DIY Tournament Planning Guide

☐ Getting in the Game to Help Save Lives

☐ Tournament Types – Overview

☐ Tournament Countdown

☐ Sample Budget

☐ Sample Brackets

☐ Getting the Word Out

º Sample Team and Player Recruitment Messages

º Sample Sponsor Recruitment Messages

º Guidelines for Physical Activity

º The American Cancer Society – Making a DifferencetoHelpSaveLivesfromCancer

Additional resources for download

• Poster Template

• Sample Registration Forms

• Online Event Management System Information

Getting in the Game to Help Save Lives

Planning Resources

☐ Planning Considerations

º Planning and Logistics

º Fundraising

º Healthy Concession Ideas

☐ Real-life Tournament Examples

☐ Tournament Types – Details

Thank you for choosing to support the American Cancer Society through organizing a basketball tournament. Part of basketball’spopularityliesinitsaccessibility,andoneofitsgreatestbenefitsisahealthierlifestyleforthosewhoplay.

Being physically active – along with staying at a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet – is one of the most important things we can do to reduce cancer risk. In fact, about 20% of all cancer cases in the US are related to excess body weight, poor nutrition, and lack of physical activity.

At the American Cancer Society, we encourage people everywhere to live healthier. We also inspire generosity so thatwecanfundprogramsthatofferinformationandsupporttothosewhochoosetodoso.ByparticipatinginourPlay Basketball program, you will show your community that you care about reducing cancer risk through healthy lifestyles,andyou’llraisecrucialdollarstosupportourmissiontofreetheworldfromthepainandsufferingofcancer.

This guidebook will help you plan a successful tournament. Thank you, and let’s get out there and play basketball!

Tournament Types

Three players per team play toward a point value within a given timeframe.

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Five players per team play for the most points in a 2-half or 4-quarter game.

Individuals compete to make shots before the next player, and try to be the last person in the game.

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Players must replicate each other’s shots. Every miss is penalizedwithaletter–firsttospell the word is “out.”

In a given set of rounds, the player who makes a shot in the least amount of attempts wins.

Players take turns shooting, with the winner completing the most free throws in a given timeframe.

PI HORSE or PIG GOLF FREE THROW

Below are examples of events that you can plan. Be creative, and determine what will work best for your school or community.

Tournament CountdownUse these sample timelines to help you manage your tournament planning. Adjust as needed based on the size

or complexity of your event.

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Starting Tournaments

WEEKS OUT

☐ Build a tournament committee. Positions include:

º Chair – oversees all aspects of the tournament

º Treasurer – prepares budgets, collects and/or processes fees for registration and admission

º Publicity – advertises event, serves as media contact

º Online – manages Crowdrise online event platform (if using this optional technology platform)

º Sponsorship – secures corporate sponsors and in-kind donors

º Scheduling – prepares and circulates tournament schedule and results

º Facility Manager – secures gym, sets up facility including gate

º Hospitality – coordinates healthy concession stand and hospitality room for coaches, referees, and monitors

º Equipment Manager – manages equipment needs including basketballs, score clock, scoresheets, etc.

º Technical – communicates with referees and scorekeepers

☐ Reserve gymnasium space or a court at places like the YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, local schools, or colleges. Try to obtain donated space and make sure you have a signed copy of your usage agreement.

☐ Prepare a budget to address all possible revenues and expenses. Prepare for some cost overages. Research other area tournaments and set fees competitively while raising the most funds possible for the American Cancer Society.

☐ Plan the tournament format using one of the suggested approaches or another of your choosing.

☐ Prepare equipment list (e.g., basketballs, scoresheets, banners, signage). Include any purchase needs in budget.

☐ Contact your local referee association and work with a scheduler to ensure their availability and knowledge of the event (e.g., date, time, location, age level). A local coach or gym should be able to assist you if you need help. This could be a great training opportunity for new referees.

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☐Designandprinttournamentflyersandregistrationforms(AmericanCancerSocietytemplatesareavailablefordownload). Customize Crowdrise online webpage (if applicable), and consider setting up a Facebook page and/or other social media accounts to promote your event.

☐ Promote the event to targeted teams and individuals. Use word of mouth, email, social media, posters in local gyms, and outreach to area coaches. Provide any URLs to your event – Crowdrise, Facebook, or other social media.

☐RegisterthetournamentwithyourlocalAmericanCancerSocietystaffpartnerandonCrowdrise(optional).

☐Orderawardsforthetournament.Obtaindonationsorincludeasabudgetexpense.Youcanusecertificatesandmedalsforindividuals,and/orcertificates,trophies,andbannersforteams.Orderearlyenoughtomeetthedateof your tournament. Ensure that you are following the guidelines of your particular state for issuing prizes at sporting events.

☐ Develop a sponsorship request letter and circulate to area businesses and groups asking for in-kind or monetary support. Try to get all tournament expenditures – awards, equipment, concession, etc. – covered through sponsorship or in-kind donations to help ensure that all entry fees go directly to the American Cancer Society to help save lives from cancer.

☐ Meet with your Tournament Committee to ensure all duties and responsibilities are on schedule.

WEEKS OUT

☐ Start processing registrations collected from teams. You can use a basic spreadsheet program to track and register teams or use the Crowdrise platform.

☐Provideanemailconfirmationtoteamstothankthemandletthemknowtheirregistrationhasbeenprocessed.

☐ Design and print publicity posters.

☐Contactandsecurequalifiedfirstaidpersonneltoattendtheeventwiththeirequipment.

☐ Decide on a healthy menu for the concession stand and hospitality room. Start making local contacts to secure donations.

☐ If you are inviting teams from out of town, compile a list of accommodation options in your area.

☐ Meet with your Tournament Committee to ensure all duties and responsibilities are on schedule.

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☐ Finalize processing registrations collected from teams.

☐ Secure and check condition of all equipment required for the tournament.

☐Createfinaltournamentschedule.Planforpossiblelast-minutecancellations,andcreateawaitinglistiffull.

☐ Email participating teams with information about tournament draw, schedule, dates, times, locations, and any otherspecificdetailsontheevent(e.g.,changingroomfacilities,warm-uptimes,spectatoradmissionprices).Also consider including an event overview, recommended hotels, restaurants, maps (as applicable for out-of-townteams),andtournamentrulesincludinganymodificationsfromthenorm.

☐ Provide tournament schedule to referee scheduler you spoke with 2 weeks ago.

☐Followupwithanysecuredsponsorsorin-kinddonorstoconfirmtheirsupport.

☐Circulatepostersandflyerstoareaschoolsandbusinesses,andpromotetournamentviasocialmedia.

☐ Consider developing a tournament program. Include team rosters and sponsor acknowledgments, and sell copies at the door.

☐ Meet with your Tournament Committee to ensure all duties and responsibilities are on schedule.

WEEK OUT

☐ Pick up all awards.

☐ Obtain schedule of referee/monitor assignments from your scheduler.

☐ Complete program and get it printed (if applicable).

☐ Obtain in-kind and cash donations from sponsors.

☐ Ensure that referees have been informed in writing of any special rules for your tournament. Have copies for the teams and on site at the tournament score table.

☐ Prepare and circulate media release announcing your tournament. Arrange for game results to be included in their reports.

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☐Confirmfirstaidpersonnel–alongwiththeirequipmentorsupplies–forevent.

☐Completefinalequipmentcheck(e.g.,clocks,scoresheets,tables,chairs,teambenches).

☐ Print a number of large bracket posters to be placed in the gym area. Update them throughout the event to ensure teams are aware of the schedule as they advance.

☐ If charging admission or running a concession stand, have change ready for sales.

☐ Ensure concession stand and hospitality room for coaches, referees, and volunteers are stocked with healthy food and drinks. Try to locate these in an area close to the gym.

☐ Meet with your Tournament Committee to ensure all duties and responsibilities are on schedule.

TOURNAMENT DAY

☐Arriveatleasttwohourspriortothefirstgamestarting.

☐ Meet with your Tournament Committee to ensure all duties and responsibilities are on schedule.

POST-TOURNAMENT

☐ Complete all payments of expenses such as referees, awards, gym rental, and other administrative costs.

☐ Turn in your tournament net proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Please turn in these funds separately from any other fundraising dollars and include the following information based upon where you would like your donation credited:

º Relay For Life – local Relay For Life event name, Play Basketball

º Coaches vs. Cancer – local Coaches vs. Cancer event name, Play Basketball

º General donation – local event name, Play Basketball

☐ Send thank-you letters to those who helped with the event (e.g., teams, volunteers, sponsors, referees).

☐ Review your budget and update as needed.

☐ Make a list of key learnings for your next event.

Real-life Tournament ExamplesThe following events are just a few examples of existing basketball tournaments in the marketplace that are raising much needed funds for the American Cancer Society:

Considerations for Planning Your TournamentKnow how much gym space you will need. This is probably the most important factor for your tournament. If you’re planning a very large event, you may need a large college or high school space with multiple courts. Ifit’sasmallschoolevent,onegymmaysuffice.

Budget your time. With a team-based event, estimate using allotted times for warm-ups, game time, half time, andpost-gameteamtransitionsonandoffthecourt.Withtheindividual-basedcompetitions,timeswillvarybased on the skill levels of the ages involved. We recommend either running a simulation or checking with a localcoachforhelpinslottingyourtimessothatteamsarenotwaitingforhoursaftertheirscheduledgametimes.

Ensure that you have the following recommended equipment:

º 2 game balls per court/game (ensure you have the correct size ball for the level of play)

º Scoresheets and pens

º Access to the facility’s score clock(s)

º 1 score table with 2 chairs per court/game

º 2 team benches or seating per game/court

Remember that your end goals are to make your tournament a great experience for the teams and individuals, and to raise the most funds possible for the American Cancer Society. When you prepare your tournament budget,beconservativewithyourexpenseswhileensuringthattheyaresufficienttomeetyourtournamentneeds. This is where obtaining sponsors is crucial. If you can secure sponsors or in-kind donors to cover all of your expenses, all of the dollars generated through tournament registration fees, concession sales, and other revenue sources can go directly to helping the American Cancer Society save lives from cancer. All expenses are the responsibility of the volunteer group planning the event and should be deducted from event proceeds prior to turning in funds raised to the American Cancer Society.

3-on-3

ºThisgameisplayedwithteamsofthreetofiveplayers.Threeplayersfromeachteamareonthecourtatanygiventime. The game is played on a half court using one basket. The game can begin with a jump ball or a coin toss with the winning team taking the ball in bounds.

ºGamesaretypicallyplayeduptoaspecificpointvaluewithinaspecifictimeframe(e.g.,20pointswithin30minutes).Thefirstteamtoreachthepointvalueisthewinner.Ifnoteamreachesthepointvaluewithintheallottedtime,theteam with the most points wins.

º If the tournament is single elimination, the winning team advances and the losing team is eliminated. If the tournament is double elimination, the winning team advances to the winners’ bracket and the losing team continues play in the losers’ bracket until a second loss, at which time the team is eliminated.

º Shots in a tournament game are worth one point each if shot inside the 2-point line and worth two points each if both feet are outside the two-point line. Foul shots are worth one point each.

º Each team generally receives one time out per game. Players may be substituted during any dead ball period or time out.

º Players could be grouped by age bracket, gender, and/or ability level for a tournament. This game will require one hoop and a half court as well as one referee, a score clock, and score keeper.

5-on-5

ºThisgameisplayedwithteamsoffiveormoreplayersandisthetraditionalgameofbasketball.Fiveplayersfrom each team are on the court at any given time. The game is played on full court using two baskets. The game begins with a jump ball.

º Games are played in either two halves or four quarters of predetermined length. The team with the most points at the end is the winner.

º If the tournament is single elimination, the winning team advances and the losing team is eliminated. If the tournament is double elimination, the winning team advances to the winners’ bracket and the losing team continues play in the losers’ bracket until a second loss, at which time the team is eliminated.

ºShotsinatournamentgameareworthtwopointseachifshotinsidethe3-pointlineandworththreepointseachifbothfeetareoutsidethe3-pointline.Foulshotsareworthonepointeach.

º Each team generally receives two time outs per half. Players may be substituted during any dead ball period or time out.

º Players could be grouped by age bracket, gender, and/or ability level for a tournament. This game will require two hoops and a full court as well as two referees, a score clock, and score keeper.

Tournament Types – Details

KNOCKOUT

º This game is played with two or more players. The game uses two basketballs, and the line starts at the free-throw line (or wherever you want to start it). The line-up is predetermined as each player must follow in order the player in front of him/her.

ºPlayer1andPlayer2eachhaveaballandPlayer1shoots,afterwhichPlayer2canimmediatelyshoot.IfPlayer1makestheshot,heorshegivestheballtoPlayer3andgoestotheendoftheline,andPlayer3thenshoots.IfPlayer1 misses the shot, he or she must immediately follow the shot, get the rebound, and try to score from anywhere on the court before Player 2 makes a shot. If Player 2 scores before Player 1, Player 1 is “knocked-out” of the game. If Player3scoresbeforePlayer2,thenPlayer2iseliminated.Thelastplayerleftisthewinner.

º Players may not touch the other player’s ball. This game requires at least one referee or monitor to track the winners.

º Players could be grouped by age bracket, gender, and/or ability level for a tournament. This game will require one hoop and a maximum of half court.

HORSE (or PIG)

º Can be played by two or more players. Select an order to shoot.

ºPlayer1shootsfromanywhereonthecourt.Player1callshisorhershot(e.g.,“lefthandedfoulshot,nothingbutnet”). If Player 1 makes the shot, then Player 2 must duplicate and make the same shot. If Player 2 misses, he gets a letter,thefirstletterbeing“H”(thenexttimehemisseshegetsan“O,”andthenan“R,”“S,”andfinallyan“E”).Onceanyplayergetsallfiveletters,he/sheis“out”–eliminated.Thelastplayeraliveisthewinner.

ºIfPlayer2hadmadetheshot,thenPlayer3mustmakeit.Ifallplayersmaketheshot,thenPlayer1mustmakeitagainorhe/shecouldactuallygetaletter.Thefirstplayertomissthatshotgetsaletter.

º Once someone misses, the next player in order gets to call the next shot. From the example, if Player 2 makes it andPlayer3missesit,Player3wouldgetaletterandPlayer4wouldgettocallthenextshot(anykindofshotfromanywhere on the court).

º If you have only a short period of time, or many players, you can condense this game to three letters, like P-I-G.

º This game can be played with a single basket. This game requires at least one referee or monitor to track the winners.

º Players could be grouped by age bracket, gender, and/or ability level for a tournament. This game will require one hoop and a maximum of half court.

GOLF

º In this game, similar to regular golf, the lowest score wins. A line forms at the free-throw line to begin this game.

º Player 1 starts by shooting from the free-throw line. If Player 1 makes the shot, 1 point is awarded and he or she goes to the back of the line. If Player 1 misses the shot, he or she gets the rebound and must shoot from exactly where the ball was picked up on the court. Player 1 keeps shooting and rebounding until the shot is made and his or her score for that round is the number of shots it took to score. For example, if it takes 2 shots to score then the score is 2.

º Consider putting a limit on the number of shots (e.g., 5 – if Player 1 cannot make the shot in 5 attempts, the score is 6 for that round and Player 1 goes to the back of the line).

º If the ball goes out-of-bounds, behind the basket, or another impossible scoring location, the player can either shoot it there or take an additional penalty shot and shoot the ball from the free-throw line (e.g., if the ball goes behind the basket on Player 1’s second shot, with the penalty shot, Player 1 is now shooting his or her 4th shot from the free-throw line).

º You can play nine or 18 rounds like in golf, or predetermined number of rounds. The player with the lowest score at the end of all rounds is the winner.

º Players could be grouped by age bracket, gender, and/or ability level for a tournament.

º This game will require one hoop and a maximum of half court as well as a game monitor or referee to keep score and determine a winner.

FREE THROW

º In this game, the player with the most completed free-throw shots wins.

ºThistypeofgamecanbesetupinseveraldifferentways,butoneexampleistogiveeachplayerthreewarm-upattempts followed by a set number consecutive free-throw attempts (e.g., 15 or 25) from the designated foul line for the age group.

ºIfthecontestendsinatie,contestantstakeasecondroundoffivefreethrows.Successiveroundsoffivefreethrowseach continue until a winner emerges.

º This game will require a minimum one hoop with regulation foul lines for the age brackets represented, a game monitor, and a scorekeeper to determine the winner.

º Players could be grouped by age bracket, gender, and/or ability level for a tournament.

OTHER GAMES

In choosing a game for your tournament, you are only limited by your imagination and the facilities available to you for hosting your tournament. Use a tournament format that works for your particular audience. If an alternative game such as “Around the World,” “Fives,” or something else appeals to you, go for it!

Again,weappreciateyoursupportasweworktofulfillourmissiontosavelivesandcelebratelife,everysingleday.Together, we are stronger than cancer.

Sample BudgetUsethissamplebudgetfora3-on-3basketballtournamentasaguidelineinplanningyourevent.Youreventmaybelargerorsmallerbasedonthetournamenttypethatyouselect,thenumberofdivisionsofferedbyyourevent,and the total number of participants registered. Study your local market to determine what similar tournaments charge, and set the registration fees accordingly for your own event.

INCOMETeamregistrations @$10perplayerX5playersperteamX32teams $1600

Sponsorship Trophies and medals $225

Sponsorship Referees $400

Sponsorship Gym rental $150

Sponsorship First aid personnel $100

Concession stand Sales of water and healthy snacks $250

Admission 1 parent per team @$5 per person admission fee $160

Donation Bottled water, fruit, vegetables for concession stand In-kind

Donation Poster printing In-kind

Total Income $2885

EXPENSESReferees 1 referee per court x 4 courts x $25 per game x 4 games $400

First aid personnel 1 team for tournament $100

Gymrental 3courtsat$50percourtperday $150

Awards 3trophies@$50each+15medals@$5each $225

Total Expenses $875Total Net Income $2010

Sample Information

Sample BracketsºTournamentbracketsaretypicallyusedinteamgamessuchas3-on-3or5-on-5.Ifyouareusinganindividual

tournament game, such as knockout, you will likely be grouping your participants by age and/or gender and simplyselectingwinnersbasedonthefinaloutcomeofthecontest(e.g.,numberofshotsmadeorlowestscore).You will use brackets to place your teams against one another for competition. In a large tournament, you may have several brackets for various age, ability, and/or gender groupings (e.g., age 11/12 girls, elite high school, senior recreational). In a smaller tournament, perhaps on a college campus, you may only have one bracket. Depending on your tournament format, the number of teams within a given bracket can vary.

º In a single or double elimination format, brackets of four, eight, or multiples of eight work best. In a single eliminationformat,winnersofgame1moveontogame2,togame3,andsoon,untilyouaredowntothefinalwinning team, with losers eliminated. In double elimination, the format is the same, only with losing teams moving into a loser’s bracket that continues play.

º With other numbers of teams, you can use a few other options. One of these is to seed your teams by ability level andawardabyetothetoproundteamorteamsinthefirstround.Anothertournamentformat,likearoundrobin,canalsoworkwellandisoftenlesscomplicated.Inaroundrobin,allteamsinaspecificbracketplaytheothers with the eventual tournament winner selected by total games won.

Getting the Word OutSpread the word about your tournament – to recruit teams and sponsors – and about how you’re helping the American Cancer Society save lives. Remind people that living a healthier lifestyle can help reduce risk for cancer, and that your tournament is part of helping to create a healthier community. Use information provided below in the sample messages to let others know how important it is to include physical activity in your daily routine.

Sample Team and Player Recruitment Messages

RegisteryourteamtodayforthefirstannualAmericanCancerSocietyPlayBasketball3-on-3Tournamenton(date) at (location), starting at (time). We are recruiting boys’ and girls’ teams from 5th grade through high school andhopeyou’llenteroneormoreteams.Eachteammayhaveamaximumoffiveplayers.Registrationfeeperplayeris(cost).Thetopthreeteamsineachagegroupwillreceivemedals,andthefirstplaceteamswillalsoreceive a trophy. Registration forms and fees must be received by (date). Complete tournament and registration details are available on the attached registration form. All net tournament proceeds will help the American Cancer Society save lives and encourage healthy living, which can help people reduce their risk for cancer! We hope to see you at the tournament on (date). Thank you for your support!

Sample Sponsor Recruitment Messages

TheRelayForLifeof(communityname)(teamname)willbeholdingourfirstannual3-on-3tournamenton(date)at (location) to raise needed funds for the American Cancer Society. We are working to secure sponsors to cover all of our expenses for the event so that all team registration fees, admissions, and concession stand revenues can go directly to help the American Cancer Society save lives. We are in need of sponsors to cover the expenses for (area), (area), and (area). Would your business be willing to provide a cash or in-kind sponsorship in the amount of (amount)for(area)?Weareaskingthatalldonationsbeconfirmednolaterthan(date)sothatwecanprepareourfinalbudgetforthetournament.Ifyouarewillingtohelp,pleasecompleteandmailtheencloseddonationformand mail to (address). Please make checks payable to the American Cancer Society. Thank you for your support!

Additional Fundraising OpportunitiesIn addition to raising funds through their registration fees, teams or individuals can raise additional funds for the American Cancer Society with their own fundraisers, or by collecting donations prior to the tournament. Considerofferingaseparateprizeorawardtotheteamthatbringsinthehighestdonation,andannouncethisduring the tournament, perhaps as part of the award ceremony. Individuals and teams can use the Crowdrise American Cancer Society Play Basketball platform to fundraise. (See separate Crowdrise one-pager for more information or access https://www.crowdrise.com/acsplaybasketball.)

Healthy Concession IdeasWhile an American Cancer Society Play Basketball event is a great way to get kids and adults moving, we encourage event organizers to support healthy lifestyles in every aspect of the event, including the snacks and concessions that are available. We know that having healthy foods and drinks available is critical to allowing kids and adults to make healthy choices.

Here are some ideas for healthier snacks and concession items at your events:

º Whole fruit – clementines, apples, bananas, etc.

º Apple slices – individually packaged

º Baby carrots – individually packaged

º Dried fruit – raisins, cranberries, apricots, apples, etc.

º Low-fat or fat-free yogurt

º String cheese

º Hummus snack cups – with carrots or pretzels

ºPeanuts,almonds,cashews,sunflowerseeds

º Popcorn with no butter or light butter

º Trail mix

ºFruitandnut,low-fatgranola;whole-graincereal;orfigbars

º Whole-grain crackers, baked potato chips, or pretzels

º Reduced-fat cookies and crackers

Healthier Drink ChoicesSugary drinks like sodas, fruit juices, energy drinks, and sports drinks have been shown to contribute significantlytoobesity,aswellastootherchronicdiseasesliketype2diabetesandheartdisease.Westronglyencourage American Cancer Society Play Basketball event organizers to consider these beverage options at events:

º Water*, sparkling water (not sweetened with sugar)

º Unsweetened iced tea

º 1% or fat-free milk

º 100% fruit and vegetable juices

ºLow-orno-calorie(diet)softdrinksandsportsdrinks

*Consider securing a water sponsor to provide refillable, commemorative water bottles for fans, and filtered water

coolers for participants.

Guidelines for Physical Activity Being physically active is a crucial way to stay healthy, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and many cancer types. The American Cancer Society recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity each week (or a combination of these), preferably spread throughout the week.

Children and teens should get at least one hour of moderate- or vigorous-intensity activity each day, with vigorous activity on at least three days each week.

Moderate intensity Vigorous intensityExercise and leisure Walking, dancing, leisurely bicycling, ice

and roller skating, horseback riding, canoeing, yoga

Jogging or running, fast bicycling, circuit weight training, aerobic dance, martial arts, jumping rope, swimming

Sports Volleyball,golfing,softball,baseball,badminton, doubles tennis, downhill skiing

Soccer,fieldoricehockey,lacrosse, singles tennis, racquetball, basketball, cross-country skiing

Home activities Mowing the lawn, general yard and garden maintenance

Digging, carrying and hauling, masonry, carpentry

Workplace activity Walkingandliftingaspartofthe job (custodial work, farming, auto or machine repair)

Heavy manual labor (forestry, construction, firefighting)

However, many Americans are not getting as much activity as they should. Only 50% of adults meet minimum physical activity recommendations. In 2012, about 25% of kids ages 12 to 15 met recommended levels, and in 2013,only27%ofhighschoolstudentsdid.It’scriticalforpeople–bothkidsandadults–toliveincommunitiesthat have safe, accessible places to exercise, both indoors and out, and for schools to provide students adequate physical education and physical activity throughout the day. The American Cancer Society Play Basketball initiative aims to support the lifesaving work of the American Cancer Society, and also to provide participants with an opportunity to be physically active and improve their health.

Help Prevent Cancer

Examples of moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activities