Alfresco to Host Kendama Tournament at Stillwater Armory; Sweets Trick List Announced

Alfresco Casual Living will play host to a Kendama Tournament Saturday, April 20 at the Stillwater Armory.

The tournament will go down from noon-3 p.m. Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson of Sweets Kendamas will host and emcee the battle.

A list of tricks is posted on Alfresco’s Facebook page.

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The tournament will have three levels, and Sweets will bring prizes.

Contestants can use their own kendama—it does not have to be a Sweets—but "biggies" are not allowed.

Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday—participants can sign up for whatever level they feel they’re at—whether it’s a beginner, advanced player or expert.

The tournament is a fundraiser for the Main Street Stillwater Independent Business Association. The suggested donation per person is $1, there will also be snacks, refreshments and Sweets Kendamas for sale at the tournament.

“It should be lots of fun,” Alfresco Owner Meg Bownson said. “The kids are super excited.”

Volunteers are needed. If you would like to help out during the tournament, contact Meg Brownson at Alfresco.

Beginner

1. Orbit
2. Candlestick
3. Around the Block = Big cup, Little cup, Small Cup
4. Clack Back
5. Spike

Intermediate

1. Earth turn
2. Jumping stick
3. Around the World = Big cup, Little cup, Small Cup, Spike
4. Kenflip
5. Lighthouse In

Advanced 

1. Around the USA
2. Lunar
3. Bird over the Valley
4. Lighthouse flip to in to jumping stick
5. One turn airplane + double jumping stick