Boys 14u New York State Fair Basketball Tournament Team Buffalo

Good Morning All,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who participated in the New York State Fair Tournament. Your energy, sportsmanship, and dedication made it a fantastic event, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Whether you were out on the court, helping coach, or cheering from the sidelines – you were a vital part of our success.

As we head into the new season, we’re excited to announce our upcoming Fall Tournaments. These events are a great opportunity to keep the momentum going, sharpen your skills, and enjoy more time with our amazing organization.

👉 Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early here:
https://syracuseselect.com/category/tournaments/

Let’s keep the spirit strong and make this fall season even better and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions!

See you out there,
Akeem Mottley
3165-882-7685
selectpremierevents@gmail.com

Dear Coaches,

I hope this message finds you well.

Please be advised that only two (2) coaches will be permitted in the bench area during games. This policy is in place to ensure compliance with venue regulations and to maintain a safe and organized environment for players and officials.

Any additional coaches beyond the two allowed must remain in the stands for the duration of the game.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Good Morning Coaches

As we prepare for the upcoming tournament we need to make sure everyone is aware that all teams participating in New York State Fair event are required to provide proof of age for all players (active and reserves). A copy of each players birth certificate or passport will need to be presented by the head coach to the tournament director at the check-in desk 45 minutes before their first scheduled game. Players must be 14 years old (or younger) as of August 25, 2025 Anyone found cheating Will be eliminated from the tournament immediately no questions asked. It is your responsibility to be sure that your players are legal. We will check!

Good Aftenoon Coaches,


We are excited to have you a part of this year’s New York State Fair Tournament Hosted by Syracuse Select Basketball! This is the fourth year we have had the privilege to host this event at the fair and we are looking forward to some great competition overall! With that being said below we have provided you with the information needed to relay to your players/parents. Schedule will only be changed if we made a procedural error. The Management of Syracuse Select Basketball thanks you in advance for following Tournament Procedures


Schedule: Tournament Schedule
Rules: see attached document

Please have your players arrive and enter between GATE 3 and GATE 4 at the Colosseum. Remember that the fair has over 100,000 spectators a day, so we ask that you arrive somewhere between 45 minutes and an hour before your game to be sure there’s no delay to start games on time. We will not wait for players and coaches.

Admission: Parents and spectators will be able to purchase their tickets and parking passes here. NYS Fair admission and parking passes

Venue:
New York State Fair (SFC)
581 State Fair Blvd
Syracuse, NY, 13209


Rain Site:
McChesney Community Center (MCC)
2308 Grant Blvd
Syracuse, NY, 13208


Lastly, DOWNLOAD OUR APP Syracuse Select – is a FREE iPhone and Android device app that will make the entire tournament process much easier. The APP includes addresses to all sites, pools/brackets for each division, standings within your pool, updated results for the entire tournament ,scores from each game, and much more. This APP should be your 1st choice for the most up-to-date schedule information.


Thank you

Attachment