There are few things that can bring friends, family and colleagues close together. Athletic competition is one of them. This summer, during Olympia´s Lakefair, something new is headed to the marble steps of the Capitol Building: The first annual Capital City 3on3 basketball tournament on July 14 and 15.
Everyone is encouraged to play in this inaugural event. Divisions are split into categories: Elite and Standard. Within those categories, there are divisions for men and women, and the teams are aligned by age. There are also teams that are made up of colleagues from the same workplace. Youth teams will be split by grade level and compete against similar students of age, height, and skill.
The teams are made up a variety of players and the location for the courts is unique, too. “Our basketball courts will be set up on the grounds of the Capitol Campus, explains 90TEN Training Academy, Robin Johnson. “To be right in the heart of that campus with Lakefair in the background really makes this a unique site.”
Join in on the Fun
Team competition is part of the fun, but there is even more to do for those looking to shoot alone. First, there are two events to show off your individual basketball skills: a dunk and three-point contest. Basketball players of all skill levels can compete to see who has the most accurate shot. On Saturday, there is also a youth clinic offered to polish those skills by renowned basketball coach, Jimmy Anderson. Learn the moves of the pros from this head coach of legends like Seattle Super Sonic’s Gary Peyton.
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If shooting hoops isn’t your strong suit, check out the local organizations with booths set up to explore. Inspire Physical Therapy will be on-site for first aid. There will be vendors selling espresso, headbands, massage therapy, and food concessions. The Army Reserve will also set up a free obstacle course for community members to compete against each other in.
Basketball is the headliner of this event, but the real goal is to bring everyone together for a shared cause and fun. “We want the community to come together,” says Johnson. “3on3 basketball is really for all ages and skill levels,” says Johnson. “Starting as young as third grade and reaching all the way through retirement, there will be a division represented for competition.”
Registration for teams can be completed on the 90TEN Training Academy website. This event is also looking for volunteers to help run the competition. If you are interested, go to the Capital City website’s volunteer page for more info and to sign up for a shift.
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