Members of the press are invited to attend with a signed waiver. Digital waivers are available at stmarkyouthenrichment.org/icegolf or upon request.
EAST DUBUQUE, Illinois – On February 10, St. Mark Youth Enrichment will again welcome teams in wacky costumes at Midtown Marina. This year’s event will take place off the ice, with teams competing in games for points around the Marina instead.
“The ice is not safe enough, so we have moved the golf outing off the ice, and are adding games with prizes for our teams,” shares Beth McGorry, Director of Donor Relations. “The last time we weren’t allowed on the ice due to safety concerns was more than 15 years ago.”
Despite the shift, golfers can still anticipate the same “zaniness, wackiness, and silliness” as in previous years but can leave their sleds at home. Registered teams will continue to participate in a course of mini games that will prove to be challenging and fun for a chance at a first place prize. Teams will compete for prizes and will have the opportunity to win awards for the best sled and best dressed.
New this year for competing teams is a prize wheel, which will take the place of the coveted 18th hole, sponsored by HODGE Company. Teams will have a chance to spin at the end of their match for a chance to win bonus points, St. Mark gear, exclusive prizes, and more. Only registered teams will be able to win prizes.
In addition to the event, St. Mark will hold a 50/50 raffle drawing and a public online silent auction. Prizes include 5 tickets to the Iowa Women’s Basketball that the Associate Press predicts she will break the NCAA scoring record, Disney Park Hopper Tickets, a boat ride on the Mississippi, Charlie Berens tickets and gear, and so much more. Bidders need not be present to win. Bidding is now open at www.stmarkyouthenrichment.org/icegolf or by texting ICEGOLF2024 to 243725.
The event is set to take place on February 10, 2024. Team check-in will begin at 9 a.m., and the event will start at 10 a.m. Team registration is closed. To learn more, visit www.stmarkyouthenrichment.org/icegolf or by calling 563.582.6211 ext. 110.
All proceeds benefit the kids in St. Mark Youth Enrichment programs.
The event is hosted by Mid-Town Marina and local sponsors. A complete list of current sponsors is available at stmarkyouthenrichment.org/icegolf. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
For event questions or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, sponsorship, or donating prizes, please contact Beth McGorry at (563) 582-6211 Ext. 110 or bmcgorry@stmarkyouthenrichment.org. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit kids at St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
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St. Mark Youth Enrichment (formerly St. Mark Community Center) is a non-profit organization that has served the Dubuque Community for more than 30 years. St. Mark provides after-school programming in Title 1 elementary schools in the Dubuque Community School District, as well as programs in Dyersville and Peosta. To learn more, visit www.stmarkyouthenrichment.org.