A new sports facility in Saukville will have its grand opening Friday, May 30.
A ribbon cutting for Gateway Sports Academy will be at 4 p.m. while the grand opening activities will be from 5 to 8 p.m.
The facility will have year-round sports and fitness programming, adult leagues, open gym, birthday parties, summer camps, a community youth program, court rentals and basketball and volleyball tournaments, according to a news release from Ansay Development Corporation, the project’s developer.
Gateway Sports Academy is a part of Mel’s Village, a new development in Saukville which creates a walkable community offering amenities, activities and events that cater to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Other amenities being developed for Mel’s Village include a public plaza with a splash pad and bandshell, Anita’s Gardens assisted living facility, and multi-family and townhouse units where 25% of the apartments will be designated for high-functioning IDD adults.
What is planned for Gateway Sports Academy grand opening?
After opening remarks, the grand opening will feature former NBA player/Milwaukee Bucks television analyst Steve Novak’s “2s, Frees & 3s” basketball shooting competition, an open gym, $10 shooting cage sessions, Mel’s Charities Food Truck and a DJ.
Where is Gateway Sports Academy located?
The address of Gateway Sports Academy is 555 Market St., Saukville.
What sports amenities does Gateway Sports Academy have?
Gateway Sports Academy will have four basketball courts, six volleyball courts, 12 pickleball courts and nine basketball shooting cages.
Are there sports camps and clinics scheduled for this summer?
Yes, information on various sports camps and clinics can be found on the Gateway Sports Academy Facebook page.
Where can I find more information about Gateway Sports Academy?
For more information on Gateway Sports Academy, visit infogsa.com.
Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Need a new place to play basketball, volleyball or pickleball? Check out Saukville’s Gateway Sports Academy
Reporting by Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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