Bannon Park Classic

[jgordon0315]

Back by popular demand.....The Bannon Park Basketball Classic will return to Portsmouth this Summer...which will include the old school "Fashion's by Lisath" Top Model Contest.... featuring designs by the Lisath Kids!!!!! Details forthcoming....It has been 15 years...But I'm sure it will be fun!...


okay, so maybe I stole this but I got it from the horses mouth...lol

[LetsGoPSU]

Great news,give dates ASAP

[Stump353]

I use to love watching these games when I was little. I'm glad they are bringing it back

[jgordon0315]

He's targeting the dates of July 2-4 or July 9-11

[claypantherfan]

so what exactly is this?

[Burg_Grad_77]

so what exactly is this?

It's a basketball tourney held at Bannon Park, a playground in Farley Square in Portsmouth. They used to have this every year back a long time ago and there was some very good and very intense ballgames played. I think they had a big cookout as well. It was a lot of fun to go and watch the games. Glad to see it's coming back.

[ovc fan]

3 on 3...5 on 5? Any more details?

[trojandave]

I watched the Classic for many years, and am glad it's coming back.......I have also officiated the games, and it is quite an experience........the officials who work regular high school games have it easy compared to working the Classic.......the games were probably more intense than any west of Rucker Park, and the fans are right up on top of you.

I remember that there used to be teams from Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Huntington, Ironton, and Maysville in addition to several Portsmouth teams........there were championship games between Portsmouth and a big city squad, and the fans were really into it........the guys playing for Portsmouth took a lot of pride in playing for their hometown when it came to beating the city teams.

I hope that the Classic brings back the 5 on 5 format.......that was the roots of the event........the 3 on 3 style is not the true Bannon Park Classic........Jimmy Stanley is a legend on the PA........especially when a sub came in......... ..........I hope he is on the mike again!!

[claypantherfan]

how do you get a team in this?

[Jeff Lisath]

Information forthcoming...however you can email me at [email protected]
Also find some history of the Classic at http://jefflisathbasketball.tripod.com/

[claypantherfan]

alright thanks

[Jeff Lisath]

Wow....big response already and I haven't even set a date yet, or printed the information. I received interest from Indiana, Kentucky, and New York!!!!! Come on man....New York??????

[trojandave]

We were talking about the Classic out in Bannon Park yesterday.......the momentum is really building for it..........

Jeff: Maybe someone from Rucker Park wants in........and I talked to the "Voice of the Bannon Park Classic".......Jimmy Stanley........told him we need him on the mike........

[Jeff Lisath]

Dates for The Bannon Park Classic is July 2-4, 2010....High School teams will kick-off the Classic on Friday Night...(under the lights).....this is 5 on 5 fullcourt outdoors double-elimination basketball tournament, limited to 12 teams on a first come, first serve basis, local teams will play on Friday night and Saturday morning. For application email me at [email protected]

[YC08]

Is this a high school aged tournament or a men's tournament?

[Jeff Lisath]

Men's tournament....however we try to break the brackets down so one high school, one college, and two adult teams make it to the final four. It depends on the Entry's, historically high school teams has played well.

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

Coach L,
Will Piketon have a team in it?

[Jeff Lisath]

Jimmy, Yes Piketon will have two teams....high school and Alumni.....should be fun!!!!!

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

Coach,
Please post a schedule once you get the brackets made. I've been hearing a lot of good stuff about the history of this tounament. So, I don't want to miss it!

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

Coach L.....any updates????