Show off your basketball skills and earn a shot at a trip to Dallas for the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend at the NBA FIT Dribble, Swish, and Dish Competition on Nov. 1.
Young basketball fans ages 7 to 12 will have the opportunity to showcase their handling, shooting, and passing against their peers by running a half-court obstacle course to test their fitness and abilities. Winners will receive awards and move on to compete in the regional event. The nation’s top-12 competitors will win a vacation to All-Star Weekend in February.
The free event takes place at the Edwards Community Center from 1 to 3 p.m., and is sponsored by the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, Santa Maria Valley YMCA, and the Rise and Achieve Foundation.
Registrations will be done on-site on the day of the event. The Edwards Community Center is located at 809 Panther Drive in Santa Maria.
For more information, call the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department at 925-0951, Ext. 260.
Sports Shorts is compiled by Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Oct 22-29, 2009.
