5th Annual Battle of the Badges Basketball Tournament Set for May 18th & 19th

BGC-logo-newBoys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-South Haven Club, is now accepting reservations for teams from local police and fire department to compete in the 5th Annual “Battle of the Badges” Basketball tournament. The “Battle of the Badges” Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th, 2012. All games will be held at the South Haven Boys & Girls Club, located at 723 Long Run Road in Valparaiso.

Local police and fire departments can enter a team in the tournament and compete for the coveted Championship “Battle of the Badges” title. Team registration is $150.00. Currently, police and fire departments participating in this year’s tournament include the South Haven Fire Department, Porter County Sheriff’s Department, and the Portage Police Department. Police and fire department teams interested in participating in the “Battle of the Badges’ Basketball Tournament can contact Ron Ranta, South Haven Club Unit Director at (219) 759-2565 or rranta@bgcpoco.org.

All proceeds from “Battle of the Badges” Basketball Tournament will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County. Admission to the game is only $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children with an adult. The traveling trophy will be handed out to the winning team immediately after the completion of the championship game.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County has been serving youth for 40 years. The Clubs provide programs for nearly 5,000 boys and girls in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, the arts and sports, fitness and recreation.

For more information on membership, volunteer opportunities or to make a tax deductible donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, please contact your local Club, call (219) 464-7282 or visit www.bgcpoco.org. Great Futures Start HERE.