ABOUT US
Who is Jim Marsh?
Jim Marsh is a community leader who has coached and mentored thousands of youth through basketball as well as his work as a high school select and college-level basketball coach, as the Director of Jammin' Hoop Camps, and as the now-retired President of Mentoring Works Washington. Jim is also a champion for Parkinson's awareness, as he is living with Parkinson's and is very involved in the efforts of the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation. Jim is also a former basketball star at USC, played in the NBA for the Portland Trailblazers and was the TV color commentator for the Seattle Supersonics for 20 years.
Jim Marsh Classic
The Jim Marsh Classic at Emerald Downs is a cause-based, all-ages, all-levels and all-abilities 3-on-3 basketball tournament that takes place at Emerald Downs in Auburn, WA. JMC was created to raise awareness and funds for both state-wide mentoring of opportunity youth as well as Parkinson's - two causes close to the heart of Jim Marsh himself. The Jim Marsh Classic at Emerald Downs is the product of two successful 3-on-3 tournaments. Hoops for Hope and EmD3on3 merged last year to create a greater tournament experience for all participants, volunteers and spectators. The JMC is led by a committee of caring and committed community leaders. Join us on August 19-20 for the 2nd annual Jim Marsh Classic at Emerald Downs!
Directions
The 2017 Jim Marsh Classic is being held in the North parking lot of Emerald Downs in Auburn, WA. Parking will be available in any of the parking lots North of the event. Emerald Downs asks that patrons do not park on the street or in any parking lot South of the event.
Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive
Auburn, WA 98001
Traveling South on I-5
Take exit #147 (272nd St) and go east for approximately 3 miles. Turn right on West Valley Hwy and continue one mile until you reach the 37th Street NW light, turn left. Emerald Downs Drive is 1/2 mile ahead on the right.
Traveling North on I-5
Take exit #142A, Highway 18 East. Continue East two miles on Hwy 18 and take the Hwy 167 northbound on-ramp. Continue to 15th Street NW exit Turn right off the ramp. Turn left on Emerald Downs Drive.
Traveling North/South on 167
Take the 15th Street NW exit and go east from off-ramp. Turn left on Emerald Downs Drive.