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November 9, 2007
Clash of Brooklyn Champions To Open P.S.A.L. Playoffs
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
By John Torenli
Here's one press release we missed:
Forest City Ratner Companies (FCRC) and the New Jersey Nets launched the third Semi-Annual Borough-Wide Basketball Tournament this week, with the first games being played at St. Peter Claver Church in Bedford-Stuyvesant and at St. Vincent Ferrer in Flatbush.
Games will run through Championship Day on Sunday, Nov. 18, with hundreds of boys, ranging in age from 11 to 13, expected to play. Entry to the pool play tournament is free for all participants.
“Brooklyn has some of the best young basketball players around, and we’re thrilled to be able to showcase their talents in this tournament,” said Downtown real estate magnate and Nets owner Bruce Ratner, who is also CEO and chairman of FCRC.
“Competitive sports programs like this not only provide exercise, fun and entertainment, but also help kids develop confidence and teamwork skills that will make them strong leaders and role models in the Brooklyn community.”
All competing players will receive uniforms for game-play as well as giveaways and prizes, courtesy of FCRC. Tournament rounds will be held at different sites throughout Brooklyn, culminating in two championship games that will take place at St. Francis College on Nov. 18.
In addition to the tournament’s decisive matchup, the excitement of Championship Day will feature food, entertainment, prizes, and guest appearances by a former Nets star.
Information on other amateur athletic programs that Forest City Ratner supports can be found on the AtlanticYards.com web site.
Posted by lumi at November 9, 2007 6:10 AM