Lynchburg mayor launches midnight basketball for young adults; no curfew breach worries

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If you play basketball, Lynchburg Mayor Stephanie Reed has a fun event for you. She’s hosting a midnight basketball tournament at the City Armory for folks 16 to 22.

They’re kicking off the festivities on Friday, June 14, with registration and an open gym starting at 9 o’clock.

Then, from 10 to midnight, you can face off against other teams in a tournament.

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If you’re under 18, don’t worry, Lynchburg Police said it isn’t a violation of the city’s curfew.

As long as its sponsored by a church, or an organization, or a school, then they can attend and not worry about the curfew violation,” LPD Lt. Greg Coleman said. “That activity also has to be supervised by an adult. They can drive to and from the event and not worry about violating the curfew.”

Midnight basketball will continue on June 21 and ends on June 28.

If you’re interested in playing that registration is still open, just click here.