Inaugural Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on tap for Friday
The NERR Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will feature a prep school triple header beginning with the Pingree School (MA) against Hyde School (CT) at 4:30p.m., followed by Brimmer & May School (MA) vs. St. Luke's School (CT) before a rematch of last year's Class B final between Brooks School (MA) and Canterbury School (CT) serves as the evening's main event.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to Coaches vs. Cancer, a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
The evening will include other highlights and initiatives to raise both money and awareness for Coaches vs. Cancer and their mission.
Coaches, Players, Spectator Attire
Each Coach & coaching staff will be expected to wear a suit and sneakers, along with any school administrator in attendance
The players on all teams will wear pink shoelaces provided by ZG & pink warm-up shirts provided by EbLens
The referees will have pink whistles
Spectators will be asked to wear the color pink to the event.
On Site Initiatives
Wall of Hope- A representative from the American Cancer Society will have a table set for donations for Wall of Hope Cards. The Wall will be displayed in the lobby. People will be asked for a small donation. They will write the name of someone who has been affected by cancer on this card & this will be posted on a wall in the lobby throughout the course of the night.
50/50 Raffle- A 50/50 raffle will take place throughout all 3 games by an event volunteer
Greg McKeever from the American Cancer Society was recently a guest on ZG Weekly as they discussed the NERR Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.