NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Participants have an opportunity to test their steady hands and sense of balance at North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity’s first annual Jiant Jenga Jamboree fundraiser on Saturday, September 25th. Up to sixteen teams of four will compete for the coveted Golden Jenga Tower Trophy.
The Jamboree will take place at Pal’s Brewing Company with registration beginning at 12:15 pm that day. The tournament will start with each entered team participating in a speed round where contestants will be asked to build the tallest standing tower possible in five minutes. The speed round is followed by a single-elimination tournament bracket where the teams will show off their skills as tower builders. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.
“A Jenga tournament is something we’ve been talking about at Habitat for a while now. The premise of the game fits our mission of building so well, plus it should be a lot of fun,” said Dalene Skates, Executive Director for North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity. “We hope to make it into an annual event.”
A trophy and cash prize will also be awarded for best costume. Spectators, families and friends can vote for the best costume.
Cost to participate is $200 per team. To register contact the North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity office at (308) 534-6251, email [email protected] or go to the website at www.npahfh.org. Teams are asked to submit registrations by September 21st but registrations will be taken the day of the event as well.