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Annual BAAD expected to draw 60+ teams March 19-24
MISSIO0N – Coaches and players are
invited to compete March 19-24 in the
24 th annual Basketball Against Alcohol
and Drugs – BAAD – Tournament on the
Umatilla Indian Reservation.
In years past, the Spring Break tournament
has drawn more than 60 teams playing
more than 100 games at Nixyaawii
Community School Gymasium. Teams
from Oregon, Washington and Idaho are
expected again this year.
A number of age group categories are
planned, including 6-8-year-old co-ed
teams(Saturday, March 19); 9-11 girls and
9-11 boys(March 20 and 21); 12-14 girls
and 12-14 boys (March 22 and 23); 15-18
girls and 15-18 boys (March 24 and 25).
Each division is limited to eight teams,
with the exception of the 15-18 boys,
which will have a bracket of 12 teams.
All divisions except the 6-8 co-eds will
be double-elimination brackets. Entry
fees are $100 for 6-8 co-ed, $175 for 9-11,
$200 for 12-14, and $250 for 15-18.
In addition to basketball, players and
coaches will be expected to participate in
a one-hour Alcohol and Drug information
session held at Yellowhawk Tribal
Health Center.
All team players and coaches will receive
BAAD T-shirts, with team awards
for the top four teams, plus sportsmanchip,
and individual awards for all-stars,
Mr. or Ms. Hustle, MVP and sportsmanship.
Proof of age requirements can be
provided by coaches for each of their
team members with a birth certificate,
tribal enrollment card or state driver’s
license/permit.
The tournament is sponsored by the
CTUIR Recreation Program, which is
accepting rosters and entry fees through
Friday, March 4. Entries will not be accepted
after that date. Money orders or
cash can be sent to CTUIR Recreation
Program, Attn: BAAD Tournament,
46411 Timine Way, Pendleton, OR 97801.
Full payment must be received to secure
a spot.
For more information, contact Lloyd
Commander, Youth Services/Recreation
Manager and 541-429-7887.
Jackson improves at
Clarkston swim meet
CLARKSTON, Wash. – Six swimmers
from the Pendleton Swim Association,
including 13-year-old Karen Jackson,
competed Feb. 11-13 in the Inland Empire
Short Court 14-and-under championships.
A total of 265 athletes from Eastern
Oregon, Washington and Northern Idaho
attended the meet.
Coach Susie Evans
said Jackson, who has
been swimming less
than a year, showed
continued promise
as she earned a sixth
place finish in the
200 year individual
medley and seventh
place in the 200 yard
breaststroke.
“Swim meets provide
an opportunity
for us to measure
our success as a team
Karen Jackson
and for the swimmers to renew their
inspiration and motivation,” said Evans.
“Championship meets hold us to a slightly
higher standard, adding a little more
pressure to which these kids responded
with flying colors.”
PSA will travel next to Spokane March
11-13.
Happy
Birthday
5th: Michael VanPelt, Jr.
10th: Rhonda Scott
11th: Dorothy Jones
12th: Waine Brigham
and Amber Gillpatrick
26th: Kathryn Harrison
42 Confederated Umatilla Journal
March 2011