Were you a hooper back in the day or currently love to play ball? This is the event for you! Basketball is more than just a game for our communities, especially Black and Brown youth. In collaboration with The Average Basketball League (ABL), a youth-led league that has been active in marginalized communities throughout Delco, we will be hosting an Old School v. New School Community Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 13th from 12PM to 3PM at Upper Darby High School. This event will be a joint fundraiser to raise money for ABL's summer league and to ensure that our youth are surrounded by an active community and group of mentors that keep them occupied and safe.
ABL was founded in 2022 by an Upper Darby High School graduate, Tyrone Williams. ABL is officially launching its indoor league in June 2024 in Upper Darby. Support our youth and Black and Brown communities on April 13th! We are bringing the community together for a day of family fun and to highlight our amazing youth through the games, performances, contests. Join us to learn more about how to support the initiatives taking place in your community!
Tickets:
- Free for all students in Delaware County 18 and under!
- $25 donation for all tickets purchased at the door & after March 30th.
How to Play:
This is a 3 v. 3 tournament. There will be 14 teams and 3 players per team. You must be at least 14 years old to play. You will be randomly assigned to a team if you purchase an individual player ticket. If you already have a team of 3, you can purchase your tickets through the team option. All tickets for players and teams have to be purchased by April 11th. You will receive a follow-up and confirmation email the first week of April.
- $30 for individual players
- $90 for teams
If you are not able to afford a team we have sponsored teams available for students!
Sponsorship Tiers:
Are you interested in sponsoring this event? Check out the benefits below! Sponsor can pay online or via check as well. Email us at contact@udtj.org for more information if you would like to pay via check.
Game Changer: $1,000+
- Three VIP tickets for your organization or business.
- Opportunity to present trophies to the winning team.
- Opportunity to present awards for specific game categories.
- Appreciation certificate.
- Verbal recognition during the event.
- Recognition on social media, our website, and press release.
- Organization or business resources available at our resource table.
- Logo included on promotional materials.
Hooper: $500+
- Two VIP tickets for your organization or business.
- Appreciation certificate.
- Verbal recognition during the event.
- Recognition on social media, our website, and press release.
- Organization or business resources available at our resource table.
- Logo included on promotional materials.
Community Supporter: $250+
- Verbal recognition during the event.
- Recognition on social media, our website, and press release.
- Organization or business resources available at our resource table.
- Logo included on promotional materials.
There are many ways to support this upcoming event and our initiatives. We thank you in advance for your support and can't wait to see you on April 13th!