Leadership Tuscaloosa Celebrates New Basketball Court, Pavilion At New Heights Community Resource Center.

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Leadership Tuscaloosa 2024-25 class on Wednesday celebrated the completion of its class project with a dedication ceremony for a new basketball court and pavilion at the New Heights Community Resource Center.

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Dubbed "New Hoops 4 New Heights," the project was designed to create a lasting space for youth and families to gather.

“This project is about more than building a basketball court and pavilion — it’s about creating a lasting place for youth and families to gather, connect and grow,” said Karen Burklew, project spokesperson and member of the 2024-25 class. “We’re thrilled to see it come to life and to celebrate with the people who made it possible.”

Here's a first look at the new pavilion

The project was made possible by support from the following sponsors:

All Star Sponsors: Alabama Power Foundation; Central Alabama Asphalt; Harrison Construction Company; Schoel Engineering; The Westervelt Company

Slam Dunk Sponsors: BMSS Advisors & CPAs; Buffalo Rock - Pepsi; City of Tuscaloosa; JFJ Excavating; Tuscaloosa City Schools; Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office; The University of Alabama

3-Point Sponsors: Alabama ONE; Alabama Power Service Organization; A Special Friend; Bama Concrete; BF Goodrich; Bryant Bank; Richard and Karen Burklew; Greg and Regina Byrne; Deason, Inc.; Helus Construction; Michelin; New Heights Foundation; Fred Robertson Wrecker Service; RTR Pro Entertainment; Shelton State Community College; Straitline Fence; Super Sports Sporting Goods; The University of Alabama Chapter of Pi Beta Phi; Dewayne and Jennifer Wynn Tooson; Ringer Wilks Co.

Jump Shot Sponsors: Alyson Baxter; Dave Berney; Ronnie Clayton; CyberGrants LLC; Druid City Brewing Company; Ashley and Heath Echols; Great Bear Wax Company; TJ and Baylor Harris; Hendricks Construction; Amanda Ingram; Carl Jamison; JamisonMoneyFarmer PC; Brad Johnson; Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.; Alex Miles; Dr. Yolanda Page; Marchelle Pahoisky; Brian Roberts; Russell S. Lee Flooring America; Tony Sheffield; Visit Tuscaloosa; Monica Watts; West Alabama Multiple Listing Service; White Cap; Deloris Wilks; Chelsea Winters

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