Getting a spring basketball team together to play in MYAS Gopher State Spring Basketball Tournaments may be easier than you think. The steps listed below will walk you through the process.

1. Get a commitment from the players.

2. Determine the tournaments that you want to participate in. View the tournament calendar below. To determine which division to sign up for click on Grade/Age Divisions above.

3. Calculate your expenses (Tournament Entry Fees, Uniforms, Practice Time/Court Rental, First-Aid Kit)

4. Membership Fees/Insurance - MYAS no longer pays for or has any membership fees to participate. 

5. Collect the fees from the parents.

6. Register for tournaments. Be sure to register on time. Please note that the MYAS Gopher State Spring Tournament entry deadlines are typically two weeks prior to the tournament. Each tournament weekend has its own entry deadline. You can register for all your tournaments at once or you can register for one tournament at a time. If you register prior to the Early Bird deadline you will receive a discount on that tournament. The Early Bird deadline for each tournament is 1 week before the entry deadline  As long as you register on or before the entry deadline, you will have a spot in the tournament.

7. Get your game schedule. We will post the tournament game schedules on our website 9-10 days prior to the tournament. Please note that the schedules are subject to change.

8. Good Sportsmanship. This is a requirement, not a request. The coach sets the tone for how everyone behaves. Please set a good example. As a coach, we expect you to monitor the behavior of your players and parents.

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Award Distribution:

3rd-8th Grade Teams

• 4 teams or less: we will provide awards for the 1st place team.

• 3-7 teams: we will provide awards for the 1st & 2nd place teams

• 8 teams or more: we will provide awards for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams 

High School Teams

• The championship team will receive awards. 

Who are the awards for:

• We provide awards for the players, not the coaches. 

What kind of awards are given out at the tournaments:

• A mixture of trophies, medals, plaques and t-shirts will be used throughout the spring and summer. High School divisions will typically receive t-shirts.

Rings - Spring Championships:

• 1st place teams will receive

  • Rings for each player

  • A banner for the team (1)