Boys 12u New York State Fair Basketball Tournament Team 518 (Natale)

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 and discounts are available, 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

Due to the ongoing rain and field conditions, all scheduled games will be moved to our designated rain site:




Midstate Athletic Community Center

5575 Meltzer Court Cicero NY 13039




We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work to keep everyone safe and ensure games can continue as smoothly as possible. Please communicate this update to your teams and plan accordingly.

Coaches, I wanted to inform you all that we will be remaining at the State Fair as originally planned. Please ensure your teams are aware and prepared accordingly.

If there are any changes or important updates, I will communicate them promptly. In the meantime, thank you for your continued support and coordination.

Dear Coaches,

We are closely monitoring the weather conditions and will determine whether all games will be moved indoors to the Midstate Athletic Community Center.

A final decision will be communicated no later than 8:30 AM.

Reminder the address for the Midstate Atheltic Community Center is 5575 Meltzer Court, Cicero NY 13039
Thank you for your flexibility and cooperation.

Dear Coaches,

Please note that the rain site venue for our upcoming event has been updated.

New Rain Site Location:
Midstate Athletic Community Center
5575 Meltzer Court
Cicero, NY 13039

Thank you for your attention to this change. Please share this update with your teams as needed.

Dear Coaches,

I hope this message finds you well.

Please note that there has been a change in the tournament schedule. The games will now take place on August 28th and 29th, instead of the previously communicated dates of August 29th and 30th.

Dear Coaches,

I hope this message finds you well.

Please be advised that moving forward, 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,


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 fifth year we have had the privilege to host this event at the fair and the first year we're hosting the 12u age group! 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 file
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

Game Rules: See attached file

COACHES READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:


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 this information is 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 12 years old (or younger) as of August 29, 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!

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