End of Season News

- Congratulations to Team LA Unified! winning two Back to Back Championships!

- I would love to give thanks to all the fans who supported us worldwide (New&Old): You guys have made a huge impact on our league and we appreciate it... Thanks to all the participants (players & coaches), you all have definitely brought out the best of what Drew has to offer, we could of never did it with you. Plus A
BIG shoutout to the Drew Staff - We'll see ya next year! Its only getting better..

- Congratulations to Coach Tiny for winning this year's Coach of the Year, your hard work and dedication speaks for its self. Also Congrats to Thurman Sutton (Most Inspirational Player) and our 2011 Most Valuable Player went to Casper Ware Jr. - Great Job Fellas

- Even though the season is now over we still have one more thing to take care of ! August 20th in Washington D.C, Drew vs Goodman league 6:30pm at Trinity College. go to www.thebasketballchannel.net for all the info you need, To watch the game via U-stream the cost is $ 4.99 pre-sale and $ 9.99 game day purchase.

 

Playoffs Week 1

- We are up in the air deciding if we are going to host the Championship game here at Washington Park Or move to the Veteran Center in Cason CA, Regardless the Tip Off is at 5:00pm! Stay Tune for more info

- Reminder! August 20th in DC, Drew vs. Goodman game will take place 6:30 EST at Trinity College in Washington DC. To watch us Live! go to www.thebasketballchannel.net to purchase the game for $4.99 pre-sell. Game Day purchase is $9.99. Please Support the DREW! Thanks
 

Week 11

- The Mega Game is Set, Drew League vs Goodman League August 20th 2011 6:30 pm at Trinity College in Washington D.C. You  may watch the game via U-Stream at www.THEBASKETBALLCHANNEL.NET For $4.99, Game Day price $9.99! Catch 3 full hours which includes Pre/Post game coverage, hosted by Marques Johnson. If you would like to attend the game please email us at drewmid@yahoo.com

 

- Please be prepared once the gym is full to capacity we will Close the Doors! Parking has been a major issue this season, If you are Blocking someone in and DO NOT respond when we announce the description of your vechicle, IT WILL BE TOWED! Thats a Promise.

 

- Special Guest This past week were Amar'e Stoudamire of the NY Knicks and Josh Smith of the Alanta Hawks, Thanks for your Support.

 

Week 10

- LeBron James made his Drew league appearance in the 4pm game as he dressed for Cheaters2 and electrified The knowledgeable Drew crowd!  Cameras flickering, people texting and Children smiling, it was all good at the Drew League.
 
- The Drew League vs D.C. Goodman League set for Saturday Aug. 20th in Washington D.C. 6:30 PM, If you know anyone or Company that would like to Sponsor Drew and get us to D.C. please let them know it is a tax write off.

 

 

Week 9

 

- The Drew League Foundation Gala was a big success  , we were able to award 10 young students $500 Scholarships, I would like to thank everyone who supported this worthy event.

 

Week 7

- The Drew league Foundation Scholarship awards Fundraiser is Saturday July 16,2011 at the Proud Bird, tickets are $65 you may purchase tickets at the games this week or go to

www.drewleaguefoundation.org and use  Pay Pal. We ask everyone to please make a donation, The Drew league is providing a great outing for everyone at no charge.

 

- The Drew league may be heading to DC to take on the legendary Goodman League,

August 20, 2011 more information later...

 

- Please be advised, the Bronze colored chairs are FOR THE TEAMS, please do not take or sit in them if you are not currently playing!!

 

- We are happy you are coming to the gym, however for safety reasons, once the gym reaches capacity we have to stop allowing people in.

 

- Over flow parking is on 87th St and Compton ave, Church Parking lot, look for the Drew League banner.  Please park properly and DO NOT BLOCK ANYONE IN!!

 

Week 6

- Lets Get Ready to Rumble!! ITS GO HAM vs defending Champs LA Unified, The most Anticipated game so far this season. It all goes down Saturday at 2:30

- Fish Dinners will be sold Saturday and Sunday

- Congratulations to our very own Jordan Hamilton selected by the Dallas Mavericks but traded to the Denver Nuggets. Best of Luck to you.

- Remember, the Park is a non smoking venue and you can and will be sited.

- This week, we welcomed NBA Denver Nugget J.R Smith, NFL Philly Eagles DeSean Jackson, and the one and only rap legend Snoop Dogg!!!

 

Week 5

- This weekend Kevin Durant, Wesley Johnson, and Tyreke Evans made their Drew League Debut!! Also making their season debut were Nick Young, Andre Miller, James Harden, Trevor Ariza, and Russell Westbrook (not suited this weekend) -- You guys made this weekend a special one!

- Drew League Foundation Scholarship Awards Fundraiser is July 16, 2011 at the Proud Bird.  Please Support this event as we honor by giving scholarships to our college bound kids. Tickets are $65.00 and can be purchase during the games.

- Our Prayers go out to Coach Mark Caudillo and family as he copes with his wife sudden illness. May God Bless you and your family.

 

Week 4

- Note: Game two on Saturday 6/18 at 11:45 will be HANKS SPIDERS vs. NWA and game three on Sunday 6/19 at 1:15 will be Hanks Cheaters II vs. Triple Threat.

 

- Another HUGE weekend Folks, Thank you all for coming out and enjoying an eventful weekend with friends and family.

 

- As I am aware, Parking is an issue; we ask everyone to please be courteous to others and please respond to the announcements if we ask you to move your vehicle, if not your car will be TOWED.

 

- Next week, we will be selling BBQ dinners and Slushies, Mrs. Ware (aka The Taco Lady) needs a break, LOL! ** Reminder! Snack Bar Proceeds help benefit our At-Risk Youth in the Community... if you wish to make a donation to the Drew League Foundation we would greatly appreciate it!!

 

- Again, Thanks to REAL WATER (http://www.drinkrealwater.com/) for coming to the Drew and providing refreshment to the participants...

 

 

Week 3

- DREW LEAGUE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS DINNER:  Tickets are on sale now for $65.00.  The dinner is July 16th at The Proud Bird.  We ask you to please support this event -- our goal is to try to help at-risk youth have an even playing field in life.

- PARKING -- Is still a BIG issue.  We are in the process of obtaining access to a parking lot up the block that will include a shuttle to and from the gym.  In the mean time, lets PLEASE police ourselves and be courtesy to one another.  DO NOT BLOCK PEOPLE IN! A warning to game goers -- If you block a car and do not respond to the PA announcements about you car, it can (and probably will) get TOWED.  TAKE NOTE!

- The TACO LADY returns this coming week!  Get in while the gettin is good!

- I want to say how beautiful this weekend was, everyone getting along and having agood time, I want to thank REAL WATER for coming to the Drew and providing refreshment to the participants.
.. THANKS A TON!!
 

Week 2

-    Once again we ask you to please support The Drew league Foundation's Annual Scholarship awards Dinner- This is our 3rd annual event and we hope you will purchase a ticket $65 which includes a lovely Dinner, The event will take place Saturday July 16th at The Proud Bird. Tickets are available now.

 

-    The Drew league is very important to all of us and we do not want a few people to destroy 38 years of success by trying to bring Alcohol into the FACILITY, please understand this will not be tolerated and smoking on the park is not allowed! be advised I am not just the Commissioner of the League but I am also a County Park employee here at the park and I will not jeopardize either for a group of selfish people, I am asking you to tell your associates this is a League for Friends and Family to enjoy.

 

-    PARKING: PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK PEOPLE IN AND NOT RESPOND WHEN WE DESCRIBE YOUR VEHICLE, JUST GIVE THE KEYS TO THE COMMISSIONER.

 

-    The atmosphere was so beautiful this weekend, great games , crowd and Tacos flowing.

 

-    Congratulations to our Stat Lady Robyn Walker Cassimere who was married this past Saturday.

 

 

Week 1

-     I would like to thank everyone on a great weekend opener, the games were very competitive and the Gym was on fire. This is what Drew is all about -- Family , Friends

and good entertainment right here in the Community.

 

-    Reminder please support The Drew League Foundation Scholarship Awards Dinner coming this July 16th at The Proud Bird tickets are $65 which includes a wonderful Buffet please see Dino for tickets. You may also order on Pay Pal at www.drewleaguefoundation.org

 

-    As you know parking is limited so we ask all teams and Officials to arrive early for your game and to everyone if you know you blocked someone in please inform the table and when we summon your car to be moved please do so out of respect for others. 

 

 

Preseason

        THE DREW LEAGUE WILL BE HOLDING A COACHES MEETING ON SUNDAY MARCH 27TH AT 5PM IN WASHINGTON PARK (8908 S MAIE AVE, LA 90002). THIS MEETING IS MANDATORY IF YOU PLAN ON PARTICIPATING IN THE 38TH ANNUAL DREW LEAGUE. YOU MAY EMAIL US AT Drewmid@yahoo.com