Fun and fundraising was what Sunday's Bag Tournament was all about at St. Celestine Catholic Church's gymnasium.
The event brought in 80 players who played in teams of two and raised about $2,000 for the St. Celestine Athletic Committee. Through fundraising efforts like this, the committee helps defray costs for St. Celestine Catholic School's athletic events, supplies and equipment.
John Leane, one of the organizers of the event, was happy with the turnout.
"Things went great; it was a great event," he said.
He said the annual tournament started at 1 p.m. and with double elimination the event didn't end until 5 p.m. Two boards are laid flat and are set off the ground with a hole in the middle of it are set 27 feet apart from each other. Points are scored by throwing the beanbags on the board for a point or in the hole, which counts for three points.
The first-, second- and third-place teams winners in this year's tournament were: Ray O'Brien and Mark Zajkowski,goodchloehandbags Mike Bryant and Bob Merkal, Mike Suchezki and Rich Dachiolas.
All of them received a trophy, but Leane said the whole event wasn't about winners and losers, but more about helping the church's school and having fun at the same time.
"Most people know it's a community event and they know they are supporting the church," he said. "Everybody's out to have a good time. Everyone basically knows it's a fundraiser for the school."
"It's cold outside and this event bring everybody in," he said. "It's the fourth year we've funded this."
Leane said the event has grown over the years, and many have come to watch and then participate the next year.
He said there is no special equipment to wear or workout routine needed to play this game.
"It's an easy sport where anybody can play," he said.
He said the key to doing well is how a person throws the beanbag.
"Most throw it underhand," he said. "The key is the arc of the bag and how you make it land."
He enjoys playing as well, but on Sunday it was about raising money. "I have more fun actually helping out with the event and keeping score," he said.leatherhandbags
He says since they've started the tournament, he's seen it grow and hopes it will continue.pradahandbags,uhrenwatchesstore
"I encourage people who don't play to come out and watch," he said.schoolbagfactory "Every year we are growing and getting more and more people."
The event brought in 80 players who played in teams of two and raised about $2,000 for the St. Celestine Athletic Committee. Through fundraising efforts like this, the committee helps defray costs for St. Celestine Catholic School's athletic events, supplies and equipment.
John Leane, one of the organizers of the event, was happy with the turnout.
"Things went great; it was a great event," he said.
He said the annual tournament started at 1 p.m. and with double elimination the event didn't end until 5 p.m. Two boards are laid flat and are set off the ground with a hole in the middle of it are set 27 feet apart from each other. Points are scored by throwing the beanbags on the board for a point or in the hole, which counts for three points.
The first-, second- and third-place teams winners in this year's tournament were: Ray O'Brien and Mark Zajkowski,goodchloehandbags Mike Bryant and Bob Merkal, Mike Suchezki and Rich Dachiolas.
All of them received a trophy, but Leane said the whole event wasn't about winners and losers, but more about helping the church's school and having fun at the same time.
"Most people know it's a community event and they know they are supporting the church," he said. "Everybody's out to have a good time. Everyone basically knows it's a fundraiser for the school."
"It's cold outside and this event bring everybody in," he said. "It's the fourth year we've funded this."
Leane said the event has grown over the years, and many have come to watch and then participate the next year.
He said there is no special equipment to wear or workout routine needed to play this game.
"It's an easy sport where anybody can play," he said.
He said the key to doing well is how a person throws the beanbag.
"Most throw it underhand," he said. "The key is the arc of the bag and how you make it land."
He enjoys playing as well, but on Sunday it was about raising money. "I have more fun actually helping out with the event and keeping score," he said.leatherhandbags
He says since they've started the tournament, he's seen it grow and hopes it will continue.pradahandbags,uhrenwatchesstore
"I encourage people who don't play to come out and watch," he said.schoolbagfactory "Every year we are growing and getting more and more people."
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