Gus Macker Zanesville

05/29/2026

🏀 GUS MACKER ZANESVILLE 2027 UPDATE 🏀

Tomorrow, Executive Chair Dominique Proctor will be heading to the Chillicothe Gus Macker Tournament to volunteer as a scorekeeper and gain valuable hands-on experience with tournament operations.

This will allow him to see the different parts of the tournament firsthand, including registration, bracket tent operations, scorekeeping, volunteer coordination, court flow, and overall event logistics.

The goal is simple: learn from an active Gus Macker tournament and bring that knowledge back to our committee as we continue preparing to bring Gus Macker back to Zanesville the right way.

Thank you to the Chillicothe Gus Macker team for the opportunity to learn and observe.

05/29/2026

Not all the committee members were present /on zoom but this team is working real hard to make this return unforgettable!!!!

05/20/2026

Thanks to the incredible support of local businesses and organizations, we now have:

✅ Only 1 Official Sponsorship ($3,000) remaining
✅ Only 12 Event Sponsorships ($500) remaining
✅ Community Sponsorships ($150) still available

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Excitement is building throughout the community in anticipation of tournament style basketball returning to Zanesville. Local businesses and organizations are stepping up to secure their sponsorship visibility and Zanesville Gus Macker Committee’s Executive Director Dominique ...

05/15/2026

https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2026/05/15/gus-macker-zanesville-hits-33k-in-early-sponsorships-fundraising-milestone/90059250007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115313p000450c000450e002400v115313d--53--b--53--&gca-ft=59&gca-ds=sophi&fbclid=IwdGRjcAR0OJ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEebz5Y5RgNdI8c2kgA2Cq-dtpUMMhxYz_HevcnavTZas-0b7cbk7ExjudbTQ8_aem_YWdncwAg5oHQl4oF63WwqKF-71mB&link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a07511872f68600019cecbe&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

The 2027 Gus Macker Zanesville basketball tournament has exceeded its $30,000 sponsorship goal, raising more than $33,000.

05/15/2026

🌞🧠 COMMUNITY WELLNESS MEETS COMMUNITY BASKETBALL 🏀❤️

We are proud to welcome SolTherspy LLC as an official $500 Event Sponsor of through a generous in-kind contribution.

Sol Therapy will be providing Family Wellness Resource Bags for youth and families attending the event. These bags will include helpful items such as stress balls, coping cards, journaling prompts, and mental health resource guides to promote emotional wellness and provide practical tools for managing stress.

This partnership is a powerful reminder that Gus Macker is about much more than basketball. It is about creating a positive, family-centered event that supports youth, promotes wellness, and strengthens community connections.

Thank you to SOL Therapy for helping us put youth and families first.

05/14/2026

🐔🏀 Raising Cane’s Joins Gus Macker Zanesville 2027 as a $500 Event Sponsor.

We are excited to announce that Raising Cane’s has committed to supporting as a $500 Event Sponsor. 13 spots left!!

In addition to their sponsorship, Raising Cane’s has also expressed interest in participating as a vendor during tournament weekend, which would add to the exciting family-friendly atmosphere we are building for the community. If your organization is interested in becoming a vendor, please fill out the form by clicking this link https://forms.gle/Tm3afUJsnxrCeqv39

We are grateful for their investment in youth engagement, community pride, and bringing a positive event back to Zanesville.

Thank you to Raising Cane’s for believing in this vision and helping us continue to build momentum for Gus Macker Zanesville 2027.

05/13/2026

Our hearts are heavy as our community reflects on a recent tragedy involving one of our young people.

On behalf of everyone involved with Gus Macker Zanesville 2027, we extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, classmates, educators, and all those who are grieving during this incredibly difficult time.

This is one of the reasons we are working so hard to bring Gus Macker back to Zanesville.

For us, this event is about much more than basketball. It is about creating a positive, family-centered experience that gives young people a sense of belonging, excitement, connection, and hope. It is about bringing our community together and showing our youth that they are valued and supported.

Please keep this family and everyone affected in your thoughts and prayers.

05/12/2026

Guess who sponsored $3000 dollars and is the official dealership of Gus Macker? Dutros!! . Our total is over $36,000 of secured/committed sponsors for the event. We only have ONE official sponsorship left! Who will it be? Shout out to our executive committee as well!

05/08/2026

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🚨

Due to the overwhelming early support for Gus Macker Zanesville 2027 and the increasing demand for sponsorship opportunities, we are excited to officially introduce our new:

🏀 Event Partner Sponsor – $500

As many of you know, Court Sponsors were designed as a limited premium sponsorship opportunity that includes individual court branding and exclusive on-court visibility throughout the tournament weekend.

In order to continue creating opportunities for businesses and organizations to support this event — while also protecting the exclusivity and value of our Court Sponsors — we created the Event Partner Sponsor category.

Event Partner Sponsors are separate from Court Sponsors and will instead receive:
✔ Shared sponsor recognition signage
✔ Social media sponsor spotlights
✔ Recognition in event materials
✔ Registration packet insert opportunities
✔ Event-day acknowledgment when applicable

This allows additional businesses to become involved in helping bring Gus Macker back to Zanesville without impacting the premium visibility associated with Court Sponsorships.

⚠️ Event Partner Sponsorships will also be LIMITED to 15 opportunities.

The momentum surrounding this event has been incredible, and we are extremely grateful for the continued support from our community, local businesses, sponsors, and partners.

If your business or organization is interested in becoming an official Event Partner Sponsor for Gus Macker Zanesville 2027, please reach out to the executive committee for more information.

05/06/2026

🏀 We recently received our monthly accounting update from the Muskingum County Community Foundation (MCCF), and we are excited to officially recognize some of our confirmed Court Sponsors for Gus Macker Zanesville 2027!

A huge THANK YOU to these businesses and organizations for believing in our vision and investing in the community:

▪️ Kick-N-Ax
▪️ Y-City Detailing LLC
▪️ Car Nation Auto Sales
▪️ East Ohio Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
▪️ Katz Tires
▪️ God Bless American Homes LLC
▪️ The Linden Pub Sports Bar & Grill

04/30/2026

We’ve built an incredible team to bring Gus Macker Zanesville 2027 to life.

If you’re looking to get involved—whether as a sponsor, volunteer, or partner—this is your roadmap on who to connect with 🏀