2024 U.S. Open Basketball Championships

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Description

The U.S. Open Basketball Championships are USA Basketball’s premier summer 5x5 youth tournament, played under USA Basketball youth guidelines, to crown a national champion. Registration for 12U, 13U, 8th grade, 9th grade and 10th grade, boys and girls, is open to all teams on a first-come, first-served basis while capacity permits. The championships take place June 7-9, 2024 in North Carolina.

• Tournament
• All teams
• Boys & Girls: 10th-6th
• Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
• $295.00-$400.00 entry fee
• Exposure Certified

General Information

USA Basketball 2024 U.S. Open Basketball Championships

Tournament Entry Fee:
Early Bird Registration - $295 | Until March 8, 2024
Standard Registration - $400 | March 9, 2024 – until capacity filled
*Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
Roster changes/additions and age/grade verification deadline is June 3, 2024.

Dates & Locations:
Friday-Sunday | June 7-9, 2024
*All teams must be prepared to play at any time on Friday, June 7

Rise Indoor Sports
419 Twins Way
Bermuda Run, North Carolina

Chris Paul Academy
1901 Mooney Street
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Divisions of Competition:
12 & Under Girls
12 & Under Boys
13 & Under Girls
13 & Under Boys
8th Grade Girls
8th Grade Boys
9th Grade Girls
9th Grade Boys
10th Grade Girls
10th Grade Boys
Wheelchair Basketball

Athlete Eligibility:
12 & Under Division – Eligible athletes CANNOT turn 13 prior to September 1, 2024

13 & Under Division – Eligible athletes CANNOT turn 14 prior to September 1, 2024

8th Grade Division - Eligible athletes cannot turn 15 prior to September 1, 2024 OR Grade Exception: Must have been enrolled in the 8th grade on October 1, 2023 AND cannot turn 16 prior to September 1, 2024.

9th Grade Division – Eligible athletes cannot turn 16 prior to September 1, 2024 OR Grade Exception: Must have been enrolled in the 9th grade on October 1, 2023 AND cannot turn 17 prior to September 1, 2024.

10th Grade Division – Eligible athletes cannot turn 17 prior to September 1, 2024 OR Grade Exception: Must have been enrolled in the 10th grade on October 1, 2023 AND cannot turn 18 prior to September 1, 2024.

Athlete Age & Grade Verification:
USA Basketball requires all teams to undergo roster verification of players to verify alignment with youth guidelines for playing segmentation. Following registration, ALL TEAMS MUST COMPLETE ROSTER VERIFICATION on National Sports ID which requires each player to create an account and upload proof of age (birth certificate/passport) and grade (school report card). The deadline to complete team verification is June 3. 

Athlete requirements:
All players must submit age and school grade verification documentation. Grade based divisions must submit documentation for the current (2023-24) school year, if necessary.

Player’s guardian of all rostered athletes must sign the tournament waiver. 
Following registration, a link will be provided to begin the roster verification process. Only teams with entry submitted and registration paid, will be allowed to join the tournament or begin the verification process.

Coach and Bench Personnel Requirements:
1. Coach License
All coaches and bench personnel must hold a valid USA Basketball 2023-2024 Coach License, which includes passing a criminal background screen. ONLY licensed coaches and licensed bench personnel may be listed on the team roster and receive a credential.

2. National Sports ID
All coaches/bench personnel must create an account, be listed on the roster and sign the tournament waiver.

Roster Size & Makeup:
Team rosters are capped at 15 members total (players and coaches combined) and must include a minimum one (1) licensed coach.

An athlete may only appear on one (1) roster at the U.S. Open Basketball Championships and WILL NOT be allowed to play for multiple teams.

Bench Rules:
Only eligible and rostered team members (athletes or coaches) are allowed on the bench or competition floor at any time during competition.  All coaches must wear and visibly present their tournament credential while sitting on the bench through the entirety of the event.

Dress Code Enforced:
All bench personnel must adhere to the coaches’ dress code by wearing a collared top (i.e., quarter zip, polo, etc.) and dress pants/shorts, khakis, golf pants/shorts or dress skirts along with closed-toe shoes.

Prohibited attire while sitting on bench:
sandals, open-toed shoes/sandals/flip-flops, hats, caps or head attire (unless religious headwear), sweatpants, track pants, leggings, joggers, jeans, athletic/exercise shorts.

For more information or to register, visit 2024 U.S. Open Basketball Championships