Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Youth Athletics Unit held the first event of the Citywide Youth Basketball Championships on Sunday, March 15, at Rainier Community Center. These championship events are a culmination of the 10-week basketball program involving approximately 400 volunteer coaches and more than 4,000 youth ages 10-17.
Mayor Ed Murray attended the high school championships on March 15 and awarded medals to participants following the games.
Championship events for youth ages 10-13 will continue throughout the month.