Sharjah Streetball Chal­lenge back in action for its ninth year

Jay Asser 08:40 24/11/2014
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  • Basketball extravaganza: Players can sign up across 12 different divisions.

    The Sharjah Streetball Chal­lenge returns for its ninth year as players from across the UAE take to the blacktop to put their skills on display.

    – Sport360° Sharjah Streetball Challenge a huge success

    The UAE’s biggest 3-on-3 basketball competition will take place this coming weekend from November 28-29 at Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club.

    Founded in 2006, the Sharjah Streetball Challenge drew a mas­sive crowd last year as nearly 100 teams competed across seven divisions.

    Slava 3 outdueled Seko Mantara for the Men’s A title, while Regulators overcame Team Ziddy to be named Men’s B champions.

    In this year’s edition, players can compete across 12 divisions with over Dh55,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs.

    The 12 divisions are Men Elite, Men Open, Men 6’ and under, Women Elite, Women Open, Boys 16-18, Boys 14-15, Boys 12-13, Boys 10-11, Girls 16-18, Girls 14-15 and Girls 12-13.

    The Elite and Open divisions will have no restrictions on height, playing experience or age. 

    If you’re looking to play in the most com­petitive division, Elite traditionally fields the highest level of players, while Open typically has players that are good for recreational level.

    The two divisions also have the biggest reward for winners with Dh10,000 cash and Dh2,000 prizes for men, and Dh3,000 cash and Dh2,000 for women.

    The maximum number of teams allowed varies by division, with 16 being the largest field for Men Elite and 12 for Men Open, Men 6’ and under and Boys 16-18. All the remaining divisions will have a maximum of eight teams.

    In addition to squads squaring-off, the Sharjah Streetball Chal­lenge will feature two individual contests for players looking to shine on their own.

    A slam dunk contest will be open to all UAE residents and play­ers don’t have to take part in the tournament to be eligible for the competition.

    If you’re a rim-rocker and have some tricks up your sleeve, make sure to inquire about the dunk contest in advance.

    A 3-point shooting contest is also available for sharp-shooters with more of an outside game.

    Finally, a SKLZ basketball com­bine will take place with a special performance by Dubai Drums and a UAE traditional dancing per­formance.

    The deadline to sign your team up for the tournament is Wednes­day, November 26. Registration can be done online through www.uaestreetball.com with a fee of Dh200 per team and Dh400 only for the Men Elite division.

    Call 06 548 7777 or email uaes­[email protected] for more information.

    Hit the courts and put your game to the test in a battle royale for the UAE’s streetball crown. 

    What: Sharjah Streetball Challenge
    Where: Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club
    When: November 29-29 with registration closing on Wednesday, November 26
    Contact: Sign-up at www.uaestreetball.com or call 06 548 7777 for more information

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