When
2nd August, 16th August and 1st - 4th September 2009
Where
The Score, Brixton Recreation Centre and Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Nike Midnight Madness is a unique basketball event inviting young ballers to pit their skills in a late night London competition. Competitors will be playing for a chance to be part of the Nike Midnight Madness team and play alongside NBA Champion LeBron James, in an exclusive contest that rages on until the small hours.
The competition heats up
Nike Midnight Madness hits London this summer in a high octane, thrilling basketball event. Players will set it off on the basketball court, battling it out from dusk till dawn during a night of extreme basketball action. Expect skills galore all night, where the atmosphere promises to be electric all night long.
Make a night of it
Spectators can keep track of the competition from courtside and take a break from the action in the chill out lounge. Basketball fans will not want to miss the chance to see the cream of fresh UK talent battle it out on court, live in London.
Playing to win
The ten highest scoring players of the night will join a selection of ten other elite players from across the UK, meeting at the Nike Midnight Madness finals on Friday 4th September. The final will be a seriously high-flying occasion, with top drawer basketball action in store.
Midday Madness
Nike Midday Madness gives even more ballers the chance to shine on court. Ten Midday Madness qualifiers take place across the UK with two in central London. There will be youth coaching for both male and female basketball players aged 10 to 15, free t-shirts and workout charts to take home, plenty more besides. The qualifying events run from 10am - 8pm.
Midday and Midnight Madness events take place at the following London venues:
The Score, Sunday 2nd August (Qualifier)
Brixton Recreation Centre, Sunday 16th August (Qualifier)
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Tuesday 1st September - Friday 4th September (Boot Camp)
Location TBC, Friday 4th September (Finals)
Qualifying sessions run from 10am until 8pm and are free for both participants and spectators. The final is on Friday 4th September: spectator tickets cost £5.00 - £15.00.
The Nike Midnight Madness qualifying sessions and boot camp are free to attend, but players and spectators must register in advance. For further information and to register for a place visit the official website at the link below.
Nike Midnight Madness Website
For more information on how to book tickets for the grand final on Friday 4th September 2009, click on the link below.
Midnight Madness Tickets
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