Year End Blend
Special thanks to all participants in any shape or form (player, official, stat keeper, volunteer, spectator etc) who supported the Blendos programs.
2022 was a rough year for me but has ended with several blessings and subtle reminders of why one should remain humble.
I am so unbelievably thankful for my basketball community and anyone who advocates or shows support for Blendos/Blend-A-Rama in any way.
I have been working behind the scenes talking with coaches in preparation of year 2 for the Blend-A-Rama (July 29 & 30th 2023). Last year we had 50 teams participate throughout 4 different age brackets. There is tremendous opportunity to offer additional age brackets/divisions and I'm currently anticipating around 132 teams for year 2.
Last year I set a goal of 200 teams and almost canceled at 50 teams. Looking back the people who participated in the event had a tremendous time and are eagerly anticipating the 2nd annual.
There are tons of organizational improvements that can be made to make the 2nd annual Blend-A-Rama a huge community success!
I have been spreading the word throughout section 4 while officating and I will be following up with schools over the next couple of months but a valiant effort will be made to bring several teams from other areas to compete as well.
Right now I am currently recruiting teams for the following divisions
Boys 6-8
Girls 6-8
Boys 9-12 (No modified experience allowed)
Girls 9-12 (No modified experience allowed)
Boys 13-15
Girls 13-15
Boys 16-17
Girls 16-17
Men's A
Men's B
Men's C
Men's D
Women's A
Women's B
Men's 30 +
Im looking to recruit 8-16 teams per bracket.
special accomodations will be made to offer anyone under the age of 5 free activities to attend during the event.
Im excited and rejuvenated to start fresh.
The work doesnt get done unless you do it
Here's a look back on this years champions
This year for the first annual Blend-A-Rama we held 4 different divisions on 6 courts with a 7th for a free shot / alternate
Womens 18+ Champions
Men's A 18+ Champions
Men's B 18 + Champions
13-15 Girls Champions
13-15 Boys Champions
For the Blendos recreational basketball leagues we have a spring, summer, fall and winter session.
We currently only operate one 5 on 5 tournament for the year but will explore AAU and other potential opportunities.
Men's Spring Basketball A League - Weinfield Farms Home Raised Beef (Black)
Men's Spring Basketball B League- Magro's Pizzeria (Black)
Men's Summer Basketball A League Champs- Yak's Youth Center (Slime)
Men's Summer Basketball B league Champs- Orange
Big Blend Association (BBA) Fall Draft Basketball League Champions- Green Green Greeeeeeeennnnnnnnnn
5th Annual Blendos Holiday Tournament Champions
Thanks again everyone!
If you are looking to participate in 2023 we will have the following programs
Men's Spring A
Men's Spring B
Spring CO-ED
*Spring HS League
*Spring youth groups 5-12/ 13-18
Men's Summer A
Men's Summer B
Women's Summer League*
Summer Co Ed
Kids Summer A*
Kids Summer B*
Kids Summer Basketball Clinic
Fall DRAFT basketball league (Big Blend Association)
Men's Winter League
Winter CO-ED
My goal is to provide worthwhile opportunity and Im motivated to get as many people invovled as possible.
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