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Flame announce location change for Hoops for Hope 3-on-3 Tournament

April 4, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Florida Flame News Release


FLORIDA FLAME ANNOUNCE LOCATION CHANGE FOR 2006 "HOOPS FOR HOPE 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT" TO FGCU's ALICO ARENA

Tournament To Be Played This Saturday and Sunday Presented by Remax Realty Group, Beasley Broadcast Group and The Fort Myers News-Press

Fort Myers, Fla., April 4, 2006 -The Florida Flame has announced a location change for the Second Annual Hoops for Hope 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. This weekend's tournament will be played at Alico Arena on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. The event is presented by Remax Realty Group, Beasley Broadcast Group and The Fort Myers News-Press.

The tournament will be held this Saturday, April 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 9 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Alico. The event is open to all ages and all playing abilities.

This year's 3-on-3 tournament will consist of the following male, female and coed divisions: 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under, 18 and under, Adult Competitive, Adult Recreational, Top Gun and a corporate challenge division featuring teams from the Fort Myers News-Press, Florida Flame, Beasley Broadcast Group, Mona Lisa's Restaurant, Comcast Cable, Metro PCS and The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.

Tournament events include the Beasley Broadcast Group dunk contest, free-throw contest, and long-range shootout.

A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Teams may register by downloading a registration form online or by submitting an online registration by visiting www.floridaflame.com and faxing to the Flame office 239-561-8130 by the registration deadline, April 5, 2006.

For more information on the Hoops for Hope 3-on-3 Tournament or to register your team, please call the Florida Flame office at (239) 561-8130 or visit www.floridaflame.com.

The Florida Flame is the official D-League affiliate of the NBA's Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Orlando Magic. Showcasing the best young talent in professional basketball outside of the NBA, the Flame play a 48-game schedule during the 2005-06 season with 23 home games at Germain Arena. Led by a group of local investors, the Flame is now in its second season of providing affordable, family entertainment to sports fans throughout Southwest Florida.

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