Wellston Parks & Recreation

08/10/2026

Game time!! Check out some clips of a few of our local teams playing in our first Gus Macker!

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08/10/2026

Opening ceremony 🇺🇸🏀

08/10/2026

Take a look at setup time!

08/09/2026

💙🏀 A HUGE THANK YOU, WELLSTON! 🏀💙

What an incredible weekend! We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our first Gus Macker event in Wellston such a huge success!

This event truly could not have happened without the support of our amazing community, sponsors, teams, businesses, and volunteers. ❤️

👏 Thank you to the Wellston Band for helping with parking!

👏 Thank you to the Wellston Soccer Team for working our special event 3-Point Contest, sponsored by Garrett Cardaras Funeral Home!

👏 Thank you to the Wellston Cross Country and Wellston Volleyball Teams for volunteering with scoreboards and helping organize trophies!

🥪 Thank you to Newkirk’s Bakery and The Patio for feeding all of our volunteers on Saturday and Sunday. Your support meant so much!

⭐ A HUGE thank you to Adena Health, our Premier Sponsor for the weekend! We are incredibly grateful for your support.

🏀 Thank you to the VFW for being our DreamCourt Sponsor!

🏆 Thank you to our Court Sponsors:
• American Legion of Wellston
• SF Restoration
• ERA Martin & Associates of Wellston
• DLZ
• Geiger Brothers
• Ohio Valley Bank
• AMVETS

And another huge thank you to our score table sponsors:
• BCR
• AEP
• McFadden Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
• The Patio
• Atomic Credit Union
• Rumpke
• Jerry’s Do-It Center
• Lockard Insurance
•GPS Land Development

💧 A very special shoutout to Wellston Nazarene Church for providing FREE water all weekend to everyone attending the event! What an incredible way to take care of our community!

🍔 Thank you to all of our craft vendors and food trucks who came out and helped make the weekend so much more than basketball!

🙏 Thank you to the Wellston OHillCo Society for helping coordinate and support our food trucks!

📣 Shoutout to our Recreation board for their help Lexi Coffman, John Jackson, Tyler King, Roger Rader. Also, The City of Wellston’s crew for their help throughout the weekend.

🇺🇸 Thank you The American Legion for posting the colors and Karley Walter’s for singing our National Anthem beautifully!

🩹 Andrew Bauer from Adena for shooting our Do or Die shot

🏀 Thank John Derrow for working and organizing all the officials for the event!

And last, but certainly NOT least…

❤️ THANK YOU to every single volunteer who helped make this event happen!

From registration and score tables to setting up, organizing, handing out trophies, helping players, directing traffic, and tearing everything down — we could not have done it without you!

It takes a community to put something like this together, and Wellston showed up! 👏👏👏

🏀 We hope everyone had a fun-filled weekend and enjoyed our very first Gus Macker in Wellston!

This was just the beginning, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.

THANK YOU, WELLSTON! 💙🏀

More pictures and videos coming soon!

07/29/2026

📣 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🙌

We're looking for individuals and local organizations to help make our upcoming events a success!

Do you know of a church group, civic organization, sports team, club, business, or community group that enjoys giving back? We'd love to connect with them!

Volunteering is a great way to support our community, meet new people, and help create memorable events for everyone.

👇 Tag them in the comments or comment their name below, or if you would like to help out, we'll reach out!

Together, we can make a big difference. Thank you for supporting Wellston Parks & Recreation! 💙💛

07/28/2026

🏐 Youth Volleyball Sign-Ups Are Happening Now! 🏐

Get your kiddos registered for our upcoming Youth Volleyball Season!

🗓 Registration Deadline: August 26th
💲 Player Fee: $35 per child

Following the registration deadline, teams will be drafted and practices will begin in early September.

League Divisions:
🏐 3rd–4th Grade
🏐 5th–6th Grade

Registration Link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261894452345060

This is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn the fundamentals of volleyball, build teamwork skills, and have fun!

Don't wait, register by August 26th!

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07/28/2026

📣 Youth Fall Soccer Sign-Ups Are Happening Now! ⚽
Registration is now open for our Fall Youth Soccer Season!
🗓 Registration Deadline: August 26th
We will have in person sign-ups soon!
After registration closes, teams will be drafted and the fall season will begin.
💲 Player Fee: $35 per child
Age Divisions:
⚽ Ages 3–5
⚽ Ages 6–8
⚽ Ages 9–11
⚽ Ages 12+ (Junior High)
Registration Link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261934287183162
Don't miss out on a fun season of soccer, teamwork, and skill development! 🍂⚽

07/27/2026

🏀 TODAY IS THE DAY — LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🏀

The deadline for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Wellston, Ohio has been extended, but time is officially running out!

⏰ Registration closes TONIGHT, July 27th, at MIDNIGHT!

Don’t miss your chance to hit the downtown streets of Wellston for a weekend packed with basketball, community, and fun!

🏀 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
👥 4 players per team
🙌 Open to all ages
🛍️ Craft vendors
🍔 Food trucks
🎵 Music
🏀 Basketball, community & FUN!
🔗 https://macker.com/local/wellston-oh

This is more than just a basketball tournament — it’s a festival-like experience right in downtown Wellston!

🔥 Get your team together and REGISTER TODAY before MIDNIGHT!

BE THERE. BE LOUD. BE PART OF THE EXPERIENCE! 🏀🔥

📍 Wellston, Ohio

Help us spread the word — SHARE this post and tag someone who still needs to get their team entered!

07/23/2026

🏀 TEAM REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED! 🏀

Don't miss your last opportunity to play in Wellston's Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament!

Due to the tremendous interest we've received, we're extending the registration deadline!

📅 New Deadline: Monday, July 27 at Midnight
💲 Team Entry Fee: $180
👥 Teams of 4 Players
🏀 Open to All Ages & Skill Levels
🔗https://macker.com/local/wellston-oh

Experience one of the biggest weekends of the summer with exciting 3-on-3 basketball, food vendors, live music, local businesses, and a festival atmosphere right in the streets of downtown Wellston!

⏰ Don't wait until the last minute, this is your final chance to get your team registered and be part of an unforgettable weekend!

Tournament Dates: August 8–9
📍 Downtown Wellston, Ohio

Tag your teammates, share this post, and get signed up today! 🏀🔥

07/23/2026

🏀 THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors! 🏀

We truly appreciate every business, organization, and individual who has partnered with us to help make the Wellston Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament a success. Your support is helping bring an incredible weekend of basketball, community, and fun to downtown Wellston!

There's still time to be a part of this exciting event!

We're still looking for:
🏀 Court Sponsors
🏀 Score Table Banner Sponsors
🏀 Opening Ceremony Sponsors

We're also in need of volunteers to help work the score tables throughout the tournament. If you're part of a local church, school organization, sports team, civic group, or any community group looking to get involved, we'd love to have you join us!

If you or your business would like to support this event or volunteer, please reach out. Together, we can make this an unforgettable weekend for our community!