(AKRON, Ohio)---The Shoot Basketball Not People campaign in collaboration with DJ Mr. King, Kenmore Youth Basketball League, Essentials Basketball Academy, MKU Athletics and the Young Black Professionals Coalition (YBPC) will be hosting its 2nd Annual Free Basketball Clinic Monday February 17, 2014 from 8am-5pm at Buchtel High School.
The rate of senseless crime in the City of Akron is steadily increasing at an alarming rate. Not only is it affecting the families of victims, but consequently our communities and the children who live there. With cuts in educational programming and other extracurricular activities, our children have less access to opportunities that promote sense of community, active engagement and social responsibility.
The goal through the Shoot Basketball Not People Free Basketball Clinic is to provide more than 200 school age youth with an opportunity to explore basketball in a positive manner while educating them on the dangers of violence in their community. In addition to athletics, students will have the opportunity to interact with peers and community mentors in a positive environment. The event will include a variety of instructional sessions, motivational speakers (former athletes and community leaders from Akron), lunch and t-shirts.
Registration for this event is now open until February 10. Parents are encouraged to register their youth as early as possible online at sbnp2014.eventbrite.com. Registration will close a capacity.
For more information on the Shoot Basketballs NOT People Free Basketball Clinic, contact Steve King at 330-701-8327 or Garry Mills at 267-320-2643.
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