Rufus Street Contest

Birthed in memory of Luca "Rufus" Veronesi, the project has become over the years an appointment for sports, music, and community that engages hundreds of young people and families from the area.
For two days, the playground of Madonna del Popolo will transform into a community space with:

• Basketball Tournament for kids 3vs3
• Basketball Tournament for adults 3vs3
• Cornhole Tournament for everyone 2vs2
• Live Music and DJ Set
• Food & Drink area

The purpose of the Rufus Street Contest project is not just a sports event. The entire project was born with the aim of contributing, year after year, to the redevelopment of the public playground that hosts the event.

The municipal basketball court of Madonna del Popolo (Villafranca di Verona) is currently in severely deteriorated conditions: damaged flooring, worn out hoops, and an area to be enhanced.
The entire proceeds from the event, net of organizational expenses, will be allocated to the fundraising for the complete recovery of the public playground.
Participating means therefore concretely contributing to restoring to the community a lively, accessible sports space that is once again enjoyed by the local youth.

• 3vs3 Basketball Tournament: The historical heart of the Rufus Street Contest, with the kids’ tournament on Saturday afternoon, and the tournament for the older ones split over two days. On Friday evening, the group stage will be the focus while Saturday evening will continue with the knockout stage and finals.
  The ticket includes:
  Registration for the "3vs3 Basketball" tournament
  Event T-Shirt
  Membership and insurance
  A dinner menu for Friday (Pulled Pork Sandwich + Soft drink/beer)
  
• 2vs2 Cornhole Tournament: The new feature of 2026: a tournament open to everyone designed to enjoy the playground during the Friday aperitif, music, and community.
  The ticket includes:
  Registration for the "2vs2 Cornhole" tournament
  A dinner menu for Friday (Pulled Pork Sandwich + Soft drink/beer)
  

Registrations on Eventbrite "Rufus Street Contest": CLICK HERE 

Event realized and promoted by the Sports Association Òcio of Villafranca di Verona (VR) together with the Association "Rufus ODV - Friends of Rufus".