Hoop It Up 2009

Written by: Kate Snyder, Development and Donor Communications Coordinator

The annual madness of March is slowly ebbing nationwide. Here at EECM we've also wrapped up our annual Hoop It Up basketball tournament and it was, as always, a great success!

Each year, our Children & Youth staff organize and host a youth basketball tournament in March. EECM-coached teams comprised of participants in our after-school youth programs are joined by community teams from a variety of local organizations and schools. This year, there were 20 different teams with students in elementary school through high school.

In addition to promoting exercise and healthy competition, the Hoop It Up program has a "healthy living" component that includes anti-smoking information. At the tournament, there were posters and fliers promoting healthy lifestyles and educating participants on the dangers of smoking.

Thanks to all participants and volunteers!