2021 SNEAKS SUMMER CLASSIC
The Sneaks Summer Classic rebounded following the pandemic for its 3rd Annual tournament, taking place on July 17, 2021 at the La Jolla Recreation Center in San Diego, CA.
The sunny summer day featured 16 competitive teams battling until the end, critically acclaimed Korean-inspired tacos from Seoul on Sixth, cold brew coffee from Cafe Moto, exclusive tournament merch at the Sneaks Clothing Brand table, live DJ sounds by Ian Hill, and sponsorship from local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Find pictures, video, and information from the day below.
Media
2021 Tournament Video
Get an inside look at the tournament - basketball, people having a good time, tacos from Seoul on Sixth and more! Click to watch.
Video by Isaac Perez
Press
Feature from La Jolla Light
Written by Elisabeth Frausto
Tournament Results
The "5 O'Clock Cowboys" squad (pictured, right), led by San Diego Padres General Manager AJ Preller, came up victorious against "One Pump" in the championship game to win their second Sneaks Summer Classic Championship in a row.
The 2021 tournament featured 16 teams competing to be the last team standing at the end of the day. The 16 rosters from the day are listed below.
Vendors
Entertainment
Local talent Ian Hill provided the vibes for the day at the DJ booth, right beside the Sneaks merch table. As a member of the community that many tournament patrons know and were happy to see, Hill showcased his wide range of music taste and feel for the crowd to enhance the groovy summer environment throughout the day.
Photo courtesy of Cathy Morrison (@cmcathymorrison)
Merch
Tournament merch by Sneaks Clothing Brand.