admin posted on March 05, 2012 05:34
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2012
Contact:
Lalaina Rabary
Quakerdale Development Coordinator
641-497-5294
lrabary@quakerdale.org
Stan Hughes, Athletic Director/Head Coach
(502)-387-8025
shughes@quakerdale.org
Quakerdale Brings the First
National Prep Basketball Tournament to the Cedar Valley
(Waterloo, IA) – Various prep schools from across the country will be making their way to Waterloo, Iowa to attend the first Quakerdale Prep-Post Grad Invitational National Basketball Tournament. The tournament will take place at Waterloo East High School March 9th – March 11th. Formerly held in Indiana, the annual event was in need of a new location and Quakerdale Eagles Head Coach, Stan Hughes, pushed hard to bring it to the Cedar Valley.
“When the opportunity fell into my lap I knew it would be a great way to introduce the people of the Cedar Valley to what prep schools have to offer, especially Quakerdale,” said Coach Hughes.
The Promise Academy prep basketball program is the first of its kind in Iowa to provide an environment for young men to further develop their skills on the court and their academic readiness for college. The program is housed at the Quakerdale Promise Academy in New Providence, Iowa and collaborates with colleges and universities throughout the nation to offer athletes opportunities to further their education and play basketball.
The program is in its second year and has had many successes including winning the 2011 NCBA Post Grad National Invitational Championship in Richmond, Indiana. To view game times, admission costs, and other tournament details visit www.quakerdale.org or contact Quakerdale Eagles Head Coach, Stan Hughes, at 502-387-8025. If you would like to schedule an interview contact Quakerdale Development Coordinator, Lalaina Rabary, at 641-497-5294.
About Quakerdale
Quakerdale is a not-for-profit organization that provides education, support services, and outreach opportunities to youth, families and communities in Iowa. For more information visit www.quakerdale.org.
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DETAILS:
Featuring:
- Quakerdale Eagles
- On Point Academy, OK
- Raleigh's Finest Academy, OK
- Create Young Minds, TX
- ABCD Academy, TX
- Future Academy, IL
Game Schedule
Friday Mar 9th
5pm – OnPoint Academy, TX vs FFAI Academy
7pm – Raliegh’s Finest, OK vs CYM Academy
9pm – Quakerdale Prep, IA vs GODS Academy
Sat Mar 10th
9am – Quakerdale Prep vs Raliegh’s Finest
11am – OnPoint Academy vs FFAI Academy
1pm – GODS Academy vs CYM Academy
3pm Waterloo East Young Allstars vs Cono Allstars
5pm – FFAI Academy vs GODS Academy
7pm – Quakerdale Prep vs CYM Academy
9pm – OnPoint Academy vs Raliegh’s Finest
Sun Mar 11th
3pm - Consolation Championship
5pm – Championship Game
Admission: $5.00/Person, $25.00/Person Weekend Pass