Panhandle Basketball presents

12th Annual Gulf Coast Showdown @ Mobile Convention Center

May 9-11, 2025
Mobile, Alabama
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If you have a lime green kia, please come see the front right away, they are about to tow your car from the parking garage.

5/10/2025 2:54 PM

Please give the app 5/10 mins to update. We had to remove all remaining games off of court 3 due to a leak. That caused times changes for other games as well! PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SCHEDULE VERY CAREFULLY. The app takes 5 to 10 mins to update!

5/10/2025 2:35 PM


Good Morning

Here a couple reminders for the tournament:

1. Cash Only at the door, please let your parents know!
2. Follow Team Check In rules. They have been sent to you several times!
3. We have a zero tolerance on poor behavior or poor sportsmanship, from anyone!
4. Gyms will NOT open, until 30 mins before the 1st game in that gym!
5.. Be on time!
6. All bags will be checked and be aware of the prohibited items.

Thank you
Panhandle Basketball

5/10/2025 7:27 AM

Good Morning

PPer the Mobile convention center. Please read carefully. ALL BAGS WILL BE CHECKED!!!

This directly from the Mobile Convention Center, not Panhandle Basketball!

SECURITY CHECKPOINT AHEAD

PROHIBITED ITEMS

For the safety and enjoyment of everyone at an event, anyone entering the Mobile
Convention Center is subject to a reasonable search. This includes, but is not limited to bags,
purses, coats and hats. Guests are PROHIBITED from bringing the following items into the

Mobile Convention Center.

Bags larger than 14" x 14" x 6"
Backpacks
Outside food or drink
Alcohol, drugs, illegal substances
Glass, plastic or metal containers
Metal water bottles
Coolers
Knives, firearms or weapons of any kind
Pepper spray/Mace

Laser pointers
Flags/signs with poles
Parcels
Any items the contents of which is not
displayed
Strollers or baby seats
Folding chairs
Noise makers or horns

The Mobile Convention Center reserves the right to restrict any other items that could pose
a safety hazard or restrict the enjoyment of another guest. Any prohibited items may be
returned to a vehicle or disposed of properly. The Mobile Convention Center also reserves

the right to inspect personal belongings of a suspicious nature.

ONLY ONE (1) BEVERAGE
PERMITTED PER PLAYER!

THANK YOU!
Mobile Convention Center

5/10/2025 7:22 AM

Good Morning

Please understand there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the 2 options for check in. If you do not, you will have to forfeit games! If you don't understand, you can call.
Team Check-In

We have types of Check-ins for this event:
1). If your team has National Sports ID, the head coach only has to check in.
A. If you have your badges, players and coaches need to wear them and have them available for players before every game.
B. If you do NOT have your badges (please check in with administration they may have them ready), you must print out your National Sports ID roster and have it ready to show before each game.

2) If you DO NOT have National Sports ID, you must print out current pictures( put them all on 1 sheet of paper, no more than 2. Not Individual, but printed like a roster with pictures) of all your players with names. You will need to arrive 1hr prior to your 1st game with ALL Players, their birth certificates, report cards and that roster with current pictures. At check in, we will verify every player and mark your roster with the current pictures, certified!

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these two options!

Failure to do so will result in forfeit(s)!

5/10/2025 7:18 AM

Please understand there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the 2 options for check in. If you do not, you will have to forfeit games! If you don't understand, you can call.
Team Check-In

We have types of Check-ins for this event:
1). If your team has National Sports ID, the head coach only has to check in.
A. If you have your badges, players and coaches need to wear them and have them available for players before every game.
B. If you do NOT have your badges (please check in with administration they may have them ready), you must print out your National Sports ID roster and have it ready to show before each game.

2) If you DO NOT have National Sports ID, you must print out current pictures( put them all on 1 sheet of paper, no more than 2. Not Individual, but printed like a roster with pictures) of all your players with names. You will need to arrive 1hr prior to your 1st game with ALL Players, their birth certificates, report cards and that roster with current pictures. At check in, we will verify every player and mark your roster with the current pictures, certified!

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these two options!

Failure to do so will result in forfeit(s)!

5/9/2025 7:29 PM

Please look over the schedule to make sure you have the most up to date times. We had to forfeit a team from the tournament for not following directions when it comes to team check-in process!

Please make sure your team follows the instrusctions for team Check IN

5/9/2025 7:26 PM

Per the Mobile convention center. Please read carefully. ALL BAGS WILL BE CHECKED!!!

This directly from the Mobile Convention Center, not Panhandle Basketball!

SECURITY CHECKPOINT AHEAD

PROHIBITED ITEMS

For the safety and enjoyment of everyone at an event, anyone entering the Mobile
Convention Center is subject to a reasonable search. This includes, but is not limited to bags,
purses, coats and hats. Guests are PROHIBITED from bringing the following items into the

Mobile Convention Center.

Bags larger than 14" x 14" x 6"
Backpacks
Outside food or drink
Alcohol, drugs, illegal substances
Glass, plastic or metal containers
Metal water bottles
Coolers
Knives, firearms or weapons of any kind
Pepper spray/Mace

Laser pointers
Flags/signs with poles
Parcels
Any items the contents of which is not
displayed
Strollers or baby seats
Folding chairs
Noise makers or horns

The Mobile Convention Center reserves the right to restrict any other items that could pose
a safety hazard or restrict the enjoyment of another guest. Any prohibited items may be
returned to a vehicle or disposed of properly. The Mobile Convention Center also reserves

the right to inspect personal belongings of a suspicious nature.

ONLY ONE (1) BEVERAGE
PERMITTED PER PLAYER!

THANK YOU!
Mobile Convention Center

5/9/2025 2:23 PM



Here are some reminders for the tournament.

Please understand there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the 2 options for check in. If you do not, you will have to forfeit games! If you don't understand, you can call.
Team Check-In

We have types of Check-ins for this event:
1). If your team has National Sports ID, the head coach only has to check in.
A. If you have your badges, players and coaches need to wear them and have them available for players before every game.
B. If you do NOT have your badges (please check in with administration they may have them ready), you must print out your National Sports ID roster and have it ready to show before each game.

2) If you DO NOT have National Sports ID, you must print out current pictures of all your players with names. You will need to arrive 1hr prior to your 1st game with ALL Players, their birth certificates, report cards and that roster with current pictures. At check in, we will verify every player and mark your roster with the current pictures, certified!

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these two options!

Failure to do so will result in forfeit(s)!



Behavior & Conduct
We have a zero-tolerance policy for poor conduct or inappropriate behavior. This applies to players, coaches, and spectators.

Anyone displaying unsportsmanlike or disruptive behavior will be removed from the event without hesitation.
Please support your team with positive sportsmanship and set a good example for the young athletes.

Bag Checks
For everyone’s safety, all bags (players, coaches, and spectators) are subject to inspection. We will send out a list of prohibited ites for the convention center, shortly.

Admission Prices- CASH ONLY - NO CARDS - Please let your parents know!!
Weekend Pass: $45( Weekend pass is the same price on Friday and Saturday)
Daily Pass:
Friday: $20
Saturday: $30
Sunday: $25
Kids 11 and under: Free
CASH ONLY - NO CARDS
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to a great event and appreciate your help in making it a positive experience for all.
Panhandle Basketball

5/9/2025 2:18 PM

Good Morning,

We’re excited to announce that the event schedule will be released shortly. Before we do, here are some important details you need to know:

Scheduling Information
We are organizing 140+ teams across 11 courts and have worked hard to accommodate as many of the 50+ special requests as possible. While we aimed to meet every request, please understand that some adjustments may not have been feasible.

Once the schedule is released, any necessary changes will be communicated through a “Schedule Change Alert” via email and text. It is your responsibility to review the schedule and confirm you have the most up-to-date game times.

Team Check-In

We have types of Check-ins for this event:
1). If your team has National Sports ID, the head coach only has to check in.
A. If you have your badges, players and coaches need to wear them and have them available for players before every game.
B. If you do NOT have your badges (please check in with administration they may have them ready), you must print out your National Sports ID roster and have it ready to show before each game.

2) If you DO NOT have National Sports ID, you must print out current pictures of all your players with names. You will need to arrive 1hr prior to your 1st game with ALL Players, their birth certificates, report cards and that roster with current pictures. At check in, we will verify every player and mark your roster with the current pictures, certified!

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these two options!

Failure to do so will result in forfeit(s)!



Behavior & Conduct
We have a zero-tolerance policy for poor conduct or inappropriate behavior. This applies to players, coaches, and spectators.

Anyone displaying unsportsmanlike or disruptive behavior will be removed from the event without hesitation.
Please support your team with positive sportsmanship and set a good example for the young athletes.

Bag Checks
For everyone’s safety, all bags (players, coaches, and spectators) are subject to inspection. We will send out a list of prohibited ites for the convention center, shortly.

Admission Prices
Weekend Pass: $45( Weekend pass is the same price on Friday and Saturday)
Daily Pass:
Friday: $20
Saturday: $30
Sunday: $25
Kids 11 and under: Free
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to a great event and appreciate your help in making it a positive experience for all.
Panhandle Basketball

5/8/2025 10:17 AM

Good Evening

We have sold out the 12th annual Gulf Coast Showdown and have a waiting list. There are a few teams that have NOT paid. If youare one of those teams, payment must be made Tuesday by 12PM. If you do not make payment we will pull teams from the waiting list.

Schedule request must be made by Tuesday evening. They must be sent to schrequests.panhandlebasketball@gmail.com
Make sure you put the team name and tournament name in the email.

Panhandle Basketball

5/5/2025 11:14 PM

Description

Age Divisions: 2nd - 12th Grade Team Entry Fee: $295 (Early Registration) $325 (Late Registration) 3 Games GUARANTEED! 1st & 2nd Place Awards!

  • Tournament
  • All teams
  • Boys & Girls: 12th-2nd
  • $295.00 entry fee
  • 3 game guarantee
  • Exposure Certified

Location

Mobile Convention Center Map
Mobile Convention Center
1 S Water St
Mobile, AL, 36602
Directions

Contact

John McDonald
(850) 380-0818

Social

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General Information

Age Divisions: 2nd - 12th Grade
Team Entry Fee: $295 (Early Registration) $325 (Late Registration)
3 Games GUARANTEED!
1st & 2nd Place Awards!


All event related questions should be directed to John McDonald at info.panhandlebasketball@gmail.com or call (850) 380-0818.