The 10th annual Roadrunners Basketball Golf Tournament is approaching fast, and there are still spots to sign up and participate.
“Funds from this tournament will help ensure that we are providing the best experience for our student-athletes,” Athletic Director Todd Thurman said. “Sometimes, it’s the difference between eating fast food or nutritional meals during this time when costs are continuing to rise.”
Last season, the basketball teams had a combined 25 away games, including contests in South Dakota, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Texas and Nebraska. Funds raised in the tournament will help offset the cost of food, lodging, transportation and other expenses such as uniforms, practice gear, officiating and more for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams.
Tanya Haave, head women’s basketball coach, says funding is critical because both basketball teams spend quite a lot of time on the road and will spend even more time traveling in the upcoming season, sometimes spending up to seven hours one-way on a bus.
“It is vital that we put the student-athletes in the best possible conditions so that they can perform to the best of their abilities,” Haave said. “We ask a lot from our student-athletes in terms of time and effort, so we feel it is important to provide them with the best possible food and lodging options while we are traveling.”
The fun-filled day includes a tee time at City Park for a best-ball scramble, cart fees, breakfast and lunch, Roadrunner Athletics gear and a sleeve of Titleist golf balls with the Roadrunner logo.
“Everyone who has ever played in our tournament has always had a lot of fun playing,” Haave said. “You get to play on the crown jewel of the City of Denver golf courses, City Park, and at the same time play with people who are passionate about supporting MSU Denver.”
Registration is $200 per person or $750 for a foursome.
