Bishop Indian Hand Game Tournament — Valley Challenge & Memorial Bonehog Tourney @ Wanaaha Casino (Outdoor Grounds)

Friday night kick-off of the three-day Bishop Indian Hand Game Tournament, held outdoors across from Wanaaha Casino (2742 N. Sierra Hwy, Bishop), in conjunction with the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s California Indian Day activities and the Pabanamanina Pow Wow. Friday events include:

• Valley Challenge (Local vs. Visiting Players) — 8PM; one open game; pot bet; game held prior to the Bonehog Tourney.
• Memorial Bonehog Tourney (1st-$2,000, 2nd-$1,000) — follows the Valley Challenge; $40 entry fee; 2 players per team; registration open 6PM–7:45PM; single elimination. $1,000 added to purse with additional prizes from Erick’s Family — held in memory of the late Whonah Erick Mason (5-year anniversary).

Note: Youth Tourney will be held at the Barlow Gym with other California Indian Day Youth and Family Games. Rules: no kick stick, no thumb pointing, no drums during tournament, no pets, bring your own chair, dry camping available, no drugs or alcohol. All patrons must follow casino rules; subject to bag inspection. Contact: Tara Frank (760) 920-1177.