OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

JEREMIAH 29:11

bball pic The·NCAA Men's·Division I Basketball Championship is a·single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68·college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball. Held mostly in March, it is known informally as·March Madness or the·Big Dance, and has become one of the most prominent annual sporting events in the United States.·At Team DS4JC, our goal is to create that same atmosphere for Native American 7th/8th gradersn nationwide. However, the focal point of this event is to encourage our Native American youth·by letting them know·they were born with a purpose in life, a purpose we desperately want to help·them recognize! This five day event will challange them to critically evaluate the life path·they will choose for high school and years to follow, all the while playing the game·they love, basketball! The tournament activities include: "Born With A Purpose" Workshop/Team Building, Team/Player Welcome Party, pool games, Friday Night Player/Fan Challenge, Dance, Tournament Play, and Praise/Worship Service! And for all the coaches, they will be treated to delicious home cooking and great conversation at the coaches hospitality room throughout the entire tournament.

Our team at DS4JC is currently working on putting together a special guest to kick off Friday Night's events, and·special player incentive giveaways.·God has granted our team with so much grace and mercy throughout our lives that we just want to extend the blessing to other people! This event is designed to challenge·our student/athletes both mentally and physically in preparation for the "Big Dance," that is life. ·We know the cycle·of·alcohol/drug abuse, gang violence, school dropouts, teen pregnancy, suicides, etc. can't change overnight, but a new cycle needs to begin. In the Bible, Ecclesiastes 3:1 states: "There is a time for everything,·and a season for every activity under the heavens." The bondage our Native American youth are·currently in must change!

The tournament field limit is 24 teams, 12 girls and 12 boys 7th/8th teams. Players must provide proof of Native American descent. The entry fee is $175 in the form of a cashier's check/money order. Teams can also fill out and send in a team commitment form, along with $50 to secure a spot. Those who submit all information, including entry fee, completed entry form, and player photos by March 1 will pay on $150. The deadline for entry forms is March 11, 2013 by 5 p.m. The Workshop/Teambuilding will begin on Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. Only players that register that day and attend the workshop will receive a Nike or Jordan backpack. Pool play begins on Thursday, so every team must be prepared to play Thursday beginning·at noon. FREE LODGING FOR OUT OF STATE TEAMS! LIMITED SPACE. For more information, click on the links below or call (918) 652-5405 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We hope to see you in March!

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