September 27, 2013

Youth Hoops Tournament in Silver Spring

Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin (District 5) and Gabe Albornoz, director of the Montgomery County Recreation Department, are partnering with IMPACT Silver Spring and Pyramid Atlantic to host the third annual Audacity of Hoops Silver Spring 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament on Saturday, October 12, in downtown Silver Spring. The tournament uses sports and recreation to engage students and their families in constructive activities.

Special guests will kick off the outdoor tournament that will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Ellsworth Dr. next to the Silver Spring Civic Building’s Veterans Plaza. All Montgomery County high school students are eligible to assemble teams and join the free tournament.

Participants can register and get more information by calling Jose Segura at the Department of Recreation at 240-777-6916 or via email at jose.segura@montgomerycountymd.gov. If space is available, teams can register the day of the event. All students must produce valid high school identification to participate.

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