June 22, 2010

Moonlight Basketball Saturday Nights at Duarte High School Gym

If it’s Saturday night, it’s Moonlight Basketball in Duarte, a program that has been growing more popular with local teens and young adults for more than a year.

The community is invited to participate in Moonlight Basketball every Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Duarte High School Gym, 1565 Central Ave.

Moonlight Basketball program is targeted to young adults ages 17 to 25, but is open to anyone who would like to use the facility for fitness training, pick-up games, or to test their skill level against other players.

Long time community youth advocate Tim Rhambo has been named to supervise the program under the direction of Duarte Parks and Recreation Department. The program was initiated in March 2009 by Rodney Jefferson who stepped down from the post in May.

Further expansion of the program is underway with plans to incorporate two 3 on 3 basketball tournaments during the year with Moonlight Basketball participants and bring in college coaches throughout the year to provide volunteer skills clinics.

Moonlight Basketball is sponsored by the City of Duarte, and the Duarte Unified School District. For more information, call (626) 303-0863.