Approximately 700 athletes, coaches, chaperones and 350 volunteers will be participating in the 2012 State Basketball Finals on March 23 - 24, 2012.

Quick Facts

• Hosted by the Grand Rapids Jaycees
• State Senior Male, Female, Junior and Skills Basketball Finals
• Approximately 700 athletes, coaches, chaperones and 350 volunteers
• 48 teams competing - female, senior male, juniors & 30 skills athletes
• 31st year Grand Rapids Jaycees as Host Organization

General Schedule (Tentative)

Friday:
3:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Souvenirs (High School Lobby - Athletic Entrance)
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Team Registration & Check-in (High School Lobby)
4:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Dinner (High School Cafeteria)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Competition Begins (All Sites)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Young Athletes™ Program (High School Auxiliary Gym)
7:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies & Victory Dance (High School Main Gym)

Saturday:
7:00 a.m. - Breakfast (Hotels)
8:00 a.m. - Team Registration (High School Lobby)
9:00 a.m. - Skills Registration (High School Auxiliary Gym)
9:00 a.m. - Competition Continues (All Sites)
9:30 a.m. - Skills Competitions (High School Auxiliary Gym)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Special Smiles® (High School Wrestling Room)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Souvenirs by Austin's (High School Lobby)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Movie (Rockford HS)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Arts & Crafts (Rockford HS)
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch (High School Cafeteria ONLY)

Locations

The following schools will be utilized:

• Rockford High School
  4100 Kroes Street
  Rockford, MI 49341
  (Skills in Auxiliary gym)
  Court 1, 2, & 3

• North Rockford Middle School
  397 East Division Street
  Rockford, MI 49341
  Court 4 Upper Gym
  Court 5 Lower Gym

• Rockford Freshman Center
  4500 Kroes Street NE
  Rockford, MI 49341
  Court 6

Teams

• Sr. Male Teams
• Female Teams
• Junior Teams
• Skills Athletes

Brackets

• Sr. Males
• Females
• Juniors

Special Smiles® 

On Saturday, the Special Olympics Special Smiles® program will be available. This event allows athletes to have access to a non-invasive dental screening by the Grand Rapids Dental Hygienist Society, receive dental hygiene education, a "goody bag", other donated items, and a report card on the state of their oral health. This is a free program and a good way for the athletes to become better acquainted with their dental health. The program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the wrestling room.

 

Healthy Athletes Presented by:

 

 

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Hosted by:

 

Thank you to our 2012 Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: Amway
Statewide Premiere Gold Medal Sponsor: Spartan Stores
Statewide Gold Medal Sponsor: Real Estate One
Statewide Silver Medal Sponsor: Amerisure Insurance
Statewide Bronze Medal Sponsors: Amway and Applebee's
Statewide Civic Partners: Law Enforcement Torch Run, Knights of Columbus, Wertz Warriors and Water Warriors.
Healthy Athletes® Presented by: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
State Basketball Partner: The Secchia Family Foundation
Ceremonies Sponsors: Gun Lake Casino and Meijer
Team Sponsors: Robert Boylen-Norris, Perné and French, Art Hasse-Kentwood Office Supply, TDS Metrocom, David Morgenstern, and Seymour and Esther Padnos.
Friends & Supporters: Delta Dental Foundation, Aunt Candies Toy Company, The Corner Bar and Restaurant, A Charmed Life Nail Salon, Great Northern Trading Company, JT Stitchery and Frame Shop, Rogue River Tavern, Rockford Lanes Bowling Center and the Dam Dogs Restaurant.