Who said you can’t bring a classic California beach game to a correctional facility? Well, here at the WRDF we decided to ‘throw down the towels’ and create our own fun with our very own corn-hole tournament! Inmates were afforded an entire week of practice tournaments amongst themselves in preparation for the big day: a chance to play against seasoned players; FA Noonan and AFA Carney.
Once the game was on, FA Noonan and AFA Carney put their talented skills of the game to the test in a match-up against several inmates. There were four games played throughout the day. Each game got increasingly better, well at least for the inmates. FA Noonan and AFA Carney maintained a consistent winning streak which only proved their superiority of the game.
The recreation area was filled with happy bantering, from both inmates and staff. Although there may have been somewhat of a close call or two, the facility administrators ultimately won all games, thereby proving their incredible talent. There were no ‘losers’ of the game however; all participants received the prize of a mixed bag of commissary goods. There were no sad faces!
This was a first of its kind recreational activity. The idea was FA Noonan’s and proved to be a huge hit! We strive to create fun and original activities for the inmates to lessen the stress of the environment and to keep moods jovial. We will continue to be inventive!
