Duluth, MN
Saturday September 27, 2008
University of Minnesota-Duluth Kubb Klub Tournament & Fundraiser
Location: exact location TBDin early
September
Time: 10am
Teams: Each team must consist of at least two players.
All teams welcome.
Cost: $5 per person. All proceeds will go to Rural Renewable
Energy Alliance (RREAL), a non-profit organization that manufactures
and installs solar heating panels for low-income families.
Format: All matches are best of three. Group play will
consist of a round robin format with groups of four kubb teams
(three matches per team). A single elimination playoff round will
follow with teams facing opposing teams in other four team groups
(1a vs. 4b, 2a vs. 3b, etc). Opportunities for non-advancing teams
in the playoff round to continue to play during the day in a consolation
bracket will be available. Each team is guaranteed at least five
games.Trophies and prizes will be awarded.
Food: Drinks and snacks will be available
Contact and registration: Ryan at: whitn074[at]d.umn.edu
Eau Claire, WI
Saturday August 01, 2009 U.S. Midwest Kubb
Championship & Fundraiser Location: Eau Claire, WI
Time: TBD
Divisions: One open division
Teams: Each team must consist of at least two players.
All teams welcome. Cost: $10 per person
. Tournament t-shirts will be available for $10. All proceeds
will go to USA for UNHCR and a local organization. Rules: World Championship rules
will apply. Format: All matches are best of three. Group
play will consist of a round robin format with groups of four
kubb teams (three matches per team). A single elimination playoff
round will follow with teams facing opposing teams in other four
team groups (1a vs. 4b, 2a vs. 3b, etc). Opportunities for non-advancing
teams in the playoff round to continue to play during the day
in a consolation bracket will be available. Each team is guaranteed
at least five games. Trophies will be given to the 2009 champions,
second place, and third place. Food: Lunch will be available for purchase. Lodging: Available at a later date
What will the proceeds go towards? UNHCR: Proceeds will go towards refugees. Local organization: To be determined.
Additional
comment: There is no skill
level required. This is obviously a tournament, but one can also
think of it as a way to be able to play kubb with people from
different places over the course of an enjoyable day, while at
the same time raising money for two organizations.
Registration:Teams may register by contacting eric[at]wisconsinkubb.com
or calling 715-830-0122.
Deadline: July 24, 2009. Teams will pay
at event.
