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Join us for a historic day honoring Richmond’s 1970-1979 basketball & cheerleading legends!
Seven high schools. Countless memories. One celebration.
Tickets just $30 – Secure yours today before they’re gone!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Join Us for a Historic Day or Afternoon Honoring Richmond’s 1970-1979 Basketball & Cheerleading Legends
One Celebration. Seven High Schools. Countless Memories.
Tickets Just $20 – Secure Yours Today Before They’re Gone!
About the Event
Please join us for an unforgettable basketball day celebrating the legacy, memory, and stars of the Capital District from 1970-1979. This reunion brings together former girls and boys players, coaches, cheerleaders, referees, and fans from Armstrong, George Wythe, Huguenot, John F. Kennedy, John Marshall, Maggie L. Walker, and Thomas Jefferson high schools. Whether you were on the court playing, on the sidelines coaching or cheering, or showing support from the stands, this event is for everyone who shared the excitement and pride of Capital District basketball in the 70s.
A portion of net proceeds from this event will be donated to directly support the boys and girls basketball and cheerleading teams at each of the participating high schools.
An additional donation will be made to the high school that has the largest number of tickets purchased for the Reunion.
2025 Capital District Basketball Reunion
(1970-1979)
- September 20, 2025
- Time: 12pm-6pm
- Parking: Gates 4 and 6
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Richmond Raceway Complex Infield
600 East Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
WHAT: 2025 Capital District Basketball Reunion (1970-1979) All 9th grade, JV, Varsity players, coaches, cheerleaders, pep squad members, teachers, administrators, referees, sports writers, and fans are invited.
WHEN: September 20, 2025 / 12noon-6pm
WHERE: Richmond Raceway Complex Infield
600 E. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
ADMISSION: Gates will open at 11:00am
CONTACT: 804-601-4437 or Info@capitaldistrictbasketballreunuion.com
PARKING: Free Parking, Entry at Gate 4 (Laburnum Ave) or Gate 6 (Carolina Ave)
SEATING: Bring Your Folding Chairs
FOOD/BEV: For purchase at the Infield via Richmond Raceway Concessions
RESTRICTIONS: No Coolers, No Firearms/ Weapons, Clear Bags Only
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE CAPITAL DISTRICT BASKETBALL REUNION?
The Capital District Basketball Reunion is a celebration of the basketball players, coaches, cheerleaders, referees, and fans from the seven Richmond-area high schools who made an impact in the Capital District between 1970 and 1979. The Reunion is a celebration honoring legacy, community, and sports history.
Will there be a basketball game played as a part of the Reunion?
There will be no basketball game played as a part of the Reunion.
How do I buy tickets for the event?
Tickets can be purchased directly through our website using a secure online payment system. Once purchased, your tickets will be sent via email with a QR code for easy entry. Print the hard copy and bring with you to the event.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
We strongly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance, as capacity is limited. On-site ticket availability is not guaranteed and will depend on remaining capacity.
WHAT DOES THE EVENT INCLUDE?
The event features special honors for alumni athletes, live presentations, vendor booths, music, food for purchase, and multimedia tributes. It’s a day of fun, nostalgia, and celebration.
I'M A VENDOR. HOW CAN I GET INFORMATION ABOUT A BOOTH?
Vendors are asked to send their inquiries with a message through the vendor registration page on this website.
What to Expect
- This is a gathering (a family style reunion) and no basketball game will be played
- Bring your folding chairs - the event will be held on the Infield at the Richmond Raceway Complex
- Special appearances from legendary players, coaches, cheerleaders, and fans
- Photos, memorabilia, and community celebration and exchange
- Entertainment and opportunities to reconnect with teammates and old friends
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase via Richmond Raceway Concessions
- Wear your school colors, cheer outfits, or old jerseys (if we can still fit them!)
- No coolers, no firearms/weapons, clear bags only
- This Is A Rain Or Shine Event - Raceway Garages Are Available In Case Of Rain
- Hurricane Date: September 27, 2025
Our Participants
We look forward to seeing all former boys and girls basketball players, cheerleaders, coaches, referees, fans, and media from the 1970-1979 era of the seven Richmond City high schools:
Armstrong
John Marshall
George Wythe
Huguenot
Maggie Walker
Thomas Jefferson
John F. Kennedy
Ticket Information
Purchase your tickets now and support today's athletes before the event sells out
Admission:
- $30 + fees
- Ticket prices will increase to $35 + fees on September 20, 2025 and at the Gate
The Reunion is open to everyone – former players, coaches, cheerleaders, fans, and the general public
PROGRAM
A full program agenda will be available shortly
About the Organizers
A heartfelt reunion like this wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of those who lived through the spirit of the Capital District Basketball League in its heyday. The reunion is organized by a group of former players and fans who experienced firsthand the excellence, competitiveness, and camaraderie of basketball during the 1970s. At the heart of this effort are the four Strayhorn brothers—Ron, Michael, Frank (deceased), and Peter.
Each of these brothers, along with their teammates and friends, developed a deep love for the game and the legacy of the Capital District. Over the decade of the 1970s, they built friendships, battled fiercely on the court, and formed lasting bonds with the community.
The organizing team consists of Ron, Michael, and Peter Strayhorn (JM), Reeda Worden, Stocktina Bolden, Melody “Penny” Forrester, Esq. (JM), and Michael D. Williams (JM).
Thanks to our advisor consultants, Keith Bagby (JM), Harry McGee (JM), Paul Pressey (GW), Irvin Carter (TJ), Johnna Jackson (HUG), Pam Rose Castelle (ARM), Gary Flowers (TJ), William “Bubba” Johnson (MW), Ronnie Wade (JM), Tim Royal (JM), James Lurry (JFK), Melvin Roane (JFK), and Glennis Singleton Crosby (JM).
Special thanks to super fans Jackie Young McGraw (JM), Bonnie Mitchell (JM), Vicki Rozzell Hinton (TJ), and Linda Wade. This event would not exist without the insight, support, dedication, and hard work of this talented team!
It is in this spirit—of honoring the past while supporting the future—that this team of organizers has come together to host this reunion. Their goal is not only to bring together the legends of the past but also to support the next generation of basketball players and cheerleaders. A portion of the net proceeds from this event will be donated to the original Capital District high schools (Armstrong, George Wythe, Huguenot, John F. Kennedy*, John Marshall, Maggie L. Walker, Thomas Jefferson) to support boys and girls basketball and cheerleading while helping to strengthen the legacy of the Capital District, ensuring that future generations can continue to experience the same competitive drive and excellence that defined the league for so many.
* John F. Kennedy’s designated donation will be spread equally among the remaining six Capital District high schools as John F. Kennedy high school no longer exists.