The Hempfield Basketball Booster Club will hold its ninth annual golf tournament on Friday, Aug. 5, at Four Seasons Golf Club, 949 Church St., Landisville. The event is rain-or-shine and will kick off with an 11:30 a.m. check-in, followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. It will conclude with dinner and awards at 5:30 p.m.

Included with the entry fee will be access to a golf cart, a goodie bag, a hole-in-one contest, a dinner buffet and refreshments. A variety of contests will be held throughout the event, and prizes will be given for putting, the closest to pin, the longest drive and the straightest drive. In addition to the hole-in-one contest reward, a cash prize will be awarded to first, second and third places. Dinner will be hosted at Blue Collar, which is located at Four Seasons.

The Hempfield Basketball Booster Club is comprised of volunteers who share a goal of assisting with the costs necessary to play on the teams. Throughout the year, the needs of the teams and requirements for orchestrating various games produce several costs that need to be covered. These can include travel expenses, referee fees, purchases of player uniforms and equipment, summer league fees and many other necessary overheads. The funds raised and used to cover these costs play a vital role for the team and players; the golf tournament directly aids in making sure the costs are all covered so the teams can function. The money raised from the event even supports programs beyond the high school teams, with the junior varsity and summer leagues benefiting directly as well.

"This is the No. 1 fundraiser for the club," explained parent volunteer and former boys booster blub president Daren Moffat. "It's a great day to go out and have some fun while you support the teams." The club has placed a strong emphasis on the local community aspect of the event, electing to host it again at Four Seasons Golf Club this year. There are multiple sponsorship opportunities available for the tournament for those who wish to get directly involved.

The deadline for registration is Friday, July 29, but same-day registration will also be accepted. For more information, contact Danny Walck at danny_walck@hempfieldsd.org or the girls' booster club at hempfieldgirlsbball@gmail.com.