WINTER HOOPS MANIA by Big Time Hoops since 2011
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Spectators must purchase tickets at https://bigtimehoops.net/events/winter-hoop-mania/
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Head Coaches are responsible for the behavior of each asst. coach, player and spectator that’s traveling with your program. Please provide the following Warning to all that are traveling with your team.
WARNING – THIS IS A ZERO TOLERANCE EVENT
- No Profanity within the venue
- No abusive language within the venue
- No aggressive Behavior or Gestures within venue
- Respect the Officials or be EJECTED from the Venue
- Spectators are not allowed on the Court during Game Play
Failing to follow these rules will result in your EJECTION from the Venue. Stay home if you can’t control yourself.
This is the first and only warning that you will receive!
If, after receiving this warning you verbally abuse any player, coach, game official or spectator, or engage in behavior that is disruptive or interferes with a game participant or another spectator. You will be immediately ejected from the venue without refund.
Game Rules
· TEAMS MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AFTER EACH GAME
· 15 mins per half (Ages 15U – 18U / 9th – 12th Grade)
· 14 mins per half (Ages 12U – 14U / 6th, 7th & 8th Grade)
· 13 mins per half (Ages 9U – 11U / 3rd - 5th Grade)
· 2 Min halftime
· One full and one 30 sec time out per half
· Overtime consist of 2 min, each team having one full timeout; sudden death in 2nd Overtime (first team to score 2 points)
· Free throws are "ON THE RELEASE”
· Each player has 5 fouls before disqualification
· DOUBLE BONUS on 10th foul (no one in one on 7th foul)
· Only 1 coach can stand during game
- BRACKET PLAY ONLY - if deficit is 15 or more with 60 seconds or less to play; the game is called.
· *IF NEEDED* Home team will provide official score keeper with visiting team keeping clock. TEAM DEPICTED ON LEFT OR TOP OF SCHEDULE IS HOME.
· High School Federation Rules apply for all other scenarios
Slaughter Rule: Clock runs when opposing team is trailing by 20 points. Clock will stop on whistle, when deficit reaches 15 or below.
Total win points are maxed at 15. You win by 30 all you receive is 15.
Tickets / Wristbands
Spectators must wear band on WRIST; they are not family bands but an individual band. Failure to have on WRIST will result in repayment.
Coaches must have their wristband on person the entire weekend. Lead by example and keep your band on your wrist.
Team Check-In
Coaches/Teams must check in at the venue of their first game. No coaching band will be provided if you go to the wrong location before your first game.
Hello All
Please view schedule at https://bigtimehoops.net/events/winter-hoop-mania/
or Downloading the FREE Big Time Hoops App (Google Play or Apple App Store)
Hello Teams - Schedule drops at 5 pm tonight.
2/18/2026 8:53 AMDescription
The 3rd Annual Winter Hoop Mania opens up the start of the travel basketball season. This high octane event will feature teams from across the DMV area and throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Event is open to boys and girls team 9u - 18u.
- Tournament
- All teams
- Boys & Girls: 18U-9U
- Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
- $329.00 entry fee
- 3 game guarantee
- Exposure Certified
Location
Contact
General Information
The 3rd Annual Winter Hoop Mania event will be held at Gainesville High School will open its doors to our 2-day tournament with all teams playing 2 games on Saturday and on Sunday with a playoff bracket system. Most divisions will have a Gold and Silver skill level.
All 1st place teams in each division will receive our Big Time Hoops Custom Trophies and Medals. All 2nd place teams in each division will receive medals. Last year this event was SOLD OUT with a long list of teams on the waiting list.
DON'T DELAY, REGISTER your TEAM TODAY! TOMORROW we can't guarantee you will have a slot in this event.
Event is open to boys' and girls' team 9u - 18/u
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GREENSBORO, NC
BOYDS, MD
CINCY, OH
MADISONVILLE, KY
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Automatic Multi-Team Discounts
Our system will automatically apply discounts at checkout:
Spectator Pricing (e-Tickets):
Saturday - General Admission (ages 13 and Up) - $20
Saturday - Youth Admission (ages 6 - 12) - $15
Sunday - General Admission (ages 13 and up) - $15
Saturday - Youth Admission (ages 6 - 12) - $10
Registration
Registration is currently open for the following divisions:
- 12/13U Boys - Regular Price ($329.00)
- 13U Girls - Regular Price ($329.00)
- HS Boys - Regular Price ($329.00)
To make a payment please visit the payments section of the event.
All event related questions should be directed to Jay lambert at info@bigtimehoops.net or call 832.852.3358.
