In conjunction with VirginiaPreps and the Boo Williams Summer League, the 2012 Best of the 757 Showcase Series will include three events – a Football Combine on May 19th at Christopher Newport University, a Baseball Showcase on August 11th at Old Dominion University and a Basketball Showcase on October 14th at the Boo Williams Sportsplex. The athletic competitions and showcasese will profile the area’s top athletes in baseball, football and basketball to see who might be tomorrow’s next great athlete of the 757. Hampton Roads’ area high school athletes will compete in a series of athletic tests during the first half of the event and then show off their sports specific skills during the second half. The event will culminate with a celebration and awards ceremony in which the area’s top athletes will be recognized.
These athletes will have earned the right to say they are truly the Best of the 757 in their sport for 2012!
Awards:
- Top Athlete – Overall SPARQ Score
- Top Athlete – Each Nike SPARQ Test
- All-Camp Team - Selected by Virginia Preps and Coaching Staff
All Athletes Will Receive:
- An official Nike SPARQ event t-shirt
- Results posted on Best of the 757 official website and VirginiaPreps.com
- Winners profiled on VirginiaPreps.com
- Goodie Bag for Athletes - items from sponsors
Events:
Best of the 757 – Football Combine
- SPARQ Football Test Battery (Vertical Jump, 40-Yard Dash, Agility Shuttle, Kneeling Powerball Toss)
- Football Skills Challenge (Drills, 1-on-1, 7-on-7)
- Location: Christopher Newport University
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
Best of the 757 – Baseball Showcase
- SPARQ Baseball Test Battery (Vertical Jump, 30/60-yard Dash, Agility Shuttle, Rotational Powerball Throw)
- Baseball Skills Challenge (Hitting, Pitching, Fielding)
- Location: Old Dominion University
- Saturday, August 11, 2012
Best of the 757 – Basketball Showcase
- SPARQ Basketball Test Battery (Vertical Jump, Max Touch, Half-Court Zig Zag Sprint, Lane Arrow Closeout, Outlet Power Pass)
- Basketball Skills Challenge (Drills, 3-on-3, All Star Games)
- Location: Boo Williams Sportsplex
- Sunday, October 14, 2012
Schedule:
12:00PM – 1:00PM Registration Begins
Tailgating with Sponsors (12:00 to 4:00PM)**
1:00PM – 2:15PM Nike SPARQ Testing
2:15PM – 3:45PM Skills Challenge & Showcase
3:45PM – 4:00PM Awards & All-Camp Team