8/25/2025

(Auburn, Wa) Tuesday afternoon there is an open to the public 3 on 3 basketball tournament at Emerald Downs. The baskets will be set up in the Las Margs cafe parking lot and the tournament begins at 4pm. The tournament is a fundraiser for the Backstretch Chapel who help folks who work day after day in the barns caring for the horses. They offer multiple services from medical and health care to child care and spiritual support.

The cost is $100 per team and there are 3 divisions, those who work at Emerald Downs, 17 and under and 18 and older. The cost is $100 per team to enter with up to 4 players. You’re guaranteed 2 games in the double elimination bracket. There is a $500 1st place prize in each division. Registration is on site. All are welcome to come and play and watch.

Jockey Alex Cruz is part of the organization team and we talked with him on Sunday about the tournament.