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Backyard Sports Cares Inaugural Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament at MSG Training Center

Backyard Sports Cares (www.byardsportscares.org), a Westchester-based non-profit that provides quality team oriented sports programs for both underserved and special needs children has partnered with the New York Knicks organization to host the inaugural Adult Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be held at the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh NY on March 17th, 2013 from 9am – 3pm. Teams will be divided into three divisions: Open (most competitive), 35 years and older, and Recreation (all ages). Beloved Knicks alumni players and the Knicks City Dancers will be on hand to cheer on the participants.


There are a limited number of teams. Each $1500 team registration includes three- five players, individual jerseys and food & beverage. To learn more or register a team for the event, please visit http://byardsportscares.org/event-registration.html.


 Founded in 2007, BYSC has touched the lives of over 4,000 children in Westchester neighborhoods including Mt. Vernon, New Rochelle, Port Chester, White Plains and Yonkers. Backyard Sports Plus, a unique program that provides one-on-one peer mentors serves special needs children to maximize their sports potential for greater success.

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