Y and Coach Mike Evans to Host Griffin Conway Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament September 30

The New Canaan YMCA and New Canaan High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach, Mike Evans, will be hosting a special 3-on-3 basketball clinic and tournament in memory of Griffin Conway.

Conway passed away suddenly in 2013 at the age of 22 and was a long-time Y-Ball participant who promoted sportsmanship and teamwork not only with his teams, but in the overall league as well. As a Y-Ball volunteer coach, Conway mentored younger players, promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence, along with helping to foster a love for the game.

The event will be held on Tuesday, September 30 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Saxe Middle School and will be open to boys and girls in grades 3-8. The event will begin with drill instruction and tips for 3-on-3 play led by Coach Evans, followed by the 3-on-3 tournament, and the event will wrap up with a knockout shooting tournament. Participants will be placed on teams at the event.

Participation fee is $20 per athlete and all proceeds from the event will benefit the Griffin Conway Memorial Scholarship, which will be provide a $1,000 college scholarship to one high school senior each year who participated in the Y’s recreational basketball league.

Participants can sign-up at the door and those who have registered for the full package of Fall Night Time Hoops Clinics with Coach Evans are already registered for this special event.

Sports Director at the Y, Aaron Zimmerman, commented, “The Y is honored to be hosting this event in Griffin’s memory. It will be a nice evening celebrating Griffin’s passion for basketball, and will provide kids with the opportunity to develop their game-time skills as we kick off the season soon.”

For additional information, contact Aaron Zimmerman at 203-966-4528, ext. 182 or azimmerman@newcanaanymca.org.