This weekend, Ballard High School will host the Battle in Ballard, a basketball tournament to help raise money for the school’s basketball program.
“It’s no secret that public school funding is a challenge in Seattle, and hence the support of important extra curricular programs at our high schools often comes down to the community and individuals stepping up and chipping in,” basketball coach and Ballardite Jaime Quick tells My Ballard.
The tournament, which lasts all weekend, will bring together 20 teams from across the state and B.C. It’s the primary fundraiser for the basketball team, raising money that will go to fund basics such as transportation to games, snacks and drinks for the players, equipment and uniforms.
The tournament starts Friday, June 9 at 4:30pm, and games will continue all day Saturday and Sunday, starting at 9am each day. A day pass is $5 for adults, $3 for students; seniors and kids under 11 are free.
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