5 on 5 Bounces in on Easter Weekend
March 23, 2007 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Atlanta Vision News Release
SUWANEE, GA - March 24, 2007 - Atlanta Vision has partnered with the Atlanta Latin League to bring a one day, 40 team, 5 on 5 basketball tournament to Gwinnett for men and women. The tournament offers a total of $5,000 in cash and prizes split between the four category winners. The tournament tips-off at 8:00am on Saturday April 7, 2007 and concludes at 9:00pm.
"According to ESPN's sports poll, basketball has the most diverse participation in the country," states Atlanta Vision owner Quentin Townsend. "Partnering with a premier Latino league expands our reach, supports diversity, and strengthens our economic impact in the community."
The double game elimination tournament offers four categories to choose from:
All-American (Men's Division) Latin Power (All Hispanic Men's Top Division) Girl-Z Ball-N (Women's Division) 2-Fast 2-Furious (All Hispanic Men's 2nd Division)
The tournament will take place at Atlanta Vision's home venue, Suwanee Sports Academy, 3640 Burnette Road, Suwanee, Georgia 30024, which features 7 NBA hardwood courts, locker rooms, and a full concession café.
Atlanta Vision players will also be competing in the tournament, creating an exciting opportunity to play against Gwinnett's professional basketball team. The cost to enter a team is only $300 and the registration deadline is April 2nd. With over 20 teams already registered, early on-line registration at www.theatlantavision.com is encouraged. For more information, please call (770) 482-7994 or visit www.theatlantavision.com
Note: OurSports Central no longer actively covers the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a professional league due in part to its inability to publish and play a schedule and the transitory nature of many of its teams. For information on professional minor leagues, please see OSC's basketball section.
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