Basketball competition comes back to Johor with big prizes

Practice makes perfect: Players going through the ball handling drill 

during a previous AND1 3x3 streetball challenge coaching clinic. - filepic

JOHOR BARU: The AND1 Streetball Challenge is back and this time with more side competitions besides the 3x3 challenge, which should delight basketball enthusiasts.

Its event coordinator Susan Cheong said the winning teams of the 3x3 challenge could walk away with cash prizes of up to RM900 at the event, which is set to be held at Sutera Mall here from 8am to 6pm on Oct 13.

Besides the main highlight, participants can also take part in a series of side activities including the In Search of Streetballer, best shooter and the slam-dunk competitions.

“The winner for the In Search Streetballer competition will be given an opportunity to compete with winners from other legs for a shot to win RM3,000 worth of AND1 merchandise,” she said.

She added that the final round would be held in Kuala Lumpur and the champions will be AND1 ambassadors for next year’s challenge.

Cheong also said that video gamers could also show off their gaming skills at the NBA Beat X Box simulation games stations set up at the event.

Limited slots: The challenge will be limited to only

200 teams with cash prizes of up to RM900

up for grabs. - filepic

“Some lucky recipients will also take home AND1 limited edition products in the lucky draw session,” she said.

Organised by Ossia World of Golf (M) Sdn Bhd, the challenge would be limited to 200 teams divided into four categories including Boys Under-13, Under-15, Under-18 and Men’s Under-21.

Those interested to participate should submit their forms with RM90 for registration fee, by hand to JBE Hoops Station outlet in Skudai Parade or Crystal Mas Hotel Sdn Bhd in Taman Johor Jaya.

Cheong said as an alternative, interested teams could also deposit the registration fee to Ossia World of Golf (M) Sdn Bhd Maybank account (514299322516) and fax the registration forms and bank-in slip to 03-896 3112.

The AND1 Streetball Challenge is an event sanctioned by the Malaysian Basketball Association.

StarMetro is the official media, Milo the offical beverage sponsor, One FM the official radio and Spalding the official ball.

For further details on the latest news regarding the competition, rules and regulations as well as to download registration forms, visit www.and1malaysia.blogspot.com.