The free boys and girls mixed competition aims to provide a safe and social environment for young people from the local community. The event is fully supervised, with dinner, uniforms and transport
home all provided. Participants begin by attending a fun and interactive life skills workshop covering issues such as health, self esteem and financial literacy.
The Midnight Basketball youth initiative began in Redfern in 2006 and came to Marrickville in 2008. Last year’s tournament was a huge success, with strong interest from local teenagers.
Registration is free and open to all local 12 to 18 year olds from the following postcodes: 2006, 2008, 2016, 2042, 2043, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2203, 2204.
To register for the 2009 tournament phone Tournament Manager Adam Woods on 0413 992 356 or email Marrickville@midnightbasketball.org.au. For more information visit www.midnightbasketball.org.au.
Friday nights: 13 February to 3 April 2009
PCYC MARRICKVILLE (Debbie & Abbey Borgia Recreation Centre)
531 Illawarra Road Marrickville NSW 2204
Midnight Basketball Marrickville is a community partnership between Marrickville Council, MTC Work Solutions, PCYC Marrickville, Midnight Basketball Australia, the Commonwealth Bank and the Australian Government.