# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hoops + Heroes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: SSSRA Stingrays + Police Officer Basketball Game
Tuesday, February 24
Matteson Community Center
6:00 pm – Warm-Ups
6:30 to 7:30 pm – Game
FREE

Cheer on the SSSRA Stingrays and officers from local police departments as they play side by side at this annual event.
Participants and children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or group home staff.

Police Officers
Please contact Laura Pubins if you are interested in participating. All players must sign a guest waiver prior to playing.

Halftime Show
Performance by Dancin Deevas Line Dance Group

More Information
Laura Pubins
815.806.0384
laura@sssra.org

SSSRA provides recreational opportunities to children and adults with disabilities or special needs. We are an extension of our member park districts and recreation and parks departments.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matteson/hoops-heroes/200029454600227
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Matteson
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Matteson Community Center
- **lat**: 41.51430083666
- **long**: -87.739062392697
- **full address**: Matteson Community Center, 20642 Matteson Ave,Matteson, Illinois, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hoops + Heroes being held?
  - **A:** Hoops + Heroes takes place on Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Matteson Community Center, 20642 Matteson Ave,Matteson, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hoops + Heroes?
  - **A:** Hoops + Heroes is organized by South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hoops + Heroes is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Matteson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hoops + Heroes sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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