18
Islip : October 25
Sachem East : November 1
Championship Round : November 15
There is no cost to enter, but pre-registration is required. For all the rules and other information visit Sayville N Spice website., or stop in to the Sayville N Spice store at 2 Main Street in Sayville.
The winner is the contestant who survives all rounds through either strategic gameplay or out-eating the other contestants. A tie will not be possible for this contest. There is only one King of the Sting.
Contestants who vomit, cheat, or demonstrate unsportsmanlike conduct will be disqualified faster than you can say “extra hot.”