Meet in the Middle UPDATE #7: Team Updates and Last-Minute Tips

Meet in the Middle UPDATE #7: Team Updates and Last-Minute Tips

Before I forget:

·         In the spirit of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday, we are proud that the Meet in the Middle Winter Classic is as inclusive as possible to people of all nationalities and backgrounds who share the Filipino’s love and passion for basketball.   We hope that all the teams and those in stands have fun, cheer for their teams, and have a positive experience. 

·         Please inform your team members to have a Photo ID ready when registering for the tournament.  Names on Official Rosters will be checked with ID’s. 

·         Due to unforeseen circumstances, FASTBREAK #2 was not able to field a team for the tournament, reducing our field to 11 teams.  Teams that have FASTBREAK #2 on their schedule will instead play a modified XO SELECT team so you can get your 3 games in.  According to the posted tournament rules, the game is still considered a forfeit and you will receive 20 points towards your point differential total.  However, an added incentive for winning the game is that if your team wins against XO SELECT, your margin of victory will be added to the 20 points you will already receive.  Since we are playing in modified pool format, points are crucial since teams in a group can have identical records. 

·         Complete tournament schedules are being released to teams who have paid or have been in direct contact with the Tournament Director, Russell Raypon.  Teams who have done so should check their email inboxes this afternoon.  If you have not contacted me directly yet, please do so ASAP.  If you are still in the process putting together your payment, your next best bet is to show up at 7:30 am Saturday morning to register your team and see the posted tournament schedule.

·         We are posting the rules of the 3pt Shooting Contest early:

o   Two divisions: OPEN and FILIPINO Only

o   Contest is open to players and spectators; Tournament spectators are also encouraged to participate

o   $10.00 fee for Filipino Only; $15.00 for Open; $20.00 for both divisions

o   Open Contest will be two rounds; Filipino Only will be 1 round

o   5 Spots, 4 balls (1 pt each) and 1 Money Ball (2 pts each)

o   Most points in 1 minute advances or wins

o   Winner from each division will win a cash prize with remaining proceeds to be used for tournament operating costs

                                                                                  

It should be a great weekend of basketball!