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No other event comes close to celebrating summer quite like Lakefair. Fireworks, food, and festival games are just the start to the annual fun. This year, after 61 years of traditional summer kickoff, the fair is bringing a new main event to the top of the hill overlooking the fair below, the Capital City 3on3 Basketball Tournament.

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The steps of the Capitol Campus transform into courts for this year’s competition. Photo courtesy: 90TEN Training Academy

“We are expecting to draw thousands of attendees,” explains Robin Johnson, owner of 90TEN Training Academy. “This is our first year so we are hoping the whole community will join in on the fun. Our basketball courts will be set up on the grounds of the Capitol Campus. To be right in the heart of that campus with Lakefair in the background really makes this a unique site.”

Teams are split into different divisions to allow everyone to join in on the fun. Within the categories of Elite and Standard, they are further divided by age, height, and level of experience to create the most equal matches possible. “We want the community to come together,” says Johson. “3on3 basketball is really for all ages and skill levels.”

Beyond the main attraction of basketball tournaments all weekend long on the Capitol steps, there are two basketball skill events for prizes. First, for the cost of $5, players can show off their dunking skills on a standard height basketball hoop. Also, there will be a 3-point contest. Anyone from any age or skill level can compete in these competitions for a coveted prize.

Maybe you don’t feel up to the skill challenge, but would like to learn some new basketball moves. Students can sign up for a clinic by renowned basketball coach, Jimmy Anderson. Learn to play like the pros from this head coach of legends. His clinic starts at 12:00 p.m. Sunday on the Elite court for the first 20 kids to sign up. Sign-ups will be held Friday at registration and Saturday at the event booth. Cost is just $5 a student.

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Sign up to play in the tournament, learn new skills in a clinic, or just come watch. No matte what, you will have fun. Photo courtesy: 90TEN Training Academy

As a spectator, the games are great to watch but even more is happening on the sidelines. Many local organizations will have booths set up to explore. Inspire Physical Therapy will be on-site for first aid. There will be vendors selling espresso, headbands, massage therapy, and food concessions. The Army Reserve will have a free obstacle course for community members to duck, dive, and jump through.

While the focus is seemingly on basketball, there is much more to this event. “Starting as young as third grade and reaching all the way through retirement, there will be a division represented for competition,” explains Johnson. “We want it to be an all-ages community event with the purpose of bringing us together.”

Registration for teams can be completed on the 90TEN Training Academy website. This event is also looking for volunteers to help run the competition. If you are interested, go to the Capital City website’s volunteer page for more info and to sign up for a shift.

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