Harlem Wizards Are Coming to Olean
OLEAN -- The Harlem Wizards, founded in 1962, are one of the greatest basketball show-team organizations to ever "lace it up and let 'em fly." They have scheduled a basketball game in Olean against the Olean High School Faculty and Gus Macker Community Members on Tuesday, May 18 at the Olean High School. Each event that the Harlem Wizards perform offers a rare combination of individual athleticism, teamwork, entertainment and community involvement. It is pure enjoyment for every fan in attendance.
Advance tickets are $8 for students (K-12) and $10 for adults, with tickets at the door $10 and $12. Tickets can be purchased until Monday, May 17 at all Olean elementary schools, Olean Middle School, Olean High School and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 North Union Street, Olean. Game time is 6:30 PM on May 18th with doors opening at 6 PM. A free autograph session is also scheduled at the game. Refreshments and souvenirs will be on sale during the game.
The tradition and the glue of the Harlem Wizards' special experience is their bond with the fans. These are athletes with super personalities, who love what they do, and show it! Since 1962, the Harlem Wizards have played over 6,000 games in both the United States and abroad, thrilling millions of fans along the way. The Harlem Wizards' current winning streak extends since 1989 and exceeds 3,000 games, and miles of smiles.
The Wizards Game is a part of the Gus Macker 2010 Road Show. Gus Macker officials and Gus, the tournament mascot will be in Olean this week. They will be visiting the greater Olean area schools. “Gus Macker — the bright yellow basketball mascot of the Gus Macker Tournament — makes appearances at all tournament cities. His visits teach good sportsmanship; fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing,” stated Joe DeCerbo, Gus Macker-Olean chair.
Gus Macker’s schedule is as follows: Monday, May 17 -- area schools including Portville Central; Tuesday, May 18 -- Ivers J. Norton; East View; Boardmanville Elementary and Washington West Elementary; 4 - 6 PM -- Hampton Inn.
Tuesday, May 18, A Meet and Greet with Gus and the Wizards is scheduled from 4 - 6 PM at the Hampton Inn Olean, Main Street in Olean. A live remote by the Colonial Radio Group, WXMT - The Mountain is from 4:30 - 5:30 PM. Country Inn, Best Western University Inn, and the Hampton Inn of Olean are the official hotel sponsors for the tournament. During the Meet and Greet, people attending can meet the Gus mascot, Macker officials, Wizards, get autographs, enjoy some treats, win Macker memorabilia and enter to win a complimentary tournament team.
The Olean City School District Foundation and the Olean Sports Booster Club are co-sponsoring the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Olean August 20-22, 2010. The tournament is open to players of all ages and experience levels who are computer-matched by age, height and experience so that all participants can be competitive. The event, first held in Lowell, Michigan in 1974, is a family festival with food and music along with the basketball competition held on the streets near downtown Olean.
For more information on the events listed above or if you would like to volunteer, please contact David Carucci at 372-9289 or Meme Yanetsko, 373-8901.
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Advance tickets are $8 for students (K-12) and $10 for adults, with tickets at the door $10 and $12. Tickets can be purchased until Monday, May 17 at all Olean elementary schools, Olean Middle School, Olean High School and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 North Union Street, Olean. Game time is 6:30 PM on May 18th with doors opening at 6 PM. A free autograph session is also scheduled at the game. Refreshments and souvenirs will be on sale during the game.
The tradition and the glue of the Harlem Wizards' special experience is their bond with the fans. These are athletes with super personalities, who love what they do, and show it! Since 1962, the Harlem Wizards have played over 6,000 games in both the United States and abroad, thrilling millions of fans along the way. The Harlem Wizards' current winning streak extends since 1989 and exceeds 3,000 games, and miles of smiles.
The Wizards Game is a part of the Gus Macker 2010 Road Show. Gus Macker officials and Gus, the tournament mascot will be in Olean this week. They will be visiting the greater Olean area schools. “Gus Macker — the bright yellow basketball mascot of the Gus Macker Tournament — makes appearances at all tournament cities. His visits teach good sportsmanship; fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing,” stated Joe DeCerbo, Gus Macker-Olean chair.
Gus Macker’s schedule is as follows: Monday, May 17 -- area schools including Portville Central; Tuesday, May 18 -- Ivers J. Norton; East View; Boardmanville Elementary and Washington West Elementary; 4 - 6 PM -- Hampton Inn.
Tuesday, May 18, A Meet and Greet with Gus and the Wizards is scheduled from 4 - 6 PM at the Hampton Inn Olean, Main Street in Olean. A live remote by the Colonial Radio Group, WXMT - The Mountain is from 4:30 - 5:30 PM. Country Inn, Best Western University Inn, and the Hampton Inn of Olean are the official hotel sponsors for the tournament. During the Meet and Greet, people attending can meet the Gus mascot, Macker officials, Wizards, get autographs, enjoy some treats, win Macker memorabilia and enter to win a complimentary tournament team.
The Olean City School District Foundation and the Olean Sports Booster Club are co-sponsoring the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Olean August 20-22, 2010. The tournament is open to players of all ages and experience levels who are computer-matched by age, height and experience so that all participants can be competitive. The event, first held in Lowell, Michigan in 1974, is a family festival with food and music along with the basketball competition held on the streets near downtown Olean.
For more information on the events listed above or if you would like to volunteer, please contact David Carucci at 372-9289 or Meme Yanetsko, 373-8901.
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