Winter Classic Information

Information on this page is the most recent info about events.

We reserve the right to refuse letting a team participate in any of our events.

In the event that there are not enough teams in a particular division, teams who paid will be refunded their money.  We reserve the right to cancel this event for any reason and will only be responsible for reimbursement of tournament entry fee.  We WILL NOT be responsible for any other cost associtated with a team getting to an event to include hotels, travel, airfare, etc.

Refund Policy:

Up to 61 days before event -- 75% refund

60 - 41 days before event -- 50% refund

40 - 31 days before event -- 25% refund

30 days and less before event -- No refund

Prize Money:

1. For divisions with five (5) teams, the Championship Winner (1st Place) will receive $250 donated to the team, club, or organization.

2. For divisions with six (6) teams, the Championship Winner (1st Place) will receive $325 donated to the team, club, or organization.

3. For divisions with eight (8) teams, the Championship Winner (1st Place) will receive $400 donated to the team, club, or organization.

4. For divisions with ten (10) teams, the Championship Winner (1st Place) will receive $500 donated to the team, club, or organization.

Girls' Divisions:

1. Divisions will be broken down by current school year grade and or age.  Upon protest, teams must provide either a current school grade enrollment verification document or birth certificate in the event of a protest.

2.  Divisions will be broken down in the following manner.

     - 5th Grade:  An athlete must be in the 5th grade as of October 1, 2017 and can be no older than 12 on August 31, 2018. For an athlete that is in the 6th grade as of October 1, 2017 wanting to play down, they can be no older than 11 on August 31, 2018.

     - 6th Grade:  An athlete must be in the 6th grade as of October 1, 2017 and can be no older than 13 on August 31, 2018. For an athlete that is in the 7th grade as of October 1, 2017 wanting to play down, they can be no older than 12 on August 31, 2018.

     - 7th Grade:  An athlete must be in the 7th grade as of October 1, 2017 and can be no older than 14 on August 31, 2018. For an athlete that is in the 8th grade as of October 1, 2017 wanting to play down, they can be no older than 13 on August 31, 2018.

     - 8th Grade:  An athlete must be in the 8th grade as of October 1, 2017 and can be no older than 15 on August 31, 2018. For an athlete that is in the 9th grade as of October 1, 2017 wanting to play down, they can be no older than 14 on August 31, 2018.

Girls' Age Requirements to play down a division

          Grade as of October 1, 2016                                             Requested Grade                                                  Birthdate Requirements

                    12th Grade                                                                       11th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2000

                    11th Grade                                                                       10th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2001

                    10th Grade                                                                         9th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2002

                      9th Grade                                                                         8th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2003

                      8th Grade                                                                         7th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2004

                      7th Grade                                                                         6th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2005

                      6th Grade                                                                         5th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2006

                      5th Grade                                                                         4th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2007

                      4th Grade                                                                         3rd Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2008

                      3rd Grade                                                                         2nd Grade                                                       born on or after 9/1/2009

Boys' Divisions:

     - 7 & Under Division - An athlete can be no older than 7 on August 31, 2018

     - 8 & Under Division - An athlete can be no older than 8 on August 31, 2018

     - 9 & Under Division - An athlete can be no older than 9 on August 31, 2018

     - 10 &Under Division - An athlete can be no older than 10 on August 31, 2018

     - 11 & Under Division - An athlete can be no older than 11 on August 31, 2018

     - 12 & Under Division - An athlete can be no older than 12 on August 31, 2018

     - 13 & Under Division - An athlete can be no older than 13 on August 31, 2018

     - 14 & Under Division - An athlete can be no older than 14 on August 31, 2018

     - 15U/9th Grade Division - An athlete can be no older than 15 on August 31, 2018

          -- Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 9th grade as of October 1, 2017 and who is no older than 16 on August 31, 2018 is eligible to play     

          in the 15U/9th grade division.

     - 16U/10th Grade Division - An athlete can be no older than 16 on August 31, 2017

          -- Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 10th grade as of October 1, 2017 and who is no older than 17 on August 31, 2018 is eligible to play

          in the 16U/10th grade division.

     - 17U/11th Grade Division - An athlete can be no older than 17 on August 31, 2017

          -- Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 11th grade as of October 1, 2017 and who is no older than 18 on August 31, 2018 is eligible to play

          in the 17U/11th grade division.

     - 19U/12th Grade Division - An athlete can be no older than 19 on August 31, 2017

          -- Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 12th grade as of October 1, 2017 and who is no older than 20 on August 31, 2018 is eligible to play

          in the 19U/12th grade division.

Boys' Age Requirements to play down a division

          Grade as of October 1, 2016                                             Requested Grade                                                  Birthdate Requirements

                    12th Grade                                                                       11th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2000

                    11th Grade                                                                       10th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2001

                    10th Grade                                                                         9th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2002

                      9th Grade                                                                         8th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2003

                      8th Grade                                                                         7th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2004

                      7th Grade                                                                         6th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2005

                      6th Grade                                                                         5th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2006

                      5th Grade                                                                         4th Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2007

                      4th Grade                                                                         3rd Grade                                                        born on or after 9/1/2008

                      3rd Grade                                                                         2nd Grade                                                       born on or after 9/1/2009

Rules:

1. Pool play followed by single elimination tournament.  Number of pool games will vary depending on the number of teams in each pool.

2. A player may play for only ONE team during tournament play.

3. Girls cannot play on boys teams and boys cannot play on girls teams.

4. Players cannot wear jewelry of any kind during games, even if it is taped and/or covered up.

5. Players cannot switch teams after the coaches meeting.

6. Coaches meeting will be on the evening of 27 December 2017 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at 7598 N. Mesas St., Suite C2, El Paso, TX 79912.

7. We reserve the right to refuse a team’s entry into our events.

8. Scorekeepers – the home team is responsible for providing the score keeper.  This individual will keep the individual score sheet that is provided in your coaches’ packet. The visiting team will provide one person to run/operate the clock for their game.  One scorekeeper/clock person (1 total) per team will be allowed into the game free of charge. Please leave score sheets with the gym supervisor after your game.

9. Coaches – TWO (2) coaches per team are allowed into the game free, but more than two may coach.

10. Admission – Each team will be allowed a total of three (3) free admissions into the games (2 coaches and 1 score keeper/clock operator).  The gyms are run by clubs and the proceeds from admissions goes back to their clubs

for youth activities.  Friday through Monday: $8 per day ( $3 students 10yrs old and younger) or $20 Tournament pass for the event.  PLEASE INFORM YOUR PARENTS!

11.  Teams are required to provide proof of grade and or age (birth certificated) for each player on their team in the event of a player protest.  If the protest is upheld, THE TEAM will forfeit all games played and be removed from the event.

Rules of play: Current year High School Rules will be played, with the following exceptions.

1. No shot clock.

2. Boys 5th and 6th grade and girls 6th -11th grade will use the women’s size basketball (28.5”). Boys 7th - 11th grade will use the men’s size basketball (29.5”).

3. Quarters: (Pool Play) 1st - 4th: 5th – 8th grades: 7 minutes running clock; JV thru Varsity: 8 minutes running clock. Single Elimination Tournament: 1st - 4th: 5th – 8th grades: 7 minutes running clock except the last 2 minutes of each quarter (clock stops on all dead balls and free throw attempts); JV thru Varsity: 8 minutes running clock except the last 2 minutes of each quarter (clock stops on all dead balls and free throw attempts).

4. Overtime 2 minutes; (clock stops on all dead balls and free throw attempts).

5. Technical or Intentional fouls – 2 points awarded and ball out of bounds except for the last two minites of each quarter in which case free throws will be shot. One technical foul on a coach or fan and he/she is ejected from the gym. One technical on a player, the player sits on the bench for the remainder of the game. Officials and Gym Administrators have the right to eject a fan, player or coach. Coaches and fans must leave the entire gym. Two technical fouls in the tournament on a player or a coach, they are removed completely from the tournament. NO EXCEPTIONS!

6. Forfeit time – Game time plus 5 minutes. Officials MAY run a shortened game (two (2) 20 minute halves). You must start the game with 5 players.

BLOOD RULES:  If and when an official observes that a player is bleeding, has an open wound, or has an excessive amount of blood on his or her uniform, the player will be directed to leave the game. The injured player is not to return until the bleeding has stopped, the open wound is covered, and excessively bloody uniform is changed.

PROTEST:  Protest must be made verbally with the tournament Official by the offended team at the time of play. A fee of $100 cash (refunded if upheld) must accompany the protest. All decisions of the protest committee shall be final.

OVERTIME:  The period will start with the use of a jumpball to determine possession. After a 2-minute break, teams will have 2 minutes (clock stops on all dead balls and free throw attempts) to determine the winner.  In pool play, following the conclusion of the first overtime if there is a tie, the game will be scored as a tie in the wins and losses.  During the single elimination portion of the tournament, subsequent overtimes will be used until a winner is determined.