Arctic Blast Returns to Izatys

Izatys will be hosting the Friday night dinner that helps to kick off Arctic Blast on February 10, according to Jason Tollette.

Tollette and his wife, Sherry, just completed a one-year contract with Commerce Bank and its affiliates to manage the resort for 2012.

"This is a big boost for us," said Tollette, of the Arctic Blast dinner.  Last year, the meal was held at Whitehawk, on Bay Lake, and it took teams buses nearly 90 minutes to travel from McQuoids in wintery weather. "We're 15 minutes away and one of the few places on the lake that can handle a group this size."

Tollette said the party will begin at 5 pm, with players arriving at 7 pm.  A band will start playing at 9 pm.  Arctic Blast is 10-12 February and features blast points that Viking players and former players visit around the lake.  Last year, the points were Blue Goose, Castaways, Hunters Point and Buzzys.

Izatys remains open weekends for a second straight winter, starting at 4 pm Fridays.  We'll post more information when it becomes available.