CALLING ALL SINGLES: PITCH A FRIEND IS BACK!
After a summer hiatus, Des Moines Girl is back with Pitch A Friend – a fun new take on a singles dating event – just in time for cuffing season.
What? Who’s better to pitch a single friend than your bestie!? Friends can pitch their single friend on why the crowd should date their bestie. After the pitches take place, we’ll mix and mingle with everyone in the crowd. Someone catch your eye? Even among the crowd? Take this opportunity to shoot your shot.
When? Sunday, September 29, 3-6 p.m.
Where? SingleSpeed Brewing, Des Moines Taproom, 303 Scott Avenue
APPLY TO PITCH A SINGLE FRIEND
Get on the lineup of 12 singles to be pitched at the event! In order to be pitched, you or your pitching friend MUST apply via the application link below before Wednesday, September 18, at 11:59 p.m. All singles are welcome to apply regardless of age, gender identity, or sexuality!
BUY A TICKET TO ATTEND
You don’t have to be in the pitch line up to attend! The event functions best with an engaged crowd of singles ready to chat and use their best game after the pitch line up is over. Plus, food and drink specials will be available from SingleSpeed all night!
FAQ
What happens at Pitch A Friend!?
For the first 90 minutes of the event, 12 singles will be pitched by their best friend. Each pitch will be 3 minutes each with 2 minutes for questions from the crowd. Think lighthearted, funny, and old school powerpoint fun. After the pitches take place, we’ll mix and mingle with everyone in the crowd. Someone catch your eye? Take this opportunity to shoot your shot. We’ll also have forms to fill out for missed connections or to reinforce your interest in a person! The DSMG team will distribute after the event.
Wanting to go support a single friend, but have a partner?
Yes, partnered folks are welcome, and you can pitch someone even if you’re not single! We will have “NOT SINGLE” stickers to wear. Please keep in mind that this event is primarily for single folks in our community, so we want the crowd to be a majority single; however, we understand the need for a hype friend or two.
How do I pitch my friend?
We ask for your contact information, your single friends contact information, and a copy of your pitch presentation. The format of your presentation is up to you but it must be compatible with Google Slides or Powerpoint. You’ll have 3 minutes to present, so keep it short and sweet. 3 minutes will fly by!
Please make sure to include preferred sexual preference and pronouns on your presentations so that audience members know who the single is interested in. Once you’ve uploaded your presentation and submitted your application, we’ll let you know if you’re accepted! Pitch slots are not guaranteed. There are more applications expected than pitch slots!
Check out the application form here.
Do I have to apply to pitch a friend?
Yes! See answer above for details. There may be an opportunity for a walk-on pitch, but we prefer to vet all pitches beforehand to ensure respect and lightheartedness for all involved!
Who is welcome to apply?
Everyone who is single! All genders, sexualities, and ages. However, of note, past events have drawn single folks from ages 25-45.
What is the average age of the pitch line up and crowd?
Past events have drawn single folks ages 25-45, but there is no age limits to apply or attend!
Can you guarantee that there will be an even mix of men, women, and all sexualities?
We cannot guarantee that because anyone is welcome to attend, but that is our goal! The pitch lineup will be as evenly split as possible between men, women, and non-binary folks based on the applications received.
