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Battlegrounds MLK Challenge 2026

January 16-19, 2026
Farmington, Utah
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Coaches,

Thank you for your patience as I worked through some issues. I appreciate your help and understanding. There have been changes so please look at the schedule.


Games will be played on Saturday and Monday ONLY
ROSTERS: Are Due Friday by 8pm, Rosters lock after 1st Game is played. Please make sure your rosters are Solidified by First Game.

Reminder, kids CANNOT DOUBLE roster in the same age division. (Please share this information with Parents!)

SCHEDULE: HERE
Reminder, the best way to follow your team is The Battlegrounds app. Please share links with parents so they too can follow the schedule.

PLEASE CHECK THE SCHEDULE REGULARY

NOTE: 8th Grade Boys: Will play 2 Pool play games & Guarentee 2 Bracket play games (this was necessary based on the # of teams in the Division)

Download the Battleground's App for easy access to the tournament schedule:

APPLE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-battlegrounds/id6449724110

GOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exposure.thebattlegrounds&hl=en_US&gl=US
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Please make sure you have reviewed the rules, entry fees, and policies. Please pass that information on to your parents. Please submit Rosters online.

Please review the rules attached. And send player waiver to parents. I will add the PLAYER WAIVER: HERE

Thanks
LeAnne

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1/14/2026 11:14 AM

Sorry everyone...I've pulled the schedule down. There was a major hiccup in the schedule and I'm having to make some adjustments. Please bare with me for a little bit while I work this out. I apologize!

LeAnne Asplund

1/14/2026 10:01 AM

Coaches:

Welcome to the 2026 Battlegrounds MLK Challenge! Sorry for the delay in releasing the schedule, there have been many moving parts. The schedule has now been released. We are excited for a fun weekend. I did my best to accomadate requests, not everything is possible. Thank you for your patience, and understanding.

Games will be played on Saturday and Monday ONLY
ROSTERS: Are Due Friday by 8pm, Rosters lock after 1st Game is played. Please make sure your rosters are Solidified by First Game.

Reminder, kids CANNOT DOUBLE roster in the same age division. (Please share this information with Parents!)

SCHEDULE: HERE
Reminder, the best way to follow your team is The Battlegrounds app. Please share links with parents so they too can follow the schedule.

PLEASE CHECK THE SCHEDULE REGULARY

NOTE: 8th Grade Boys: Will play 2 Pool play games & Guarentee 2 Bracket play games (this was necessary based on the # of teams in the Division)

Download the Battleground's App for easy access to the tournament schedule:

APPLE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-battlegrounds/id6449724110

GOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exposure.thebattlegrounds&hl=en_US&gl=US
Hide message content

Please make sure you have reviewed the rules, entry fees, and policies. Please pass that information on to your parents. Please submit Rosters online.

Please review the rules attached. And send player waiver to parents. I will add the PLAYER WAIVER: HERE

Thank you,
LeAnne Asplund
Battlegrounds Director

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1/14/2026 9:31 AM

Coaches,
Thank you for signing up for the MLK Challenge. We are excited for a fun weekend of basketball. I am finalizing some division, and finishing up the schedule. The scheule will be released by Tuesday night. Please work on your rosters, and let me kow if you have any playing restrictions.

Thanks,

LeAnne Asplund
801-726-3505

1/11/2026 9:43 PM

Description

Youth Tournament Jan16-17, 19 2025 ( NO SUNDAY GAMES) 2nd-9th Grades Boys & Girls Divisions

  • Tournament
  • All teams
  • Boys & Girls
  • Ability: Competitive
  • $425.00 entry fee
  • Exposure Certified

Location

KONGO SPORTS CLUB Map
KONGO SPORTS CLUB
1261 S 650 W
Farmington, UT, 84025
Directions

Contact

LeAnne Asplund
801-726-3505

Social

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General Information

Tournament
Jan 16-17 - 19, 2026 ( NO SUNDAY GAMES)
Boys
2nd - 9th 
3 Divisions Gold (D1) & Silver (D2) & Bronze (D3)

Girls 4th - Jr High

**Divisions will be combined if there isn't enough in each division. 

Spectator Gate Fee
$10 - day
$15 - 2 day pass
$25 - 3 day pass


4 game guarantee

Registration

Register

Registration is currently open for the following divisions:

  • 3rd Grade - MLK 2026 Deposit ($100.00), MLK 2026 Final Balance Paid ($325.00), MLK 2026 Full Payment ($425.00)
  • 5th Gold / Silver - MLK 2026 Deposit ($100.00), MLK 2026 Final Balance Paid ($325.00), MLK 2026 Full Payment ($425.00)
  • 6th Grade - MLK 2026 Deposit ($100.00), MLK 2026 Final Balance Paid ($325.00), MLK 2026 Full Payment ($425.00)
  • 7th Gold - MLK 2026 Deposit ($100.00), MLK 2026 Final Balance Paid ($325.00), MLK 2026 Full Payment ($425.00)
  • 8th Grade - MLK 2026 Deposit ($100.00), MLK 2026 Final Balance Paid ($325.00), MLK 2026 Full Payment ($425.00)
  • Girls 6th -7th - MLK 2026 Deposit ($100.00), MLK 2026 Final Balance Paid ($325.00), MLK 2026 Full Payment ($425.00)

To make a payment please visit the payments section of the event.


All event related questions should be directed to LeAnne Asplund at admin@cometobattle.com or call 801-726-3505.