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The 36th Annual Jane and Finch Classic – Increase the Peace Basketball Tournament
Come out and play against the best talent from the city at the 36th Annual Jane and Finch Classic – Increase the Peace Basketball Tournament. (ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON FULL SIZE GYM FLOOR. ABSOLUTELY NO HALF COURT GAMES)
HISTORY & TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
Historically, this tournament dates back to the 1978, held at Westview C.S. and Humber College during that vibrant 80’s and later solely at Westview C.S. in the 90’s. In the new millennium, the Jane and Finch tournament changed venues from local schools in the community to York University and was clearly the best tournament in the city. Some of the most influential and talented athletes in North America participate in this highly prestigious event - The Finch tournament included talented young athletics such as Chris Webber, Robert 'Tractor' Traylor, Glen ‘Big Dog’ Roberson and others over the years. Basketball fans and players alike look forward to this event held in the grass roots community of west end finch. Now back at the local schools within the community; the Jane and Finch - “Increase the Peace” basketball Classic will surely be an event you do not want to miss this summer.
WHAT WE WILL ACHIEVE
The theme for this event will be REAL (Respect, Everyone and Life) and of course have fun!!!
DATES: AUG 7TH, 8TH, 9TH, AND – 10TH
LOCATIONS: St. Basil The Great College; James Cardinal McGuigan, and Archbishop Romero (ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON FULL SIZE GYM FLOOR. ABSOLUTELY NO HALF COURT GAMES)
Clips from the past:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTsFHiPyi9o
(Toronto and Jane & Finch's all-time great Point Guard Junior Cadougan entering the building for the Men's Semi - Final game at the Jane and Finch Classic 2012)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0SiMfXlyBc
(Tevin Findlay with a nice cross-over)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alzlO6OXojw
(James Sylvester with Monster Block)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3EKvsM0Iw
(Alex “Superman” Johnson warming up at the Jane and Finch Classic – 2012)
WHY THE TOURNAMENT?
The teams will consist of middle school, high school, university, college and professional level players. This tournament is meant to set a stage for positive reinforcement; giving youth an opportunity to socialize and interact with professionals and post-secondary level players that have gone through life experiences. By cultivating positivity we hope this experience will enhance and motivate our youth who are trying to pursue careers and realize their dreams.
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE AND PROFILE
For more information, please email: janeandfinchclassic@gmail.com or call 647-996-7325
AGE CATEGORY:
Elite Men $350
Open Women $350
19 & Under Boys $300
17 & Under Boys and Girls 17-under (As of Jan 1st, same year) $300
15 & Under Boys and Girls 15-under (As of Jan 1st, same year) $300
13 & Under Boys and Girls 13-under (As of Jan 1st, same year) $250
11 & Under Boys 11-under (As of Jan 1st, same year) $250
Come out and play against the best talent from the city at the 36th Annual Jane and Finch Classic – Increase the Peace Basketball Tournament. (ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON FULL SIZE GYM FLOOR. ABSOLUTELY NO HALF COURT GAMES)
HISTORY & TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
Historically, this tournament dates back to the 1978, held at Westview C.S. and Humber College during that vibrant 80’s and later solely at Westview C.S. in the 90’s. In the new millennium, the Jane and Finch tournament changed venues from local schools in the community to York University and was clearly the best tournament in the city. Some of the most influential and talented athletes in North America participate in this highly prestigious event - The Finch tournament included talented young athletics such as Chris Webber, Robert 'Tractor' Traylor, Glen ‘Big Dog’ Roberson and others over the years. Basketball fans and players alike look forward to this event held in the grass roots community of west end finch. Now back at the local schools within the community; the Jane and Finch - “Increase the Peace” basketball Classic will surely be an event you do not want to miss this summer.
WHAT WE WILL ACHIEVE
The theme for this event will be REAL (Respect, Everyone and Life) and of course have fun!!!
DATES: AUG 7TH, 8TH, 9TH, AND – 10TH
LOCATIONS: St. Basil The Great College; James Cardinal McGuigan, and Archbishop Romero (ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON FULL SIZE GYM FLOOR. ABSOLUTELY NO HALF COURT GAMES)
Clips from the past:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTsFHiPyi9o
(Toronto and Jane & Finch's all-time great Point Guard Junior Cadougan entering the building for the Men's Semi - Final game at the Jane and Finch Classic 2012)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0SiMfXlyBc
(Tevin Findlay with a nice cross-over)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alzlO6OXojw
(James Sylvester with Monster Block)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3EKvsM0Iw
(Alex “Superman” Johnson warming up at the Jane and Finch Classic – 2012)
WHY THE TOURNAMENT?
The teams will consist of middle school, high school, university, college and professional level players. This tournament is meant to set a stage for positive reinforcement; giving youth an opportunity to socialize and interact with professionals and post-secondary level players that have gone through life experiences. By cultivating positivity we hope this experience will enhance and motivate our youth who are trying to pursue careers and realize their dreams.
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE AND PROFILE
For more information, please email: janeandfinchclassic@gmail.com or call 647-996-7325
AGE CATEGORY:
Elite Men $350
Open Women $350
19 & Under Boys $300
17 & Under Boys and Girls 17-under (As of Jan 1st, same year) $300
15 & Under Boys and Girls 15-under (As of Jan 1st, same year) $300
13 & Under Boys and Girls 13-under (As of Jan 1st, same year) $250
11 & Under Boys 11-under (As of Jan 1st, same year) $250
The 36th annual Jane and Finch Classic field is stacked-packed with the best teams form the GTA, Nova Scotia, and Montreal all confirming their place in this years tournament.