It’s that time of year again.
The 2011 Wheelchair Charities HS Basketball Classic is back next week for a 38th installment at Long Island University in Downtown Brooklyn. And this time things have expanded to accommodate younger players. The first games of each day – Monday through Thursday – will be freshman and sophomore all-star contests. The girls championship for juniors and seniors will be Wednesday and the boys title game is Thursday.
As always, all proceeds go toward Coler-Goldwater Hospital on Roosevelt Island, which specializes in treating those confined to wheelchairs. Every player competing next week is required to visit the hospital and write an essay about the experience.
SCHEDULE
Monday, April 11
Brooklyn vs. Manhattan
5 p.m. – Girls freshmen and sophomores
6:30 p.m. – Girls juniors and seniors
8 p.m. – Boys juniors and seniors
Tuesday, April 12
Queens vs. Bronx
5 p.m. – Girls freshmen and sophomores
6:30 p.m. – Girls juniors and seniors
8 p.m. – Boys juniors and seniors
Wednesday, April 13
5 p.m. – Boys freshmen and sophomores (Bronx vs. Manhattan)
6:30 p.m. – Girls juniors and seniors consolation
8 p.m. – Girls juniors and seniors championship
Thursday, April 14
5 p.m. – Boys freshmen and sophomores (Queens vs. Brooklyn)
6:30 p.m. – Boys juniors and seniors consolation
8 p.m. – Boys juniors and seniors championship
