Diamonds Announces Texas Hold 'Em Tournament

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - July 29, 2014 - PRLog -- Diamonds All-Stars Cheerleading will hold the first Diamonds' Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament, a no-limit tournament, Saturday, Aug. 9 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike, Knoxville.

Buy-in for the event is $60 in advance, $70 at the door if seats are still available. The event includes a barbecue lunch, which will be served beginning at noon. The tournament will begin at 1 p.m. A snack bar will be available throughout the event.

The starting chip stack is $5,500 and the tournament will have 20 minute blinds. Rebuys will not be allowed. Prizes will be issued for first, second, third and fourth place winners and will be announced at the tournament. In addition, random drawings for door prizes will be held throughout the tournament.

The event serves as a fundraiser for the gym and its athletes. A portion of the proceeds will be used by the Booster Club to repair and/or purchase gym equipment. Additional funds will be credited to participating athletes to help cover competition costs.

"This is a great opportunity to test your poker skills or if you’re unfamiliar with poker, get the feel of tournament poker in a relaxed, low-key, no pressure environment while knowing that - win or lose - your entry fee is going to support the hard work and dedication of local athletes. Plus you get a delicious meal and a chance to win some great prizes," Jacque Ligdis, poker tournament chairman, said.

Space is limited. For more information, including registration form, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Diamonds-Texas-Hold-Em-Poker-Tournament-Fundraiser/606711339441513. Contact Ligdis at 865-898-2251 with any questions.

About Diamonds All-Stars:

Diamonds All-Stars is a nationally recognized all-star cheerleading program in Knoxville, Tenn. It is a member of the U.S. All Star Federation and has a highly trained staff with over 30 years experience in all-star and collegiate cheerleading. Coaches and athletes strive for dedication, loyalty, strength, team work, trust, and confidence in ourselves and each other. In the gym's three seasons, its teams have won many Championship Titles, National Championship Titles, National Grand Champion Titles, Coaches awards, Choreography awards and much more. Diamonds All-Stars was named one of the top five small gyms in the country in 2013 by USASF.