Hoop Madness! Basketball Tournament returns to International City

Hoop Madness!

Hoop Madness!Basketball Tournament returns to International City

- April 17th and 18th, China District, International City

Dubai, 15 April 2009: Nakheel, in association with MPAC Sports, is hosting ‘Hoop Madness Tournament’, a two day basketball tournament open to teams of five. The tournament will run from 8:00am-6:00pm on 17 and 18 April at the China District of Nakheel’s International City.
The tournament will comprise of three divisions: Men; Women; and High School. Cash Prizes are on offer for the winners in every division. Each division is open to a maximum of 32 teams, and places can be booked by calling MAC Sports on +971 (0)50 142 9330 or visiting Nakheel Asset Management & Design Office in International City between 7.30 am and 4 pm Sunday to Thursday, or Dubai International Academy between 6pm to 8pm every Sunday and Thursday. Registration fee is AED750 per team.
Esam Hassan Saleh, Director Community Management & Leasing, International City, Nakheel, comments:
“The basketball tournament is a great way to bring the International City community, spectators and participators alike, together. It is a great day out for all the family and a chance for the Emirate’s finest players to showcase their talents.
“Last year’s event was a huge success with 20 teams from all over Dubai coming down to International City, and we are sure this year’s event will be just as popular.”
This will be the second basketball tournament held at International City and follows the success of last year’s tournament which saw 20 teams battle it out on court with the team representing Russia winning the prestigious title.
International City provides a diverse range of affordable accommodation options in an accessible living environment. Truly international in its design, the project’s Residential District is divided into ten internationally themed communities representing, China, England, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Persia, Russia, Spain and Emirates. International City is situated in Dubai’s Al Warsan area, 12 kilometers from Dubai International Airport.