Raising Hoops (and Funds) for Kids

Vince - 12/29/2011 3:00:59 PM in Sporting Goods
Tagged in Basketball, Sporting Goods

Here it is - my official blogging debut. As the newest member of the Lifetime365 blog team, I'm looking forward to sharing some of my personal experiences and basketball product expertise with you.

'Tis the Giving Season! And, if you're a regular reader of this blog, you already know that giving back is one of the things that is extremely important to Lifetime. So, needless to say, I was excited to recently have the opportunity to participate in giving back on behalf of Lifetime at the South Jeffco Sports Association (SJSA) Holiday Tournament in Lakewood, Colorado. SJSA is a nonprofit youth sports organization offering playing opportunities in various sports to kids age 4-17.

The Holiday Tournament event was held at the Gold Crown Field House in Lakewood. The three-day tournament included boys and girls in grades 3-8. It was very intense. To be a part of watching kids compete and show their teamwork was great to see. (And, a little humbling seeing some of their skills surpass my abilities!)

As part of the event, Lifetime had a small booth where we raffled off a Lifetime Portable Basketball System. Through our raffle, we were able to raise $210 for SJSA. (And, of course, award one lucky winner with a new Lifetime Basketball Hoop!)

We had a number of parents at our booth asking us about all the different Lifetime Basketball Systems we make. It was awesome to be able to interact with the parents and chat with them about the different models we offer for the different age groups and skill levels competing. Even though all of our portable basketball systems adjust in height, models are designed specifically to be ideal for beginners, intermediate, or advanced players depending on the features offered on the system such as size and type of backboards. Educating our consumers about which hoop is best for them is important to Lifetime.

We are excited to partner with SJSA and look forward to continuing to work with these young kids in the future. To be able give back to the children was an amazing experience.

By the way, since I'm talking about basketball and giving, it's seems fitting that I remind you that we are still giving away basketball hoops in our 25 Hoops for 25 Years giveaway! We have just a few more hoops to giveaway before the end of 2011. So, if you haven't already entered - hurry and click here!

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Vince

Name- Vince

Position at Lifetime Products- Product Marketing Manager for the Sporting Goods and Playground categories

How long at Lifetime Products- Since October 2011

My favorite products from Lifetime- Portable Basketball Systems

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