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Home > Leadership > Mayor > Archive Press Releases > 2008 Archives > June 2008 > Gus Macker Prepares to Hoop it Up in Downtown Buffalo

Gus Macker Prepares to Hoop it Up in Downtown Buffalo

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Office of the Mayor
Peter K. Cutler
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Mayor Byron Brown to Participate in Opening Ceremonies of 2008 Buffalo Games

The 2008 Buffalo Gus Macker presented by Toyota will take to the streets around City Hall and in Downtown Buffalo from Friday June 20 through Sunday 22, 2008. The Buffalo Gus Macker is the largest in the country with just under 950 teams, over 3,700 players and 59 courts. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will officially open the games at 8:00am Saturday morning June 21st.

“The Gus Macker three-on-three basketball tournament is one of the biggest and best events in the summer in downtown Buffalo and I’m thrilled to again host the event in Niagara Square,” said Mayor Brown. “For 18 years, this event has always been a great chance for families to enjoy downtown Buffalo.  As Mayor, I look forward to a safe, fun and family friendly weekend.  Even if you don’t play basketball, the Gus Macker is a great event to attend.”

Organized by the Police Athletic League of Buffalo and Kids Escaping Drugs Campaign, the Buffalo Macker features certified referees on every single court, security provided by uniformed Buffalo Police and medical services provided by Rural Metro Medical Services and AtheletiCare. 

In addition to great hoops action there’s plenty to see, do and eat throughout the venue which runs from Delaware and Court Street to Delaware and Carey.  The 2008 Buffalo Gus Macker is presented by the Toyota Dealers of Western New York with support from the Buffalo News, 97 Rock, Channel 2 On Your Side, New Era Cap Co., Wegmans, Sahlens, Coca Cola Bottling Buffalo, Buffalo Place, Ad Pro Sports, City of Buffalo, Buffalo Police, Hart Hotels/Holiday Inn, Rural Metro Medical Services, AthletiCare and dozens of other local businesses.

Schedule of Events:

Friday June 20th
· Road Closings begin inbound at 1pm; venue closed off to traffic at 5pm
· Player Registration from 3-8pm at New Era Cap Co., 160 Delaware Ave
· New Era Corporate Challenge begins at 6 on courts in front of New Era

Saturday June 21st
· Player Registration from 7am-noon at New Era Cap Co., 160 Delaware Ave
· Opening Ceremonies at 8am featuring Mayor Byron Brown and former Canisius Basketball stand-out and PAL player
  Brian Dux
· Tip-Off at approx. 8:30am

Sunday June 22nd
· Tip-Off at 8:30 am
· Championship Games begin at approx. noon
· Top Mens/Womens Games begin at approx. 4:30 pm
· Roadways Reopen to traffic by 10pm