News        from ABAC

Michael D. Chason Director of Public Relations ABAC 30 -- 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA 31793-2601 Phone 229-391-5055 Fax 229-391-5056 mchason@abac.edu

IMMEDIATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2005

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT HURRICANE EVACUEES

TIFTON – The First Annual Three-On-Three basketball tournament, titled “Hoopin’ to Fight the Hurricane”, is being held on Sept. 24 at Gressette and Thrash Gyms on the campus of Abraham Baldwin College. All proceeds will benefit Hurricane Katrina evacuees.

The tournament format is double elimination. Each game will be played to 24 points with baskets counting as two and three points. Prizes for first and second place will be awarded at the end of the tournament.

There are five categories in which participants can play. The Ladies Division will play at 9 a.m., followed by the High School Division (18 and under) at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., the College (Intermediate) Division will take to the courts, and the Pro (Advanced) Division will play at noon. The last division, playing at 1 p.m., is the Couch Potato (over 30) Division. Each division must have a minimum of four teams.

The cost per team to participate in this event is $45. All teams are encouraged to pre-register. Space is limited. Check-in time is an hour prior to the division’s start time.

For more information, contact ABAC Men’s Basketball Coach, Todd Sheppard at (229) 391-4937 or via e-mail at tsheppard@abac.edu.

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