January 12, 2022

Philadelphia Building Trades Business Manager Ryan N. Boyer announces plans for 2022 All-Star Labor Basketball Classic

Since its inception 35 years ago, the annual event has raised nearly $3 million for local students and charities

By Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council

Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades/for PhillyVoice

The Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council, led by Business Manager Ryan N. Boyer, will host the 35th Annual Philadelphia All-Star Labor Classic on Sunday, April 10 at Ridley High School in Delaware County. This fundraising event showcases the best high school basketball players in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

In addition to games featuring City Boys vs. Suburban Boys and City Girls vs. Suburban Girls, this year’s event will bring back the popular Labor All Stars vs. Media All Stars preliminary game.

“The All-Star Labor Classic is a beloved institution that the Building Trades Council is proud to have staged for the past 35 years,” said Philadelphia Building Trades Business Manager Ryan N. Boyer. “We’re grateful to Ridley High School for once again agreeing to host this iconic showcase of the region’s best youth basketball talent.”

Limited - All Star Classic Planning Committee

The Planning Committee for the 2022 Philadelphia All Star Labor Classic gathered on January 10th at the Sprinklerfitters Union Hall in Northeast Philadelphia for the kick-off meeting for this year’s event, which will take place Sunday, April 10th at Ridley High School in Delaware County.

The Philadelphia All-Star Labor Classic provides all 60 male and female high school participants with $500 scholarships and also raises significant funds for an area charity. This year’s designated charity will once again be the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Since its inception 35 years ago, the annual event has raised nearly $3 million for local students and charities.

For more information on the 2022 All-Star Labor Classic, including tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit the event’s Facebook page or e-mail laborclassic@gmail.com.

Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council