Garden City Basketball - S.T.A.R. Contest

Our normal Saturday intramural program is ON! The Saturday program has no off dates and runs in its normal timeslots through March 24th.

The 7th/8th/9th grade Boys program, "Friday Night Lights", at Stewart School on Fridays is off the next two weeks. The next session is Friday March 2nd at 8pm.

Announcing the pledge to be a S.T.A.R. Essay Contest! As a proud member of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, Garden City Basketball is encouraging all of our participants to submit a short 100 words or less essay on the importance of exhibiting S.T.A.R. (Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a Positive Attitude, and Respect) qualities. This is a great opportunity to use a "non-sports" activity to help teach life's lessons. Essays must be submitted by Friday, February 23rd. Please visit our website for more details on this contest. Good luck to all!

Save a special spot on your calendar...Sunday March 25th for "Hoops that Help", a charity event that Garden City Basketball has partnered with TWIGs of Winthrop University Hospital to benefit Winthrop's Child Life Program. The Child Life Program focuses on helping children cope with the fear and anxiety of hospitalization. This special event will hosted by Adelphi University's Athletic Department. Refreshments will be served throughout the day and everyone will have the opportunity to win an exciting raffle prize!

Check the "Upcoming Events" tab on the www.gardencitybasketball.org website for other special events and activities.

Please visit our website at www.gardencitybasketball.org for information on our program. You may contact us at jskramko@optonline.net or 746-9659 with any questions.