March Madness at the Rec Department

By John Drake

March Madness in the Rec Department usually means the adult basketball tournament (March 1-2), the youth basketball tournament (March 3-8), the youth cheerleading competition (March 2), Cal Ripken baseball registration (March 15), Centre College, Boyle County High School & Middle School softball in Millennium Park (beginning March 24), and the Millennium Park Easter Egg Hunt (March 23).

Our friends at KSD have hosted the Rec League Youth Tournament for the 4th/5th, 6th/7th, 8th/9th, and High School Divisions for over ten seasons.  It’s a great facility that provides a tournament atmosphere for our young basketball players.  Four games will be played each night beginning at 5:00pm from Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 7 with the five final games played on Saturday, March 8 beginning at 12:00pm.  The 4th/5th grade league will have two divisions while all other leagues will play a 6-team single elimination tournament.

On Sunday afternoon prior to the start of the Youth Basketball Tournament, the cheerleaders will be in the spotlight as they have their annual season-ending competition.  Both the K/1st/2nd grade and the 3rd/4th/5th grade cheerleaders will be participating in a cheer and pom routine competition.  It is one of the most enjoyable afternoons of fun, cheers, and competition that are hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department.