Tribal Challenge All-Star Basketbll Tournament

2005

April 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd, 2005

In Newtown, North Dakota

Sponsored by:

Montana State University Northern

Skylight Basketball Program

Tribal Challenge All-Star Tournament - 2005

Basketball is an extremely important tradition on all Native American Reservations in the United States. Basketball history is rich with outstanding players coming from all reservations in the Mid West which leads to the question, “which States reservation has the most talented players”? In 2005, we intend to settle that debate on the basketball floor. A boy’s team and a girl’s team will represent their respective reservation at a tournament held in New Town, N.D. Also, this will be a great opportunity to showcase their talent to fans and college recruiters around the area. Hopefully, the following will answer questions about the tournament.

REGULATIONS

• A player who played the 2004-05 season for a high school team is only eligible to represent the reservation that high school resides in.
• All players are eligible if they played the 2004-05 season for a high school on a reservation and are representing that reservation.
• Due to the fact some reservations are limited in high schools and students, some exceptions have been made as follows.

- A player must be Native American to be Eligible.

- Has to be agreed upon by the Tournament Directors prior to first game.

- Must show school transcripts upon request to prove to be from that school.

• Eligible players must be a senior, junior, sophomore or freshmen during the 2004-05 season.
• Players deemed ineligible, who have participated in games, may result in forfeiture of game(s) and /or disqualification(s). Players will need an official copy of their High School Transcript to prove eligibility upon request.

DATES

The tournament will start on April 1, 2005 and will run through April 3, 2005 at New Town N.D. in their new 3200 seated arena.

ENTRY FEE (Due on or before March 22^nd 2005)

$ 400 for the Girl’s team and $ 400 for the Boy’s team is required to participate The entry fee will go towards covering costs for officials, game workers, awards, security and various other gym costs.

TECHNICAL

• Games will be played under normal MHSA rules with a 20 minute running clock.
• Warm-ups will be 20 minutes in duration.
• Minimal athletic services will be provided. Please advise if you require taping.
• Teams are responsible for own uniform tops (1 light and 1 dark color)

CONCESSIONS

There will be a concession stand at all games throughout the tournament for your enjoyment.

GATE ADMISSION

• Adults- $ 5.00 for an all-day pass
• Seniors and Students- $ 3.00 for an all-day pass
• Children under 10- no charge

AWARDS

• 10 Tournament All-Stars and 1 MVP from boys and girls will be presented awards following the Championship games.
• Championship plaque and runner-up plaque will be presented after the Championship games.
• The winning teams also receive a free birth at the largest Native American basketball tournament in the United States. The NABI (Native American Basketball Tournament) sponsored by NIKE has invited the winners to Phoenix in July of 2005, where they will get a chance to showcase there skills against some of the best Native American athletes in the Nation. All costs of travel and Entry fee will be paid in full by the winning teams and not by the Tribal Challenge Tournament or NABI.

ROSTERS

• Please fax your rosters to (406-265-4129) or E-mail to ericksonm@msun.edu
• Provide the following information:

Name of player

Year in school

Position

Height

Home Town

H.S. transcript (Asked for upon request) (Must have if asked for)

THE LOCATION

• Games will be played at the new Multi Purpose Facility (Seats 3200 people)
• Boys and Girls Club is located on the facilities.
• Extra games will be played at the New Town High School Gymnasium.

CONTACT INFO

• Mike Erickson (Tournament Director)

PO Box 7751, Havre, MT 59501. (1-800-662-6132 ext 3026)

• Robin Bogar (Assistant Tournament Director)

PO Box 7751, Havre, MT 59501 (1-800-662-6132 ext 3363)

• Jared Baker (New Town, North Dakota Director)

Boys and Girls Club, New Town, ND 58763 (701-627-4415)

Tribal Challenge All-Star Tournament

2005 Roster

Team Name_____________________________________________________________

Reservation and State____________________________________________________

Head Coach______________________________________________

Assistant Coach___________________________________________

Check One (Girls) _________ (Boys) ________

Name (Print)

Number

Grade

High School

Player Signature

The undersigned participants have read and fully understand the risks and hazards of personal injury, including death or loss of property that may arise through participation in the All/Star Tribal Challenge Tournament including risks or hazards that arise from transportation to and form events and said persons assume all risks associated with their participation.

By signing roster, said participants agree to release and hold harmless the Montana State University Northern and its employees from all liability in the event of injuries or aggravated physical conditions sustained during or as result of, their participation. It is recommended that all participants consult a medical doctor prior to participating.

Note: Teams are responsible for their own uniforms with numbers on one side. (One dark and One Light color)

Due by March 22^nd 2005 * Fax to 406-265-4129 * Questions call 1-800-662-6132-ext 3026

Skylight Basketball-PO Box 7751-Havre, Mt 59501