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NEWS RELEASE BASKETBALL was conceived in the hearts and minds of a group of young Christian men in 1973 in Los Angeles, California. These men had a desire to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the people of Western and Eastern Europe.
This group of young men wanted to respond to that need by coming to Europe to share the message of Jesus Christ through the platform of basketball. They desired to show that Christianity is more than just a doctrine or set of beliefs, but that it is a relationship that changes lives.
Since that time News Release Basketball has taken teams of high-level collegiate athletes to Europe. In 1978 a Women’s Team was added to the News Release Basketball ministry. In 1991 News Release Basketball began taking teams of quality high school players. In the future, News Release Basketball will continue to seek men and women athletes of all levels to carry on the ministry of Jesus Christ.
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1st team traveled to Asia.
Team traveled to Africa with Venture for Victory-Sports Ambassadors.
1st News Release Basketball team, a part of Christian Associates, traveled to Europe.
2 teams traveled.
1st women’s News Release Basketball team traveled.
Christian Associates Directors moved to Ferney-Voltaire, France.
Christian Associates started 1st church in France.
News Release Basketball incorporated as a separate organization.
News Release Basketball reboots after a 4-year hiatus.
1st high school team traveled on tour. Basketball camp ministry began.
Women’s Team tours began again after a 10-year hiatus.
4 teams. 1st set team traveled (Colorado Christian University).
First full-time News Release Basketball European Director moved to Magdeburg Germany.
4 teams, 5 tours (including 1 Coaches tour).
5 teams. 1st Showcase tour traveled.
News Release Basketball reached 500+ alumni.
Over 500 kids in News Release Basketball camps.
7 teams, 9 tours.
Over 1300 kids attended News Release Basketball camps and clinics.
1st News Release Basketball European Summit meeting was held.
News Release Basketball-Europe was established.
First U.S. tour with the Legacy Program.
First 25th year camp in Loerrach Germany.
School Year Camp Program was initiated.
News Release Basketball celebrated 50 years of service.
1st team traveled to Asia.
Team traveled to Africa with Venture for Victory-Sports Ambassadors.
1st News Release Basketball team, a part of Christian Associates, traveled to Europe.
2 teams traveled.
1st women’s News Release Basketball team traveled.
Christian Associates Directors moved to Ferney-Voltaire, France.
Christian Associates started 1st church in France.
News Release Basketball incorporated as a separate organization.
News Release Basketball reboots after a 4-year hiatus.
1st high school team traveled on tour. Basketball camp ministry began.
Women’s Team tours began again after a 10-year hiatus.
4 teams. 1st set team traveled (Colorado Christian University).
First full-time News Release Basketball European Director moved to Magdeburg Germany.
4 teams, 5 tours (including 1 Coaches tour).
5 teams. 1st Showcase tour traveled.
News Release Basketball reached 500+ alumni.
Over 500 kids in News Release Basketball camps.
7 teams, 9 tours.
Over 1300 kids attended News Release Basketball camps and clinics.
1st News Release Basketball European Summit meeting was held.
News Release Basketball-Europe was established.
First U.S. tour with the Legacy Program.
First 25th year camp in Loerrach Germany.
School Year Camp Program was initiated.
News Release Basketball celebrated 50 years of service.
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