YOUTH BASKETBALL: SIXTH ANNUAL DAN MANWARING FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR JAN. 11 AT TIOGA (2019-12-17)

Valley Sports Report
TIOGA CENTER "”  The Tioga County Knights of Columbus are once again sponsoring the annual Dan Manwaring Memorial Free Throw Championship, being held here on Jan. 11 at 10 a.m.

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus New York State Free Throw Championship. The competition will be held in the Tioga Central High School gym. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Admission is free.

The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, chapter, regional, state, and international competitions. All boys and girls will compete in their respective age and gender divisions. Since its beginning in 1972, more than 2.5 million youths have participated in the contest.

The event at Tioga Central will be the sixth annual held in memory of Daniel Manwaring, a long-time volunteer youth basketball coach who was killed by a hit-and-run driver while jogging. Organizers hope to remind the community of Dan's spirit and enthusiasm for youth sports.

All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation. Winners are awarded a plaque. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.