TFH Pretty in Pink Contest
What is the purpose of the Pretty in Pink Contest?
The Tournament for Hope is not your average select basketball tournament.
The focus of this tournament is not basketball. It is awareness and education! We want the girls to become empowered to educate their communities about a devastating disease that strikes 1 in 8 women. The Tournament for Hope organizers and sponsors see basketball as more than a game: it is a vehicle for hope, education and empowerment.
We are asking the girls to be creative and have fun with this contest! While we hope the girls compete, play their hardest, and excel in their games, we want all participants and attendees to understand the real purpose of the tournament. By being "pretty in pink, the girls will fill the gyms with a reminder of breast cancer awareness, and bettering the Austin community by helping to make the Breast Cancer Center at SMCA a reality!!
The teams and coaches are being asked to show their support for breast cancer awareness by wearing as much pink as possible. Of course the parents and families should wear pink as well but, they will not be eligible for the contest.
What can the girls wear to be pretty in pink?
The girls should have fun with this! Here are some ideas of what teams can do to incorporate pink:
- hair ties (no metal)
- hair ribbons (no metal)
- socks
- shoelaces
- undershirts
- warm-up shirts
- t-shirts
- sweatbands
- headbands
- knee pads
- elbow sleeves
- mouth guards
- towels
- water bottles
- etc..
What cannot be worn to be pretty in pink?
We do not want teams buying new uniforms, shoes, gym bags, or backpacks just for this contest. Any of these items will not be considered valid when judging this contest. We want this to be about fun and creativity for the girls and not about how much money is spent. Also, general safety rules apply for the contest. Girls cannot have any hard accessories in their hair or metal in any hair ties. Jewelry is also not permitted.
On what tournament day will the Pretty in Pink contest take place?
The Pretty in Pink contest will only take place on Saturday, March 31, 2012.
How many winners will there be?
Each division will have one winner. (This means that Silver and Gold divisions of the same age group will be judged separately).
Who will be judging the Pretty in Pink contest?
The referees at each of the gyms will be judging the contest on Saturday, March 31, 2012, only. All teams of the same division will be playing at the same gym, therefore the referees will be able to see all teams in the division and make a fair judgment. Their votes will be the sole and final determinant of winners in each division.
What will the winners receive?
The winners will receive a Tournament for Hope Pretty in Pink Trophy.
When will the winners be notified?
Winners for each division will be notified after that team's last scheduled game on Sunday, April 1, 2012.
