Clown ball is probably the best way to describe a night of action featuring the Harlem Crowns.
The famous basketball team comes to the Coast as part of their latest tour on Saturday night, Nov. 1, at Elphinstone Secondary School. Every night is different with the Harlem Crowns, and you never know when a new "clownball" gag is about to be launched.
When manager Herb Scaife brings his team together each year for practice before the season's opener, he has a great assortment of talent. There are the veterans, the one-year men and the rookies: new players trying out for the team.
First, a man must have outstanding basketball ability. Then, Scaife looks for the individual player's flair for comedy and showmanship. The Crowns keep a running line of chatter going through a game, and if the fans listen as well as watch, there's many a verbal rib tickler. The night is sure to be fun for the whole family.
The Crowns played in Gibsons a few years ago and it was a night full of zany antics, laughs and good basketball. Elphi will suit up a team featuring a combination of Elphi alumni and current senior team members for the game at 6 p.m. at the Elphi gym.
Tickets are $7 in advance and are available at the Elphi school office and at Sports Traders and the Shell gas station in Gibsons. Tickets will also be available for $8 at the door.
