By: Casey Thornton Staff writer The Chains for Charity Disc Golf Ice Bowl is assembling disc golf players to overcome frigid temperatures and raise money and canned goods for Murray-Calloway County Need Line.
The event occurs Saturday and Sunday in Murray Central Park.
“I hope the weather on these days is absolutely freezing and terrible for the disc golfers playing,” event coordinator PJ Robinson, said. “There is a reason it says, ‘No wimps, no whiners.’”
Communities across the nation hold The Ice Bowl to raise money for local charities, Robinson said, and the creators wanted the event set in cold temperatures.
For Murray, Chains for Charity bring back memories of last year’s ice storm, Robinson said.
“I find it significant that this event takes place a few days after the anniversary of the ice storm in 2009,” Robinson said.
With the added pressure of last year’s ice storm, providing for the community became a challenge.
To help Need Line this year, Chains for Charity encourages contestants to bring as many canned goods as possible along with their entry fees, Robinson said.
Robinson said he expects 35 to 50 participants in the event, which will total a profit of approximately $1,200.
The majority of the profits, along with the collected can goods, will go directly to Need Line, he said.
The tournament consists of three different brackets for various playing levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, Robinson said.
Sponsors, such as the Big Apple Café and Terrapin Station, have helped with the event by funding prizes for the winners, he said.
The first 25 players to register receive Ice Bowl merchandise, which comes directly from the Ice Bowl organization, he said.
Joe Spinks, senior from Pewee Valley, Ky., said the Chains for Charity Ice Bowl sounded like a fun way to raise money for a local charity.
“I saw the flyer for it, and I am really considering signing up to play in the tournament,” Spinks said.
Spinks said many people play disc golf, and this seems like a great way to get those people involved in the community.
Robinson said the whole community should enjoy this family event, and he hopes to see many students having a good time there.
The event puts less emphasis on actual winning and on raising money for charity instead, he said.
“I really hope this event will serve to bring everyone’s attention to the need for help within the community,” Robinson said.
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The event occurs Saturday and Sunday in Murray Central Park.
“I hope the weather on these days is absolutely freezing and terrible for the disc golfers playing,” event coordinator PJ Robinson, said. “There is a reason it says, ‘No wimps, no whiners.’”
Communities across the nation hold The Ice Bowl to raise money for local charities, Robinson said, and the creators wanted the event set in cold temperatures.
For Murray, Chains for Charity bring back memories of last year’s ice storm, Robinson said.
“I find it significant that this event takes place a few days after the anniversary of the ice storm in 2009,” Robinson said.
With the added pressure of last year’s ice storm, providing for the community became a challenge.
To help Need Line this year, Chains for Charity encourages contestants to bring as many canned goods as possible along with their entry fees, Robinson said.
Robinson said he expects 35 to 50 participants in the event, which will total a profit of approximately $1,200.
The majority of the profits, along with the collected can goods, will go directly to Need Line, he said.
The tournament consists of three different brackets for various playing levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, Robinson said.
Sponsors, such as the Big Apple Café and Terrapin Station, have helped with the event by funding prizes for the winners, he said.
The first 25 players to register receive Ice Bowl merchandise, which comes directly from the Ice Bowl organization, he said.
Joe Spinks, senior from Pewee Valley, Ky., said the Chains for Charity Ice Bowl sounded like a fun way to raise money for a local charity.
“I saw the flyer for it, and I am really considering signing up to play in the tournament,” Spinks said.
Spinks said many people play disc golf, and this seems like a great way to get those people involved in the community.
Robinson said the whole community should enjoy this family event, and he hopes to see many students having a good time there.
The event puts less emphasis on actual winning and on raising money for charity instead, he said.
“I really hope this event will serve to bring everyone’s attention to the need for help within the community,” Robinson said.
Contact Thornton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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