YMCA Winter Open Offers A Warm Place During A Cold Winter Snap

Some of the many middle school students who took advantage of the YMCA Winter Open on Friday evening.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – It has become a wintertime tradition in Oskaloosa, as the 4th Annual Mahaska County YMCA Open has people squaring off with a two person tournament, middle school teen night and more.

On Friday over the lunch-hour, 14 teams took to the course in the annual tournament. In addition, 128 middle school students took advantage of the Friday night social gathering. Students could also purchase pizza and other snacks.

The golf holes are sponsored by area businesses, and players paid $5 each or $20 for a family to tackle the course.

The winter open coincides with the Y’s annual campaign drive to raise funds for the non-profit’s yearly budget.

For Mahaska County YMCA Interim Executive Director David Phelps, the Winter Open was a completely new experience. “This is fun. It’s a great family event,” said Phelps. “This is great. It’s a great alternative for people to be able to come in on a cold day and be able to have fun with their kids.”