Jace, representing Idaho, is the first youth to win the adult tourney…at 14 years old he faced off with another 14 year old, Brady Angelo from Vancouver WA (a former Mini Marilyn Kids champ)! Our mom, Marilyn would have been proud to see these two great kids battling out in the championship. Both have grown up with Slingball and are now competing with the adults. Rounding out the top 4 were 19 year old Blake Lambert (another Mini Marilyn winner) and Aaron Angelo, father of Brady! Definitely, a youth movement this year and many of the adults jokingly (or maybe not) want an over 40 tourney. Lol.
We think we netted just over $10k which was pretty good for the smaller turnout and short notice and very pleased to see the event back up and running! We had many new faces this year, especially from the Idaho crew (thank you for making the long drive!). Plus, a huge thank you to all participants, volunteers, and donors for mobilizing. Other highlights included Rob Royster Silent Auction, honoring the late owner of the Sportsman’s Pub who was always very supportive of Slingball. We will miss him but always remember him. We started Slingball in honor of our mother Marilyn J. Neu and her and Rob share the gift of bringing different people together to have fun. Both of their spirits live on!
Thank you to the State and Tillamook County for providing the permit on the tail end of covid restrictions. Sling players were itching to get out and play we couldn’t have done it without them. The same goes for the many businesses and donors of Pacific City. Shout out to our friends at Twist Wine Company for hosting check-in and BJ’s for providing lunch coupons!
Save the date for 2022 Sling: June 24-26th
Adult Winners:
1st: Jace Chadez
2nd: Brady Angelo
3rd: Blake Lambert
4th: Aaron Angelo
Kid Winners:
1st: Asher La Pointe
2nd: Peyton La Pointe
3rd: Bell Wood
4th: Mia Martinez
New to Sweet 16:
Kam and Dave Rule
Mitchell Scanlan
Justin Rodriguez
Jake Astorquia
Other highlights:
Shotgun Slingball Toss Winner: Nate Impsen (for the 2nd time)
Betting board winner: JW Chadez
LaPointe family took away 3 awards (kids tourneys and Newcomer Award)
Aaron Angelo won a green hat
Mindy Alton won the Rob Royster “Community Ambassador” Award for taking action to help reunite the lost child with her family
Grant Koons won the Gene Brockmeyer Sportsmanship Award
Cooper Rodriguez won the Pearce Lutz Sportsmanship Award
Remember anyone can support Sling by visiting the website and ordering a set! Play Sling, have fun, and help fight MS! Please share with others and grow the Sling support!
Save the date for 2022 Sling: June 24-26th
Finally, a huge thank you to our participants, volunteers, donors, MSSP, Woodruff Sawyer, Apollo Mechanical, and Cook Security Group. We couldn’t do it without your support!
Here’s to fighting MS and having family fun while doing it!
You can still support: Buy a Sling set Buy SlingGear Donate here Share a photo playing in your backyard or somewhere social distancing. We are also going to try to share more photos of people playing in their backyards so please share your photos on our Facebook!
Here’s to fighting MS and having family fun while doing it!
Sincere Thanks,
The Neu Brothers
Can’t make it, you can still support: Buy a Sling set Buy SlingGear Donate here Share a photo playing in your backyard or somewhere social distancing. We are also going to try to share more photos of people playing in their backyards so please share your photos on our Facebook!
How can I still support?
Donate: Buy a Slingball set, buy merchandise, or simply donate to the cause!
A big thank you to Cook Security Group and their Cook Community Builders program, for the donation of employees time and building materials to help build Slingball sets!!!
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This website is dedicated and in honor of the Neu brothers' mother, Marilyn J. Neu, who was diagnosed with MS in her early 20's. Marilyn has since passed on, but her legacy continues through slingball.com. The majority of proceeds are donated to one of the following organizations on an annual basis.
What’s New…
Summer “MJN Help Fight MS” Slingball Tourney:
SAVE THE DATES: While we wait on potential approval for permits
