Youth Basketball Day Minnesota

Basketball Day Minnesota is a celebration of youth basketball in the great state of Minnesota.

We have a lot to be proud of in Minnesota:

• More competitive basketball players per capita than any other state in the country.
• Minnesota has been recognized nationally as annually producing the top girls and boys recruits at the DI, DII and DIII level.
• The winter community based youth basketball associations associations, led by parent volunteers, have created a model template for the entire country implementing best practices that create a safe, positive and productive experience for all youth basketball players.
• Minnesota set the bar in creating Safe Play: Back to Hardwood Guidelines for Covid-19 Safety.

Who Can Register

• MYBA Member Associations can register their teams.
• Online registration.

Event Information

• Date: Monday, February 15, 2021 (President's Day)
• Locations: Multiple Metro Area Locations
• Genders: Boys and Girls
• Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Divisions: A, B, C
• Entry Fee: $315 per Team. Includes Free Admission for 3 Coaches and 12 Spectators.
• Awards: Trophies or Medals for 1st Place. All teams will receive a Commemorative Award.
• Who's Invited: All MN Youth Basketball Alliance (MYBA) member associations are eligible to participate.

Format

• 8 Team Brackets
• 3 Rapid Games
• Games will consist of one 25 minute period. Stop-time last minute of the period.
• Teams will play all 3 Rapid Games within 2 Hours

Covid-19 Safety Precautions

• The 2021 event will focus on competition. We will enhance the experience in future years
• MYBA/MYAS Mask/Face Covering Guidance 
• MYBA/MYAS Spectator and Team Personnel Guidance
• Everyone will be required to complete a self-assessment prior to arriving to the tournament.
• Social distancing will be enforced.
• Teams will exit prior to allowing the next group of teams to enter.