Hempfield School District's boys' and girls' basketball booster clubs will host their 11th annual golf tournament fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 2, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville. The rain-or-shine event will include dinner, various challenges and chances to win prizes, and proceeds will benefit both the boys' and girls' basketball program.

The cost of registration will include access to a golf cart, a goodie bag, tickets for prize drawings, refreshments and a dinner buffet provided by Trio Bar and Grill. Players may register as a single golfer or as a team of four players. Registration may be completed in advance by mailing in a physical form prior to Friday, July 26, and walk-in registration will be available on the day of the tournament as space allows. To print a preregistration form, visit https://tinyurl.com/bballbooster24.

Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m., during which time players will receive hole and cart assignments, as well as tickets for prize drawings. The tournament will kick off with a shotgun start at 1 p.m., and the event will wrap up after dinner and an awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. During the ceremony, cash prizes will be given to players in first, second and third places. Contest winners will receive additional prizes for putting, closest to the pin, the longest drive and the straightest drive.

The funds raised by the golf tournament will support the booster clubs for Hempfield's boys' and girls' basketball teams, which team up every year to coordinate the event. The proceeds from the tournament help both organizations cover the cost of league participation fees and travel expenses when competing outside the school district. The booster clubs also use the funds to purchase equipment for student-athletes and to offer team-building activities such as guest speaker events and team meals.

"It's our largest fundraiser of the year, and the community has been very supportive," said Danny Walck, head coach of the boys' basketball team. "I think it goes across the board in our school district; our community as a whole is very giving, and it stands behind our student-athletes in every sport." Walck added that in addition to individuals who participate in the tournament and purchase sponsorships, the booster clubs have enjoyed the consistent support of local businesses such as Caruso's and Silver Spring Restaurant, which donate gift cards and other items for prize drawings.

For more information, contact Walck at danny_walck@hempfieldsd.org or the girls' booster club at hempfieldgirlsbball@gmail.com.