Wicomico County Selected to Host AAU Boys Basketball National Championships

(Salisbury, MD) The Maryland Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has partnered with Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism to host the AAU Boys Basketball National Championships for eight year olds and under. The tournament, which will be held July 5-10, 2016 will be the first AAU national tournament held in the Maryland District.

“This tournament represents the first time ever that the AAU Maryland District is hosting a national tournament. We have considered many areas around the state to host the tournament and we are delighted to bring it to the Eastern Shore community of Salisbury and Wicomico County. A successful tournament will provide the opportunity for a continued affiliation with Wicomico County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism,” said Benjamin DuBose, Governor of the Maryland District and Sports Director for Boys Basketball.

Wicomico County is proud to host this event. “We are thrilled that the AAU has chosen to hold their 8U Boys Basketball National Championships here in Wicomico County”, said Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver. “We continue to grow our reputation in hosting top notch basketball events and national caliber championship events in many sports. We hope this is a building block for future championships, not just in basketball, but any of the 33 sports that the AAU has to offer.”

The tournament will feature teams from around the country competing for the title of National Champion. A $100 discount and free practice time will be given to early registrants. Local teams that play in the Maryland District Tournament will receive an additional discount to attend the National Tournament. All games will be played in Wicomico County, Maryland and organizers are currently in the process of signing facility agreements. Teams are guaranteed five games, half-time contests with prizes, and games will be live streamed. For more information on the National Championship call 410-340-0635 or visit www.marylandaau.org.