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Wood County Recreation Commission is proud to bring the
Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball All World Tour to
Parkersburg June 12 & 13 2010. We are now taking registrations through June 6th at midnight! Just go to the official Macker website located on your right below... and hurry!!!
 
Tournament will be held in Parkersburg City Park

Macker returns to Parkersburg
America's Original 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - Gus Macker - returns to TitleTown USA nominee Parkersburg, WV for the 5th year in a row.  For the weekend of June 12 & 13, 2010 our Parkersburg City Park will be transformed into Mackerville, USA!!  Get your team together today for the finest 3-on-3 street ball tournament in the nation, or just come on out to see our Park's transformation to basketball city! Tournament is open to all ages, all abilities, male and female... get on the "ball" and register today!

Slam Dunk Contest ~ Sponsored by Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield!
1st Place          $500.00
2nd Place        $300.00
3rd Place         $200.00
 
3 Point Shot Contest (2 age groups)
1st place in each age group wins $100 Coupon to use at onsite Threads By Gus Store

Why 3-on-3 Basketball?
  • 3-on-3 Basketball is the hottest mass participant sport today
  • It's a sport that has a positive, healthy, "with-it" image and fits today's active lifestyle
  • 3-on-3 tournaments are fun, active, specator and family friendly events. The atomsphere is similar to that of a county fair, although the competetion is serious "stuff"

 
Why Gus Macker?
  • Gus Macker is the Originial
  • Gus Macker is #1 in terms of the number of players, spectators, and fun
  • Gus Macker offers a "non-cluttered" environment
  • Gus Macker is cost effective versus other 3-on-3 competition
  • Gus Macker tournaments are the best fun and offer a positive environment

Gus Macker is a fundraiser for nonprofit Wood County Recreation Commission.  Any proceeds directly benefit the many recreational programs provided by WCRC for the youth of our community.  You can get involved today by becoming a Gus Macker sponsor!  Local Sponsors get recognized in the form of court and team sponsorships, presenting sponsors, and special sponsors.  Your banners and logos  will be evident throughout the event. Posted on courts, on t-shirts, and included in local media coverage... and it is all for a good cause!  We are also always looking for volunteers to join us in enjoying this fun-filled weekend!  Anyone wishing to get involved, please contact CC at the number below.

Please contact:
CC Hardman
(304)424-7311 x203
chardman@woodrecreation.com

Volunteer Opportunties
The success of our tournament depends as much on volunteers as it does on the sponsorships. If you would like to volunteer for one or more of the many tasks involved please call 424-7311 for more information.

Challenge Your Competitor
Build a team (4 players per team) and challenge your competitor to build a team to compete against you in the 5th Annual Parkersburg Gus Macker Tournament!!
 
How this helps:
  • Two team entry fees... going to a good cause!
  • Gets our local businesses involved
  • Great Media coverage for local businesses

Certain rules will apply

Thank You to all of our 2010 Sponsors
Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield
Pepsi
Jan Dils - Attorneys at Law
United Bank
Camden Clark Memorial Hospital
V96.9
Community Bank
Mid-Ohio Valley Banks
Dunbar & Fowler, PLLC
The PM Company, Pat Minnite
 

Gus Macker official website

Informational Poster for print & display

2008 Gus Macker Photos

Gus Macker Committee Meeting Notice
 
Friday April 30th, 2010 (moved from Wednesday April 28th)
 
 
2010 Gus Macker Committee Members
Mayor Robert Newell
Larry Allen
Roger Stout
Sean Andrews
John Marlow
Dave Poling
Delmas Barker
Mike Bell 
John Wyatt
Henry "Hank" Oldaker
Jim Fox