An informational meeting Sunday is seeking to encourage residents to join Emporia’s first Granny Basketball team.
Granny basketball is for women ages 50 and older and is based on traditional basketball with a few differences. Granny Basketball games aren’t as physically demanding with a shorter court and rules that do not allow for running or jumping.
The sport also donates proceeds from games to an assortment of charities chosen by each participating team.
Granny Basketball player Carmen Leeds says she became involved with the game by attending an informational meeting much like Sunday’s.
The meeting will go from 2-4 pm and will include an explanation of the rules and a practice game for newcomers. For information on granny basketball or how to join visit grannybasketball.com or call Leeds at (620) 341-5901.
