United Teletech Financial (UTF) will once again be the sole sponsor of the Red Kettle Classic Basketball Tournament scheduled for Nov. 30 and all day Dec. 1. The tournament is host to a number of boys’ and girls’ teams from middle schools in the local area, including Red Bank, Fair Haven and Tinton Falls. The tournament will take place at the Salvation Army Jane H. Booker Community Center, 180 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank.
As a third-year sponsor, UTF will provide pompoms and stadium seat cushions as well as 600 bottles of water to The Salvation Army to sell at the event.
“We are very thankful for their generous sponsorship in making this happen for the third year,” said Capts. David and Norma Moore, newly appointed corps officers of The Salvation Army Red Bank Corps.
“Helping people improve their lives is the mission of both The Salvation Army and United Teletech Financial. We are proud to once again sponsor the Red Kettle Classic, as it gives kids a healthy outlet that encourages athletics and teamwork,” said Robert J. Flanyak Jr., vice president of retail delivery.
The event this year will also have new features, such as Friday night as “Red Bank Night,” and the addition of awarding $25 gift checks to each player of an All Tournament team composed of boys and girls selected from each school. Trophies will also be presented to the winning boys’ and girls’ teams.
The community is encouraged to attend; the suggested donation is $3 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, call The Salvation Army at (732) 747-1626 or visit utfinancial.org.