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Annual Angie Diss Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney to be Held July 25
Findlay’s annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held July 25 at 11 a.m. at the Findlay City Park.
Team divisions include 5th - 7 th grades, 8th-10th grades, and ages 18 and younger.
Each team is guaranteed two games and every participant receives a free t-shirt. Division winners will receive medals.
Entry fee is $50 per team. All entry forms must be received with payment and completed insurance waivers no later than Tuesday, July 14.
Proceeds from the tournament will be used for upkeep of the Angie Marie Diss Memorial Court at the Findlay Park as well as to “help out” Okaw Valley students involved in basketball.
For entry form or further information, contact Amie or Tony Sparks at 217-855-1554.
During the tournament, the Findlay Park Playground Equipment Committee and volunteers wil offer a concession stand at the park. They will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs as well as a variety of drinks and other snacks. All proceeds from the concession stand will be used toward the purchase of new playground equipment.
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