Court Kingz is partnering with the Palm Bay Police Department and the City of Palm Bay to host Court Kingz Streetball Nights in Palm Bay. Streetball Nights will be held every Friday night from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at Riviera Park, 550 Riviera Drive NE, from June 11 through August 6.
Opening night will include a live DJ, music performers, a bounce house for children, and a showcase game of adults at 9:00pm. Streetball Nights are free to attend. Kids ages 12 to 24 are encouraged to bring their best five players to compete against other teams. Individual players are also welcome and will be placed on pick-up teams.
Victor Martinez, Court Kingz founder, said, “We grew up on our bikes every day after school, calling out our best five hoopers to go play at the parks. Now we are bringing that same approach with DJ tables, live music, and with a family fun atmosphere. Games will be up to 15 with a 15-minute running clock. Each team will have plenty of time to play and enjoy themselves. There will be prizes and awards and opportunities to play with the Court Kingz for future tours. It’s also a great way to build bridges between Palm Bay Police and the citizens of Palm Bay.”
“We are excited to be bringing Court Kingz Streetball Nights to Palm Bay every Friday night for 9 weeks,” said Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina. “The activities are primarily targeted at our young citizens between the ages of 12 and 24 years old, but the positive, family friendly atmosphere at these free events will benefit all our residents. I am Palm Bay Proud to welcome the Court Kingz to Palm Bay this summer!”
The Streetball Nights event series will be presented by Court Kingz in partnership with the City of Palm Bay, Palm Bay Police Department, and Eckerd Connects, a youth and family services provider. Court Kingz has provided 11 years of positive athletic events rooted in faith-based teachings in Brevard County, especially in Palm Bay. In 2018, the Court Kingz hosted an exhibition game at Bayside High that has since been viewed over 24 million times on YouTube.