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The Salvation Army hosts the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Downtown Flint , Saturday & Sunday, July 26 and 27

Presented by The Salvation Army of Genesee County at Downtown Flint, Flint MI

Jul 26 - 27 2025
The Salvation Army hosts the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Downtown Flint , Saturday & Sunday, July 26 and 27

Make Flint Win!

The Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is hosted by the Salvation Army as a fundraiser for our L.I.F.E. Center located at 1475 Coldwater Road in Clio on July 26 and 27 on the Flatlot in downtown Flint

This event is one of our biggest events and not only supports the work we do for children in the community, but supports our local economy. When Flint and Genesee County join forces we are unstoppable. We host afterschool programs including dance, basketball, youth choir, violin, arts and crafts, cooking classes, tutoring, game and music production with a recording studio. We also offer tutoring and character building, along with food programs that provide snacks and dinner, as well as public food pantry. Since we began just over two years ago, we have had close to 500 children come through the program and we are seeing a real impact in these children, from increased citizenship and scholastic improvements. We are helping these your discover their gifts, dream big, and obtain life skills ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

To participate in the tournament a four person team is $180, registration a four person team in multiple age categories. To attend the event is FREE. However, there will be many businesses open and food trucks, and guests are encouraged to partake of our lovely Downtown establishments…find your new favorite restaurant or food truck, boutique or gallery. Trophies are awarded on day two of the event. And there will also be an Educational Fair alongside our event overseen by GEAR Up.  To sponsor or become a vendor and fee scheduled please refer to the flier.

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

Additional time info:

Volunteers are needed for:

Check in/Registration Table: starting at 6:35 am and ending by 5 or 6 pm (2 shifts am and pm)

Court Assistants (Score keepers/Timekeepers): 7 am and ending by 6 pm (2 shifts AM and PM)

We also need volunteers to help with set-up and break down.

 

PHOTOS

  • Gallery 1 - Call Becca (810) 869-8711
  • Gallery 2 - Play shoot a basketball
  • Gallery 3 - Player Shooting and Jumping
  • Volunteer Roles and shift times with QR Code

  • Volunteer Roles and shift times with QR Code
  • Photo of player shooting a basket
  • Gus Macker Backboard

VIDEOS

  • Interview with Coach Linnell McKenney

LOCATION

Full map and directions

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