The Trail Blazers will Make It Better for Special Olympics Oregon at the Trail Blazers Street Jam at the Rose Quarter, July 18-20. Trail Blazers Street Jam, which is presented by adidas, is Oregon’s premier three-on-three basketball tournament. All proceeds from the event will go to Special Olympics Oregon. Trail Blazers forward Martell Webster will again serve as Honorary Chairman of the event.

As the fastest growing three-on-three tournament in Oregon, Trail Blazers Street Jam is more than just basketball, it has become a destination: in addition to the more than 50 competition areas on the Rose Quarter campus, the event features interactive entertainment, food booths, and a festive atmosphere that promotes exceptional family fun while supporting the Gold Standard of all charitable causes, Special Olympics Oregon.

For the second consecutive year, the weekend tips off with Joe’s Sports and Outdoors Corporate Challenge, a one-day competition that pits business versus business. The Challenge is one of the fastest growing components of Trail Blazers Street Jam—57 teams have already signed up for the 64-team field. Hurry to sign up your team today. The day wraps up with a corporate VIP reception and an awards ceremony for the participants.

The fun gets going full-speed Saturday as more than 500 teams will begin competing for championships in nine divisions. In addition to some of the best players in Oregon and Southwest Washington, the Trail Blazers Street Jam also has the best officiating as it has certified referees on each court. In addition to the tournament play, Trail Blazers Street Jam also features the adidas Hot Shot Competition, Joe’s Sports and Outdoor three-point shootout, McDonald’s Kids Clinic, and the always popular Miller Paint Slam Dunk Contest.

Registration is up and running for basketball players of all ages and abilities, including the corporate challenge, on-line at www.trailblazersstreetjam.com or you can register your team by phone at 877-266-5808. Registration is $125 for a three-to-five person team.

The Trail Blazers and Special Olympics wish to thank this year’s Trail Blazers Street Jam sponsors: adidas, Wells Fargo, Joe's Sports, Outdoors & More, McDonald's, Miller Paint Company, Les Schwab Tire Centers, Comcast, Fred Meyer, The Game 95.5, NewsRadio 750 KXL, Oregonlive.com, Portland Tribune and Community Newspapers, Radio Disney.

Special Olympics Oregon is a year-round program offering 15 different Olympic-style sports to athletes with intellectual disabilities. Over 5,000 athletes participate from nearly every county in Oregon. Through sport, Special Olympics athletes gain self-confidence, social competency and other enhanced skills, both physical and social. For more information on Special Olympics Oregon, visit www.soor.org.

"Make It Better" signifies the franchise's commitment to continue and enhance their work in improving the lives of children and their families where they Live, Learn and Play around the region. "Make It Better" represents all that the organization strives to do in the community, on the court, and in business, and is a daily reminder to everyone that there's still work to do.