Portland, Ore. (May 1st, 2015) The first annual Josh Baker Memorial Tournament (JBMT), an annual FootGolf tournament organized by the Josh Baker Memorial Fund, will take place on Saturday, June 13th 2015 at Glendoveer Golf Course at 3pm.
36 teams, compiled of four members each, will gather at Glendoveer Golf Course to play FootGolf in the JBMT. FootGolf is a newer sport, that combines elements of Soccer and Golf. It is played on a standard sized golf course, with enlarged holes and soccer balls replacing golf balls. Tournament prizes will be awarded for first place through third place, best score, and closest pin. There will also be a silent auction and food provided by Loco Locos Burritos.
The world lost Joshua Stephen Baker in August of 2014. Josh was a loving son, brother, friend, mentor, and teammate, and was very passionate about sports, education, and helping those in need. Josh’s passion for sports began with playing soccer at the age of 6, and then continued with wrestling and track at the age of 12. His soccer team Gresham East was U12 State Champions of Oregon in 1993. While attending Centennial High School in Gresham, he earned varsity letters in soccer, wrestling, and track and was Captain of their soccer team.
In December of 2014, Josh’s friends and family created the Josh Baker Memorial Tournament in his honor as a way of celebrating his passions and giving back to the community. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit De Paul Treatment Centers, an organization that greatly helped Josh during his struggle with addiction.
Players can register for the tournament at joshbakermt.com and donations are encouraged at gofundme.com/joshbakermt.
JBMT logos and media can be downloaded at the following link: JBMT Press Kit
Event Details
WHAT: Josh Baker Memorial Tournament
The Josh Baker Memorial Tournament, A 501(c)3 nonprofit, is an annual FootGolf event organized to honor the late, Josh Baker. All proceeds will benefit De Paul Treatment Centers.
WHERE: Glendoveer Golf Course, 14015 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97230
WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2015, 3pm – 7 pm
COST: Basic Registration is $200 and includes Course fees, adidas soccer ball and bag for 4 players. Premium Registration is $300 and includes Course fees, adidas soccer ball, bag, and JBMT t-shirts for 4 players.
About Josh Baker Memorial Fund: The Josh Baker Memorial Tournament is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, founded in 2014. The JBMT board of directors organizes the annual event in honor of its namesake; tournament proceeds benefit community-based, like-minded charities. More info: www.joshbakermt.com
About De Paul Treatment Centers: De Paul Treatment Centers provides drug and alcohol treatment to men, women, youth, and families. They offer a full continuum of care that includes medical detox, residential, day treatment and outpatient programs, family therapy, and treatment of co-occurring mental health disorders. De Paul’s programs are nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). More info: www.depaultreatmentcenters.org
