Athletes from across the city of Chicago competed in a variety of both Basketball Teams and Individual Basketball Skills competitions for the chance to win the Gold Medal and advance to the State Basketball Tournament in March! Area 3/Chicago hosted 8 days of basketball competitions, which allowed approximately 2,000 Chicago athletes to compete. Athletes were…
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Tech Athletics Hosts Special Olympics High School Basketball
Originally posted by the Illinois Institute of Technology CHICAGO, Ill. – Last Wednesday and Thursday, the Illinois Institute of Technology Athletic Department and its Student-Athlete Advisory Committee played host to Special Olympics Chicago High School Basketball. The two-day event held in the Keating Sports Center featured approximately 375 athletes on both days. The event was…
Illinois College Students Volunteer at District Basketball, Make Posters for Athletes
Illinois College in Jacksonville has a long history of hosting the District Basketball Tournament. The event on Jan. 19 was a collaborative effort between student groups on campus, as well as student-athletes who volunteered their time. The Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) was responsible for the set-up and tear-down, as well volunteering in roles such…