Whether you're a participant, volunteer, fan or basketball official, you are wanted. Great News! The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is back in the streets.
For the past 22 years, thousands of people from all over the country make their way to Norwich in July to play or watch hundreds of teams compete in the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball tournament, and there is still time to get your team in for the 23rd annual tournament. There are nearly 400 teams already registered, but organizers want this year's tournament to be even bigger and better than ever.
There should be no complaints about a lack of something to do in Norwich this summer. Beginning with a great day of music in East Park last Sunday, the Mustang Rally at Matthews Ford and Dairy Day at the fairgrounds Saturday, the summer is jammed full of entertainment...
Another Gus Macker 3 on 3 tournament has come and gone, and the downtown streets are quiet again, save for the normal traffic. Congratulations again to all involved in the organization, including Tom Revoir and everyone at the Norwich Family YMCA, including the "Gus Busters," or volunteers without whom the show would not go on...
One of the things I hear often around Norwich is that "There's nothing to do." I disagree wholeheartedly. There was plenty to do in 2012, especially if you are a music fan.
Let's start with the Chenango Blues Fest. What the Chenango Blues Association has accomplished in the last 20 years is amazing as far as I'm concerned...
A few thoughts on the 17th Gus Macker 3 on 3 Hoops tournament in Norwich this past weekend. First, congratulations to Tom Revoir, the Norwich Family YMCA, and all involved in the organization and running of the tournament. With three family members in various age groups playing, I spent quite a bit of time bouncing back and forth between courts, and the " Gusbuster" volunteers were do
Finally Friday. It's been a long week, even with the midweek break for the 4th. Looking forward to the downtown Norwich festivities this weekend for the Macker, and ,knock on wood, weather looks like it will cooperate for the most part.
With the end of the week, I was looking for something to make me laugh, or at least a little chuckle, and boy, did I find it...
Norwich and local director Tom Revoir are getting ready for the 17th annual Gus Macker basketball tournament on July 5-7.
During that period over 400 teams will compete in all age groups in the 3-on-3 basketball event which brings thousands to Norwich for a great family weekend...