Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the 50 Yard Challenge
How to Get Started — 3 Simple Steps
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Sign UpRegister your child and we'll ship their starter kit
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Wait for Your KitShirt, safety glasses & earplugs arrive in ~1 week
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Mow & Submit PhotosMow 50 lawns, send before/after photos for each one
Your Challenge Path
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Receive Kit
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Wear Your Shirt
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Mow 50 Lawns
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Submit Photos
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Earn Equipment!
Pro tip: Submit photos after every lawn — don't batch them. Text directly to (256) 508-9440 right when you finish.
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Getting Started
The 50 Yard Challenge is open to children between the ages of 8 and 17.
Children must secure their own lawns. We suggest posting on Facebook yard sale pages, offering free mowing to the elderly, disabled, single parents, or veterans. Going door-to-door is also a great approach.
Absolutely not! The location of a child doesn't matter. Kids from anywhere in the world are welcome to participate.
Children must wait until they receive their official shirt, safety glasses, and earplugs before starting. Do not begin until your kit arrives.
Shirts typically arrive within approximately one week. If you haven't received yours after that, reach out:
Rules & Guidelines
Signing Up as a Group? Here's How It Works
2 Kids
A pair of siblings or friends signing up together only needs to complete 50 lawns total — they can split the work however they like.
3+ Kids
Groups of 3 or more must collectively complete 100 lawns total together to earn their equipment.
Do they need to mow together every time? No — kids don't have to be present at every single lawn. However, the majority of the lawns should be done together as a team.
Absolutely encouraged! Two kids signing up together only need 50 lawns total. Groups of 3 or more need 100 lawns collectively. They don't have to be present at every lawn, but the majority should be done as a team.
No deadline! Kids can take as long as they need. If they don't finish this year, they pick right back up the following year.
It's permitted but discouraged. We want kids to serve as many different community members as possible.
One single property — including the front yard, back yard, and surrounding area of the entire house — counts as one lawn.
✅ Counts: Mowing, raking leaves, picking up trash, snow shoveling.
❌ Does not count: Picking up dog poop, moving items, trash bin removal.
❌ Does not count: Picking up dog poop, moving items, trash bin removal.
Only if a household member is elderly, disabled, a single parent, a veteran, active military, or a first responder.
Yes — children are welcome to use whatever tools they have, including riding mowers.
Yes. We ask that children wear their RMLCS/RWLCS shirt while mowing — it identifies them as part of the program and builds community awareness.
No. Each lawn counts as one regardless of size or difficulty.
No, cemetery work does not count, though we encourage community service in all forms.
Photos & Proof
Before and after photos, an action shot of the child mowing, and a photo with the homeowner (if willing) are required for each lawn. Submit here:
Yes — similar to a school assignment, simply claiming you did the work is not sufficient. Photos are required for every lawn to count.
One missed photo is acceptable. However, multiple lawns without documentation will not count.
Trash collection counts when done in public areas, roadsides, or parks. A minimum of four large bags is required, with before and after photos.
Rewards & Gear
Every child gets their own shirt, safety glasses, and earplugs to kick off the challenge.
Finishers earn a real push mower, weed eater, and blower — everything needed to launch their own lawn care business! Note: these are not self-propelled or riding models.
Other
Yes! Electric equipment is available as an alternative for children sensitive to noise. Contact us to arrange it:
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