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After 63 years, the Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament is on indefinite hiatus, officials with Wamba Caravan #89 of the International Order of Alhambra announced Wednesday.
The announcement was released exclusively to the Times-News on Tuesday.
The decision came after months of discussion following the 61st iteration — no tournament was held in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic — of the tournament, which was held March 9-11 at Frostburg State University.
One of the reasons for the stoppage of the tournament, according to Wamba Carvan officials, is related to production costs, both in the costs associated to hold the tournament and the hours it takes for volunteers to plan and run the three-day event.
Wamba Caravan officials also cited the rapidly-changing landscape of high-school basketball, more postseason events, state athletic association regulations and school scheduling philosophies that made it more difficult to secure an eight-team field that led to its decision.
Just in March, nationally-ranked Paul VI had to turn down an invite due to only being allowed to participate in three postseason tournaments. The regular-season Washington Catholic Athletic Conference champions played in the WCAC tournament and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state tournament before accepting an invite to GEICO Nationals.
The Alhambra also had a frequent ACIT participant from the Baltimore Catholic League decline an invite to the 2023 tournament.
“With the support of the local community, our sponsors, and scores of dedicated volunteers, the ACIT grew to reach incredible heights thanks to legendary schools, players and coaches over the years,” Wamba Caravan Sir Noble Alex Brant, co-chairman of the tournament, said.
“With the leadership of general chairmen Joseph Divico and Joseph Carter, what began as the idea for a community fundraiser rose to national prominence and provided a lifetime of memories for fans and everyone involved with the event,” Brant said. “The members of Wamba Caravan #89 are grateful for those memories and the resources they raised for those in special need of support.”
Read more here: https://www.times-news.com/news/acit-on-indefinite-hiatus/article_91099dca-4130-11ee-8bc8-87ee2cfd029c.html
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