Just because the NAIA Division II Men’s Basket Ball National Championship National Championship recently held at the College of the Ozarks’ Keeter Gymnasium and the NCAA March Madness will be but memories by the end of April doesn’t mean that the thrill and excitement of basketball is over in Branson. Deborah Hartwig, Promotions & Fund Development Coordinator for the Downtown Branson Main Street Association, said that, “The Downtown Branson Main Street Hoops 3 on 3 Street Basketball Tournament, will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2004.”
The tournament is sponsored by the Downtown Branson Main Street Association and starts at 8 a.m. It will be held, in the heart of Historic Downtown Branson, at the Awbery Parking Lot located at the corner of
From “Top Gun” to “Couch Potatoes”, regardless of age, the tournaments divisions are designed to provide fun and competition for all ages and skill levels. There are divisions for many age and skill levels covering children starting at age 7, youth, high school and adults. All participants will receive a “souvenir” tee shirt and winner’s trophies will be awarded to winners in the children’s and youth divisions through age 14. The winners of other divisions will receive a “championship” tee shirt.
There is no admission charge and spectators are encouraged. Street parking is available throughout down town Branson and there is a public a multi level parking garage conveniently located just two blocks away at the corner of
The entry fee is $40.00 per team for entries received on or prior to Apr. 20 and $50.00 for entries received after that date. The cutoff date for registration is Apr. 22. Applications can be obtained through the Down Town Branson Main Street Association at their office located at
