Quattro Castella is establishing itself as the focal point of Reggio Emilia’s basketball community with the launch of the inaugural 4QC Basket Week, a nine-day festival running from Sept. 19 to Sept. 27. Organized by the Puianello Basket Team alongside the municipal administration, the event merges senior and youth competition with community food trucks and social gatherings, according to local reports.
Quattro Castella Launches Inaugural 4QC Basket Week
The new athletic showcase steps into the local calendar carrying significant emotional weight. The event is held in memory of Gian Matteo Sidoli, who passed away a year ago at age 90, serving as a spiritual successor to the historic Premio Reverberi while sharpening its focus squarely on live play and youth development.
Opening Weekend Tips Off in Roncolo and Puianello
Action tipped off on Sept. 19 in Roncolo with the semifinals of the 4QC Blue Cup, an Under-19 men’s tournament organized in partnership with Go Basket. Simultaneously in Puianello, the Reggio Emilia Baskings—coming off a successful season—received the Premio Piccinini to honor their accomplishments in baskin. The opening day schedule also featured the Canepari All Stars, pitting local basketball veterans against one another on the hardwood.
Honoring ‘Il Santone’ at the Memorial Sidoli
Sept. 20 pivoted toward youth development with the “Play Together” minibasket festival. Following the conclusion of the Blue Cup finals in Roncolo, attention shifted to Montecavolo for a tribute gathering dedicated to Sidoli. Friends, former referees, and players assembled to share anecdotes about the late figure affectionately known as “Il Santone.” Puianello then hosted the inaugural Memorial Sidoli later that evening, featuring a women’s Serie B preseason friendly between the Puianello Basket Team and Basket Cavezzo.
Coppa Matildica and Red Cup Play
The festival schedule pauses during the week before returning for a second weekend of competition. Friday, Sept. 25 marks the opening of the Coppa Matildica in Puianello, a men’s tournament for DR2 and DR3 squads coordinated by Basket Matildico. Saturday features the semifinals of the 4QC Red Cup—an Under-13 girls’ tournament run alongside Basket Lab Re—alongside the second bracket of the Coppa Matildica.
Championship Sunday and Final Trophies
The nine-day event concludes on Sunday, Sept. 27, with the tournament finals and trophy presentations.
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