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Commission outlines 3-on-3 tournament to support youth needs; organizers eye donated shoes and clothes
Summary
Commissioners introduced a 3-on-3 basketball tournament (late August target) intended to promote unity and raise donated items — committee discussed registration fees, sponsorships, vendor needs, and partnering with local universities and community groups to provide shoes or clothing for youth.
The commission began planning a 3-on-3 basketball tournament planned for late August as a community unity event with a service component that could distribute school clothing or donated shoes for youth.
Task-group members discussed possible registration fees, sponsorship solicitation and logistics for vendors, referees and food. One commissioner suggested partnering with a 'shoes for kids' organization and soliciting donations of athletic shoes; another proposed inviting local university teams and area schoolteachers to form teams and participate. The commission said it will plan rules, registration and a budget, and seek keynote speakers and partnerships to amplify fundraising and community benefit.
Volunteers signed up to help with planning; staff indicated Parks would coordinate logistic support, and the commission agreed to follow up with a formal budget and sponsorship plan.
