Purpose:
To honor the memory of Ronniece Kirby, a talented basketball player with a promising future, who tragically passed away in a car accident December of 2010. This tournament aims to celebrate her love for the game and educate participating schools on opportunities to play basketball at various collegiate levels, professionally, and careers aside from playing in the sports world.
Event Details:
Name: Kirby Classic – Memorial Basketball Showcase
Date: November 30th 2024
Location: Rosedale Christian Academy
Format: All-girls showcase featuring four high school teams
Games:
- 12PM: Mount Carmel vs Mount Zion
- 2PM: Rosedale Catholic vs Springdale
Community Engagement:
- Encourage community involvement by inviting local middle schools, basketball enthusiasts, and supporters to attend the showcase
- Dedicate a portion of the event proceeds to Rosedale girl’s basketball, Leader Breeders.
Memorial Tribute:
- Host a brief memorial ceremony or tribute between games to honor Ronniece Kirby's legacy and contributions to the sport.
- Display Ronniece's framed jersey, picture, and a commemorative plaque in her honor.
Benefits:
- Provides a platform to celebrate Ronniece Kirby's life and passion for basketball.
- Raises awareness about opportunities for female athletes to play basketball at collegiate levels and beyond.
- Fosters community spirit and engagement through sportsmanship and competition.
- Honors Ronniece Kirby's memory by giving back to the community and supporting aspiring young female athletes.
The Kirby Classic Memorial Girl’s Basketball Showcase aims to celebrate the life and legacy of a talented basketball player while promoting opportunities for female athletes to pursue their dreams at collegiate levels and beyond. Through this tournament, we hope to inspire and educate future generations of basketball players in honor of Ronniece's memory annually.
Needs (Total: $4000):
- Shirts - 100 = $750
- Banner = $200
- Concessions = $500
- Referees = $400
- Plaque = $50
- Team Trophies = $100
- Team Prizes = $200
- DJ = $400
- Media Crew = $200
- Step & Repeat= $200
- NCAA Certification = $500
- Misc = $500