Student Health Services
Ryan Barfuss, Prevention Specialist
435-890-3487
LOCAL ORGANIZATION TO SPONSOR COMMUNITY BASKETBALL EVENT
Three-on-Three Tournament Scheduled for Saturday, April 28
LOGAN, Utah— An on-campus wellness group is organizing a basketball tournament for all age qualifying interested patrons in late April.
Student Health Services (SHS) displayed enthusiasm for the upcoming activity titled Summer Break Shootout. “An event like this fits in well with our mission of wellness and an active lifestyle,” said Director of Health and Wellness Jim Davis.
This is not the first basketball related activity SHS has been involved with. The fitness club helped sponsor a tournament in December, but they were not actively involved. According to Prevention Specialist Ryan Barfuss, having SHS completely on board will promote wellness in the community.
“Our goal is to provide a fun, competitive, exciting opportunity for any individual 18 or older to participate in a health-conscious, active event,” Barfuss said.
All teams are guaranteed at least three “round-robin” seeding games, and an entrance to a single elimination tournament where a champion will be crowned. Rosters may have anywhere from three to five players. The event is not limited to USU students; any interested person may compete. Games will be played to 15 by “1’s and 2’s,” with the offensive players calling fouls.
Tournaments of the past have created excitement all involved. “It’s fast-paced, jam-packed action for both the athlete and the fan,” former participant Steve Pontius said.
Teams can register in a variety of ways. In person sign-ups take place in the TSC (located on USU campus) from Apr. 18-20, 8 a.m-4 p.m. Captains may also call or text Ryan at 806-433-7769 to secure a spot. For the technical saavy, individuals may email their team name and contact information to logan_hoops@hotmail.com
A registration fee of $35 will be charged to compete. There will be no admission price for parents, siblings and fans, at the same time concessions will be offered to raise money. All proceeds go towards the promotion and awareness of an active lifestyle, healthy living, and being well.
The Student Health Center provides a convenient and cost-effective resource for health care for students at Utah State University. A staff of physicians and advanced-level providers (FNP and PA) is supported by a well-trained staff of nurses, pharmacists, a laboratory technologist, and a health educator to provide care for day-to-day illness, first aid, and to monitor and provide care for more chronic illness, should the need arise. Additionally, the Health Center has responsibility for administering the Student Health Insurance Policy.
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Colton Thompson, Media Specialist
435-890-7070
Lots of good information, sounds like a great event. Tighten up your lead to make it more interesting and catchy. Also put your name and contact info before -END-
ReplyDeleteCOLTON! Good work my friend! Sounds like an awesome event. You can take out the second sentence in the second paragraph, it's not completely necessary and I think it will help tighten up the article. And consider defining "round-robin" games for your audience that wouldn't automatically know what that is. Great job!
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