Minneapolis, MN – The YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, on Dec. 16 and 17 will host a metro-wide all-city basketball tournament for youth ages 6 to 14. All teams will play on Saturday, with the semi-final and championship games held on Sunday.
Around 800 participants will compete in the end-of-session championship tournament. The event is the culmination of the eight-week season where participants engaged in sports programs at their local Ys.
“YMCA sports are built on the idea that everyone has an opportunity to play,” said Glen Gunderson, president of the YMCA of the North. “YMCA athletes come from all backgrounds to unite as a team. Participants develop lifelong friendships and engage in healthy, positive competition.”
WHAT: YMCA All-City Basketball Tournament
WHERE: Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55420
Kennedy Activity Center, 150 E. 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55420
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 16, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
*Medals will be awarded on Dec. 17 to the first and second place teams for each division (boys grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-8, 7-8; girls grades 1-2, 3-4).
About the YMCA of the North
The YMCA of the North is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Established 167 years ago, the Ys provide life-strengthening services across the greater Twin Cities metro region, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin communities. The 29 Y locations and program sites, eight overnight camps, 10 day camps, and more than 90 child care sites engage more than 370,000 men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. To learn more about the Y’s mission and work, visit www.ymcanorth.org.