Best Western Fun in the Sun

GUS MACKER COMING TO OLEAN

Friday, August 19 2011

Location: August 19-21

Downtown Olean, NY

Anyone can play:

The Macker Tournament is designed so that anyone can play: male or female, young and old, short and tall, the most experienced or no experience at all. This maintains the purity and integrity of the driveway game. Since 1987, the Macker tour has expanded, holding a total of 972 tournaments with over 2.2 million players – male and female from 7 years old to 50+ - and more than 23 million spectators.

Teams are computer-matched into male and female divisions within one of the following categories: Junior, Adult, or Top. The age, height and experience of all four (4) players are considered.

Teams are guaranteed three (3) scheduled games. The Macker is a double elimination tournament with a consolation bracket: the “Toilet Bowl” for teams losing their first two games. A GusBuster maintains law and order on each court and calls all fouls and violations in the Junior Divisions.

Charities:

In addition to the overall economic impact of bringing thousands of players & fans into the community, the charitable aspect of the Gus Macker Tournament is a very important part of each event. At each tournament site, the local organizing committee donates proceeds from their event to a local charity(s).

Also, in many cities local non-profit clubs, groups, and organizations raise funds through on-site food concession sales, special events and other on-site activities. The total amount donated to local charities by the local committees has steadily increased over the past few years. Gus Macker estimates that since 1987 - approximately $15,000,000 has been raised for worthwhile local charities.

Ellicottville's Children 1st Festival

Saturday, August 20 2011

Location: Throughout Ellicottville, NY

Phone: 699-5586

The event offers a full day of free fun for kids of all ages. The theme this year is Circus. Mark your calendar. Come for the circus, the fashion show, parade, hands-on activities, and more. You don't want to miss the stage show and fireworks on Saturday night.

Enchanted Mountain Roller Derby vs. OZ Roller Girls

Saturday, August 20 2011 Doors open at 1 PM, First whistle at 2 PM

Location: William O. Smith Recreation Center

551 East State Street

Olean, NY

Phone: emrollerderby.com

Come out and cheer on the Enchanted Mountain Roller Derby team in women's roller derby league action