St. Leo the Great Church

Many parishioners know that Father Joe was very interested in the youth of our parish. In his memory, our Youth Ministry and Athletic Association hosted the 1st Annual Fr. Joe Celia Memorial 3v3 Basketball Tournament in June, 2005, for both boys and girls in grades 3-12. This was a fundraiser for both organizations.

Results
Read the 2005 results.

Registration
Read and print the registration form. Space is limited for each age category as we will have between 8-16 teams per age group. First come, first served!

What
The St. Leo Youth Ministry and the St. Leo Athletic Association will be hosting a 3v3 basketball tournament for both boys and girls in grades 3-12 in memory of Fr. Joe Celia. This is a fundraiser for both organizations

When & Where
Thursday night June 9 beginning at 6pm: Boys currently in grades 3-4, 5-6.
Friday night June 10 beginning at 6pm: Girls currently in grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8.
Saturday, June 11 beginning at 3pm: Boys currently in grades 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 as well as Girls currently in grades 9-12.

All games will be in St. Leo Gym.

Who
This is open to St. Leo Parishioners and school families. The teams of 4 must have at least one member who is a current, registered parishioner of St. Leo's parish or school.

The age categories will be: Boys currently in grades: 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10; 11-12.
Girls currently in grades: 3-4; 5-6; 7-8 and 9-12.

Team placement is based on oldest member of each team. Teams of 4 players are suggested, however, you may submit a team of 3. You may register individually and request to be placed on a team. We will do our best to accommodate this but cannot guarantee placement on a team.

Cost
Teams of 4 players are $60. Checks are to be made payable to: St. Leo Athletic Association. Teams with less than 4 players are $15 per player. Please submit only one check from each team!

Please send check and registration form to:
Carol Gibbons
2791 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
or drop off at the St. Leo rectory to the attention of Mary Ellen Reitmeyer.

Basic Rules
There will be 4 games going on at one time in the gym - one at each of the four side baskets. Each game will be played on half of the court. Each game will be a maximum of 20 minutes or 21 points whichever comes first. There will be a referee at each basket. More detailed rules will be posted here when available.

How to Get Involved
- Fill out the registration form or pick up a registration form at the youth bulletin board in the church. Include the team captain who will be notified of any last minute changes and will be the contact person at registration.

- Send one check made payable to "SLAA" for $60 for a team of 4 or $15 per person for teams with less than 4 players. If you wish to have another player or 2, please indicate. If you are registering by yourself and wish to be placed on a team, please indicate this as well.

- Register by May 20. Drop the form and fee off at the St. Leo rectory to the attention of Mary Ellen Reitmeyer or mail to:
Carol Gibbons
2791 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512

- Check the web site for the brackets by June 2.

How Can I Help?
This tournament is a fund raiser for the St. Leo Youth Ministry and the St. Leo Athletic Association.

- Donations of food and supplies for the concessions are greatly appreciated. Contact Mary Ellen Reitmeyer at 394-1035 or youth_ministry@stleos.org.

- We are also in need of sponsors for the t-shirts. Sponsor logos will be placed on the t-shirts. Contact Carol Gibbons at 285-9706 or email cmgibbons@comcast.net.

- Volunteers are needed to operate the concession stand.

- Referees.

- Tournament Organization.

Questions
Questions can be e-mailed to Carol Gibbons at cmgibbons@comcast.net or contact Mary Ellen Reitmeyer at the youth ministry office at 394-1035 or youth_ministry@stleos.org.

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