Be a baller and hold down the court at the 10th annual UAE Streetball Championship, bringing together some of the best amateur basketball talent from across the nation.
The longest-standing 3-on-3 event in the region will tip-off on Friday, November 27 and continue Saturday, November 28 at Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club.
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Following nine consecutive years of success, the Streetball Championship aims to put on an even bigger show this time around, with plenty of basketball action and the beats of the DJ providing entertainment.
Teams of three will begin the tournament by playing a round robin format on the first day, before returning for the knockout stage on day two.
With players as young as 14 participating, the tournament anticipates 65 to 80 teams in the field this year, along with an audience of over 500 spectators.
The divisions teams can choose to play in are: men’s elite, men’s open, men 6’ and under, women elite, women open, boys 16-18 and boys 14-15.
Following the crowning of the 3-on-3 champion, a slam dunk and 3-point competition will be held.
The competitions are open to all residents of the UAE and you don’t have to play in the tournament to be eligible to enter.
Who will be crowned 2015 UAE SLAM DUNK CHAMPION? https://t.co/yBM4P6tB8v
— Sharjah Streetball (@SHJstreetball) November 19, 2015
If you’re a rim-rocker, come and bust out your bag of tricks to walk away with the title of top dunker, while sharpshooters can show off their range and deadly marksmanship to be name the 3-point king.
Streetball isn’t complete without tunes so DJ Mo Tiger will keep the atmosphere hyped up with MC Money Plus on both days of the event.
The prize money for winners will also be the most ever given by any Streetball Championship since its inception, with over Dh55,000 up for grabs.
To register and for more information, visit www.uaestreetball.com. Joining fees are Dh250 for all divisions except the men’s elite, which costs Dh450.
Team registration must be completed and the entry fee paid by 20:00 on Thursday, November 26.
Each team can have a maximum of four players and the participation fee includes a reversible team jersey for each player, as well as entry to the slam dunk and 3-point competition.
Show your skills on the blacktop this weekend at the UAE Streetball Championship and walk away with the ultimate bragging rights.
What: UAE Streetball Championship
Where: Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club
When: November 27 and November
28 from 14:00 to 22:00
Contact: Visit www.uaestreetball.com to sign up and for more information
