The 2015 Fitzroy Tournament collaborated with the Spectacle Festival, held by Yarra Youth Services, and saw the Atherton Gardens Public Housing Estate transformed into a carnival full of DJs, artists, food, and, of course, basketball.
Over 30 kids from our Fitzroy program, which runs on the public housing estate every Monday, competed across junior and senior divisions, with the themes of fun and sportsmanship on display all afternoon.
Coaches Omar, Renee and Mike all helped referee games, while Helping Hoops volunteers helped score games and ensure the day ran to plan. The tournament was a great opportunity to consolidate values taught to the group on a weekly basis, as well as build on relationships with the kids and the local community.
Thanks goes to Yarra Youth Services and all involved who made this year’s tournament a success.
