Grassroots Initiatives
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Our next event is scheduled to take place on November 6, 2010. Benefiting Alexandria Public School Samuel Tucker Elementary, Sporting Generosity is adminstering a 3-on3 basketball tournament for ages 16 and above.
The SG 3-on-3 Tournament, Presented by Shooter McGee's
Overview:
Date: Saturday, Nov 6, 2010
Location: Samuel Tucker Elementary School, Alexandria VA
Cost: $150/team
Time: To be announced
Maximum amount of teams: 20 (get your entries in early!)
Skill levels: All skill levels welcome
Age Groups: 16 and above (below 18 must include parent/guardian signature)
Beneficiary: Samuel Tucker Elementary School
Prizes: Gifts from our sponsors, such as 10-one month gym memberships, massage treatments, oil changes, and more
General Details:
All teams to be placed in one of four division brackets
Preliminary round is round robin style
Teams guaranteed three games
Top eight teams (2 from each bracket) advance to single elimination tournament
Bottled water, drinks, and granola bars to be provided for participants
Registration:
Please email sbarnes@sportinggenerosity.com to register. Payment instruction will be provided (paypal). Payment must be provided before spot is guaranteed. Additional items needed at time of registration include: (1) Team name, (2) Player names, (3) Ages of all players, (4) Emergency contact information for all players, (5) Phone number and email address of all players, (5) Parent/Guardian signature if under 18.
Entry Deadline:
October 15, 2010 (entrance after that date may be allowed but will be charged an additional $50).
Rules, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Alexandria:
Please click here to view all rules.
Sample Brackets, sponsored by Ramparts Tavern & Grill:
Please click here to view a sample bracket
Volunteers
We are in need of volunteers to ensure efficient management of the tournament. If you are interested in volunteering to help, please contact Scott Barnes at sbarnes@sportinggenerosity.com
Sponsors:
Special thanks to all of our other sponsors for their generous donations.
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