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Annual Swish-Out Childhood Cancer ChallengeSwish-Out and Junior Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge
(Presented and coordinated by Maine's Credit Unions)
2012 Event Sets New Record!
The 18th Annual Swish-Out and Junior Swish-Out was held on Sunday, January 29, at USM in Gorham. The results were record-setting. A total of 46 teams participated in the Elite, Just For Fun and Junior Divisions (a new record). Most importantly, a total of $28,149 was raised for the Maine Children's Cancer Program (again, a new record)! Thank you to the generosity of sponsors, participants, volunteers and spectators, this event has now raised nearly $230,000 for children with cancer and their families. That is a tremendous testament to the support and involvement from the community! Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE: The 19th Annual Swish-Out and Junior Swish-Out will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013, at USM in Gorham!
2013 Support (Sponsorship) Opportunities - There is a support opportunity that is, literally, for every budget. 100% of all support opportunities go directly to helping Maine children with cancer and their families. Download one of the descriptions and reservation forms and book your support level today, or to discuss options and other opportunities, please email Jon Paradise, or call him at (207) 773-5671, ext. 273.
Swish-Out Support (Sponsorship) Opportunities - Description
Swish-Out Support Reservation Form
Junior Swish-Out Support (Sponsorship) Opportunities - Description
Junior Swish-Out Support Reservation Form
Special thanks to our 2012 major sponsors:
CU Promise
Walmart
Wright Express
Five County Credit Union
Texas Instruments
Hannaford Supermarkets
Maine's credit Unions
Martin's Point Health Care
WPOR 101.9
University of Southern Maine
Time Warner Cable
2012 Champions
Elite Division - VTEC won championship for this division, the team's sixth straight overall.
Just For Fun Division - K.L.R. (In Memory of Kristin Lynn Ready) took home the championship.
Junior Swish-Out Division - The Oxford Hills Vikings Middle Schoolers took home the second-ever Junior Swish-Out plaque.
History Of The Tournament
What began with 7 teams raising $575 for children with cancer and their families back in 1994, has now grown to regularly sell-out with a field of approximately 40 teams, depending on the year. To date, the event has now raised close to $230,000 for children with cancer and their families.
Organizing a team
From co-workers, family members, neighbors, friends, teams are very diverse. There is no maximum size limit on the number of players on one team but at least one member of the opposite sex must be on the court at all times. All players must be 17 years of age or older to participate in the Swish-Out. This is a 3-on-3, co-ed, double elimination event with a focus on FUN! For the Junior Swish-Out, same criteria as the adult tournament except the requirement is that participation is limited to 12 teams of children ages 11-14 (grades 6-8).
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