16th Annual March Madness Venues

Good Morning Coaches, Teams & Families,

Championship Day is here! We’re excited to wrap up a great weekend of basketball and wish all teams the best of luck today. Thank you for being a part of this event—we’re looking forward to a fun, competitive finish.


🏀 Good Luck & Have Fun
Play hard, compete, and enjoy the moment. Championship Sunday is what it’s all about!


🚨 Conduct Policy Reminder
We want today to be a great experience for everyone.

We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike or disruptive behavior
Applies to players, coaches, and spectators
Any inappropriate behavior will result in immediate removal
Please help us maintain a respectful, positive, and family-friendly environment.


🚪 Facility Opening Times
Gym doors will NOT open before 7:30 AM
South Baldwin Christian will open at 7:45 AM
Please plan accordingly and do not arrive too early.


⏰ Final Reminder
Be at your court early and ready to play—games will stay on schedule.

🙏 Final Thought
May God bless all the players and keep them safe from injuries, bless the coaches who lead these young athletes, grant parents peace and joy, and provide safe travels for everyone.

Good luck to all teams today—we’re looking forward to a great finish!

Thank you,
Panhandle Basketball

The Bracket will not be finalized until 930. Please make sure you chack back at 945 to make sure you have the correct times!

Panhandle Basketball

Good Morning Coaches & Teams,

We wanted to inform you of a facility issue at Spanish Fort Old Gym. Unfortunately, the gym was not properly prepared for games this morning, and we have had to relocate all of today’s games from that site.

➡️ All games scheduled at Spanish Fort Old Gym today will now be played at Spanish Fort Middle School.

We will provide an update on tomorrow’s games later today.


⏰ Schedule Update
We are currently running approximately 45 minutes behind schedule
Our staff is working to make up time throughout the day
We will continue to provide updates as adjustments are made

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work through this situation and keep the event running as smoothly as possible.

Exposure will be updated to reflect the change.


Thank you,
Panhandle Basketball

Good Morning

Just a reminder this morning.

🎟 Admission & Ticketing Options
We now offer a convenient digital ticketing option for faster entry:

We have partnered with Sports Thread to allow online ticket purchases before you arrive
Tickets can also be purchased through the app at the door
Please note: A convenience fee is charged by the ticketing app
👉 Sports Thread Ticket Link

We offer two options. If you choose the cash option, it must be exact change.
💵 Cash Option (At the Door)
Cash is still accepted, but it will be EXACT CHANGE ONLY
Please plan accordingly to help keep lines moving quickly
Pricing:

Weekend Pass: $45
Saturday Only: $30
Sunday Only: $25
Kids 11 & Under: FREE

🚨 Behavior & Conduct Policy
We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike or disruptive behavior from players, coaches, or spectators. Please see our conduct policy at www.panhandlebasketball.net


We want everyone to enjoy themselves, have fun, and cheer loudly for their team—all while maintaining a safe and family-friendly environment.

We appreciate your help in maintaining a positive, competitive, and respectful atmosphere.

However, Please keep in mind......

We removed three individuals last weekend and will not hesitate to do so again this weekend. Please note that there are no refunds for removal.

Purchasing a ticket does not give anyone the right to act inappropriately. Any inappropriate behavior will result in immediate removal from the event.


🎒 Bag Policy
All bags—including those of players, coaches, and spectators—are subject to inspection for safety purposes

Thank you
Panhandle Basketball

Good Morning Coaches, Teams & Families,

Game day is finally here! We’re excited to get the tournament started and look forward to a great day of competition, energy, and basketball. We appreciate all of you being a part of this event and helping make it special.


🚨 Travel Reminder – Please Plan Ahead
Traffic may be heavier than usual this morning, so please allow yourself extra travel time.

⚠️ Important for Teams Coming From Mobile and West of Mobile!
If you are traveling through the tunnel, please be aware that it can back up quickly and may delay you over an hour.

➡️ Plan ahead and arrive early to ensure you are ready for your scheduled games.


⏰ Game Time Policy
We do not have the ability to hold games for late teams
If your team is more than 10 minutes late, the game will be ruled a forfeit
Please plan accordingly and be at your court early.


🚨 Conduct Policy Reminder
We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike or disruptive behavior.

Applies to players, coaches, and spectators
Any inappropriate behavior will result in immediate removal from the event
We want everyone to:

Have fun
Compete hard
Cheer loudly
While maintaining a safe and family-friendly environment

🏀 Final Note
Please make sure your team has NSID and ready to go before your game time.

Let’s have a great day of basketball!


Thank you,
Panhandle Basketball

Good evening

🎟 Admission & Ticketing Options
We now offer a convenient digital ticketing option for faster entry:

We have partnered with Sports Thread to allow online ticket purchases before you arrive
Tickets can also be purchased through the app at the door
Please note: A convenience fee is charged by the ticketing app
👉 Sports Thread Ticket Link:

We offer two options. If you choose the cash option, it must be exact change.
💵 Cash Option (At the Door)
Cash is still accepted, but it will be EXACT CHANGE ONLY
Please plan accordingly to help keep lines moving quickly
Pricing:

Weekend Pass: $45
Saturday Only: $30
Sunday Only: $25
Kids 11 & Under: FREE

🚨 Behavior & Conduct Policy
We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike or disruptive behavior from players, coaches, or spectators. Please see our conduct policy at www.panhandlebasketball.net


We want everyone to enjoy themselves, have fun, and cheer loudly for their team—all while maintaining a safe and family-friendly environment.

We appreciate your help in maintaining a positive, competitive, and respectful atmosphere.

However, Please keep in mind......

We removed three individuals last weekend and will not hesitate to do so again this weekend. Please note that there are no refunds for removal.

Purchasing a ticket does not give anyone the right to act inappropriately. Any inappropriate behavior will result in immediate removal from the event.


🎒 Bag Policy
All bags—including those of players, coaches, and spectators—are subject to inspection for safety purposes

Thank you
Panhandle Basketball

Good evening

National Sports ID is required.
You will not be able to check in or get a pass at any other gym, other than the gym of your 1st game!

Panhandle Basketball

Good evening

ONLY teams with National Sports ID will be able to check in at the gym of their 1st game. If you do not have National Sports ID you will not be allowed to participate.

Panhandle Basketball

We had a small schedule change, please look over the schedule to make sure you have the most up-to-date times.

We had a schedule change. Please look over the schedule carefully!

Good Morning

Please share with your parents and fans how to “Follow” their team:

Click on your team
Fill out the “Notifications” section
Click “Follow”
This will allow them to receive score updates, tournament messages, and all up-to-date information throughout the event.

Thank you
Panhandle Basketball

Good morning

VERY IMPORTANT- Please Read All The Way Through

If you have already completed, or are currently in the process of completing, your National Sports ID, this message does not apply to you.

For those who have not yet completed the process, please be advised that a completed National Sports ID is required in order to participate in this tournament.

If you arrive without it, you will not be allowed to compete.

We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you please make sure all players and parents are informed, as multiple reminders have already been sent.

Join Panhandle Basketball Tournaments with NSID Verification

Thank you
Panhandle Basketball

🎟 Admission & Ticketing Options
We now offer a convenient digital ticketing option for faster entry:

We have partnered with Sports Thread to allow online ticket purchases before you arrive
Tickets can also be purchased through the app at the door
Please note: A convenience fee is charged by the ticketing app
👉 Sports Thread Ticket Link:


💵 Cash Option (At the Door)
Cash is still accepted, but it will be EXACT CHANGE ONLY
Please plan accordingly to help keep lines moving quickly
Pricing:

Weekend Pass: $45
Saturday Only: $30
Sunday Only: $25
Kids 11 & Under: FREE

🚨 Behavior & Conduct Policy
We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike or disruptive behavior from players, coaches, or spectators. Please see our conduct policy at www.panhandlebasketball.net


We want everyone to enjoy themselves, have fun, and cheer loudly for their team—all while maintaining a safe and family-friendly environment.

We appreciate your help in maintaining a positive, competitive, and respectful atmosphere.

However, Please keep in mind......

We removed three individuals last weekend and will not hesitate to do so again this weekend. Please note that there are no refunds for removal.

Purchasing a ticket does not give anyone the right to act inappropriately. Any inappropriate behavior will result in immediate removal from the event.


🎒 Bag Policy
All bags—including those of players, coaches, and spectators—are subject to inspection for safety purposes

Thank you
Panhandle Basketball

Good morning

Please review the brackets carefully to avoid any confusion on Sunday.

Panhandle Basketball

Good Morning,

Please Note: The website may take approximately 5–15 minutes to update, and the app may take 15–30 minutes. We appreciate your patience as updates are processed.

If you have taken a screenshot and shared it with parents, players, or coaches within your organization, please be sure to review the updated schedule to confirm whether your game times have changed.

We have made a few adjustments, so we strongly encourage everyone to double-check the schedule to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

Thank you,
Panhandle Basketball

Schedule Has Benn Released

Good Afternoon

🔗 National Sports ID (REQUIRED)
We use National Sports ID for Grade/Age verification
All teams must complete verification through Panhandle Basketball’s NSID portal:

👉 https://www.nationalsportsid.com/panhandle-basketball-verification/

⚠️ IMPORTANT:

Teams must join the specific tournament within National Sports ID
Players must be fully verified before arriving at the event

✅ Team Check-In – Please Read Carefully
If you have any questions, please call us. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made.

✔️ NSID Verified Teams (will check in at their 1st game)
⛔ If you show up to your 1st game without National Sports ID your game will result in a forfeit

Panhandle Basketball

Good Afternoon

As we are about to release the schedule, keep in mind their may be some changes made. Please read the following, carefully!

Schedule Updates
Any schedule changes will be sent via “Schedule Change Alert” through both email and/or text
It is your responsibility to check and confirm the most up-to-date game times
📣 Brackets will be released this evening or early tomorrow.

Panhandle Basketball

Good Afternoon

We wanted to inform you that we have encountered an issue with one of our facilities and are currently working to make the necessary adjustments.

As a result, the schedule release has been slightly delayed. We expect the updated schedule to be released between 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM today.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to finalize everything.

Panhandle Basketball

Good Morning

Schedule will be released around 12-1PM

Panhandle Basketball

Good Morning

This only applies to teams that were on the waiting list and are now off the waiting list. You have until 10am to make payment. Again, this only applies to teams on the waiting list, that have not already made payment.

Panhandle Basketball

Good Morning

The schedule will be released Thursday morning.

We may need to schedule games on Friday evening (8-16 teams). If your team is available to play on Friday, please let us know.

Please note: We only need to hear from teams that CAN play on Friday—no need to respond if you are unavailable.


Thank you,
Panhandle Basketball

Good Afternoon

If you have already made payment, this does not apply to you.
We now have a waiting list for the 16th Annual March Madness. If you are recieving this email/text it means your team is registered. If you have not made payment, today is the last day. Payment must be paid by 8PM tonight.
Payment link

Panhandle Basketball

Good afternoon

Schedule requests are still being accepted; however, all requests must be submitted by 8:00 PM tonight (March 23, 2026).

Please note that any requests sent via text message, phone call, or to an incorrect email address WILL NOT be considered. All schedule requests MUST be emailed to:
schrequests.panhandlebasketball@gmail.com

Panhandle Basketball

Good Evening,

We are almost sold out! Only 12 Spots Remain!

Please Read Carefully

If you HAVE NOT, made payment, it is due now. If you have not made payment by Monday, 16th by 7PM, we will have to drop you from the event.( If you have made payment, this part does not apply to you)

Here is the link for payment.
PAYMENT LINK

Schedule Request INFO-
Schedule request are just that, a request. Although we do the best of any events of honoring them 99.9% of the time, they are not guaranteed. Please do not non legitimate schedule request.
Schedule Request must be sent by Monday, 16th at 7PM.

If you have a legitimate schedule request( If you sent them already via text or to another email address, we won't honor them), send them to schrequests.panhandlebasketball@gmail.com

🔗 National Sports ID (REQUIRED)
All teams must complete verification through Panhandle Basketball’s NSID portal:

👉 https://www.nationalsportsid.com/panhandle-basketball-verification/

⚠️ IMPORTANT:

Teams must join the specific tournament within National Sports ID
Players must be fully verified before arriving at the event


Panhandle Basketball