30 MAY 2026
Movie: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tournament: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
MWR Patrons Only
30 MAY 2026
Movie: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tournament: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
MWR Patrons Only
Get ready for a fun-filled night at Galaxy Grand Prix! Join us for an exciting evening featuring a movie showing followed by a tournament. Event details, times, and activities can be found below. To compete, make sure to sign-up for the tournament using the registration link.
30 MAY 2026
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Description:
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a 2026 American animated adventure comedy film based on Nintendo's Mario video game franchise. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and written by Matthew Fogel, it is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. In the film, Mario and Luigi and their friends adventure into outer space, where they face off against Bowser and his son Bowser Jr. to save Princess Rosalina.
Offerings:
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Popcorn
Drinks
Ice Cream Sundae Bar (Provided by CGEA)
30 MAY 2026
5:00pm - 9:00pm
(Participants, Please Sign-In Before 5:30pm)
Description:
The Mario Kart Tournament will feature fast-paced head-to-head racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Players will compete in a bracket-style tournament using standard tournament settings and random track selections. Each match will consist of multiple races, with points awarded based on finishing position. The racers with the highest scores will advance through each round until one champion remains.
Good sportsmanship is expected at all times, and tournament organizers reserve the right to make rule adjustments if needed to keep the event fair and fun for everyone. Whether you’re racing for glory or just for fun, get ready to drift, dodge shells, and battle your way to victory!
Offerings:
Mario Kart Tournament
Food
Drinks
Ice Cream Sundae Bar (Provided by CGEA)
Side Games:
- Mario Kart (Casual)
- Mario Party
- Pool
- Darts
- Corn Hole
Prizes:
1st Place: $50 & 1st Place Trophy
2nd Place: $25 & 2nd Place Trophy
3rd Place: $15 & 3rd Place Trophy
To sign-up Click Here
To look at the Bracket Click Here
Be respectful to all players, staff, and spectators.
No cheating, hacking, or exploiting glitches.
Players must use their own controller unless otherwise approved.
Tournament organizers have final say on rulings and disputes.
Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in warnings or disqualification.
Tournament Format & Structure
Single Elimination
4 races per set
Points accumulated across all races determine the winner
Standard Mario Kart point system will be used
Game Settings
Game: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Engine Class: 150cc
Items: Normal
CPU: On
Smart Steering: Allowed / Optional
Auto-Accelerate: Allowed
Teams: Off
Race Count: Grand Prix
Tracks: Random unless otherwise stated
Character & Kart Rules
Any character, kart, wheels, and glider combination is allowed.
Players may change setup between rounds unless restricted by organizers.
Match Procedure
Players report to assigned setup.
Organizer creates lobby and confirms players.
All players must be ready before starting.
After 4 races, points are totaled.
Highest point total advances or wins the match.
Tie Rules
One additional tiebreaker race will be played
Random track selection for the tiebreaker
Event Credits
A huge thank you to the amazing organizations helping make Galaxy Grand Prix possible!
We would like to give a special shout out to the Coast Guard Enlisted Association (CGEA), the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), and the Morale Committee for their support in helping bring this event to life. Your dedication to building community, supporting morale, and creating opportunities for people to connect and have fun is truly appreciated.