ALACHUA ‒ Last week, 399 Sports & Recreation kicked off their Winter Basketball program with the Alachua County Task Force on Recreation (A.C.T.F.O.R.) Youth Basketball evaluations, bringing hundreds of young athletes together to showcase their skills. The evaluations, which included participants aged 7 to 14, were overseen by 399 board members, coaches, and volunteers.
The goal of the evaluations is to ensure balanced recreation teams by assessing each player’s abilities and establishing a fair draft process.
The season officially begins on Jan. 4, 2025, with Opening Ceremonies at the Legacy Multipurpose Center. The event will feature team introductions, awards, refreshments, and a full slate of youth basketball games. Organizers invite the community to attend and support Alachua’s young athletes as they tip off the season in style.
Meanwhile, the Legacy Multipurpose Center was also abuzz this past Saturday as the Swamp Bots of Alachua & High Springs hosted the First Lego League Florida State Tournament. This STEM-focused competition brought teams from across Florida to compete for a chance to advance to the Regional Tournament, also slated to take place at the Legacy Multipurpose Center on Jan. 18, 2025.
The state tournament attracted over 1,500 attendees, including representatives from the Children’s Trust of Alachua County, the Alachua County School Board, and local city commissioners. The event highlighted the importance of STEM education, with the Swamp Bots and First Lego League guiding participants through hands-on STEM learning, teamwork, and problem-solving in a high-energy, competitive environment.
“Hosting back-to-back tournaments is both an honor and a reflection of the tremendous support our community shows for youth STEM and recreation programs,” said a spokesperson. The tournaments provide an exciting platform for youth to apply their skills in engineering, coding, and robotics while building habits of perseverance, collaboration, and confidence.
For those interested in joining the First Lego League or learning more about local recreation opportunities, contact recreation@cityofalachua.com.
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ALACHUA ‒ Last week, 399 Sports & Recreation kicked off their Winter Basketball program with the Alachua County Task Force on Recreation (A.C.T.F.O.R.) Youth Basketball evaluations, bringing hundreds of young athletes together to showcase their skills. The evaluations, which included participants aged 7 to 14, were overseen by 399 board members, coaches, and volunteers.
The goal of the evaluations is to ensure balanced recreation teams by assessing each player’s abilities and establishing a fair draft process.
The season officially begins on Jan. 4, 2025, with Opening Ceremonies at the Legacy Multipurpose Center. The event will feature team introductions, awards, refreshments, and a full slate of youth basketball games. Organizers invite the community to attend and support Alachua’s young athletes as they tip off the season in style.
Meanwhile, the Legacy Multipurpose Center was also abuzz this past Saturday as the Swamp Bots of Alachua & High Springs hosted the First Lego League Florida State Tournament. This STEM-focused competition brought teams from across Florida to compete for a chance to advance to the Regional Tournament, also slated to take place at the Legacy Multipurpose Center on Jan. 18, 2025.
The state tournament attracted over 1,500 attendees, including representatives from the Children’s Trust of Alachua County, the Alachua County School Board, and local city commissioners. The event highlighted the importance of STEM education, with the Swamp Bots and First Lego League guiding participants through hands-on STEM learning, teamwork, and problem-solving in a high-energy, competitive environment.
“Hosting back-to-back tournaments is both an honor and a reflection of the tremendous support our community shows for youth STEM and recreation programs,” said a spokesperson. The tournaments provide an exciting platform for youth to apply their skills in engineering, coding, and robotics while building habits of perseverance, collaboration, and confidence.
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