Takeback Sports presents

BATTLE IN THE BOOT

July 18-19, 2026
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Messages

Coaches,

Please review the important tournament information below and share it with your parents and players.

Team Fees

• All team fees must be paid in full before your first game. Teams with an outstanding balance will not be allowed to play until payment has been received.

Admission

• $15 per person, per day
• Cashless event – card/mobile payments only
• Children 5 years old and under are FREE

Team Check-In

• All coaches must check in their team upon arrival. Please plan to arrive early enough to complete check-in before your first game.

Coaches Wristbands

• Only 2 coaches per team will receive coaches’ wristbands.
• Coaches must sign in to receive their wristbands.
• Wristbands must be worn on the wrist for entry — NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Once wristbands have been issued, no additional or replacement wristbands will be given.
• Coaches without a wristband will be required to pay the daily admission fee.
• No additional coaches’ wristbands will be issued on Sunday.

Player Eligibility

• All players must be listed on the official team roster to participate in both pool and bracket play.
• Failure to submit a roster will result in a technical foul in your team’s first game.
• Players must be in full team uniform upon entry and listed on the official roster to receive free admission and participate.


Tournament Reminders
• All bags will be checked at the door for safety.
• Players may bring ONE drink into the venue.
• This is a CASHLESS event.

Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to hosting everyone at the Battle of the Boot Tournament. Safe travels, and we’ll see you on the court!

Shira Brown
Tournament Operations Director

7/16/2026 6:30 PM

Description

Who Runs the Boot?! The battle is on! Bring your squad and compete against some of the toughest teams around at the Battle in the Boot Basketball Tournament.

  • Tournament
  • All teams
  • Boys & Girls: 11th-2nd
  • Ability: Elite/Competitive
  • $175.00 entry fee
  • 3 game guarantee

Location

Map
Baton Rouge, LA, 70812
Directions

Contact

Coach Ervin Grigsby or Larry Williams
225-978-0058 or 214-762-6993

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General Information

Ages: 8U–17U
July 17–19
🏆 Elite Competition • Championship Atmosphere • Bragging Rights on the Line

Do you have what it takes to claim the Boot?

LINK FOR REGISTRATION WILL BE SENT AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE COACH

Registration

No registration information is available at this time.


All event related questions should be directed to Coach Ervin Grigsby or Larry Williams at shirajbrown@gmail.com or call 225-978-0058 or 214-762-6993.