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Ventura Family YMCA Hosts 3rd Annual Take it to the Court Basketball Tournament
By Anonymous — Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
VENTURA, CA - The Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers of the Ventura Family YMCA and Barristers of the Ventura County Bar Association invites members of the community to participate in the 3rd Annual “TAKE it to the COURT” 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on October 8, 2011. Proceeds from the event funds the YMCA's Open Doors Program which provides scholarships to individuals and families in need. The basketball tournament will take place at Ventura College and will start at 8 a.m. The event will include a full day of tournaments, music and food. The “Take it to the Court” Basketball Tournament is a great way to come together to strengthen our community while spending a fun, active day playing and watching some exciting basketball games. The tournament will include a men’s open, boy‘s high school and girl’s high school division, which are all open to the public. Team registrations are being accepted until October 3rd. Registration to enter the tournament and additional information can be found online at www.ciymca.org/ventura or at the Ventura Family YMCA Welcome Center. Each participating team will receive three complimentary Ventura Family YMCA Basketball Tournament t-shirts. The grand prize for each participant of the winning teams will be a free three month membership to the Ventura Family YMCA. The Ventura Family YMCA would also like to thank their event sponsors; Rabobank, Chumash Indians Foundation, ZestNet, Inc. and Ferguson, Case, Orr, Patterson for their ongoing support and dedication the YMCA. “We are very excited to host the tournament again this year and appreciate the support of the local business community, individuals and especially the partnership we have formed with the Barristers organization. It’s a great day of basketball for all levels of players and a fun way to give back to the community,” said Margo Byrne, Executive Director at the Ventura Family YMCA. The “Take it to the Court” Basketball Tournament is one of two yearly fundraisers that the Ventura Family YMCA holds. The funds from the event ensure that the YMCA can continue the Open Doors scholarship program. The Open Doors program which provides scholarships to individuals, children and families in need and allows everyone to have the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs such as youth sports, child care, wellness classes and more. If you would like more information about the basketball tournament please contact Amy Bailey-Jurewicz at Amy.Bailey@ciymca.org or about the Ventura Family YMCA please call 805-642-2131 or visit www.ciymca.org/ventura. About the Ventura Family Y |
