Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Now in its fourth year, the Blizzard 5-on-5 Tournament is for boys’ basketball teams in 7th and 8th grade on Saturday, January 30, 2010
The Blizzard Tournament grows each year with 13 teams from in and beyond the region competing last year (there is a 15 team limit in this event.) Divisions are formed for each grade and they play in a round robin format with each team assured at least 3 games.
“The tournament was founded to fill a need for 7th and 8th grade basketball teams being able to extend their season a little longer while most middle school season last only through December,” according to Barb Beckett, YMCA director of sports.
Games are held in area Traverse City gyms, all games are officiated, and awards given to division top place holders. Registration is $200 per team and due no later than January 21, 2010 at the YMCA.
More information is available from Barb Beckett at the YMCA at 933-YMCA (9622) or our website at www.gtbayymca.org.
