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April 2011 Press Release - 2011 Official Stellar Catch a Rising Star Basketball Showcase Press Release - Click Here The official media page is here to help with any media requests and to help the media navigate the site for results once the tournament has started. We will list everything on this page that you will need to provide up to the minute coverage of the tournament for your media outlet. If you are planning on attending the tournament and need help with accommodations and or press credentials, please use the contact info below Please adhere and follow the guidelines for Media requests involving, Tournament Staff, Sponsors, Players, Media Personnel and Coaches.
Contact Information - Media Relations - Lewis Gruppo Email: LAGruppo@msn.com Phone: 484.347.4678
April 2011 Press Release
Stellar Catch A Rising Star Basketball Showcase: Stellar Dates Released for 2011 Tournament Stellar Catch a Rising Star Basketball Showcase recognized by 2007 tournament MVP Jimmer Fredette during March Madness Interview. Allentown, PA, April 10, 2011: July is approaching fast and that means basketball recruiting begins and the Stellar Construction “Catch A Rising Star” Basketball Showcase is on the way. The tournament will begin on July 6, 2011 and continue over the next four nights with the championship games set for Sunday, July 10, 2011. The Stellar showcase is the nation’s largest outdoor Boys and Girls (Varsity and Junior Varsity) high school-affiliated tournament and every year has grown is size due to exposure and a rich tradition that includes past stars such as Rip Hamilton (Detroit Pistons), Donyell Marshall (former NBA player), Aaron Gray (Bulls and Hornets), Jimmer Fredette (2007 Stellar MVP and BYU) and Darrun Hilliard (committed to Villanova in 2011) just to name a few have played in the tournament. “Coaches, players and fans all agree that the Stellar “Catch A Rising Star” Showcase is one of the finest high school events in the country and gives teams from all over the nation the opportunity to compete in front of major college scouts in a high-spirited arena," tournament director Glen Klein said. "We look forward to seeing the passionate fans and die-hard competition and expect some heated match-ups again this year. If you want to see where your team ranks with other powerhouse teams, this is the tournament as a coach you want to be in. “ The Stellar “Catch a Rising Star” Basketball Showcase has been covered both regionally as well as nationally by TV2 Sports, The Morning Call (Allentown, Pa.), Orlando Sentinel, Chicago Tribune, USA Today and every major newspaper from the area the teams come from including Pennsylvania hotbeds such as Philadelphia, Reading, Lancaster and Harrisburg. This adds up to major exposure for your team as well as college recruiters showing up on Saturday and Sunday to scout players. Clearly, this event has everything a player and coach could want at one venue. The tournament has a double-elimination structure and we do everything possible to accommodate any special requests due to travel. Stellar has put together a list of hotels and area attractions on our website (stellarbasketball.com) for out-of-area teams. Teams playing in the tournament that book hotels 30 days in advance should just mention the code on our website for huge discounts. The main attraction just five minutes away from Cedar Beach is the very popular Dorney Park/Wildwater Kingdom Amusement Park. Details of the Tournament: • Boys and Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity School Affiliated Teams • Cost per team: $175 – Must be registered with rosters before June 25, 2011 • Double elimination • Played at Cedar Beach Park – Allentown, PA • Schedules, Results and Updates are done in real time on website and twitter Schedule of Events Wednesday, July 6, 2011 • Gala Kick Off Event • Meet Larry Holmes – Boxing Hall of Fame – Former Boxing Champion for 7 Years. • Meet and greet all the “Stellar Gives Back” Charities in Attendance for the entire event. • Ladies Night - Girls teams (Varsity and Junior Varsity) start off the event (balls and nets are pink). Thursday, July 7, 2011 • Boys teams start the tournament Friday, July 8, 2011 • Out of town Boys and Girls teams join the tournament Saturday, July 9, 2011 • Steps4Stellar first annual 5K Walk/Run will be starting at Cedar Beach - For details go to steps4stellar.com Sunday, July 10, 2011 • Both Boys and Girls Finals seen on TV2 Sports • Awards Ceremonies For more information and registration forms, go to our website at http://www.stellarbasketball.com or call Glenn Klein at (610) 533-2168
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