Friday April 9, 2010 By Y.P. SIVAM
IT is not only a basketball event but the AND1 3 on 3 Streetball Challenge at the USJ Summit on Sunday is also an opportunity for the participants to have a good time.
Besides taking part in the exciting streetball challenge, participants will be able to take part in the free throw, in search of freetsylist and shooting competitions. The events offer attractive prizes to the winners. There will also be a lucky draw offering AND1 merchandise.
Ossia World of Golf executive director Saw Swee Leong said about 1,150 youngsters were expected to gather at the venue on Sunday.
“There will be a carnival atmosphere. As most of the participants are preparing for their school and district basketball competitions, we anticipate some exciting matches,’’ said Saw.
On the go: Brenn Do Kho (right), winner of the StarMetro Promising Player award last year, had the chance to pit his skills against the national juniors.
The challenge, organised by the Ossia World of Golf for the seventh season, is sanctioned by the Malaysia Basketball Association (MABA). Milo is the official beverage, StarMetro the official media while OneFM and FlyFM are the official radio.
Nestle Products sports marketing manager Ng Ping Loong said they were pleased to be part of the challenge which was in line with their vision - Play More Learn More.
“The youngsters have the chance to learn the basics involved in the game. The exposure gained will certainly make them better players,’’ said Ng.
The first leg caters for boys’ Under-13, Under-15, Under-18 and Under-21, and girls’ Under-15 as well as Under-18.
Another incentive for the participants is the StarMetro Promising Player award. Last year, the organisers had picked one player from each leg. The winners had the chance to attend a three-day training stint with the National junior women’s squad.
This year, Saw said they would be picking more winners and form a team for the training stint.
“We received positive feedback from the players and will be able to give more youngsters the chance to learn from the national coach,’’ said Saw.
The second leg will be in Danga Bay, Johor (May 9) followed by Jusco, Bukit Tinggi, Klang (June 6); Esplanade, Penang (July 11) and the grand finals at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur on Aug 8.
