Bags and Beer Tournament

The Association of Horizon, Inc. has scheduled its 2nd annual bags tournament for Sunday, August 14, 2011.  This event will be held at the Bemis Woods South Forest Preserve in Western Springs by the pavilion at grove #5.  Mark your calendars so you don’t miss this wonderful fundraiser.  Come back soon to find out more information about this event.

2010 Tournament wrap up

It was a stormy start to the day and many individuals didn’t think that Horizon’s 1st Annual Bags and Beer Tournament would take place.  Fortunately, the rain stopped and all participants were happy to have cool temperatures with slightly cloudy skies.  Lady luck was definitely on our side.  The first year event went very well even with no weather situation and the fact it was planned in a sure amount of time.

The tournament took place in Western Springs, Illinois at the beautiful and spacious Bemis Woods Forest Preserve.  With 55 people in attendance and through generous donations, Horizon raised over $600.  14 teams of two played on 7 sets of bags in a classic double elimination tournament.  A variety of good food was served, including sloppy Joe’s and salad.  Individuals brought their own favorite beverage to help them get through the tournament.  Congratulations to Jason Michael and Scott Ladson for showing off their beanbag skills by finishing in first place.  The winning team received a cash prize of $100.

Start practicing and looking for a quality partner because this event will return in the summer, and it will be Bigger and Better!  We are planning on having a professional DJ, a variety of prizes and raffles, different age classes, and other upgrades.  This will be the event not to miss.

A special thanks to Michael Meyer for his hard work planning and organizing this successful, fun impromptu fundraiser.  We also must think all of those individuals who helped by bringing food and the beanbag sets for the tournament.