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Contact:Teresa Cordova 277-8526, cell 453-3676
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales 277-5920 |
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December 12, 2003 UNM PLANNING GROUP TO HOST BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FOR YOUTH For the second year, Associate Professor Teresa Córdova and the
Resource Center for Raza Planning (RCRP) in the University of New Mexico
School of Architecture and Planning, have teamed up with fellow UNM partners
Recreational Services and the College Enrichment Program as well as the
New Mexico Athletic Association (NMAA) to host a basketball tournament
for mid-schoolers on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14 in UNM's Johnson
Center. An opening ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. with games starting at 10:30
a.m. and running until 4 p.m. Architecture and planning and basketball? "Community building is
the foundation for our work in the Resource Center for Raza Planning.
The tournament is an opportunity for us to promote sportsmanship and a
balanced perspective around athletics and bring the larger community together,"
said Córdova. Among the schools currently registered are Washington and Garfield Middle
Schools, Hope Christian and Menaul School. She said that based on feedback
from last year's event, organizers are focusing on participants, parents,
coaches and referees all reflecting positive support for all concerned.
"High school athletics are very competitive. Young people must be
very motivated and dedicated to try out for and play on high school teams.
This tournament is an opportunity for mid-school aged players to test
their skills in a non-threatening environment designed exclusively around
the love of the game, sportsmanship and community," said Córdova. Córdova said they will have opening and closing ceremonies and
guest speakers. "One of the goals in community and regional planning
is to bring interested parties together," she said. Following Saturday's competition, sweatshirts and trophies will be awarded
to the first place finishers while the second place team will receive
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