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Girl's Invitational Basketball TournamentThe 1996 Rotary Basketball Invitational was the Brentwood Rotary Club's third and final annual holiday tournament for girls high school basketball. While this project was extremely successful and was greatly appreciated by the community, the players and the schools participating, the club determined that other projects would provide a greater return and thus a greater service to our community. However, here is some background on the torunament. Even before the first basketball swished through the net in December 1994, it was obvious the Rotary Basketball Invitational would be a success. The 1994 tournament saw eight outstanding Tennessee teams squaring off in front of a gym full of fans. More than 20 college recruiters were also in the stands, to get a first-hand look at potential prospects. Hickman County, captured the championship trophy in both 1994 and 1995 and in 1996, the Moore County Raiderettes won the championship game 64-53 over Bradley Central. The Rotary Club of Brentwood began this tournament to give something
back to the Brentwood community. While the championship game determined
the winning team, this was an event in which everyone was a winner.
Each participant benefited from the experience. Each school represented
found this tournament to be an asset to their athletic program.
The tournament created a wholesome, family atmosphere for holiday
enjoyment for fans and supporters. But, most of all the community
was the big winner. Proceeds from the Brentwood Rotary Invitational
were distributed to worthy projects designed to assist both young
and old throughout the community.
The following trophies and plaques were awarded:
The tournament awards selection committee had the difficult task of selecting the 10 girls for the All-Tournament team, as well as the young woman that stood out as the Most Valuable Player. Qualities such as poise and performance under pressure, leadership, team play and sportsmanship were among the selection criteria along with team and individual statistics. BANQUET The Tipoff Banquet began the tournament. This was a special dinner
reserved for coaches, team members and invited local dignitaries
only. Each coach was asked to introduce each of his/her players
for a total of three minutes. The Banquet was a great start to
a great tournament.
The Rotary Club solicited donations from business in the community in order to cover the cost of the tournament. In this way revenue from ticket sales and advertising revenues from ads in the Tournament Program could go back into the community. The success of this fundraising effort determined the overall benefit the Club could eventually provide for the community. Donations were solicited for hotel rooms, food and cash. Sponsors were recognized formally in the program and during the tournament. Tickets
for the tournament were $5/day or $12/tournament for adults and
$3/day or $6/tournament for students and seniors. A $1 discount
was given to those who bought tickets in advance
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