The athletic departments at the Lower Shore’s two premier universities have teamed with Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism for an event to energize their fan bases for the upcoming season while raising funds to support the recently launched Wicomico Youth Basketball League.
The 10 Mile Tipoff will pit the University of Maryland Eastern Shore against Salisbury University in a men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader and will take place this Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The women’s game will start at 6 p.m., with the men following at 8 p.m.
Proceeds from the event will benefit a scholarship fund for players up to the sixth grade participating in the WYBL.
Tickets for the event will begin at $10 for adults, with tickets for youth 12 and under priced at $5. Students from Salisbury University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will receive free admission with their student ID.
Tickets for the 10 Mile Tipoff can be purchased at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center box office (M-F, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.) or at the box office the evening of the event. More information regarding the WYBL can be found at http://bit.ly/WicomicoYouthBasketball.
Registration for the WYBL is open now and runs through November 9, 2018. Children in grades K-8 are eligible to participate in the league.
The WYBL is partnering with the Jr. NBA program to incorporate playing guidelines developed by experts from the NBA and USA Basketball. This will contribute to future development and offer a first-class experience to each participant.
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~ Wicomico Youth & Civic Center