Prior to this current 4v4 tournament, Hoopn' for Hearts operated a weekly basketball league. Our path to controlling high blood pressure came through participation in the American Heart Association and YMCA’s Evidence Based Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program (“BPSM”).

 

Players agreed to be screened prior to league play. A prior diagnosis coupled with a current  hypertensive measurement activated a 4 month arrangement of home self-monitoring, using proper measuring techniques, individualized support and nutrition education. An enrollee in BPSM would be assigned a YMCA Healthy Heart trained Ambassador. The participant is trained and asked to:   

     

• Properly measure and record their blood pressure at least two times per month with a take home monitor

• Attend two personalized consultations per month

• Attend monthly Nutrition Education Seminars

 

We are excited about the long term impact of this initiative and its achievements in:  

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• Reduction in blood pressure

• Better blood pressure management

• Increased awareness of triggers that elevate blood pressure

• Enhanced knowledge to develop healthier eating habits

This August 8-10, 2025 4v4 tournament will be held at Saint Louis University, in the Simon Recreation Center, located at 3639 Laclede Ave. St. Louis, MO  63108.

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Saint Louis University School of Medicine will coordinate the screening and providing education on the dangers of undetected hypertension.

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Return to this page for the number of teams participating, scheduling, hotel discounts (if any) and general information about logistics of the weekend (registration... instructions upon arrival etc).

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Team fee $250 

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