It's time for Hoopfest! The kids are in town and we are busy with Hoopfest 2018!
My daughter and her friends have been playing in Hoopfest since they were in the 4th grade. It has provided them a fitness goal, but more importantly life long friendships.
Here is a portion of my take on last year's tournament, while we are busy enjoying the kids being home.
The first year they played they were in the fourth grade, they were smart, energetic girls who enjoyed sports, one of them is my daughter. That summer and for the next few years, We took those young ladies to many 3on3 tournaments, Hoopfest was always the favorite.
Spokane Hoopfest is the largest 3on3 outdoor basketball tournament on Earth. That means over 6,000 teams, 3,000 volunteers, 225,000 fans and 450 courts spanning 45 city blocks! Beyond basketball, it is an outdoor festival with shopping, food and interactive entertainment.Thanks to everyone who registered for Hoopfest 2017! We’re excited to host another great tournament weekend in Basketball City, USA. Keep checking back for more information on exciting events.
We have been attending Hoopfest in one form or another since the early 90s. It started with my husband who played for years. Through-out the years those girls have moved from 4th grade through high-school, college, marriage, children and jobs. They are 30ish now and most years, they pause for a weekend to reunite at Hoopfest and this year we reunited again. The girls don't take it as seriously any more, the wins and losses just aren't that important. (final tally, they won 1 and lost 2) They now drag along, husbands and kids, us parents show up, we laugh about the previous years and catch up with each other on where life has taken us.
The sights and sounds can be over-whelming for those who do not enjoy hearing dribbling balls, whistles, excited communication, smells of vendor food and music pumping on each street. For us it feels like a familiar place, one doesn't want to live there, but it is nice to visit. At one time it was a sporting event a chance to work on their skills, and for many it still is, this year for us it was for fun and enduring friendship.
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I miss these days, I used to play in Hoop it up and Jack n box 3 on 3 religiously when I was younger..... Good luck to them in the tournament..... Ball is life
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They do something similar here in Phoenix each year, but on a much smaller scale. This example is one of the reasons I love sports for its ability to bring people together from different walks of life. Hopefully your family will continue to partake in this yearly tradition for many more years to come.
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Hi Whatsup. Seems as though it is part of the way of life now. You and your husband had done it and now your daughter.I think it is pretty cool that it is still going nearly 30 years later.
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I think it's wonderful that you still maintain such traditions. You're also an inspiration with your marriage
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I did wonder for a moment what Hoopfest could be. Basketball is not so big here
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What a great way to reconnect and maintain friendships over the years. That's alot of ball right there lol...enjoy the tournaments and the visit with friends and fam!
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The bond you have with you daughter is quite good.I'm happy for you guys
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sports need for good mind.
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Ofcourse sports is very necessary for refreshing mind keeps healthy
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seems like its full of energy and enthusiasm i am hooping while wooting ;p
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Good to hear about the HOOPFEST and it's great initiate for the collaboration of people and for sure these type of events truly reflects as festival where everyone can enjoy for sure and in my opinion everyone should join these type of events.
And the most important aspect is fitness and sports, and fitness and sports can play vital role in our life and sports and fitness gave great health to many people and inturn it make us more determined and strong.
Good to know that you also participated in this and i also participate in marathons whenever possible and thousands of people join and participate in the Marathons and it's fun to run in numbers.
Thanks for sharing this post with us and wishing you an great day. Stay blessed. 🙂
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