I’ve been waiting to say those words ever since I became mayor. Night Hoops has been a Kansas City tradition since 1992, and I’m thrilled to have it back again in 2008 under the name of the Mayor’s Night Hoops. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Back in the day, I was a ball player. The memories of driving the lane, fighting for rebounds, blocking shots and scoring will be with me for as long as I live. I hope that each of you will capture that same excitement this summer.
This year, the Mayor’s Night Hoops will be better than ever. In addition to the full-court action, we’ll have volleyball and basketball clinics for youth, along with other surprise program activities and entertainment. And, for the first time ever, we will be adding an
on-going slam-dunk contest called “Dunk with the Funk.” The contest will happen during halftime and between games. And if you’re not quite tall enough to dunk, don’t worry – we’ll have an adjustable-height hoop and different contest divisions for size and age.
We’re also going to be starting a new tradition this year: Night Kicks, K.C.’s inaugural
late-night soccer program. It’s time for Kansas City to get on board with the world’s most popular sport.
It’s gonna be a great summer with the Mayor’s Night Hoops!
Mayor Mark Funkhouser |
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Spring tip-off event
June 7, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
Central High School
3221 Indiana Ave.
Kansas City, Mo.
League play begins
June 16 to July 25, 2008
Registration deadline
June 23, 2008
(All fees must be paid at this time)
Program locations include
- Hillcrest Community Center
10401 Hillcrest Road
- Gregg Klice Community Center
1600 John Buck O’Neil Way
- Central High School
Linwood Boulevard and Indiana
- Kansas City North Community Center
3930 N. Antioch Road
The Mayor’s Night Hoops program provides a variety of educational and recreational options for the youth of Kansas City. Through these opportunities, including
self-esteem building activities and job training programs, Mayor's Night Hoops hopes to help Kansas City’s youth develop into responsible adults.
The Mayor’s Night Hoops Program includes
- Several locations throughout the greater Kansas City area.
- More than 800 program participants.
- Coaches and lecturers for program clinics and workshops.
- Classes and various other areas of interest.
Through our many sports activities and educational workshops, the Mayor’s Night Hoops Program provides a positive environment for Kansas City’s youth.
For more information, please call
(816) 513-0737 |
