Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the U.S. Bank Skyway Open?
February 25th – February 27th, 2010 marks the fourth annual U.S. Bank Skyway Open in downtown Minneapolis.
This 18-hole scramble mini-golf tournament will feature professionally designed golf holes by leading Minneapolis-based architects and contractors set up throughout the downtown skyway system.
Each participant will be given a round of golf, free admission to the 19th Hole, and have the opportunity to participate in a raffle and compete for prizes.
When is the event being held?
Thursday, February 25th – Saturday, February 27th, 2010 in the Skyways of downtown Minneapolis.
Shot-gun starts (Thursday) open to the public at:
- 1pm
- 3pm
- 5pm
Shot-gun starts (Friday) open to the public at:
- 9am
- 11am
- 1pm
- 3pm
- 5pm
- 7pm
Shot-gun starts (Saturday) open to the public at:
- 11am
- Noon
- 1pm
- 2pm
- 3pm
How many people can sign up?
Online pre-registration will be limited to foursomes, as will walk up registration on Thursday and Friday. Saturday‘s play is available for walk up individual sign up.
Who can play?
Anyone can play!
How much does it cost?
On Thursday, February 25th and Friday, February 26th, the cost is $140 per foursome, which includes 4 tickets to the 19
What is the 19th Hole Celebration?
The 19th Hole will be open from 7:00pm to Midnight on Friday, February 26th, at The Hotel Minneapolis, and catered by restaurant Max. The event is free for Thursday and Friday golfers, and complete with complimentary food and drink, entertainment, music, raffle and awards program. Tickets to the 19th Hole are available for purchase for non-golfers.
Where do I go to check in at my tee time?
You should arrive on the street level of City Center about 15 minutes prior to your tee time. You will receive an email a week in advance of the event with detailed parking, 19th Hole information and more.
Where do I park?
You can park anywhere. The 19th hole will take place at The Hotel Minneapolis, located at the corner of 4th Street South and 2nd Avenue South. Valet parking is available after 4:00 pm.
SATURDAY golfers will want to park in the City Center ramp to receive parking validation.
Who Does the U.S. Bank Skyway Open Benefit?
The charitable goal of the Skyway Open is to raise money for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. The Club‘s mission is: to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
The Club serves youth ages 6–18 years old. Since the Club is an integral part of the neighborhoods it serves, relationships with businesses, schools and families are built to better serve youth. Club sites are placed in targeted neighborhoods where the need is greatest. The organization's members often face significant challenges, some of which include poverty, crime and violence, single parent families, poor school performance, substance abuse and gangs.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities provides a wide range of programming in five core program areas – Character & Leadership Development; Education & Career Development; Health & Life Skills; the Arts; and Sports, Fitness & Recreation.
Activities are designed to provide guidance and foster a positive self-identity for boys and girls. Club programs instill a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence which promotes and enhances healthy development in boys and girls. This will help to ensure that each Club member is supported in reaching his or her full potential in all areas of development.
The Club provides children and teens with experiences that not only impact their present, but will also have life-long positive effects. As an organization, the goal is to increase self-esteem, define healthy self-concepts and help youth prepare and set goals for the future.
The Club serves over 17,000 youth each year, with a daily attendance of over 1,000 youth. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities provides programs year round. Throughout the year, additional environmental education and outdoor recreation opportunities are provided for members at the organization's Voyageur Environmental Center in Mound.
To learn more about the Clubs or to get involved please go to www.boysandgirls.org.
What prizes are going to be given out?
Team/Participant awards:
- Best dressed team (to be judged at the 19th Hole event)
- 1st place (lowest score)
- 2nd place (2nd lowest score)
- 3rd place (3rd lowest score)
Hole design awards:
- Top Design
- Greenest Green
- People's Choice
Who is the Downtown Network?
The Downtown Network is a committee of the Downtown Council whose members live, work or help to build downtown through the networking, socializing and contributing opportunities provided by the group. Although the group has been around for over 25 years, membership has tripled over the past 24 months due in large part to the growing popularity of its traveling monthly happy hours. The Downtown Network provides a variety of programming to its members including: a Professional Development luncheon series, Speed networking events, Lawn Bowling, Timberwolves/Twins game nights, Happy Hours, and volunteer opportunities with Alive After 5, Central Community Housing Trust, the Aquatennial Block Party and Target Holidazzle. The Downtown Network has become especially popular with top local employers that are seeking ways to quickly integrate their new recruits into the Minneapolis area. Find out more about the Downtown Network at: www.downtownnetwork.org.