Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Day Planner

What to see at Hoopfest, other than the 14.000-plus games, of course

Jordy Byrd
The basketball at Hoopfest is just part of the fun. [Photo: Ben Tobin]
The basketball at Hoopfest is just part of the fun. [Photo: Ben Tobin]
The basketball at Hoopfest is just part of the fun. [Photo: Ben Tobin]
Hoopfest Games
All bracket tournaments.
June 30- July 1 from 8 am-7 pm • Downtown Spokane • spokanehoopfest.net

Unguarded With Chris Herren
The former Nuggets and Boston Celtics player will discuss his struggles with substance abuse throughout his basketball career and his journey to sobriety.
June 28 at 7pm • Riverfront Park • 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • basketballjunkie.com • 991-3213

Toyota Shoot Off
Long-range competition. Winner receives a Toyota Camry SE.
June 28 from 2-8 pm, June 29 from 11 am-7 pm, June 30 from 9 am-6 pm, July 1 from 1-2:30 pm, finals July 1 at 3:30 pm • Riverfront Park • 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • 991-3213

Go Gonzaga
Men’s and women’s Gonzaga basketball teams will sign autographs and complimentary photographs and posters.
June 29 from 3-7 pm, June 30 from 10 am-6 pm, July 1 from 10 am-2 pm • Riverfront Park • 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • spokanehoopfest.net • 991-3213

Slam-dunk Contest
Slam-dunk competition on a 10foot hoop.
June 30 from 10 am-2 pm, finals July 1 at 3 pm • Nike Center Court • spokanehoopfest.net • 991-3213

NBA Stars
The Golden State Warriors’ Nate Robinson and the Sacramento Kings’ Isaiah Thomas, both former University of Washington stars, will sign autographs.
June 30 from 2-5 pm • Riverfront Park • 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • spokanehoopfest.net • 991-3213

Hoopfest Robotic Showcase
Two-on-two robot basketball tournament. This is for real. June 30-July 1 from 9 am-6 pm • Riverfront Park • 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • spokanehoopfest.net • 991-3213

Gibbon Games
Slackline balance competition.
June 30, at 11 am and 4 pm, July 1 at noon • Riverfront Park • 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • spokanehoopfest.net • 991-3213

A Plus Classic
Portland Trail Blazers player Jamal Crawford and other professional athletes from the Seattle area will play a game of basketball.
June 30 at 7:30 pm • $10-$500 • Spokane Arena • 720 W. Mallon Ave. • spokanearena.com • 279-7000

A Club Fest 101
Music by Svit Tech Metro Rock Records and DJs 3d and M.E.
June 30 at 7 pm • 21+ • $5-$10 • A Club • 416 W. Sprague Ave. • aclubspokane.com • 624-3629

Ballers Ball
Featuring Demetrius from the radio station Hot 96.9 and DJ Mayhem. Drink specials and go-go dancers.
June 30 at 9 pm • 21+ • $10-$15 • Knitting Factory • 919 W. Sprague Ave. • sp.knittingfactory.com • 244-3279

Saturday Night Hoopfest
Featuring NBA players Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson and Isaiah Thomas. Drinks and two nightclubs with musical hosts DJ Freaky Fred, Jackie Brown, Dartae, DJ Barry and Level Ground.
June 30 at 9 pm • 21+ • $10-$15 • The Lincoln Center • 1316 N. Lincoln St. • thelincolncenterspokane.com • 327-8000

Action Apparel Awards
Champions, finalists and bracket winners ceremony.
July 1 from 1-7 pm • Riverfront Park • 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • spokanehoopfest.net • 991-3213

High School Elite Court
High school tournament.
Championships July 1 from 2-4 pm • Spokane Falls Boulevard and Wall Street • 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • spokanehoopfest.net • 991-3213

3BA Elite Division
Former local collegiate players and teams from across the United States will compete.
Championship July 1 from 3:30-7 pm • Spokane Falls Boulevard between Howard and Stevens Street • spokanehoopfest.net • 991-3213

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