Champions League Basketball is heading back to Portland for its annual 3X3 basketball event weekend.
The event will be held at the Youth Activity Space on the Portland Foreshore, from March 24 to 26.
Champions League Basketball director Yvette Williams said the event was in its third year as a destination event for the official CLB Summer Series.
“It has been exciting to see the participation build year on year from both a local perspective and with teams traveling in to compete,” she said.
“This year should be no different and we are hoping for the best turn out yet.”
Set up as a specialised 3X3 showcourt for the three days, players and spectators can enjoy free Come n Try sessions, 3-point shoot outs, dunk contests, food trucks and of course the main competitions ranging from Under 13 right through to Open Social and Elite levels.
Cr Scott Martin said the Glenelg Shire was delighted to welcome back CLB3X3 to the Portland Foreshore.
“This event has fast become a staple on the council’s event calendar and attracts basketball players, enthusiasts and spectators from right across the state,” he said.
Players have the chance to win prizes, prize money and FIBA3X3 world ranking points whilst enjoying a fun, inclusive and family friendly environment.
The event will feature a pop-up barber shop as well offering courtside haircuts while you enjoy all the action.
Spectators can enjoy entry to the event for free while team registrations start at $120 per team for the Juniors, $150 per team for the Open and Elite levels.
Players who register must have an official FIBA profile (play.fiba3x3.com/signup) so they can receive ranking points for their country and hometown.
Players will then be able to see their points go live under their profile at the conclusion of the event and keep up to date with all the latest 3X3 news worldwide.
This is an open and inclusive event and there is no requirement to be registered or part of a club or association to compete.
Once players have their profiles, they can then register as a team of 3-4 players by heading to www.clb3x3.com/events and searching “Portland” to find their category.
Teams will play a minimum of three pool games plus finals and have an automatic entry in to their categories 3-point shootout competition.
Visit www.clb3x3.com/events or www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ for more information about 3×3, the event and/or to register a team.
