CORNING, NY (WENY) -- A nationwide community-focused basketball tournament is coming to Corning and Elmira the next two summers.

Corning's Gaffer District and Elmira Downtown Development jointly announced the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held in their communities.

The Gus Macker tournament began in 1974, and tours the country each year, celebrating the spirit of basketball, community and competition. The 3-on-3 tournament is played in the form of street basketball, and includes teams of all skill levels. 

The tournament will be held in Corning on July 21 and 22nd in 2024, in the Corning Credit Union Parking lot.

In 2025, Gus Macker will visit Elmira, with the two cities rotating as host city in following years. In a joint release by both agencies, the Gaffer District and Elmira Downtown Development say the hosting partnership fosters a sense of community, and highlights the unique qualities of each city.

To register a team for the Gus Macker tournament in Corning, click here.