Aug. 22, 2008

Contact: Richard Symchak – 837-8032

PARKS AND RECREATION LAUNCHES NEW SENIOR BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Tucson Parks and Recreation will launch a new basketball league for seniors with a Hot Shot competition at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 in the Northwest Center gym, 2160 N. 6^th Ave.

The free competition for ages 50+ will test basketball shooting skills.

Registration for the Hot Shot event opens at 9:30 a.m., and the event will be held in two age groups, 50-59 and 60+.

The new Boomers and Beyond 3-on-3 Basketball League begins play Sept. 13 at the same location. There is a $16 per player fee, and teams must register by the day of the Hot Shot event.

The league will feature men’s and coed teams. For teams needing players, a free agent list is available.

Rules and regulations will be posted on-line at www.tucsonboomersports.com.

For more information about the Hot Shot event or the league, contact Paul Natividad, El Rio Neighborhood Center at 791-5772 (Paul.Natividad@tucsonaz.gov) or Paul Ponce, Oury Recreation Center at 791-4788 (Paul.Ponce@tucsonaz.gov).