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A conversation with Hall of Famer and NBA Champion Ray Allen :: WRALSportsFan.com

So, Ray, what’s it like transitioning from obviously being a basketball star, NBA champion to now a basketball dad? Well, you gotta remember it wasn’t really a transition because even when I played in the NBA I was still a dad. So now I’m just the dad and the Uber driver, uh, because every morning […]

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So, Ray, what’s it like transitioning from obviously being a basketball star, NBA champion to now a basketball dad? Well, you gotta remember it wasn’t really a transition because even when I played in the NBA I was still a dad. So now I’m just the dad and the Uber driver, uh, because every morning I’m there and I’m taking the kids to school and picking them up and, you know, at, at all their sporting events. So I’m not as gone as much uh as when I played, um, so just consistently, they know I’m always there and It’s amazing because When I put my shoes on and go take out the trash, they’re like, uh, Dad, where are you going? I’m like, I’m just going to take out the trash because they’re used to now me being home so much, which is uh which is great uh being retired. Obviously, being the son or daughter of Ray Allen has its advantages, but how have you made sure that doesn’t come with too much pressure or too much of a burden too as as they pursued their own basketball dreams. Uh, sometimes I have to take myself out of the, the, uh, equation. Uh, when there’s some games I just don’t go to, just Um, no, or I would say more practices, uh. Uh, being a coach, being an assistant coach in some different programs helping out, sometimes I just kinda stay away from it. Uh, some games I just try to. Wear a hat and sit in the bleachers and I try not to be too loud and draw attention, uh, cause there are times when people know I’m there, they’re like, which one is your son? And I’m like, he’s out there. Because because then kids started to pay more attention to to who who he is and then. They don’t know how to operate with that bull’s eye on their back just yet and so. It it does require me just to pay attention. Uh, at all times. Like, I know you guys want me to be there and I’m going to be there, but I’m not going to be where you need me to be, where you can see me. I’m going to be watching from under the bleachers or Just something just to just take the pressure off of the situation for everybody cause sometimes. The other kids get distracted. Like I, what I would do sometimes, I did this last term there and I left the game early. And I knew the team was playing a little harder because it was my team and my kids were on it. And literally, they ran out of the gym looking for me when I, when I was in the parking lot. And so it, it does sometimes distract other people, but even with my AAU program, I always tell the kids I was like, sometimes you guys are playing against kids that want to beat me and not you because they see the name on your chest. I said, so you got to really understand there’s a little more bull’s-eye on you than you realize. So in the very least, Have energy Uh, don’t let them work harder than you. Uh, be focused and know that they feel like they’re playing in a championship game because they want to be able to beat you guys. No, I’m, I’m just starting this journey myself. I’ve got a seven year old daughter, 5-year-old son, and, and a, a 1 year old here, and, you know, I didn’t play college athletics, pro sports, not expecting them to, but there’s obviously a ton of incentive now for kids to get into college sports if they can, between NIL and scholarships. But I’m trying to figure out, I mean, when’s the right age to pursue more advanced coaching, private lessons, and, and how do you know if your child is, is really gonna benefit that all, from all that comes into that? Well, hm. Because it, it’s not a, it’s not a quid pro quo. Um, if you go into it with the hopes of an a reward or something at the end of the rainbow, then a lot of times you end up disappointed by it because now you’re driving a narrative. Now you’re, you know, I had parents that were paying, I have one parent that was paying $500 an hour. Um, for, for a trainer, and the trainer ought to be ashamed of itself, but. They just knew that he can tell this guy anything because he had the money to pay for it. And that’s just not, that’s not the formula. You know, private lessons is not the formula. The formula for me, for, for kids specifically in basketball is just put them in environments where they could play and there’s other kids better than them and just keep showing up and playing basketball every single day. Uh, foundationally for you as a dad. It’s about your environment that you’re creating for your kids. Do they, do you walk with them on the weekends? Are you playing board games with them, um, at home, instead of them, everybody just going their their separate directions? Are you watching sporting events and cheering and and celebrating and creating your your moments with your family? You know, are you eating at the table together? All those things create this communal spirit that live with inside kids that that allow them to want to be a part of something. You know, now they’re learning how to be a part of a system, a team. And then when you’re playing board games, they’re learning how to want to win at those board games. They want to compete. You know, you don’t win anything, but there’s so much fun. Challenging each other and talking and doing all these things. And so now you’re building something with inside of that, that child, their heart and their desires. So then you put them in any situation and they want to compete. And then they go out and play basketball, and they want to beat the kids and get better. So, it’s about changing their hearts and minds and and putting something on them so they can start to say, I want to do that, and I want to compete, and I wanna learn because you’re teaching them that at home. But if you’re saying, go out and play basketball and do all these things, but every day you sit on the couch, you don’t work out, you don’t do anything to improve yourself, they’re mimicking your behavior, and they’re like, oh, I’m good, I’m just gonna stay here. Now your kids, you got two of them playing in AAU tournament this weekend at Disney Wild World of Sports, right? Yeah. I is AAU still the best place you think to compete and get seen at colleges at a high level for, for youth sports? No. I, I don’t think it’s. It doesn’t have to be the best place. It doesn’t have to be the optimum place for you, because remember, It is finding a uh a system for your kids to be able to play basketball every day. Now, if they’re playing every day and they’re competing in their community and they have a place to go, and they have, I played, I became good because my dad was in the Air Force and I played on the weekends with him and all these grown men. You know, I played, if, if I compare percentage wise, AAU was probably. 10, 15% of my life growing up. You know, where you, I played once or twice, 11 summer and then I end up playing a couple more teams that summer. Because now I can showcase my skills, but I wasn’t coming to AAU to build my skills, to learn. My program now is hoping to help those kids build their skills so they can learn and fall in love with the game and then get better. And then you have the games to see how you stack up. But a lot of AAU programs, they’re just about what shoe you’re wearing, the uniforms, what tournaments you’re playing in. And we, as a, as a culture, we we we need to change that. We need kids to start learning the concepts of basketball and understanding. What it takes to be part of a team and then individually work on your own skill set. So, if you’re, I, and I, I don’t even like A kid that’s just playing, just doing all this skill development. I would rather them be out of the backyard playing 21 and playing 2 on 2 and 3 on 3 because now It’s unadulterated. You don’t have to you don’t have to fix these situations. They’re learning how to play basketball by just getting comfortable being in the backyard playing pickups. So that, that, that’s what I would say more than anything is just them playing. It’s funny how much the game has changed too just so recently, like I was looking at some of your stats today. Most threes you made in a season I saw was 269 and two Celtics almost did that this year. Uh, do you think we’ve gone too far with the evolution of the three-point shot and just how much of basketball is a math equation now? Well, threes are more than twos, um, the, these analytical guys will tell you that. Um, but I’ll say that. Not making a 3 isn’t better than making a layup or getting a mid-range shot where you’re getting 2 points. Um, traditionally, In in the NBA big men have always been the leading. The leaders in field goal percentage. Uh, you know, you could bank that literally and and and figuratively. So, over the course of the last couple of years, big men are no longer really have a presence in the game. So that’s a skill that we don’t see anymore. There used to be so much great dominance of bigs on the block, scoring post moves, and when you want a bucket down the stretch, you can go to your big man. Now it’s just shoot 3s. You just keep shooting threes, and that could be a hit or miss proposition. Um, and I think that that doomed the Celtics a lot this year. Uh, just, you know, just living and dying by the three-pointer. Um, but when you need a bucket, sometimes you just need a bucket and it’s gotta, you, you know, it’s gotta be a mid-range. You sometimes get to the hole, get a layup, and that builds offensive rhythm. So, I, I just think right now, analytically. I understand where they where where they come from, but. I, I just think right now, there’s too many players on the team shooting threes. And there’s no diversity in the game. As much as everybody can do it, it’s 5 out basketball, but there’s, there has to be more to it than just that. You know, and and the players today will tell you that the skill, they’re so much better than the players from the past. But I’ll show you. Terrell Brandon, uh, and these are guys I’ve played with, you know, Glenn Robinson. Uh, Ben Baker. Um, You know, those guys that were great mid-range scorers. Terrell was great in the pick and roll. Sam Cassell was great on the block. Um, you know, none of them guys shot threes at all, and they were so specific in their skill set, they could score and were problems out there on the floor. But now we don’t have that type of, those types of players anymore because we, we’ve sacrificed that skill for three-point shooting. And the 3 points, it’s a lot of great shooters in the league today, but there’s also a lot of bad shots taken, a lot of untimely, you know, 3s taken, which, you know, they’re gonna score more cause long term you shoot more 3s, but from a skill perspective, Now certain players aren’t uh uh making it to the league anymore because there’s no No post presence. Yeah, it’s, uh, it’s, it’s fascinating. My son down there. I wish I could say he’s wearing a Ray Allen jersey right now. He’s got, uh, Steph Curry on, but I, I, I was a big fan of your career, so I appreciate you taking time to do this with me today, man. Yeah, no problem. It was a pleasure. And good luck to your kids down there in the tournament. Yeah, thank you. Appreciate you.



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Tascosa graduate Shahada Wells establishing local legacy by hosting basketball clinic

Since graduating from Tascosa in 2017, Shahada Wells has been pursuing basketball in locations near and far, with some that could even be considered exotic. This summer, though, Wells is putting his name on his hometown in a way which could last even longer. Thursday and Friday at the Tascosa Activity Center, Wells hosted the […]

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Since graduating from Tascosa in 2017, Shahada Wells has been pursuing basketball in locations near and far, with some that could even be considered exotic.

This summer, though, Wells is putting his name on his hometown in a way which could last even longer.

Thursday and Friday at the Tascosa Activity Center, Wells hosted the inaugural Shahada Wells Basketball Clinic for boys and girls from third through ninth grades. Eight years after playing his final game at Tascosa, Wells is using his experience to help teach the game to potential future Rebels, among others.

It’s a long way from where Wells has been playing professionally the last two years in Europe, but he feels it’s exactly where he belongs.



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Mike Matheny to headline ‘A Night of Champions’ at Delta State

Delta State University’s second annual “A Night of Champions” has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, with tickets now available. After bringing former NFL star Archie Manning and former DSU sports information director Langston Rogers together for the fireside chat event in 2024, the university in Cleveland is maintaining the star power with 2025 headliner […]

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Delta State University’s second annual “A Night of Champions” has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, with tickets now available.

After bringing former NFL star Archie Manning and former DSU sports information director Langston Rogers together for the fireside chat event in 2024, the university in Cleveland is maintaining the star power with 2025 headliner Mike Matheny.

Matheny, a former MLB player and manager, won four gold gloves and was considered one of the show’s stoutest catchers from 1994 to 2006 with stops in Milwaukee, Toronto, St. Louis, and San Francisco. He played in the 2004 World Series with the Cardinals and later led the team to the 2013 World Series as skipper.

Matheny then served as manager of the Kansas City Royals from 2020 to 2022. After compiling a 756-693 record from the dugout across his time in St. Louis and Kansas City, he released his second book called “The Dad Coach” earlier this year. His first, “The Matheny Manifesto,” was a New York Times bestseller.

When Matheny takes the stage during “A Night of Champions,” he’s expected to discuss his career both on and off the field and efforts to instill character development and sportsmanship in players all the way from little league up to the professional ranks. He and his wife, Kristin, formed The Catch 22 Foundation in 2003 with the goal of providing disadvantaged youth opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to them.

“The MLB veteran appeals to a myriad of interests in which all Delta State sports fans will appreciate, including professional baseball player and manager, philanthropist, believer, author, and youth sports advocate,” a portion of the event’s announcement reads.

In addition to the conversation with Matheny, “A Night of Champions” will feature dinner and a silent auction. The event will be held inside Sillers Coliseum at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here with all proceeds going to Delta State athletics.



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Swansea youth Little League teams wins District 6 championships

SWANSEA — The Little League baseball youth program of Swansea has had a spring to remember. Two teams — the 11U and 10U programs — each recently won District championships in their respective age groups. Here’s a look at the past results: Swansea 11U all-stars The Swansea 11U all-star team won the District 6 championship […]

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SWANSEA — The Little League baseball youth program of Swansea has had a spring to remember.

Two teams — the 11U and 10U programs — each recently won District championships in their respective age groups.

Here’s a look at the past results:

Swansea 11U all-stars

The Swansea 11U all-star team won the District 6 championship for the second straight season. Assistant coach Chris Kenyon said its an incredible feat that showcases not only the talent of the players but also the dedication and teamwork of everyone involved.

Members of the champion 11U Swansea all-star team are from, left to right, include Blake Emard, Luke Cabral, Nathan Robinson, AJ Amodie, Mason Marcel, Jaxon Kelsey, Ben Bumpus, Ethan Kenyon, Jack Wilkerson, Ethan Arruda and Aiden Patel.

Player not pictured: Lucas Camara. Coaches in the back row left to right are Josh Robinson, Tony Amodie, manager Joe Arruda and assistant Chris Kenyon.

Swansea 10U all-stars

The Swansea squad went 3-0 on their run to a District championship. Swansea had contributions from the entire team throughout the District round of the tournament.

Swansea 10U had an 8-1 win against Taunton West followed by two close games against Seekonk, where Swansea won 4-3 and 8-6 in the championship game.

Swansea will continue in the sectionals this week against Milton National and Sandwich Little League.

Members of the Swansea 10U District champions are from left to right, front row Brady Monte, Jake Sousa, Lucas Richardson, Camden Jones, Brady Cabral, Reilly Borges and Theo Rapoza.

Middle row: Pierce Emard, Herodi Germosen, Ben Marshall and Mason Sousa. Back Row Coaches Chris Jones, (Manager) Joe Cabral, Nick Monte and Joe Sousa. Player not pictured: Jack White.

Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette sports editor Steven Sanchez can be reached at ssanchez@heraldnews.com. You can follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @Chezsports



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RWJBarnabas marks milestone in NJ student-athlete cardiac screenings

For 15 years, the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes (MJM), an initiative of RWJBarnabas Health, has been advancing safety in sports through many programs and screenings. Annually, 300,000 concussions occur because of sports-related injury annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Offering one of the most comprehensive pre-season […]

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For 15 years, the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes (MJM), an initiative of RWJBarnabas Health, has been advancing safety in sports through many programs and screenings.

Annually, 300,000 concussions occur because of sports-related injury annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Offering one of the most comprehensive pre-season screening and concussion management centers in the state, MJM has provided more than 50,000 concussion and cardiac screenings to youth sports athletes since 2010.

“This milestone reflects our long-standing commitment to keeping athletes safe, informed, and ready to compete,” said Dr. Jason Krystofiak, section chief, Sports Medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston and Medical Director of the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at RWJBarnabas Health. “What started as a small initiative to offer cardiac and concussion baseline testing has evolved into the state’s leading program that serves the full spectrum of sports-related health needs for athletes at all levels.” 

MJM provides education, assessment and evaluation of sports injury and sports-related cardiac and concussion screening. Offering one of the most comprehensive pre-season screening and concussion management centers in New Jersey, the center partners with more than 30 primary, secondary and NCAA partnerships across the state.

On Sept. 7, MJM will offer free cardiac and concussion baseline screenings to young athletes from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at South Mountain Recreation Complex, Codey Arena, located at 560 Northfield Ave. in West Orange.

“These screenings, offered through The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes, help families take a proactive approach to concussion and cardiac issues in our young athletes,” Krystofiak said. “The goal is not to terrify people with statistics, but to try to protect young athletes and allow them to safely do the things they love to do.”

When preliminary testing to identify serious cardiac problems is identified in young athletes, sudden cardiac arrest and tragic deaths may be avoided.

“Nearly 90 % of sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes occur during or after athletic activities, and hidden heart conditions are often the cause,” Krystofiak said. “Cardiac screening, open to 6- to 18-year-olds, will help to identify players who may require further testing or intervention.”

FDA-approved ImPACT Pediatric® concussion screenings are available to young athletes, ages 5 and older. Until recently, the screening was only available to those ages 10 and above. Having a concussion baseline study (ImPACT) can help identify issues in the future.

ImPACT Pediatric is an iPad-based computerized test that is individually and easily administered as well as engaging for children, while effectively measuring neurocognitive function.

“If an athlete is believed to have suffered a head injury, this screening test may be used to evaluate severity and determine when it is safe to return to play,” Krystofiak said.

Screenings are free of charge and a parent or guardian is asked to be present.

Founded with a mission to safeguard the health and future of student-athletes, MJM began by offering free concussion and cardiac screenings, targeting a critical need in youth sports. The program initially launched in Livingston and has since become a resource for families across the state.

“Having easily accessible, clinically excellent cardiac and concussion screening resources is invaluable to all parents who want to ensure health and safety for their families,” said Richard Davis, president and CEO of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.

“We are incredibly proud of the growth and impact the Center has had over the last 10+ years,” said Diana Toto, administrative director, Sports Medicine. “Reaching 50,000 concussion and cardiac screenings is not just a number − it represents thousands of young lives we’ve had the opportunity to help protect and care for. We’ve built something truly meaningful and essential for the communities we serve.”  

In 2010 when MJM began, the program averaged 400 screenings per year and had two to three partners.  Today, the MJM performs more than 5,000 screenings annually and has significantly expanded its services. It has grown into a regional leader in sports-related health, providing sports injury assessment, evaluation, training education and return to play care to athletes of all ages and abilities. MJM partners with more than 30 primary, secondary and NCAA programs across New Jersey and works with elite athletes from across the globe.  

“We are profoundly grateful to the Morahan family for their extraordinary vision and generosity to create this Center,” said Mark Manigan, President and CEO, RWJBarnabas Health. “Their commitment to give back enabled us to reach this milestone creating an amazing legacy honoring Matthew J. Morahan III.”

 In addition to its robust screening programs, MJM has been at the forefront of education and outreach, hosting hundreds of seminars for coaches, parents, and students, covering topics from concussion awareness to cardiac health and injury prevention strategies.  

MJM’s team includes board-certified sports medicine physicians, certified athletic trainers, and cardiac professionals working together to ensure comprehensive care. It continues to grow, fostering partnerships with schools, community organizations, and athletic programs to provide access to top-tier sports medical careToday, MJM provides physician oversight, screening and injury management services to many of the state’s top athletic programs, including Rutgers University, Seton Hall University, and the New Jersey Devils.

“As we look to the future, our focus remains on innovation and continuing to raise the bar for sports safety and care,” Krystofiak said.  

At MJM, a multidisciplinary approach using top experts in their field provides athletes with the best approach to a safe recovery. The concussion program has been recognized for its trademarked approach to care, the MORAHAN CAARPTM (Comprehensive Academic Active Recovery Plan). Under MORAHAN CAARPTM, the Center regularly organizes and conducts classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops for medical treatment protocols and advanced care planning in the field of acute concussion recovery.

For more information or to request an appointment at The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes, call 973-322-7913 or https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/athlete-screenings/. To register for MJM’s next Cardiac and Concussion Screening for Young Athletes on Sept. 13 in West Orange, go to rwjbh.org/events.

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Jersey Shore town to host 9 big sports events on its beaches this summer. Full schedule.

From mid-July through August, Wildwood will transform its beaches into specialized venues for everything from soccer and ultimate frisbee to wrestling, rugby, field hockey, football, baseball, basketball, and Wiffle ball. Here’s the lineup: Cape Express More Beach Blast Soccer, July 19 and 20 Presented by Cape Express Soccer Club, Beach Blast Soccer attracts hundreds of […]

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From mid-July through August, Wildwood will transform its beaches into specialized venues for everything from soccer and ultimate frisbee to wrestling, rugby, field hockey, football, baseball, basketball, and Wiffle ball.

Here’s the lineup:

Cape Express More Beach Blast Soccer, July 19 and 20

Presented by Cape Express Soccer Club, Beach Blast Soccer attracts hundreds of teams to the Wildwoods beach to compete in a sand soccer tournament, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Beach Blast is a five-on-five, barefoot on the sand soccer tournament with divisions for boys and girls U8 to U19, men’s, women’s, and co-ed open.

The tournament takes place on the beach between Baker and Poplar avenues in Wildwood.

There is an entrance fee for participants, and the event is free to spectators. For more information, visit www.CapeExpress.com.

Wildwood Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Tournament, July 26 and 27

The Wildwood Beach Ultimate Tournament is celebrating 33 years of flying disc competition this summer.

Featuring more than 400 teams from all over the globe, the event is held on the Wildwood beach from Montgomery to Schellenger avenues and Oak to Magnolia avenues.

The tournament is a 4-v-4 co-ed team competition for players of all skill levels, ages 18 and over. Tournament hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There is a high school division on Sunday only.

Partnered with the American Beach Ultimate Association, the Philadelphia Phoenix Professional Ultimate Team is hosting a Free Youth Clinic on Sunday, July 27.

The clinic can accommodate youth ages 7 to 18 who want to learn more about the sport of Ultimate Frisbee and improve their skills. Event is free to spectators. For more information or to register, visit www.WWBeachUltimate.com.

Morey’s Mania Beach Wrestling Tournament, Aug. 2

The Morey’s Mania Beach Wresting Tournament is an annual event that “combines the intensity of wrestling with the unique challenge of competing on the sandy shores of the Wildwood Beach.”

Held next to Morey’s Piers, this tournament draws wrestlers of all ages and skill levels from across the region, battling it out in a circular ring etched into the sand.

For more information, call 609-522-3600, visit www.MoreysManiaBeachWrestling.com, or email beach.sports@moreyspiers.com or MoreysManiaBeachWrestling@gmail.com.

Sevens Down the Shore Rugby Tournament, Aug. 2 and 3

Morey’s Piers will partner with the Washington Township Rugby Club to bring Beach Rugby to life on Aug. 2 and 3.

Youth and adult teams will compete in a 7s format on the Wildwoods beach.

For more information, contact the Washington Township Rugby Club at rpmcfall@gmail.com or Morey’s Piers at beach.sports@moreyspiers.com.

Sticks in the Sand Field Hockey Tournament, Aug. 2 and 3

This competition brings field hockey right on the beach. Teams of all ages and skill levels compete in small-sided games. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com/event/beach-hockey.

Beach Football League Open Tryouts, Aug. 9

The Beach Football League is set to make waves this summer with the Wildwood Classic Open Tryouts on Saturday, Aug. 9 (rescheduled from June 7), at the Schellenger Avenue beach in Wildwood.

The afternoon heats up with co-ed flag and tackle football exhibition games, featuring appearances by NFL’s DeSean Jackson, Clinton Portis, Tully Banta-Cain, Malik Jackson, and more, who will join fans right on the sand for football action.

In addition to open tryouts, BFL is hosting a youth camp for ages 8-17 called the Kids Zone, and a youth tournament for high school-aged players. For more information, visit www.BeachFootballLeague.com.

MudHen Beach Baseball Tournament, Aug. 8-10 and Aug. 15-17

Presented by Morey’s Piers, this tournament brings America’s favorite pastime to the sandy shores of the Wildwoods.

Held on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue, this event “challenges players to adapt their game to an unpredictable surface where diving catches send sand flying, and base running requires extra effort against the soft terrain.”

Boys youth teams compete in a “fun yet competitive atmosphere.”

This event hosts two tournament weekends on Aug. 8-10 and Aug. 15-17, behind the Wildwoods Sign on the beach.

Games take place on Friday and Saturday with championships on Sunday.

The tournament kicks off with a Home Run Derby the Friday of each weekend.

Off the field activities include local food vendors, merchandise, bat demos and more! For more information, visit www.WildwoodBeachBaseball.com.

Wildwood Beach Basketball Tournament, Aug. 9 and 10

Casiello Basketball is partnering with Morey’s Piers to bring the Wildwood Beach Basketball Tournament to the Jersey Shore town.

Played using UBall equipment, this “no dribbling” version of 3-on-3 basketball is played directly on the sandy beaches.

This year, teams of up to 4 players – 3 players and 1 substitute (optional) – will vie for the inaugural crown as the best ballers in Wildwood.

Courts will be set up on the beach next to Morey’s PigDog Beach Bar near Oak Avenue.

For more information, or to register, visit www.moreyspiers.com/event/wildwood-beach-basketball-tournament/. Open to youth and adult players. For questions and information regarding tournament play, email info@casiellobasketball.com.

Adult Wiffle Ball Tournament, Aug. 11 and 12

MudHen Brewing Company is set to host its 2nd annual Adult Wiffle Ball Tournament on the beach behind the Wildwoods sign on Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood.

The tournament takes place Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 11 and 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

In this event, teams of up to six adult players (18+) will compete in round-robin pool play for a top prize of $500.

The $180 team registration fee covers both days of play. Teams can register online here. For more information, email mudhenevents@gmail.com or visit www.mudhenbrew.com/wiffle-ball.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.

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