INFORMATION
To participate in the 2025 Spring Classic, both coaches and athletes are required to be registered in the NCAA BBCS system and must also be listed on their respective team’s bench. Those who fail to register in the NCAA BBCS system and are not listed on their team’s bench will not be permitted to coach, play, or sit on the team benches.
The schedule will be released the evening of Tuesday, May 13th.
NCAA COMPLIANCE
COACHES APPROVAL
All coaches must have a USA Basketball Coach License prior to the event. Individuals without valid licenses will not be permitted to engage in coaching activities or sit on the team bench, and must purchase a spectator pass and sit in the designated spectator area(s).
BBCS REGISTRATION
All athletes and coaches must be registered in the NCAA BBCS. Returning users should renew their previous account and not create a new one. For team events, coaches will use their players’ registration to create their bench/roster. Returning coach and athlete users should RENEW their previous account and NOT create a new one.
Additional Information
For more information on athlete and coach registration and for access to the ECAG User Manual, visit the NCAA basketball certification website.
NCAA CERTIFIED EVENTS CHECKLIST
All of steps outlined below must be completed 21 days prior to the start of the event. NO EXCEPTIONS. All coaches must obtain a USAB Gold License; all PSAs and coaches must register in the BBCS.
Administrative coach must: build their team bench in the BBCS; send invitations to PSAs and coaches (coaches and PSAs must accept the invitation to be added); submit justifications for PSAs on their bench that have residency issues; create the roster(s) for each event in the BBCS; and acknowledge that athletes cannot play more than two games in one day.
STAY TO PLAY
The Tournament of Champions is a stay-to-play event. All teams traveling from outside the Phoenix-Metro area are required to secure reservations through our official housing partner, Traveling Teams.
The hotel booking link will be available in early 2025.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
In order to compete, all athletes must have a Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian. The waiver is done entirely online; if it is not completed by May 1st, the athlete may not compete. The waiver will be available in March.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Certified athletic trainers will be available 30 minutes prior to the first game until the conclusion of the last game on each day. Trainer stations will be clearly marked and located throughout the playing area. Players wishing to be taped prior to games are responsible for providing their own tape and pre-wrap.
BASKETBALLS, WATER, AND TRAINING SUPPLIES
Each team is responsible for providing its own basketballs, drinking water, and training supplies (tape and pre-wrap).