Trophies have been a big part of the Slobberknocker Series of events. They have been carefully crafted, and some have even evolved through time. Below are some of the images of all of the trophies that have been donated to the various events.
Building the Trophies
The final mock up of the various layers before they were okayed by the executive. Eventually the layers were sanded and stained. In the end, this version (V6) was voted on, and given the thumbs up to progress to the final stages by the majority of board members.
Danna Laroque helping to put together the final pieces of the large winner’s trophy. Just for a long-term secret, she signed and dated the base before everything was sealed up!
The plates of the 1st Place trophy. This is what everyone dreams about through the long July nights leading up to the the August long weekend.
The finished trophy awaiting delivery in July of 2017.
The second place trophy was donated by a family member who could never win. They decided to sponsor the second place trophy for all of those people who always tried, but could just never win. The “swing and a miss” trophy was made for all of those dejected folks who came close, but just couldn’t win the big one. Here is an early approved mock up.
The plates of the 2nd Place trophy. Not exactly what dreams are made of, but still much better than being on the first team out of the tournament.
The finished trophy awaiting delivery, July 2017.
The “Dead Ringer” trophy was made in response to the new side bet pool that started for Slobberknocker 2018, where the person getting the most ringers was awarded a special prize pool and trophy. This is the earliest version of the trophy, and version two was updated once budget permitted (i.e., we took in the empties).
Version two of the “Dead Ringer” Trophy.
The “Dead Ringer” trophy was quickly followed up by a gender specific trophy only available for all of our fabulous female entrants. The “M♀st Ringers” trophy, evolved from a three- to a four-layered trophy through design, before it was finalized.
The finalized finished version of the “M♀st Ringers” trophy for women.
The Hardware
The winner trophies were unveiled to a tumultuous round of applause by the many thousands of people assembled. Or at least a couple of people.
All of the hardware keeps coming back year after year.
The trophies…outstanding in their field.
Trophy Tours
Christina Methral and Ken Laroque with the 2021 ringer trophies.
Ken Laroque taking the “Dead Ringer” trophy for a little tour and showing off his winnings.
Nigel Heath on the second hour of his walk-about-tour, just so we all know who won in 2019. Note his arms are just starting to get tired…
Logan and Robert taking their second place trophy out for a round with the boys in 2019…I think this is when the trophy took on its first injury, as Robert holds the swinger together in approximately the correct place on top of the trophy.
Eric Laroque winning the “Dead Ringer” trophy in its inaugural year.
David and Theresa Laroque nestle the horseshoe trophies within their household decor.
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