This press release was written to promote a basketball tournament used as a high school fundraiser. Result: 20 participating teams from four towns, many spectators, $600 raised, tournament adopted as an annual event.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament -- 7th grade to adult -- Play some hoop this Thanksgiving break! Saturday, November 29, 2008, 3PM start, at Oliver Ames High School. Sponsored by OA's Class of 2010. Entry fee just $20 per team, spectators $2. Teams can have 4 members (3 players and one sub), and players' ages can vary. Tourney will be a one-game elimination, NCAA-style bracket. CASH PRIZE to winning team, amount determined by number of teams entered. Teens, families, adults, college kids home for the holiday -- get a roster together! Entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 21. Printable form at www.teacherweb.com/ma/oa/mrauger/photo2.stm . Send your $20 check payable to "OA Class of 2010" along with player and team names to Mr. Matt Auger, OAHS, 100 Lothrop St., N. Easton, MA 02356, or give form to a class officer (Alex Capobianco, Dana Belanger, Alex Kimball, Marci Costa, Dave Peretti). Questions? Email Mr. Auger at mauger@easton.k12.ma.us or call 508-230-3766. Brackets available from Mr. Auger after registration is complete.
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