YUTAN YOUTH HOOPSTER
YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Girls Grades 3rd – 8th, Feb. 10-11, 2024
Boys Grades 3rd – 8th, Feb. 17-18, 2024
Where: Yutan, NE
HWY 92 (15 miles west of Omaha)
Games: Guaranteed 3 games
Awards: Medals will be given to 1st place in each division
Sites: Yutan High School
Yutan Elementary School
Yutan Activity Center
Registration Fee: $160 per team
Registration Deadline: Jan. 26th for girls
Feb. 2nd for boys
Tournament Rules:
Admission: Adults - $5 per day
Students - $2 per day
Under 5 - free
REGISTRATION FORM
Please circle: BOYS GIRLS 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Please rate your team 1 2 3 4 5 (1 is weak and 5 is strong)
Please provide League and Division you currently participate in or what you would play if you are only playing in tournaments this session: _________________________________
(for example: OSA – 7th Silver)
Name of team:______________________________
Player Grade Uniform #
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________________________
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10. _______________________________________________________________
Name of Coach(es): ___________________________
Address & Phone # of Coach(es) __________________________________________
E-Mail of Coach(es): ____________________
I give permission on behalf of the players and parents, for these team members to participate in the Yutan Youth Basketball Tournament. I understand the Yutan Youth Activities Association, the Yutan Public Schools, and any volunteers working at the tournament has no responsibility, assumes none, and does not carry insurance for the benefit of the players. Full responsibility for any medical expenses incurred as a result of participating in the tournament, are assumed by the parents and/or guardians of the players. All rights against the Yutan Youth Activities Association, the Yutan Public Schools, and any volunteers working at the tournament are waived.
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(Signature of Coach)
Make checks payable to Yutan Youth Basketball and mail with registration form to:
John Walz
1523 Provencal Circle
Yutan, NE 68073
yutanyouthbball@gmail.com
Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Primary Focus: Teaching & practicing fundamentals such as: dribbling, pivoting, passing, and shooting. Repetition of these fundamentals is key at this age.
- Register through YYA to ensure everyone has an opportunity to play.
- Coaches/parents will decide if they want to enter any league/tournaments, but practicing fundamentals should remain the top priority.
-More time spent on practicing & repetition of fundamentals than playing games.
-Cost: $25
-Additional $50 for jersey (This is optional)
3rd & 4th Grade
- If there are enough players for two teams in a grade, they are split equally.
Primary Focus: Repetition of fundamentals: dribbling, passing, pivoting, and shooting. Teaching man to man defensive principles and learning basic offensive movements.
-Cost: $125 This includes a jersey, shorts, shooting shirt, league entry fees, and equipment.
LEAGUE: Elkhorn Conqueror League
All games are played at one of the Elkhorn Middle Schools.
No admission fees for spectators.
BOYS: League runs from October - December.
If teams want to play in a "Winter" league after Christmas break, it is up to the coaches/parents to enter and cover costs.
GIRLS: League runs from January - March.
If teams want to play in the “Fall” league, it is up to the coaches/parents to enter and cover costs.
**Although games can be important for development & fun, more time should be spent on practice and repetition of fundamentals.
5th & 6th Grade
- If there are enough players for two teams in a grade, they are split into an “A” & “B” team. The coaches that volunteer will work together to determine teams. If needed, the high school coaching staff will provide input to coaches when evaluating players. This will allow players to play in a league division that matches their skill level so they can be challenged and successful.
Primary Focus: Repetition of fundamentals: dribbling, passing, pivoting, and shooting. Teaching man to man defensive principles and learning basic offensive structures/movements.
-Cost: $125 This includes a jersey, shorts, shooting shirt, league entry fees, and equipment.
LEAGUE: Elkhorn Conqueror League
All games are played at one of the Elkhorn Middle Schools.
No admission fees for spectators.
BOYS: League runs from October - December.
If teams want to play in a "Winter" league after Christmas break, it is up to the coaches/parents to enter and cover costs.
GIRLS: League runs from January - March.
If teams want to play in the “Fall” league, it is up to the coaches/parents to enter and cover costs.
Other information
***Yutan Youth Tournament
***Students who do not attend Yutan Schools are welcome to register. However, the board will evaluate these to determine if they are able to participate or not.
***There will be a pre-season parent/coaches meeting prior to the season starting.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to participate, if there is a financial concern please contact John Walz.
Contact John Walz for any questions:
Email: johnwalz3@hotmail.com
Cell: (402) 709-8064
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