This is the information
AND REGISTRATION page for
the following 2011 Empire Allstars (Sponsored or Affiliated) Basketball Tournaments
Meaning, not only will you be able to obtain information regarding the
events...you will be able "click" on a link to complete the online registration
process.
The process is very simple.
Just identify the event or events you are interested in, confirm its date...and then...click on the box below the particular event you are interested in,
that reads
"Register Online Now! "
Event No 34
The
(Boys) East Coast Spring Tip- Off Tournament
follows in the tradition of the 15th Annual Norhteast
USA Hoops Festival
that has been the cornerstone of for any AAU Boys
Team...looking for serious
competition.
This event will mark the first event for many teams just
getting organized for the season. The competition will provide you an
excellent measure
of your team's mettle in the early part of the season.
The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday,
March 26 & 27.
By clicking the above link you will be registering for
the above described BOYS HOOP event
Event ID: 34
Event No 35 The
(Girls) Empire Allstars Albany Spring
Shootout, will once
again, be held on the campus of University at Albany.
This year the event
is scheduled for April 16 & 17,
2011.
All game are played
on one site...no traveling between games.
This a great way
to kick off your season, and test yourself amongst some of the best programs in
the northeast.
If your team finishes 1st or 2nd in its age group...they
automatically quality for entry into the Empire State Cup Championships.
While there will be a State Champion "crowned" in each age division, this event
has also been sanctioned
as the District Qualifying Event for al Adirondack District Teams.
What, does this mean?
If your team is gearing to head to the AAU Nationals, then participat5ion in a
qualifier is required.
The proces of qualification can be accomplished either at a District Qualifier
(like this event), or you can participate
in a Super Regional Tournament (SRT). For more details on the
qualification process, contact your District Sports Chair
at the following email address:
director@empireallstars.com
You will be registering for
Event ID: 35
Event
No 36 The
15th Annual (Boys) Northeast USA Hoops Festival
follows in the tradition of being the cornerstone event
for any AAU Boys Team...looking for serious
competition.
The competition will provide you an excellent measure
of your team's mettle as you will see competition from teams representing over 5
states and Canada.
There simply is no other stop on the AAU circuit during the month of May, that
provides the tradition and competition of this event! Bring your A game,
to this one!
The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday,
April 30
& May 1, 2011.
You will be registering for
Event ID: 36
NOTE..this event is nearly FULL, as of 4/20/2011 BEFORE you register...it is advised you call to ensure we need a team from your age bracket. Some brackets are FULL and are not accepting additional teams.
Event No 37
The Inaugural
Empire State Championships for
(Girls) AAU Basketball
was held in 2008.
This 4th year of this State Cup Series will be played at the same
venue, this year, on
May 7 & 8, 2011.
Once again, all competition will take place at University at Albany.
Qualify to compete, and play to a championship in one of seven age groups, i.e.
10U, through 16U.
Last year's age bracket champions will lead the field
to defend their title of Empire State Cup Champion.
You will be registering for
Event ID: 37
NOTICE...BEFORE YOU Go Online and Register for this
event...please
call to discuss...we only need one or two teams...and ONLY in specific age
brackets.
Event No 38
The event is scheduled for May 21
& 22, 2011.
This event returns to the hardwoods at University at Albany for its 10th year.
As is tradition with this event,
the age group winners have a donation made in the team's name to the
Coaches v Cancer Foundation.
You will be registering for
Event ID: 38
Event No 39 The
6th Annual (Girls) Summer's Final Test,
June 18 & 19. 2011.
at Union College.
This event is for 10U through 17U.
You will be registering for
Event ID: 39
(While you must register on-line, payment can be made on line, via pay pal, (using a credit card) or you can choose the option to send in a check.)
This page describes these several events that follow in the long tradition
of professionally run basketball events
that we have put on over the past
fifteen years. The venues for these events is as described above, i.e. the
first five
events
listed above, will each take place at University at Albany, while the Summer's Final Test will take
place
at Hudson Valley Community College (the site of the girls High School
Championships).
Tournament Details and Format:
1. All games will be played at one site, either U Albany or Hudson Valley Community College, depending on the event.
2. Each team will play at least three games in a "pool play" format. The top teams (as defined below in the Tournament Rules below) in each pool will then move onto to single, elimination, bracketed play, to determine the champion in each age group. This format provides for great competition and a true tournament atmosphere.
For Tournament Rules, click on the link below:
Tournament Coordinating & Pool Winner Tie-Breaking Instructions
For Tournament Registration Forms, Blank Rosters for submission with
Registration Form AND...
FAQ's about Discounts Offered for those that wish to take
advantage click on the appropriate link below:
Blank Rosters for Submission with Registration Forms
FAQ's Regarding Early Registration, Multiple Team and Multiple Event Discounts
For a listing of teams registered for this event, as well as the game schedules, please click the links below:
Saturday Game Schedule. The schedules for the 2011 tournaments (for Saturday) can be viewed by clicking the link to the left.
The Sunday schedule can be viewed by clicking the following link Sunday Game Schedule
For hotel information, and directions to U Albany, clink on the link below:
Directions to U Albany and hotel information
For information and directions to University at Albany and/or Hudson Valley Community College, visit their respective web sites as listed below:
For information and directions to Hudson Valley Community College, visit their web site at: www.hvcc.edu