News Release
Participants will get the opportunity to test their steady hands and sense of balance at North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity’s first annual Jiant Jenga Jamboree fund raiser on Saturday, July 11th. Up to sixteen teams of four will compete for the coveted Golden Jenga Tower Trophy.
The Jamboree will take place at Platte River Mall 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 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.”
Teams are asked to wear costumes relating to this year’s event theme of carnival/jamboree. 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 July 3rd.