Gopher State Spring Basketball Series
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Gopher State Spring Basketball Series

Gopher State Spring Basketball Series

The largest spring basketball tournament series in the Midwest.

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The Midwest’s Home for Spring Basketball

The Gopher State Spring Basketball Series is the Midwest’s largest spring basketball tournament series, offering competitive opportunities for teams of all skill levels from across the country. Hosted in quality facilities and professionally administered, the series provides a first-class tournament experience with organized events, strong competition, and an exciting atmosphere for players, coaches, and families alike.

Schedule

Check back soon for the schedule.

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Important Information

Grade/Age Divisions

2025-2026 Age/Grade Eligibility

3rd Grade

An athlete must be in the 3rd grade or below for the 2025-2026 school year and cannot turn 11 prior to September 1, 2026.

Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 10 prior to September 1, 2026.

4th Grade

An athlete must be in the 4th grade or below for the 2025-2026 school year and cannot turn 12 prior to September 1, 2026.

Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 11 prior to September 1, 2026.

5th Grade

An athlete must be in the 5th grade or below for the 2025-2026 school year and cannot turn 13 prior to September 1, 2026.

Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 12 prior to September 1, 2026.

6th Grade

An athlete must be in the 6th grade or below for the 2025-2026 school year and cannot turn 14 prior to September 1, 2026.

Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 13 prior to September 1, 2026.

7th Grade

An athlete must be in the 7th grade or below for the 2025-2026 school year and cannot turn 15 prior to September 1, 2026.

Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 14 prior to September 1, 2026.

8th Grade

An athlete must be in the 8th grade or below for the 2025-2026 school year and cannot turn 16 prior to September 1, 2026.

Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 15 prior to September 1, 2026.

9th Grade

An athlete must be in the 9th grade or below for the 2025-2026 school year and cannot turn 17 prior to September 1, 2026.

Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 16 prior to September 1, 2026.

10th Grade

An athlete must be in the 10th grade or below for the 2025-2026 school year and cannot turn 18 prior to September 1, 2026.

Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 17 prior to September 1, 2026.

11th/12th Grade

An athlete must be in the 12th grade or below for the 2025-2026 school year and cannot turn 20 prior to September 1, 2026.

Age Exception: None.

Grade Based Events

Players in 6th Grade and Younger (for events that are grade based):

  • Players may play up two grade levels.
  • Example: A 5th grader may play in a 6th grade or 7th grade tournament. The 5th grader could not play in an 8th grade or older tournament.

Players in 7th Grade and Older:

  • Players can play up without any restrictions. Please use good judgment.

We have adopted this rule for player safety, liability and to maintain the integrity of the events.

Division 1 Teams

This is the highest level of play, consisting of the top teams from across the state and beyond. The teams competing in this division are generally referred to as “all-star” teams, although many of the top community-based “A” teams will also compete in this division. Teams registering for tournaments in this division of play should be looking for the best possible competition for their team.

Division A Teams

This is the next highest level of competition, which includes the majority of community-based “A” teams and those “all-star” teams that are unable to compete with Division I teams. This division is equivalent to Division II at other spring/summer events. We will attempt to match A teams of equal ability with each other as much as possible.

Division B Teams

This division is for the majority of community-based “B” teams from the winter season. This division is equivalent to Division 3 at other spring/summer events.

Division C Teams

This division is for teams that are simply looking for more tournament experience. Teams in this division may include in-house teams, recreational teams, school traveling “C” teams and newly formed teams looking to “get their feet wet.” This division is equivalent to Division 4 at other spring/summer events.

Note: The MYAS reserves the right to move teams up or down to provide the best level of competition for all teams. A minimum of four teams, in a specific division, are required in order to offer a tournament in that division of play. If any division has fewer than four teams entered, those teams will be moved up or down to the next appropriate division of competition.

Refund/Forfeit Policy

Forfeits

Forfeit Policy

Any team forfeiting a game(s) on a given weekend will incur a $100.00 fine for each forfeited game. Forfeiting a game will also place the team on probation for the remainder of the season. Forfeiting a game on any subsequent weekends will result in immediate suspension from further MYAS participation for all coaches and players associated with that team.

Please get to your games!

MYAS Refund Policy

  • If a team or individual drops out of an event prior to the entry deadline, a full refund of the entry fee will be issued.
  • Teams or individuals dropping out of an event after the entry deadline will NOT receive a refund.
  • If an event should have to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e. weather, loss of electricity, etc.) a prorated portion of your entry fee will be returned based on the number of games played.
  • If an event is cancelled, with no games played, due to any of the above reasons, teams can elect a 75% refund of their entry fee or have 100% of their entry fee applied to a future MYAS event.
  • The credit card processing fee is not refundable.

Entry Fees

Standard Fee Structure
  • 3 Game Guarantee: $330
    • May 9th – The MN Breast Cancer Coalition tournament will have a slightly higher entry fee and 10.00 of those proceeds will benefit the MN Breast Cancer Coalition.
  • 4 Game Guarantee: $370
  • Spring Championships: $370
  • If a team or individual drops out of an event prior to the entry deadline, a full refund of the entry fee will be issued.
  • Teams or individuals dropping out of an event after the entry deadline will NOT receive a refund.
  • If an event should have to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e. weather, loss of electricity, etc.) a prorated portion of your entry fee will be returned based on the number of games played.
  • If an event is cancelled, with no games played, due to any of the above reasons, teams can elect a 75% refund of their entry fee or have 100% of their entry fee applied to a future MYAS event.
  • The credit card processing fee is not refundable.

Team Creation/Registration

Creating A Team In RegisterPlay
  1. Go to: https://myasrp.com/pages/events
  2. Sign-in to your account
    • If you do not already have an account, click on the ‘sign-in’ button and then click on ‘Create an Account’
  3. Once logged in – click on ‘Dashboard’
  4. Click on the ‘My Teams’ tab and then ‘Create a Team’ button.
  5. Enter your team’s information, accept the MYAS Waiver Statement, and click on ‘Create Team’
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  1. Go to: https://myasrp.com/pages/events
  2. Sign-in to your account
    • If you do not already have an account, click on the ‘sign-in’ button and then click on ‘Create an Account’
  3. On the left-hand side – click on ‘Basketball’ then ‘Basketball Events Spring/Summer’
  4. Click on the event you would like to register for.
  5. Click ‘Enter Now’ next to the correct division.
  6. Choose your eligible team from the drop-down menu and complete payment information.
*There is no cart feature on the site. Your credit card information will be saved to your account after the first purchase so you will be able to quickly pay for each tournament.
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Roster Rules/Guide

Roster Rules

Roster Size

For each event, team rosters are limited to 12 players and 3 coaches.

Team Roster

Complete the official MYAS Online Roster through RegisterPlay.

Option 1

  1. Log-in to RegisterPlay
  2. Go to your ‘Dashboard’ and click on ‘My Teams’
  3. Under ‘My Teams’ click on the team you’d like to create a roster for.
  4. Click on the ‘Roster’ Tab and ‘Edit Roster’
  5. Click on the Green ‘Invite Players’ button.
  6. You can either search existing players (many MN players are in the system from the winter season) or you can click on the Invite Player tab and enter the players email information.
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Option 2

  1. Log-in to RegisterPlay
  2. Go to your ‘Dashboard’ and click on ‘My Teams’
  3. Once on the ‘My Teams’ page, click on the light blue button ‘Roster Psw’
  4. Copy and paste information in the box and email to the parents/guardians.
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Waiver

MYAS Waiver Statement and Photo Release

Consents to use by Sponsors, their agents and licensees, of any or all my pictures, voice or likeness, with or without my name (“Image”), in whole, in part or with others, without restriction as to changes or alterations. This permission allows Images to be used, copied and published worldwide through any means of communication, including television, radio, or film coverage for any lawful purpose and is irrevocable and without right of inspection. The undersigned acknowledges that participation in the activities is consideration for this consent.

IN ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION for myself and/or my children being permitted to utilize the services, utilize the facilities, and/or participate in the programs of the Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS) and their partners including, but not limited to, use of facilities or equipment, or participation in any program affiliated with the MYAS, the undersigned, on behalf of himself or herself and such participating children and any personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin (hereinafter referred to as “the undersigned”) hereby acknowledges, agrees, and represents that he or she has inspected and carefully considered such premises, equipment, and facilities and has considered the MYAS’s programs and that the undersigned finds and accepts same as being safe and reasonably suited for the use or participation by the undersigned and such participating children.

The undersigned acknowledges that novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infections have been confirmed throughout the United States, including several cases in the State of Minnesota and locality. In accordance with the most recent guidance and recommendations issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for slowing the transmission of COVID-19, the undersigned hereby agrees, represents, and warrants that neither the undersigned nor such participating children shall visit or utilize the facilities, services, and/or programs of the MYAS (other than any exclusively online services and programs) within 14 days after:

  1. returning from highly impacted areas subject to a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice,
  2. exposure to any person returning from areas subject to a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, or
  3. exposure to any person who has a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.

The CDC Travel Health Network is continuously updating this list and the undersigned agrees that they are aware of this list and the countries listed. The undersigned agrees to check on a daily basis the CDC Travel Health Notices list (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html#travel-2) prior to participating in or utilizing the facilities, services, and programs of the MYAS and their partners. The undersigned hereby agrees, represents, and warrants that neither the undersigned nor such participating children shall participate in, visit or utilize the facilities, services, and/or programs of the MYAS if he or she:

  1. experiences symptoms of COVID-19, including, without limitation, fever, cough, loss of sense of taste or smell, or shortness of breath, or
  2. has a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed case of COVID-19. The undersigned agrees to notify the MYAS immediately if he or she believes that any of the foregoing access/use restrictions may apply.

The MYAS has taken certain steps to implement certain recommended guidance and recommendations issued by public health agencies for slowing the transmission of COVID-19, including, without limitation, the access/use restrictions set forth above. The MYAS COVID-19 Safe Play (and other resources provided by the MN Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control) can be reviewed at http://myas.org/covid-19/resources/. The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that the MYAS may revise its procedures at any time based on updated recommended guidance and recommendations issued by public health agencies and further agrees to comply with the MYAS’s revised procedures prior to utilizing the facilities and services, and/or prior to participating in the programs of the MYAS. The undersigned further acknowledges and agrees that, due to the nature of the facilities, services, and programs offered by the MYAS, social distancing of 6 feet per person among children and their fellow participants or others is not always possible. The undersigned fully understands and appreciates both the known and potential dangers of participating in the programs and/or utilizing the facilities and services of the MYAS and acknowledges that use thereof by the undersigned and/or such participating children may, despite the MYAS’s reasonable efforts to mitigate such dangers, result in exposure to COVID-19, which could result in quarantine requirements, serious illness, disability, and/or death.

  1. I will not berate the officials or “trash talk” to my opponent.
  2. I will not use profanity.
  3. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, contest administrators and officials at every game.
  4. I will place the emotional and physical well being of my teammates and opponents ahead of my personal desire to win.
  5. I will treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, gender, creed or ability.
  6. I will demand a sports environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all MYAS sporting events.
  7. I will do my best to remember that youth sports are supposed to be FUN and that winning and losing are part of everyone’s experience.
  8. I will express my concerns through the proper channels in a dignified manner.
  9. I will respect the volunteers that are assisting with the conduct of these events.
  10. I will respect and adhere to the rules governing eligibility and competition.
  1. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, contest administrators and officials at every game.
  2. I will place the emotional and physical well being of the athletes ahead of my personal desire to win.
  3. I will demand a sports environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all MYAS sporting events.
  4. I will remember that the game is for the kids – not the adults.
  5. I will do my best to make sure that youth sports are a FUN and POSITIVE experience.
  6. I will treat other players, coaches, fans, volunteers and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
  7. I will not berate the officials!
  8. I will not undermine the coaches’ instructions or directions.
  9. I will not use profanity!
  10. I will communicate my concerns through the proper channels in a dignified manner.
  1. I will demand a sports environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all MYAS sporting events.
  2. I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, contest administrators and fellow officials at every game.
  3. I will remember that the game is for the kids – not the adults, coaches or officials.
  4. I will do my best to make sure that youth sports are a FUN and POSITIVE experience.
  5. I will not use profanity!
  6. I will communicate my concerns through the proper channels in a dignified manner.
  7. I will master both the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to enforce the rules, and will exercise authority in an impartial, firm and controlled manner.
  8. I will uphold the honor and dignity of the profession in all interaction with athletes, coaches, tournament administrators, colleagues and the public.
  9. I will be punctual and professional in the fulfillment of all contractual obligations.
  10. I will remain mindful that my conduct influences the respect that athletes, coaches and the public hold for the profession.

Any violation of the Code of Conduct may result in a temporary or permanent banishment from any MYAS sponsored events. Please BEHAVE or BE GONE! Your kids thank you and so do we!

HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE MYAS WAIVER STATEMENT AND PHOTO RELEASE, COVID -19 WAIVER, AND CODE OF CONDUCT AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND FURTHER AGREE THAT NO ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS OR INDUCEMENT APART FROM THE FOREGOING WRITTEN AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN MADE. I AM AWARE THAT BY AGREEING TO THIS AGREEMENT I AM GIVING UP VALUABLE LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES FROM THE MYAS IN CASE OF ILLNESS, INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING, FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AT ANY MYAS FACILITY OR DURING PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM AND ANY ILLNESS, INJURY, OR DEATH RESULTING THEREFROM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS A PROMISE NOT TO SUE AND A RELEASE OF AND INDEMNIFICATION FOR ALL CLAIMS. IF SIGNING ON BEHALF OF MINOR: I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE ON BEHALF OF MY MINOR CHILD(REN) AND/OR LEGAL WARDS, AND I REPRESENT AND WARRANT TO THE MYAS THAT I HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO SIGN THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SUCH MINOR(S).

 

FAQs

What do I need to do to get my team signed up?

All tournament registrations must be completed online with a credit card.

The MYAS does not form teams or place kids on teams. However, we can get you in contact with teams/clubs who will be putting teams together. We recommend contacting your local association first.

Yes. There are Division 1/Elite, Division A, Division B, and Division C. It is the responsibility of the coaches to classify their team(s) correctly. The MYAS reserves the right to move teams up or down. For more information, click on the Grade/Age Divisions.

The MYAS has several locations around the metro area for the spring/summer basketball tournaments. Teams cannot sign up for a specific location. We will try to keep teams as close to home as possible.

Schedules are posted online 9-10 days prior to each tournament.

Possibly. It is the coaches/teams responsibility to make sure they have the current schedule. Please check the website often.

It is recommended that coaches coach only one team. If you plan on coaching multiple teams the MYAS does not guarantee that they will be placed at the same playing site or that the schedules will allow a coach to coach both teams. You are welcome to list the request on the entry form but it is not guaranteed that we will be able to accommodate.

Athletes may participate on two teams on the same weekend as long as the teams are not in the same bracket/pool. Those teams must be comprised as follows:

  • One team must be school/community based and the other must be an open team. An “open team” is defined as being comprised of players from multiple communities.
  • Players may play on two different teams within the same club or school/community based program.

Game results will be posted online throughout the tournament and finalized after the tournament.

No.

Host groups will determine whether or not they will host a concessions stand.

Admissions will be collected by the host site. $10 per adult and $5 per student and senior citizen will be collected. Children 6 and under are free. 3 coaches will be admitted per team for free.

Each site will have a certified trainer on-site.

No. Teams must provide their own jerseys/uniforms.

basketball@myas.org

Rules/Tiebreakers

2026 Spring Basketball Playing Rules
Pool Play Tiebreakers

Get Started

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. To determine which division to sign up for click on Grade/Age Divisions.
  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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Awards

3rd-7th Grade Divisions

4 or less teams

  • 1st Place

5-7 team divisions

  • 1st & 2nd Place

8 teams or more

  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Consolation

8th Grade & Older

All Divisions

  • 1st Place

Tournament Locations

Date(s)Location
April 11thArmstrong, Lakeville North, Coon Rapids, Farmington, Monticello, White Bear Lake and Two Rivers
April 12thArmstrong, Lakeville North, Coon Rapids, Farmington Monticello and White Bear Lake
April 18thSkyview MS/Tartan, Armstrong, Farmington, STMA and Prior Lake
April 19thSkyview MS/Tartan, Armstrong, STMA and Prior Lake and Champlin Park
April 25-26Mounds View, Burnsville, Fridley HS/MS, Anoka and YWCA
May 2ndTartan, Benilde, Eagle Ridge Academy, Farmington, Prior Lake and St. Olaf
May 3rdTartan, Farmington and Prior Lake
May 9thTwo Rivers, Skyview, White Bear Lake, Prior Lake , Humboldt HS and Fridley MS
May 16thBurnsville, Eagle Ridge Academy, Farmington, Tartan and Park Cottage Grove
May 17thBurnsville, Eagle Ridge Academy, Farmington, Tartan
May 23rdPrior Lake HS and Forest Lake HS
May 30th-31stWoodbury, Coon Rapids, Forest Lake, and Humboldt HS
June 6thBloomington Kennedy and Irondale
June 13thEagle Ridge Academy, Prior Lake and STMA
June 20thPrior Lake Eagle Ridge Academy and Tartan HS
June 27thEagle Ridge Academy, STMA and Farmington

Testimonials

This past spring (2023) the Irondale High School Girls Basketball team partnered with MYAS to host one of their Gopher State Spring Basketball Series Tournaments. We hosted 34 teams throughout the day from and on Sunday hosted 16 additional teams . The MYAS tournament director was onsite all weekend and was very professional helping to ensue the smooth operation of the event. The hoops clubs volunteers did a great job completing their assigned responsibilities. Our team took home 100% of the profits from both the admissions and concessions stand sales. Over the course of 2 days our team was able to profit more than $8,000 and was by far the most successful fundraiser we’ve ever done as an organization. The MYAS staff were extremely great to work with. From the details we were provided prior to the event from MYAS, the onsite MYAS tournament director and all the MYAS officials made for this event to go off without any issues. We are grateful for the new partnership with MYAS and look forward to working together on other fundraising opportunities to host additional MYAS events at Irondale High School.

MYAS is a great partner. We love MYAS and its staff!

Brent Hanus

Irondale Girls Basketball Hoops Club

Why I love MYAS: With a long history of serving youth through sports, MYAS has done anything but grow stale. Instead, they continue to look for new ways to reach more kids and their families. It’s our pleasure to be associated with an organization that zealously evolves and innovates. Yes, we host MYAS events to raise funds for our basketball program. BUT, what really drives us is working with good people and staging good events. That makes it all worthwhile and that’s why we are eager to continue our relationship.

  • We love seeing people using our facilities; MYAS helps us do that.
  • MYAS staff goes above and beyond in accommodating us; very helpful.
  • Their communication is clear, concise, and complete.
  • Their platform is effective; we are guaranteed a high-quality event.

Tim Herman

Heritage Christian Academy Boys Basketball Head Coach

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