Gus Macker tournament activities start today in IM
Volunteers were busy Thursday setting up hoops for the 3-on-3 Gus Macker Basketball Tournament that takes place this weekend in Iron Mountain. From left are Henry Mann, Coach Mike Fuller, Charlie Commeret, Scion Petrick, Dave Howorth and Melissa Palomaki. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)
Helping set up courts Thursday for the 3-on-3 Gus Macker Basketball Tournament this weekend in Iron Mountain are, from left, Coach Mike Fuller, Henry Mann and Charlie Commeret. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)
Volunteers were busy Thursday setting up hoops for the 3-on-3 Gus Macker Basketball Tournament that takes place this weekend in Iron Mountain. From left are Henry Mann, Coach Mike Fuller, Charlie Commeret, Scion Petrick, Dave Howorth and Melissa Palomaki. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)
Helping set up courts Thursday for the 3-on-3 Gus Macker Basketball Tournament this weekend in Iron Mountain are, from left, Coach Mike Fuller, Henry Mann and Charlie Commeret. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)
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IRON MOUNTAIN -- The 3-on-3 Gus Macker Basketball Tournament team was busy Thursday setting up courts and getting organized for the three-day event that opens today.
Nothing happens at the tournament without teamwork, event co-coordinator Barb Reisner stressed.
"For the last six years of Gus Macker Iron Mountain, the event team has recruited more than 200 volunteers for Saturday and Sunday," she said. "Iron Mountain has been recognized for having an exceptional team that meets for nine months preparing and coordinating the entire weekend."
Court action gets underway at 5 p.m. today with three timed contests on the top men's court on Carpenter Avenue.
Opening ceremonies will start at 8 a.m. Saturday at the top men's court, with the tournament games to tip off at about 8:30 a.m. at each court. Dream court games will start at 9 a.m.
Macker competition resumes at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, with trophies presented at about 11 a.m. in the gym.
The new Gus Macker Cafe will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, offering a variety of food and beverages. Additional food vendors will include the Gus Macker outdoor food tent, Flavor Blast, Curious Pig and Elephant Ears.