West Michigan Premier presents

HOOPS FOR HEROES Military Families United

February 21, 2026
Byron Center, Michigan
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Coaches and Families,
Please plan according for the day arround drinks and snacks.

Byron Center High School has two vending machines accessible in the hallway just outside the main gym.

Byron Center Nickels Intermediate School does not have any vending machines.

Both venues will have drinking fountains for fillinhg water bottles for the players.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

West Michigan Premier Staff

2/21/2026 6:20 AM

Hello Coaches and Directors,

Thank you for registering for the Hoops for Heroes event this weekend! We’re excited to host this tournament and want to share a few important updates to help you prepare.

📅 Event Format & Date
The event fee is $175. If you previously paid the full two‑day rate, we will refund the difference. Most of the refunds have been already completed.

West Michigan Premier is a non-profit who has a passion to support other organizations that seek to courageously serve and honor people. We know that TOGETHER we can accomplish incredible things! At the event, we will have an opportunity for EVERYONE in attendance to particpate in making a major difference in the lives of young people from Uganda, as well as supporting Military Families who are in need of support! Thank you for any support you give and for encouraging your families to do the same!

📝 Registration & Schedule
Final schedule is LIVE. Please make sure your team arrives early for your games. The event will move along quickly between game times as it's important to stay on track with time.

🏀 Game Sites & Timing
Games will be played at Byron Center High School or Nickels Intermediate School. *Coaches must check-in at the venue of their first game prior to game time.

First games will not begin before 9:00 AM
Final games will start at 6:00 PM
Venue doors will open at 8:30 AM

🎟️ Gate Fees
$10 per spectator for the full day
Children 12 and under: Free
*We prefer Venmo or CashApp - both will be availale.
*Cash is also accepted.

If you have any questions before the event, feel free to reach out. We look forward to a great day of basketball!

West Michigan Premier Staff
staff@westmichiganpremier.org

2/20/2026 11:18 PM

Good afternoon Hoops for Heroes Coaches and Families!

The SCHEDULE IS LIVE!

We did our best to accommodate all requests. We have some teams playing back to back, and others have a couple games in between. Thank you for you patience and we are excited to feel the excitement of the ELAM ENDINGS with ALL games needing a "Game Winner" to be victorious!

***Other important updates:
1. NO Games at West MS - We had a late switch in venue due to a minor gym issue at WMS. Our other venue will now be Nickels Intermediate. (BCHS and NIS)

2. Game Winner T-Shirts - We are going to do our best to have "Game Winner" T-shirts at the scorer's table during the games. When that game winner if made....we hope to see some running to the table and celebration!!

We are looking forward to a GREAT day of exciting basketball!

WMP Leadership Team

2/19/2026 1:36 PM

Description

This event is to raise awareness and money for Military Families United. Military Families United Support the families of our Nations Heros - Gold Star Families. Proceeds from each team registered will go to support this amazing organization.

  • Tournament
  • All teams
  • Boys & Girls
  • Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
  • $175.00 entry fee
  • 2 game guarantee
  • Exposure Certified

Location

Byron Center High School  Map
Byron Center High School
8500 Burlingame Ave SW
Byron Center, MI, 49315
Directions

Contact

Dan Lee
6164054097

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General Information

Type: Two-day showcase event
Games per Team: 2 scheduled games (identified before event starts)
Saturday: 2 games
 
Game Format
Structure:  Two halves, 14 minutes each - Clock stops on all dead balls.
Game clock shuts off at the 5 minutes in the second half

Elam Ending:  At the 5:00 minute mark in the second half, the game clock is eliminated.  A target score is set by adding points to the leading team’s score.

3rd/4th grade: +4 points
5th/6th grade: +6 points
7th/8th grade: +8 points

Example: In 6th grade, if score is 40–32, target score = 46. First team to reach 46 wins.

Purpose: Encourages better defense and pure basketball possessions until the end.
 
Rules
Fouls:  5 individual fouls per player
Bonus: 1-and-1 at 8 team fouls
Double Bonus:  At 12 team fouls

Divisions:  May be split into tiers based on number and skill level of registered teams.


All event related questions should be directed to Dan Lee at staff@westmichiganpremier.org or call 6164054097.