Observed arrival · 2026-08-24

California Kubb: Wood, Hats, and the Emoji Kupp

californiakubb.com Observed source

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A San Francisco park tournament where teams throw wooden batons at wooden blocks under official USA Kubb rules.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-24 issue.

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The tournament begins with a seeding round in which teams play three opponents, then divides into championship and Emoji Kupp trophy rounds. Its rules specify a 2-4-6 opening format before six batons are used throughout play. The listed schedule runs from 10:15am practice to a 1:45pm best-of-three final at San Francisco's Panhandle, and the page also documents trophies, medals, and side-brackets.

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