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March 24-31, 2017 The Mid-South Tribune Page 5 Sports Sports... www.blackinformationhighway.com Youth and sports Grizzlies tip-off Grizzlies to host 2017 Summer Basketball hoops for St. Jude Camps with record number of sessions in MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis cer and other life-threatening Grizzlies, led by St. Jude diseases. The campaign starts Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas Ambassadors Mike Conley and during Hoops for St. Jude Week Marc Gasol, will campaign for (March 12-18) which the Registration Now Open at Hoops for St. Jude throughout Grizzlies have elected to cele- Grizzlies.com 2017 Summer Basketball Camps: March in order to raise aware- brate for the remainder of the DATE LOCATION ness of the lifesaving work done month, with the Grizzlies Hoops May 30-June 2 Lakeland Parks & Recreation (10050 Oak Seed Ln., Lakeland, TN) by St. Jude Children’s Research for St. Jude Challenge continu- st Hospital through the Grizz ing throughout the rest of the Memphis, Tenn. – The Memphis May 30-June 2 Christian Life Center at 1 Baptist Jackson (431 N. State St., Jackson, MS) Assists for St. Jude campaign. regular season. Grizzlies will host their 2017 June 5-8 St. Mary’s Episcopal School ( 60 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN) Summer Basketball Camps with The campaign will run now For those fans attending a June 5-8 Immaculate Conception School ( 1725 Central Ave. , Memphis, TN) a record 25 different sessions at through March 31 through the home game during the Grizzlies locations in Tennessee, June 5-8 Second Baptist Church ( 4680 Walnut Grove Rd ., Memphis, TN) PLEDGE IT platform to place a Hoops for St. Jude Challenge, Mississippi and Arkansas for June 12-15 Crowley’s Ridge College (100 College Dr., Paragould, AR) dollar amount on each recorded they can test their shooting skills boys and girls ages 7-16, giving June 12-15 Starkville Parks & Recreation (405 Lynn Ln., Starkville, MS) Grizzlies team assist during outside of Section 228 on the participants of all skill levels June 12-16* Lifetime Fitness (3470 S. Houston Levee Rd., Collierville, TN) games through March 31, result- Terrace Level of FedExForum and experience the chance to June 19-22 Independent Presbyterian Churc h (4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN ) ing in an overall performance- and pay $5 to participate in two learn the game from the ground June 19-22 Collierville Parks & Recreatio n (440 W. Powell Rd., Collierville, TN) based donation. rounds of shooting. The nightly high scorer from the remaining up, the team recently June 19-22 Landers Center (4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, MS) Currently, the Grizzlies are averaging 21.1 assists per game. home games in March will announced. June 26-29 Bartlett United Methodist Church (5676 Stage Rd., Bartlett, TN) The 2017 Grizzlies Summer Conley and Gasol tipped off the receive an autographed basket- Basketball Camps are $295 and campaign with some friendly ball from either Mike Conley or include two tickets to a future competition, pledging to each Marc Gasol, and all winners will Grizzlies home game DATE LOCATION donate $25 per team assist made. be invited to a special event to (redeemable once the 2017-18 June 26-29 First Assembly Christian School (8650 Walnut Grove Rd., Cordova, TN) Campaign supporters are asked be crowned the 2017 Memphis regular season schedule is June 26-29 Wrightsville Community Center (13204 Highway 365 South, Wrightsville, AR) to pledge $.10, $.50, $1, $5 or Grizzlies Hoops for St. Jude Challenge Champion. released), skills and drills July 5-7** Lausanne Collegiate School (1381 W. Massey Rd., Memphis, TN) any customizable amount of instruction, a reversible camp their preference and can pledge During all game nights in- July 5-7** Evangelical Christian School (7600 Macon Rd., Cordova, TN) jersey, full-size basketball, guest under Team Mike or Team Marc. arena, fans can also join the appearances at select sessions July 10-13 Independent Presbyterian Churc h (4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN ) The total of all pledges made per Grizzlies in supporting St. Jude and more. All camps will run July 10-13 Collierville United Methodist Church (454 W. Poplar Ave., Collierville, TN) assist will then be applied direct- by participating in our in-arena from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. July 10-13 Crowley’s Ridge College (100 College Dr., Paragould, AR) ly to the total amount of team auctions series operating during assists to create one donation to all home games throughout the Campers can save $45 by reg- July 17-20 Church of the Holy Communion (4645 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN) St. Jude. Fans can register their month, featuring items like a istering by Saturday, April 1 July 17-20 Collierville Parks & Recreation (440 W. Powell Rd., Collierville, TN) pledges at Suite in FedExForum for Home and entering the coupon code July 17-20 Fayette Academy (15090 US -64, Somerville, TN) https://pledgeit.org/grizzlies. Game 1 of the First Round of the ‘EARLYBIRD’. July 24-27 Memphis University School (6191 Park Ave., Memphis, TN) Fans who wish to pledge under 2017 NBA Playoffs, two Floor Limited spots are available. To Seats to the first two Playoff July 31-August 3 Independent Presbyterian Churc h (4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN ) Team Mike may do so at register online go to https://pledgeit.org/griz- home games, autographed jer- grizzlies.com/camps. To find out July 31-August 3 St. Mary’s Episcopal School ( 60 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN) zlies/@mike-conley while Team seys and more! Fans can partici- more information on the 2017 Marc fans can pledge at pate in the Grizzlies’ online auc- Memphis Grizzlies Summer See above lists of Grizzlies campsites. *June 12-16 camp is $375 for the 5-day session https://pledgeit.org/griz- tions by registering at Basketball Camps, call 317- **July 5-7 camps are $225 for the 3-day session zlies/@marc-gasol. After each https://e.gesture.com/events/59t/ 490-5948 or email game, supporters will receive an or by texting “Grizz17” to tering by Saturday, April 1 and Basketball Camps, call 317-490- their 2017 NBA Playoff tickets [email protected]. e-mail updating them on their 52182. The online auctions entering the coupon code 5948 or email camps@griz- with 2017/18 Season Tickets can The staffers for each camp are current amount owed with the offering unique Grizzlies memo- ‘EARLYBIRD’. zlies.com. do so by calling (901) 888- all USA Basketball-licensed and opportunity to edit or cancel the rabilia will be held during three HOOP or going online to griz- comprised of current and former pledge. Pledges will not be home games: March 29 (IND) Limited spots are available. To Fans who want to support the zlies.com. For more information players, coaches and trainers processed until the campaign is and March 31 (DAL). register online go to Memphis Grizzlies and purchase on the Grizzlies, visit with experience in the college, over. Through the PLEDGE IT Fans who want to support the grizzlies.com/camps. To find out tickets to any of the Grizzlies’ grizzlies.com, ‘like’ Memphis semi-pro and professional ranks. platform, the Grizzlies are able Memphis Grizzlies and purchase more information on the 2017 remaining contests of the Grizzlies on Facebook or follow to turn pledges into donations tickets to any of the Grizzlies’ Memphis Grizzlies Summer 2016/17 season or guarantee on Twitter (@memgrizz). Campers can save $45 by regis- simply by playing the game. The remaining contests of the performance-based campaign is 2016/17 season or guarantee UofM athletes named Arthur open to all supporters of St. Jude their 2017 NBA Playoff tickets Soccer at Nissan Stadium and Grizz Nation. with 2017/18 Season Tickets can Ashe scholars ...from sports page 2 The support of NBA stars, do so by calling (901) 888- from sports page 2 coaches, broadcasters and fans HOOP or going online to griz- institutions, these students were semifinalists, Watson, Bordes, helps St. Jude continue leading zlies.com. For more information International Champions Cup. Amstel Light, and Newcastle chosen from over 1,200 minori- Creighton, Herrera and Stickrod the way the world understands, on the Grizzlies, visit HEINEKEN USA Inc., the Brown Ale. HEINEKEN USA ty student-athletes. 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