Monday, June 30, 2008
Bloomington Welcomes AAU Girls' National Championship
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or Tosha Daugherty, 812.330.4303 or tosha@visitbloomington.com
Editors: Opening Ceremonies photo opportunity - July 4,
Bloomington hosts 2008 AAU Girls’ Basketball
Division II National Championship
Nearly 30 teams will compete July 4-12.
Some of the participating teams are traveling quite a distance to get here for the tournament – no easy feat with the current price of gasoline. Most teams have worked hard at not only qualifying for the National Championship through their on court play, but also at a variety of fundraisers to finance the trip as well. Some of the 28 teams are from as far away as
According to tournament Director William Knox, the event will bring an estimated $1,267,200 into the local
Spectators are Welcome
Spectators are welcome to attend the tournament and cheer on your hometown teams. Admission for the tournament is $8 for a single day or $30 for a weekly pass. Children age 3-9 are $8 per day or $20 weekly and children under age 3 under are admitted free. Games will begin on Saturday, July 5th at the Bloomington SportsPlex. More information about the tournament is available online at www.visitbloomington.com/aaunational.