Swoosh
Swoosh Is Back!
Since 2009, ASTAC has been proud to host a free throw competition in the eight residential villages we serve. This north slope past time is called Swoosh. It is a family-friendly event that brings our communities together for an evening of basketball and a great time to spend with members in our service communities. Along with the competition we have team members available before the event for device sales and any assistance requested.
Official 2023 Schedule
| DATE | Weekday | Community | Location | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2023 | Thursday | Point Hope | Tikigaq School | 7:00PM |
| June 6, 2023 | Tuesday | Wainwright | Alak School | 7:00PM |
| June 8, 2023 | Thursday | Atqasuk | Meade River School | 7:00PM |
| June 12, 2023 | Monday | Nuiqsut | Nuiqsut Trapper School | 7:00PM |
| June 14, 2023 | Wednesday | Anaktuvuk Pass | Nunamiut School | 7:00PM |
| June 16, 2023 | Friday | Utqiaġvik | Hopson Middle School | 7:00PM |
| June 19, 2023 | Monday | Kaktovik | Cultural Center | 7:00PM |
| June 24th, 2023 | Saturday | Point Lay | Kali School | 7:00PM |
Prizes Are What It’s All About
2023 GRAND PRIZE: (1 winner)
Package for 2: Game tickets to NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Tournament 2024, round trip airfare to-and-from Phoenix, AZ, and lodging. Grand prize drawing will be held in Anchorage once all Swoosh contests have concluded.
- Meals and transportation in Phoenix, AZ are not provided by ASTAC and are the responsibility of the winner.
- If the grand prize winner is under the age of 18, he or she must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Airfare itinerary will be booked with ASTAC staff. Any changes to airline or hotel reservations after confirmation will be at the winner’s expense.
2023 FIRST PLACE: (8 winners, 1 in each village)
$200 Visa Gift Card & entry into grand prize drawing
2023 SECOND PLACE: (8 winners, 1 in each village)
Nike Gym Bag
2022 Swoosh Winners
| Grand Prize Winner | ||
Jeremy Simmonds, Atqasuk |
| Community | First Place | Second Place |
| Point Lay | Lola Tukrook | Michael Henry |
| Wainwright | Jay Aguvluk | Roxanne Nayakik |
| Atqasuk | Jeremy Simmonds | Jacquline Ahkivgak |
| Anaktuvuk Pass | Kristen Morry | Hugo Kakinya |
| Nuiqsut | Mary Rexford | James Killbear |
| Kaktovik | Bertrand Britt | Chester Toovak |
| Utqiaġvik | Ben Lane | Joanna Lane |
| Point Hope | Nellie Kaigelak | Paul Kaigelak |