The Nicholas Maurice Woods & Juneteenth Foundation

06/13/2018

Until next time...

05/22/2018

IT’STHAT TIME AGAIN! LET’S GOOOOO! CALLING ALL HOOPERS!

05/14/2017

Who got game???

06/08/2016

NICK WOODS JUNETEENTH CLASSIC UPDATE:

The registration packet has been emailed to all of the captains from the teams that played last year. Word to the wise - spots are filling up fast so DON'T PROCRASTINATE.

Connect with your team captain from last year to receive the form.
Teams wanting to enter who didn't play last year need to email Cecil Daniels at [email protected] or call him at (360) 791-6093 to get a registration packet if you want to run.

Look forward to seeing you...Word on the street is that a team from California and West Virginia may enter this year. Competition keeps getting better and better. LET'S GO!

Best,

Raph

06/03/2016

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!

Nicholas Maurice Woods & Juneteenth Foundation is proud to host the 6th Annual Nick Woods/Juneteenth Hoops Classic. Please see the details:

WHO:
All hoopers from the great Pacific Northwest

WHAT:
6th Annual Nick Woods/Juneteenth Hoops Classic

WHEN:
1. Nick Woods Commemorative Ceremony will take place at 7:00pm on Friday, June 17,2016 at RRHS. The NMW Juneteenth Foundation will give awards to our community hero recipients. One of the honorees will be Phil Lonborg for his exemplary service in the North Thurston School District.

2. The Hoops Classic basketball tourney will take place on Saturday June,18, 2016.

LOCATION:
Chehalis Tribal Community Center (CTCC)
461 Secena Road
Oakville, WA. 98568
(30 minutes south of Lacey, WA.)

To reiterate - the tournament will be held at the Chehalis Tribal Community Center NOT at Wonderwood. We are using the alternate location this year due to a scheduling conflict with RRHS.

Initially, we thought the tourney would need to be held at Wonderwood but we recently secured the CTCC facility. So, everybody with bad knees can relax...the tournament will be in doors and will have all of the same amenities as RRHS. :)

That said, I am pleased to announce that we have already secured RRHS for the tournament in 2017. It is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2017.

WHY:
To celebrate the spirit of Nick Woods and bring the community together via basketball in the spirit of love, sportsmanship, and goodwill.

HOW:
1. Registration Deadline - 5:00pm on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.

2. The basketball tournament is a one-day double elimination tournament. All games will be played on Saturday, June 13, 2015.

3. Team Registration - The team registration form and fee must be returned to Cecil Daniels by the registration deadline. Teams must get the registration packet from Cecil Daniels and email or scan the registration forms to him at [email protected] and/or contact him at (360) 791-6093 to set up a time to pay the registration fee and give him your team registration form. Late team entries will not be accepted. He will be flexible with his availability.

4. Cost & Payment Schedule - $100 per team. Payment is due by the registration deadline. All teams must pay in cash. Absolutely no refunds will be issued to teams after the registration deadline.

5. Team Donation - Prior to playing your first game, each team is required to bring no less than two canned goods per player on the roster. Canned goods will be donated to the Thurston County Food Bank at the conclusion of the tournament.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me or Cecil for further details.

Thanks for your participation...LOVE YAW! See you soon.

P.S.
I only have one question...ARE YOU READY TO DETHRONE THE CHAMPS?

Andre Parker Lenny Gonzalez Kenyatta ArizonaFans Billy Wright Phil Deutsch Chris Spivey Calvin Spivey Todd Hatter Nick Dela Cruz Mark DelaCruz Giovonne Woods Ric Allday Joseph Eldie Gentry Gabby Damen Gabriel Rodriguez Vernell Willingham Eric ManningAliina Johnson Sconiers Susan Twardowski-Green Terrance Woods Jose Gutierrez Roshaun Russell Sonia Day
Elton Hoard KC Hester Jason Bittle Joe Savoy Ken Twitty Scott Henderson Mark Tichenor Kevin L Smith Wesley Griffin- Smith Stacey Nanto-Harris Eddie McLean Ty'mon M. Norman Jimmy Quins Daniel Sibbett Tina Marie Simon Rivera Dan Bauman Jahmad Canley MikeJane Sellers Shon Brewster Cameo Morck Mccalpine Jodi Walsh Demeco Walters Ahmed Slinkee Goins Laura Anderson-creasey Kimberly Bunz Aaron Batts Gino Reyes

06/01/2016

The Nicholas Maurice Woods & Juneteenth Foundation is going Back To The Wood for this year's 6th Annual Nick Woods/Juneteenth Hoops Classic...

First, thank you to all of the supporters, sponsors and participants in our past years... You have made this weekend one of great significance, remembrance and LOVE since 2002!!! As many of you know, Nick Woods was more than a phenomenal athlete and hardwood/blacktop legend in the South Puget Sound - he was a son, a brother, boyfriend, a TREMENDOUS sportsman, a RESPECTED competitor and an irreplaceable FRIEND. Couple with our national celebration of Juneteenth (Study and learn about the TRUE day of Freedom of Justice in USA history), we once again convene at the place of the Hoops Classic;s birth on JUNE 18, 2016 - Wonderwood Park in the heart of Lacey, Washington.

Please join us at our annual community dinner at River Ridge High School (Lacey, Washington) on Friday June 17th, followed by one of the Puget Sound's most competitive and FUN tournaments on Saturday June 18 at Wonderwood Park and the after party hosted by Luvva J UltraMega and frends at Sampan Restaurant & Grill the evening of the tournament.

It's another full weekend of Fun, Unity, Celebration, Athletics, Sportsmanship, Freedom, Each other and NICK! More details are forthcoming... For registration, contact this page, Jose Gutierrez, Dr. Raphael X. Moffett and/or Gameday Commissioner, Cecil Daniels. The 25360.

To get involved, donate and support, please paypal: 818.256.4961.

Peace,

The Nicholas Maurice Woods & Juneteenth Foundation Planning Committee.

02/11/2016

Ready? Set? Save the date for the weekend of June 18, 2016 - The 6th Annual Nick Woods Juneteenth Hoops Classic... Lacey/Olympia invites YOU!

05/28/2015

Hey! Nick Woods Juneteenth 2015 details

05/17/2015

Greetings to all Lacey/Tacoma/Seattle Basketball Players & Friends/Supporters/Loved Ones of Nick Woods,

I'm pleased to announce that the Nick Woods Memorial Juneteenth Hoops Classic is right around the corner! For all those interested in playing please see the details below. The tournament last year was awesome and I'd love to see you participate this year. Some of you played last year and can attest that the games were competitive and it was a very family friendly event.

Cecil Daniels is the game day commissioner and will be your point of contact to register and get details about participating. You can get the registration form from him and pay the entry fee to him (his contact information is below). The best time to reach Cecil is after 6:30pm Monday through Thursday. He is free all day on Fridays and will be flexible to accommodate your needs. If you have any questions please feel free to contact him directly. The most important thing is to get registered on time.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS BELOW:

Registration Deadline: 5:00pm on Monday, June 8, 2015.

Tournament Kick-Off Event and Community Meal: 7:00pm on Friday, June 12th at River Ridge High School (Team Captain/designee will meet briefly).

Tournament & Playing Days: The basketball tournament is a one-day double elimination tournament. All games will be played on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at River Ridge located at 350 River Ridge Drive SE, Lacey, WA. 98513. Start time of the first game TBD.

Team Registration: The team registration form and fee must be returned to Cecil Daniels by the registration deadline. Teams can email or scan the registration forms to [email protected] and/or contact him at (360) 791-6093 to set up a time to pay the registration fee and give him your team registration form. Late team entries will not be accepted.

Cost & Payment Schedule: $80 per team. Payment is due by the registration deadline. All teams must pay in cash. Absolutely no refunds will be issued to teams after the registration deadline.

Team Donation: Prior to playing your first game, each team is required to bring no less than two canned goods per player on the roster. Canned goods will be donated to the Thurston County Food Bank.

Please share this message with others that may be interested.

03/09/2015

The Nicholas Maurice Woods Juneteenth Weekend Classic takes pace June 19 & 20, 2015... See you THERE!

03/07/2015

Greetings family,

I want to provide an update as we make plans for the summer. The 5th Annual Nick Woods Juneteenth Weekend will take place on June 19-20 at River Ridge High School!

Be there for friends, family and community in the spirit of Nicholas Maurice Woods, our ancestors and YOU! Be prepared to enjoy competitive basketball, delicious food and more...Tell a friend and stay tuned with our page - and 'LIKE' it.

The champs are eager to defend their crown while the competition is ready to take what they feel is theirs.

Details will be coming soon. Anyone looking to register a team can DM me and I will get you in contact with Cecil Daniels who will serve as the game day commissioner.

Registration will be on a first come first served basis. Only eight teams can compete so don't wait too late to get your team signed up.

07/06/2014

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