SLAM is happy to announce a one-day tournament, The Blue Chips Classic, that we will be sponsoring with giveaways, coverage, etc.
See below for details from our man Kwame Thompson:
The Blue Chips Classic will be held at “40th Park” on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn on Saturday, July 11.
4 team tournament (each team will play two games).
21 and under tournament. (With 10 player roster).
1st & 2nd half will be 20 minutes each. (No running time)
Team 1 will play Team 4 and Team 2 will play Team 3. Both losers will play a constellation game and the championship game will follow.
First game at 12 pm, second game at 2 pm, consolation game at 4 pm and the Championship game at 6.
30 minutes between each game.
Every team receives t-shirts with tournament name bearing on the front and player’s numbers on back. (Will be distributed on game day)
Every participant will receive sports book bag with gifts inside.
A 1st Place Team trophy and an MVP trophy will be given out. (Customized MVP trophy along with player’s stats engraved will be given).
The 1st Place Team will receive trophy, sports book bag with extra gifts and special offers inside.
Teams cost to participate is $300. Each team’s entry fee has to be paid in full by June 30th. (Fee covers referee fees for each team’s games).
A live DJ will be present for entertainment throughout the day.
A photographer will be present taking player and team pictures as well as live game photos.
For more info contact Mr. Thompson at (347) 219-0848
