Gus Macker this weekend on riverfront in Burlington

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BURLINGTON – On Saturday morning August 3, 148 teams from all over the region will converge on the downtown Burlington riverfront for the 2ndAnnual Burlington, Iowa Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Almost 600 players, comprised of all ages and skill levels, will compete over two days in their divisions for the coveted Gus Macker Trophy. The tournament was brought to the area by the Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Festivities will be kicked off on the Mississippi River courts between the Memorial Auditorium and Port of Burlington Friday, August 2 with an opening night celebration.  At 6:30 PM, The Midwest Magic will go head to head with the Burlington Fire Department.  Following, Team Great River Health System will take on Team Great River Entertainment at 7 PM.

The tournament proper will begin at 8 AM Saturday, August 3 and run through Sunday, August 4.

Along with the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Tournament, highlighted special events will take place Saturday and Sunday.  Saturday, August 3 at Noon contestants put their athletic prowess and creativity to the test as they compete in the Dunk Contest.  From 10 AM – 2 PM Saturday, youth ages 13-14 & 12 & Under can compete in the Dinky Dunk Contest. The lowered rim will give the youth an opportunity to show off their dunking skills. Registered participants can enter an unlimited number of times for $2 each time.  They will get 3 dunks to impress the judges and make the leaderboard.  The Dinky Dunk Contest final will take place Sunday at 10 AM and be comprised of the top 2 kids in each division.  Presenting sponsor for the event is Great River Health System.

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