Each year in August, The Legacy Center hosts the Great Lakes Bay Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The tournament draws 5,000 visitors each day from the Great Lakes Bay Region and around Michigan to downtown Midland across two days. With over 300 teams, the Midland Macker is one of the largest in Michigan. Players aged six through adult can play, with more than 70% of players being youth.

The event boost the local economy and promotes physical activity and family togetherness. The Gus Macker staff create an upbeat and positive environment for kids to build Developmental Assets. Want to play? Register here!

The Gus Macker Tournament is the major fundraiser for The Legacy Center. Sponsors help make the event possible and proceeds from the event support The Legacy Center’s literacy, youth development, and substance use prevention programs.

Basketball costume on Tridge.

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Questions about the event? Contact us at tlc4cs@tlc4cs.org or 989-496-1425.