# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 38th Gateway Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Ladies and Gentlemen, Spring is in the air, and that means that it is almost time for the 38th Annual Gateway Classic!  This year’s edition of The Classic will once again be held at Konarcik Park in beautiful Waterloo, Illinois, just outside of St. Louis, over the Memorial Day weekend.  The format will be very similar to previous year’s, with a whole weekend of fun!

Saturday, May 23rd, come on out to the field when you get to town, cram in a whole off-season’s worth of training in a couple of hours, then head to Chicago Bob’s place for dinner, beverages and social hour.

Sunday, May 24th is competition day.  Please arrive at the field by 8:30 am to register, then at 9:00 am we will do the National Anthem and kick off the first event.  The order of events will be:

1. Trick Catch/Doubling
2. Accuracy
3. Australian Round
4. MTA
5. Fast Catch
6. Endurance

After the tournament wraps up, we will all head back to Chicago Bob’s for dinner, beverages, and awards.

Monday is wide open to throw on the field or be a tourist. 

The Gateway Classic is beloved because it is very laid back and rookie-friendly.  The world’s best boomerang throwers are mixed in with rookies, so coaching and a loaned boomerang are never far away.  It’s a great day to learn more about throwing than you would in a year of throwing solo on your local pitch!

Please let Chicago Bob (aka me!) know if you plan to come as there are trophies for all and two meals, so it helps to have a head count!  Hope to see everyone here in Waterloo in a couple of months!

Many Happy Returns!

Chicago Bob
robert.leifeld@gmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/38th-gateway-classic/200029859022202
- **Event Categories**: memorial-day, contests, sports, workshops, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029859022202?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=waterloo-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Waterloo
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Konarcik Park!!!
- **lat**: 38.342034538359
- **long**: -90.121375543368
- **full address**: Konarcik Park!!!, Konarcik Rd,Waterloo, Illinois, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 38th Gateway Classic being held?
  - **A:** 38th Gateway Classic takes place on Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Konarcik Park!!!, Konarcik Rd,Waterloo, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 38th Gateway Classic is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waterloo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 38th Gateway Classic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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