COURT MAP
ATHLETE WAIVER
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 Chicago area are required to secure reservations through our official housing partner, Traveling Teams.
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
SECURITY
Every individual person will need to scan in prior to going through the metal detectors. We kindly ask you to arrive early as there may be lines to enter the courts. For a faster process, please make sure to remove all metal items such as laptops and water bottles before going through the security checkpoints.
SHUTTLES
Rostered athletes with qualifying credentials may ride the shuttles for FREE.
The 2025 shuttle routes may differ from the 2024 routes listed below.