Holiday Classic
December 27 - 30
Building On Success
December 27 - 30
Binghamton, New York
The STOP-DWI Holiday Classic is a project of the Broome County STOP-DWI Program to promote an anti-substance abuse and drunk-driving message to student athletes. For more information contact James F. May, Broome County STOP-DWI Coordinator or Richard D. Westfall Tournament Director, P.O. Box 1766, Binghamton, New York 13902, (w) 607.778.2056 (f) 607.778.2908.
The STOP-DWI Holiday Classic has gained national recognition as one of the best organized and uniquely focused high school athletic events in the United States. The event invites high school teams from across the United States to participate in this outstanding tournament. Over the years this tournament has featured some outstanding teams. Teams from New York - Christ The King, St. Raymonds, Rice, Mt. Vernon, Pennsylvania's Simon Gratz, Ohio's Villa Angela St. Joseph and Taft, Florida's St. Thomas Aquinas.
The STOP-DWI Holiday Classic is more than just top caliber basketball - it's an educational experience. The STOP-DWI Holiday Classic is a project of the Broome County STOP-DWI Program that uses basketball as a tool to create a unique and exciting learning experience for youth. Through involvement in the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic high school athletes are encouraged to become leaders in the effort to deal with alcohol and substance abuse in their school and community.
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Holiday Classic
December 27 - 30
What coaches say about the
STOP-DWI Holiday Classic . . .
“Over the years, we have been very fortunate to travel all over the country and participate in many excellent tournaments. No tournament does a better job of combining great competition, warm hospitality, and most importantly, a life saving message than the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic. Holy Cross will return to the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic anytime we are invited ”
Paul Gilvary, Head Coach
Holy Cross High School
Flushing, New York
“What more can I say-another year and another GREAT Tournament. On behalf of everyone here at St. Thomas, we thank you and your staff for our time in Binghamton. Outstanding competition, a great message, and a wonderful experience for our kids makes for a fantastic event. You should be proud in providing an atmosphere where young men can grow and mature through basketball.”
Steve Strand, Head Coach
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
“The facility is top-notch. It's probably the best-organized tournament we've ever been to, and I really mean that-from the packets that have been sent out to deadlines that we have to meet, everything.”
Josh Pratt, Head Coach
Towson Catholic High School
Towson, Maryland
“STOP-DWI Holiday Classic is a First Class Tournament with First Class people running the show. Having been to many national tourneys, the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic rates right up there with all the big time events. The facilities, the competition, the living arrangements and food were all top of the line. We would be honored to be invited back in the future.”
David Wojciechowski, Head Coach
Villa Angela St. Joseph High School
Cleveland, Ohio
“The STOP-DWI Holiday Classic in Binghamton, New York is now one of the nations elite holiday basketball events and helps support the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. Every coach who has carried his team to Binghamton raves about the organization and outstanding quality of the event. This event does things for all the good reasons and I admire and respect what they do.”
“We're fortunate enough that we've been able to travel and play in many tournaments. You name it, we've been there. This is one of the best we've been to It's very well run, very organized, the hotel does a super job, it's a very good arena and they're building up a very competitive tournament… This really is a great tournament.”
Gary DeCesare, Head Coach (retired)
St. Raymond High School
Bronx, New York
“Thank you for inviting Gonzaga to your excellent tournament…If it isn't already, the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic will soon be one of the best tournaments in the country.”
Dick Meyers, Head Coach (retired)
Gonzaga Collegiate High School
Washington, DC
"You run a first class tournament. Our players and coaches have enjoyed the experience at the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic each time you have invited us. The competition, the accommodations, the meals and the organization of the tourney make yours one of the best holiday tournaments in the country. I have particularly enjoyed the messages, the challenges, and the inspiration you have given our young men during the daily workshops. My prayer is that your "message" will have a lasting impression on all the young men that attend your tournament. Thank you for standing up for such an important cause!"
David Close, Head Coach
Stow-Monroe Falls High School
Stow, Ohio
"On behalf of our players, coaches, and parents, I would like to thank you and everyone involved in the recent STOP-DWI Tournament. Our team had a great experience and I hope it will improve them as both players and responsible citizens in the future."
Tom Dickman, Former Head Coach
Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick, Maryland
"We have attended tournaments across the country and this was, by far, the best run of them all. The hotel was first rate, the food was outstanding, and the arena was a great place to play and the competition was excellent. Furthermore, it was a tournament with a message, and I am sure the young men on my team benefited greatly from it."
Bob Wonson, Head Coach
Shaker Heights High School
Shaker Heights, Ohio
"You and your staff do a great job and give young men one tremendous experience. It's a first class affair run by first class people..."
Cokey Robertson, Director of Basketball
St. Maria-Goretti High School
Hagerstown, Maryland
"It's great. We've been to a lot of tournaments, and this one is outstanding. It is very organized, the kids are treated very well."
Frank Novak, Former Head Coach
Benedictine High School
Cleveland, Ohio
"We have never participated in a tournament that was better organized...Hotel accommodations, meal schedule, awards and the hospitality was excellent."
Chuck Granby, Former Head Coach
Andrew Jackson High School
New York City, New York
"It's awesome!...The hospitality has been great and the people are just wonderful. It's the best we've been to, between the food, the hotel, the tournament, everything together."
Bryce Hibbard, Former Head Coach
Eastern High School
Louisville, Kentucky
"The STOP-DWI Classic is a very well organized, first class event...Words could not describe how well we were treated or what a positive experience the trip was for each member of our program."
Roger Cramer, Former Head Basketball Coach
Barberton High School
Barberton, Ohio
Holiday Classic
December 27 - 30
Contact Information
The STOP-DWI Holiday Classic is a project of the Broome County STOP-DWI Program to promote an anti-substance abuse and drunk-driving message to student athletes.
For more information contact:
James F. May, Broome County STOP-DWI Coordinator
(w) 607.778.2056
(f) 607.778.2908
or
Richard D. Westfall, Tournament Director
(w) 607.778.1057
(f) 607.778.2908
email: bcstopdwi@co.broome.ny.us
website: www.bcstopdwi.com
Broome County STOP-DWI
P.O. Box 1766
Binghamton, New York 13902
Tournament Information Packet
Tournament Application
Holiday Classic
December 27 - 30
Veteran's Memorial Arena
Directions to Broome County Veteran's Memorial Arena
Broome County Veteran's Memorial Arena
1 Stuart Street
Binghamton, NY 13902
Arena Box Office Information
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For information - 607.778.6626
The Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena opened in 1973, provides diversified entertainment for over half a million people each year. Located in downtown Binghamton off State Street, the arena is the home ice for the American Hockey League Binghamton Senators, and hosts the Disney on Ice, concerts, trade shows, and many other professional, scholastic events, amateur sporting events and community events. Seating capacity is 6,800.
Broome County Veteran's Memorial Arena Page
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