Tips for Participating in a National Youth Basketball Tournament

For Parents:

• Purchase and wear an attendance wristband.
• Remember that the last day is single-elimination tournament format.
• Arrange for the lodging and food/drink needs of your player.
• Follow AYBT and hotel lodging guidelines.
• Attend any special events.
• Encourage your son or daughter and their teammates.
• Avoid criticizing the other team, their coaches or the officials.
• If possible, purchase some AYBT youth basketball gear for your son or daughter as memorabilia.

For Players:

• Participate in special events.
• Be prepared to play two games a day until the last day.
• Behave according to hotel/AYBT guidelines at all times.
• Play hard and to the best of your ability in all games.
• Have fun!

For Coaches:

• Produce age/grade/photo verification documents at registration.
• Be aware of the benefits of staying at preferred hotels.
• Watch for any schedule changes during nationals week and disseminate that information to team members.
• Distribute giveaways.
• Encourage parents to cheer for the players and avoid criticizing the other team, their coaches or the officials.