VH Massachusetts State Championships Teams

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE TODAY TO MAKE SURE YOU DIDN'T MISS ANY CHANGES FOR THIS WEEKEND

Reminders for Vertical Hoops Tournament

Weekend Contacts for Vertical Hoops. DO NOT CALL JASON WITH WEEKEND QUESTIONS

Karim : 203-809-4770
Sekouba : 475-467-0964

Game Rules : http://www.verticalhoops.com/tournament-rules-copy-1

We cannot change the Sunday game times so please do not make requests.

Coach Check-In: Please check-in at your first game location. You will be given a wristband (must be worn or on keys) for the weekend. Limited to two coaches per team. (no exceptions)

Using the Vertical Hoops app is the most efficient way to view the schedule over the weekend. Unless you are signed up as a Saturday Only team, your team will play Sunday. Brackets will be populated once pool games are completed.

PLEASE SHOW UP TO ALL OF YOUR GAMES! We don't want to see any teams miss out on games.

Sportsmanship Please! We pay our referees well to ensure we have quality board certified officials, but they are not perfect. Please tell your coaches, parents, and players to be respectful towards the officials and each other. We would also ask that one coach stands on the sidelines. Assistant coaches should sit down.

Admission :
Saturday $20 - Only option : bracelet good for the entire weekend.
Sunday $15 Day

Coaches,
The schedule for this weekend's VH MA State Championships will be released on the Vertical Hoops app within the next 30 minutes. Our schedulers did their best prioritizing schedule requests. Please do not reach out because of minor issues. If you have a major concern email newenglandofficiatingservices@gmail.com
DO NOT REACH OUT TO JASON FOR SCHEDULE REQUESTS. Looking forward to a great weekend!

Coaches,

5/28/2025

We are excited about this weekend's Vertical Hoops MA State Championships! We plan on releasing the schedule by 5pm this evening. Please note that there will be zero tolerance for cheating. Players cannot play for multiple teams in the same grade (okay to play for multiple teams in different grades). Please note our grade/age rules below. Any player challenged will need to provide physical or digital documentation to the site supervisor, who will have the final call on eligibility. Games can and should be completed even if there is an ineligible player so teams do not lose games played for the weekend, but those games will be wins regardless in the standings for the challenging team.

4th Grade/10u : Player must be in 4th grade and/or not turn 11 prior to July 1, 2025.
5th Grade/11u : Player must be in 5th grade and/or not turn 12 prior to July 1, 2025.
6th Grade/12u : Player must be in 6th grade and/or not turn 13 prior to July 1, 2025.
7th Grade/13u : Player must be in 7th grade and/or not turn 14 prior to July 1, 2025.
8th Grade/14u : Player must be in 8th grade and/or not turn 15 prior to July 1, 2025.
9th Grade/15u : Player must be in 9th grade and/or not turn 16 prior to July 1, 2025.
10th Grade/16u : Player must be in 10th grade and/or not turn 17 prior to July 1, 2025.
Varsity : Players must be in 11th or 12th grade and/or not turn 19 prior to July 1, 2025.
Exceptions & Clarifications – Age and Grade Eligibility
Players who have been reclassified may exceed the typical age limit only with official documentation confirming their current grade placement. However, they are eligible only to compete in their actual grade, as verified by school records.

Players may not play down to a lower grade division in anticipation of a future reclassification year. Additionally, no player may participate in a grade division if they are more than two years older than the typical age for that grade level — regardless of their current enrollment status.

Example: A 16-year-old is never eligible to compete in the 8th grade division under any circumstances.

*Note: A player cannot play for more than one team in the same grade division.

Coach,
Please click the link below if you have scheduling "needs" for this weekend's Vertical Hoops MA State Championships. We cannot guarantee any requests, but we will do our best to make it happen. The schedule will be released on Wednesday by 6pm on the Vertical Hoops app. Often times we do need to make changes due to registration errors so please check back after Weds to confirm your game times.
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