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After the success of the first edition of the Baie Ball in Avranches (Manche), the second 3×3 basketball tournament open to all is scheduled for August 27, 2022.
» Together with a team of former basketball players from the Saint-Michel d’Avranches club, we are organizing the second edition of this mixed 3×3 senior tournament. Last year we welcomed twelve teams and spectators who came to cheer them on, all in a very friendly atmosphere. It was a great day,” says Mathis Lechatellier, member of Baie Ball’s organizing team.
We’re revamping the event with improvements we can’t wait to share with you.
3×3 basketball tournament open to everyone
Present for the first time at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, this discipline, approved by the French Basketball Federation, pits teams of three players against each other in ten-minute matches.
The tournament will welcome 20 teams on the René-Fenouillère sports platform, or about 80 players, including substitutes.
Ten organizers, 40 volunteers
As for the organization, it will be made up of 10 basketball players or enthusiasts between the ages of 24 and 29, an organization supported by the Saint-Michel d’Avranches basketball club as well as 40 volunteers mobilized that day.
The group stages will be played in the morning before giving way to the final stages in the afternoon. Shooting, passing and skills competitions will be organized at lunchtime.
A village of fun and surprises
At the same time, a free entertainment village will welcome citizens all day:
- an animation stage with the transmission of hip-hop music,
- street art exhibition,
- hip hop and rap show,
- second hand store,
- basketball games,
- bar and restaurant with local products.
Preparatory match for the championship of France
There are also surprises on the program, especially the preliminary match for the French U18 women’s championship: USL La Glacerie will face Vitré on Friday, August 26 at 6 p.m. in the Robert Duchesney Hall. Pierre Salzmann, an exceptional speaker from Mondeville, is also expected.
Saturday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Stade René Fenouillère, allée Jacques Anquetil in Avranches. Price: €30 per team, tournament T-shirt and breakfast included. The best will be awarded with cups and prizes.
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