Power Forward

Saturday Hoops Knockout Tournament
Saturday, March 9
Cincinnati State Arena

Sign up to play and help fund the next two decades of Saturday Hoops! https://www.cycyouth.org/celebrate20/

Somtimes when you take a leap, you can fly. Now you can share your superpowers with local kids and recognize 20 years of giving back!

Next weekend, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative and Saturday Hoops team up for a weekend of fun.

No time for ball next weekend? No worries! You can make a huge impact in our local community in just one hour a week.


CYC & Saturday Hoops are teaming up for an anniversary celebration and knockout tournament on March 8th & 9th.

“CYC’s Saturday Hoops program is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary and is inviting the whole community to participate in our Knockout Tournament on March 9th.  Join in on Cincinnati’s largest Knockout Tournament by registering at CYCyouth.org/knockout.  Participants will enjoy breakfast and lunch in addition to their opportunity to win cash and prizes.  All participants will want to check out the celebrity round which will feature over a dozen local celebrities and mascots to kick of the exciting event.” Said Marie Rusincovitch, with Cincinnati Youth Collaborative.

Marie added, There are many ways you can support Saturday Hoops and the awesome young people Hoops serves. 

A collaborative of local organizations working together, Cincy Mentors, highlights the importance and impact of mentoring in Greater Cincinnati, Cincy Mentors works to match youth with mentors to help them advance in their education and quality of life, offering advice based on their own personal and professional experiences.

CYC has created a pathway to success for 180,000 disadvantaged students in our community. CYC is uniquely:

  • The first local organization to actively engage the business community in the advocacy and support of youth

  • One of the longest-standing strategic relationships with Cincinnati Public Schools district wide, with access to school academic data

  • A strong collaborator with United Way of Greater Cincinnati, City of Cincinnati, Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board and the Strive Partnership

  • United with Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates, CYC offers capacity for growth and improvement in programs, organizational structure and fiscal efficiency – resulting in better outcomes for kids

Interested in learning more about mentoring? Visit ycyouth.org/how-to-help/volunteer-opportunities!