2009 St. Cloud Star of the North Games

Entry Information

Entry Fee
- There will be a flat-rate team fee of $250 (before May 15), or $300 (after May 15). Two coaches are included with the team fee. Make checks payable to: “Star of the North State Games.”
- Discounted Star of the North athlete shirts will be available for pre-order. They can be ordered with your registration and then picked up at registration check-in.
- Additional Star of the North merchandise will be available for sale at Games headquarters. This merchandise will be priced reasonably, and we hope that all participants will still return home with a Star of the North Games souvenir.
Competition Format
- This is a 5-on-5 tournament. All teams guaranteed a minimum of three scheduled games with 50 percent of the teams playing 4 or more games. Each team must provide one non-rostered volunteer to serve as a scorekeeper or timekeeper.
- Entries must be postmarked on or before June 5. Game schedules will be posted on the website and mailed to coaches by June 19. Teams should be prepared to play a day game after 12 noon on Friday, June 26.
- A multi-tier playoff format will be used. All playoffs will be single elimination format. Divisions with twelve or fewer teams will be a single-tier playoff format. Divisions with 13 to 24 teams will have a two-tier playoff format. A three-tier playoff format will be used with divisions having 25 or more teams.
- The tournament director reserves the right to combine age divisions if a division has less than four registered teams.
Eligibility
- Open to all Minnesota residents. A player may be rostered on only ONE team. School classes are determined by the grade in which the participant is entering in the fall of 2009. Graduating seniors (spring 2009) are not eligible to compete in Senior High division; they must play in the Adult division. Participants may “play up” in an older grade division. All members of a team must meet the grade-entering criteria. Each player must provide acceptable documentation of school grade upon request.
- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has listed the 2009 Star of the North Games basketball competition as an approved tournament. Student-athletes at NCAA institutions are permitted to participate in the Star of the North State Games - NCAA bylaw 14.7.5.1 (f).
Rules
- National Federation of State High School Association (NFSHSA) rules will apply, with modification as necessary. A full copy of the rules will be mailed with tournament schedules.
- Click here to get a full copy of the tournament rules.
Venues
- The Star of the North basketball tournament will use basketball courts in St. Cloud and surrounding communities. Specific age-group court assignments will not be determined until the schedules are completed.
Awards
- Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three teams in the blue division. Gold and silver medals will be awarded to the top two teams in the red and white divisions.
All-Events Passes
- Passes are required for admission to all Star of the North Summer Games events and may be purchased for $7 per person at registration check-in, or at any of the basketball venues. Admission is free for children 12 and under. All athletes and up to two coaches per team receive a credential for free admission to all competitions and events during the Summer Games.
Sport Commissioner
- Tom Schiller , 4880 Martindale St. NE, Prior Lake , MN 55372, 952.445.8172 (home), tschiller@mchsi.com.
For Additional Information, including inquiries about registration, payment, space availability:
- Contact the Star of the North Summer Games Office at 763.785.5603 (metro) or 800.756.7827 (toll free). E-mail: sgames@mnsports.org.

Basketball Information & Registration

BASKETBALL
June 26-28, 2009

St. Cloud , MN
Cost: $250 per team before May 15; $300 after May 15
Entry Deadline: June 5, 2009

Click here for information on the special Hot Shot competition June 27 -- IT'S FREE!

Entry Information

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Contact The Star Of The North Summer Games:

Basketball Information & Registration

BASKETBALL June 26-28, 2009

St. Cloud , MN Cost: $250 per team before May 15; $300 after May 15 Entry Deadline: June 5, 2009

Click here for information on the special Hot Shot competition June 27 -- IT'S FREE!

Entry Information

Last Updated:

Contact The Star Of The North Summer Games:

BASKETBALL
June 26-28, 2009

St. Cloud , MN
Cost: $250 per team before May 15; $300 after May 15
Entry Deadline: June 5, 2009