Hello HH Coaches and Fans!

Wristbands for your games at the Champ Center will need to be picked up at the coach check in table when you get to CFCC.

We will have Coach Check-in table at the front of the CFCC to make it easier on coaches to pick up and hand out parent wristbands. An updated venue picture is attached.

For those whose 1st game is at The Barn (Lake Park Sports zone), we will have the 2 coaches and 1 scorekeeper wrist bands at the Barn for you to get in. You will then  pick up your spectator bands when you go to the CFCC.

There is a Flat $10 admission fee for each wristband whether you are watching 1 or 4 games.

The most spectator wristbands a coach can receive is up to 10 max per team (max $100 for team spectators).

Wristbands will be distributed to the team coach for the number of bands they require for their fans/spectators that are participating, up to 10 max.

Coaches must pick up their team and family wristbands with full payment. Wristbands can be obtained at the coaches check-in 45 minutes before your first game time.

Teams with more than 10 athletes on a team still will only be able to receive 10 wristbands max due to the venue and county restrictions regarding COVID.

2 Coaches and 1 Scorekeeper get in FREE.

This is a total of 13 wristbands for one team.

The Community First Champion Center will only allow 10 spectators per team in the facility for the team's game. All spectators must leave the facility promptly at the end of the game. The next group of spectators will not be allowed to enter the facility until everyone from the game before has left.

The Barn (LakePark Sports Zone) will not be allowing spectators so if your team plays at that location, only the coaches and scorekeepers will be allowed in the building.

ALL PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING COACHES, ATHLETES, SPECTATORS, MEDIA, AND VOLUNTEERS MUST FILL OUT THE

COVID-19 WAIVER TERMS & CONDITIONS

BY THURSDAY, JULY 30th at 8pm

If you have done this before for our Recruit Wisconsin tournament or at the Blaze, we still need you to do it again for the Hardwood Hustle.

Thank you!

Your Blaze Staff

Recruit Wisconsin is asking for a Donation to the Fox Cities Sexual Assault Crisis Center

COVID-19 UPDATE 5/15/20: 
Recruit Wisconsin is proud to announce that we are hosting our July 20-22 tourney with adjustments to our structure to provide for additional safety measures to give you the most competitive and safe event possible! We have been part of the Wisconsin SMART Start plan and will employ protocols that meet the demands of participants and spectators this year. See the Risk Mitigation tab below for more details.

RISK MITIGATION STRATEGIES:

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

- Temperature Checks (athletes only)
- Waiver release will be mandatory before entrance is allowed
- Masks are Strongly Recommended
- 1 fan per athlete to keep numbers at a minimum
- 2 coaches, 1 scorekeeper per team
- Hand sanitary stations at every entrace/exit
- CFCC is a large venue that provides a better opportunity for 6' distancing in the stands
- The main CFCC Fieldhouse is a mezzanine which is on the second level away from the court that keeps fans away from coaches, players, and refs
- The second arena in the CFCC has stadium bleacher like seating
- No handshakes after games; elbow bumps are allowed
- Sanitary bottles at every scoretable
- Balls will be sanitized between games
- Scheduling will be done in waves to keep the mix of large groups of athletes from unnecessary mixing during time exchange
- Venue Staff will clean bench area between games
- The Barn will have sanitary measures in place at each table and with basketballs
- NO Spectators allowed at The Barn

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2020 SCHEDULE 

2020 SCHEDULE WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SETUP:

WOMEN/GIRLS - 3 GAMES - FRIDAY OR SATURDAY

WOMEN/GIRLS 4 GAMES - FRIDAY / SATURDAY (2 GAMES PER DAY)

MEN/BOYS - 3 GAMES - SATURDAY

MEN/BOYS 4 GAMES - SATURDAY / SUNDAY (2 GAMES PER DAY)

THE FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED A WEEK BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT

Sports Recruits is NOW the Official Recruiting Partner of Blaze and Wisconsin Blaze basketball Tournaments! There are many benefits to participating in the Fight For the Fox and Hardwood Hustle tournaments, but if you want to be recruited, or recruit the best, you have to set yourself up for success! Here are all the benefits that SportsRecruits will provide to our participants using SportsRecruits innovative platform and Event Beacon app:

ATHLETES CAN:
Connect with Universities
"Favorite" universities and colleges
Search out every college in the nation
Access vital biographical and geographic information on colleges

Connect with Coaches
Obtain easy access to basketball programs and their coaches
Email coaches direct!!!
Share all your academic and athletic details including highlight film
Track all your communication in one organized manner
See which coaches have viewed your profile and watched your film

Athletes will be able to update their athletic and academic information leading up to, during, and after the event.

All of the families attending our events will have access to exclusive webinars hosted by the
recruiting specialists at SportsRecruits. They will offer advice about leveraging tournaments and showcases during your recruiting process!

If you don't have a password, SportsRecruits will contact players & their families directly to provide access to a free SportsRecruits profile to complete.

College Coaches will have full access to this information by simply logging in to EventBeacon, a product powered by SportsRecruits. This sideline evaluation tool will allow college coaches to access the most up to date athlete information, build a strategic recruiting schedule onsite, and
focus their recruiting efforts on the players they are most interested in.

Connect with Athletes
"Favorite" players
Take notes on them
Collaborate with staff!

HARDWOOD RULES

Community First Champion Center

8 Hardwood Courts under 1 roof!!!

Site Director

Check-In All teams must checkin with signed liability forms from all players.

Admission and Site Information

• Admission will be $10/day Kids 5 and under are free
• Coolers and carry-ins are NOT permitted (except for athletes downstairs on the court level)
• There will be healthy concession and restaurant options on site with full meals and snacks

THE BARN
(Formerly Lake Park Sport Zone)

Pre-Order Tournament T-Shirts & Sweatshirts HERE! Order by Wednesday, July 29th and pick up your items at the CFCC location during the tournament. *Customize your shirt or sweatshirt with your name on the back and/or number on the sleeve.

* Add your club name and team after your last name when you order online.

FREE COLLEGE COACH REGISTRATION HERE!!!

ALL COLLEGE COACHES MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR EACH RW & HH EVENTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE
COMMUNICATION AND LINKS TO ATHLETES AND GAMES

GAMES: SPECIAL ADULT OPEN/COLLEGE/PRO DIVISION
For your teams and pros who need that extra competitive experience
We will provide up to 4 games over 2 days and personalize their experience as needed
Please contact Lisa Van Wyk for special scheduling tourneys@blaze365.com
Team Registration  $250

RECRUITING: COACHES CHECK-IN
Begins Friday 12:00pm  - 7:00pm (CT), July 31, 2020
Continues Saturday 7:00am and throughout weekend

SPECIAL COACHES ROOM
Coaches Snacks and Gift Bags

SPECIAL COACHES SEATING
In Community First Champion Center, Spectators are only allowed in Mezzanine seating
Coaches ONLY alongside courts

ATHLETE DATABASE
Packet AND Sports Recruits Profiles
Sports Recruit Event Beacon App

ENTRY FEE

• NCAA D3, NAIA, JUCO - $10
• NCAA D2 - $10
• NCAA D1 - $10

ID is required

HARDWOOD HUSTLE LIVE

If you, your coaching staff, or families can't make games, register online for the tournament and we will make sure you receive access - from the comfort of your own home or office! Or click the link above.

College Coaches Register HERE to get additional college ACCESS!

Registration helps you obtain any last minute updates.

Video will start streaming 2 minutes before game time.

Please volunteer to record a section of games or other areas of need!

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP LINK!

VOLUNTEER LINK
Please use our SignUp Genius form to help us run a successful tournament for you and your athlete!  We are in great need of individuals to run the iPad/tripod setup at half court of one of the 8 courts at the Champion Center, during the tournament. It's easy! We just need your time. Thank you in advance!

We have conveniently provided great hotel options for you and your families!

Click on the link to your left to view the Appleton area hotels where we have rooms blocked.

You can reserve individual rooms or blocks right from our Site Search engine!!!

If the hotel link expires or shows no vacancies, please email Elizabeth at elizabeth@sitesearchllc.com so she can give you personal service for you and your teams! 

CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF TEAMS AND DIVISIONS

1on1 Milwaukee

Bay Area Cyclones

Blue Crue

Bonduel

Chapman Basketball Academy

Chapman North

Closed Gyms

Evolution Basketball

Flash

Fort Atkinson

Fox Valley Fire

Fox Valley Kings

G-Elite

Green Bay Gunners

Heat Elite

HT Hoopers

JH1 Elite

K Force

Kimberly

Kunde

Lasack/Opichka

Let It Rain

Madison Spartans

Manitowoc Lakers

Marquette County 906ers

Maybe Us

Messengers

NLG Baker

Northern Blast

Northern Heat

OC Panthers

Oconto

One Mission

Oshkosh Rush

Pewaukee

PM North BB

Ray Allen Select

She's Ballin'

Sheboygan Fire

St. Croix Magic

Southwest Swish

SOYL

Stateline Legacy

TCDA

TNBA Foreman

Team 1848

Team Wisconsin

United Hoops

Waunakee

Wildcats

Wisconsin Academy

Wisconsin Blaze

Wisconsin Blizzard

Wisconsin Crusaders

Wisconsin Freeze

Wisconsin Lakers

Wisconsin Legends

Wisconsin Playmakers

Wisconsin Impact

Wisconsin RAP

Wisconsin Playground Club

Wisconsin Playground Elite

Wisconsin Playmakers

Wisconsin Shooters

Wisconsin Swing (WIS Elite)

Wisconsin Swish

Wisconsin Xtreme

     "I wanted to let you know how well run the Hardwood Hustle tournament was.  I go to so many basketball tournaments, all over the country, and this was one of the best.  Many thanks to you and your team for putting on a professional event.  Your facility is amazing as well!  I bet I know who did the drywall!" - JH1 Elite Parent and Administrator

"You guys run one of the best tournaments we've been to and we've traveled all over the country!" - Wisconsin Focus Parent

"Thank you for being available to answer all my questions.  I know you have a lot going on setting up for the tournament, but you always responded in a timely manner. " - Xtreme Coach

"It was great seeing the college coaches watching the games. I know that was extra effort on your part to get them to the tourney.  It's apparent you do care about the kids and put them first." - Blaze Parent

"I've never been to a tournament that gives the coaches free sugar cookies! You're the Best!" - Midwest Magic

"Lisa is such a kind person and has always treated us well, that's why I told our parents, all our teams are going to the Hardwood Hustle this summer." - WI Shooters Director

"I love being able to bring my entire boys and girls program to this event.  It gives us a whole weekend to really support each other while getting great competition." - WI Evolution Director

"Lisa, Thanks for having our team at your tournament. We didn’t fare as well as last year but it gave our boys another opportunity to play without traveling across the state. We appreciate all of the attention to detail that you put into the event." - Northern Heat Coach

"...Walking out the door at Einstein and hearing a player lead everyone in prayer (in front of MY Pastor)...PRICELESS." - Blaze Mom

"I just wanted to take the time to tell you what a great job you did with the tournament. My daughter plays for the 2027 Lakers. While we would have loved to get more games in and finish the tournament, we completely understand the no-win situation you were in. Your communication throughout the scheduling and mask mandate issues is to be commended. We also really appreciate you having a live stream of the games. With limited attendance, it is so wonderful to have that option for family members that can not be there in person. The facility is one of the nicest we have ever played in. The staff was amazing. Even the referees were the best we have seen this year.
Thanks for all of your hard work! It did not go unnoticed." - Maureen K. 2020

2019 Tournament Results

Girls Divisions:

Women's Diamond:

1st- Wisconsin Shooters 2021

2nd- Wisconsin Blaze Red 17u

Women's Platinum:

1st- Blaze U Women

2nd- Wisconsin Blaze Inferno 17u

Girls 15u Gold:

1st- Wisconsin Shooters 2022

2nd- Wisconsin Evolution 15u

Girls 13/14u:

1st- Wisconsin Blaze 14u

2nd- Legends 14u Mills

Girls 12u:

1st- Flight Elite 11u

2nd- Menasha Bluejays

Girls 10u/11u:

1st- Wisconsin Evolution 11u

2nd- Flight Elite 10u

Boys Divisions:

17u Diamond:

1st- Wisconsin Focus 17u

2nd- Wisconsin Blaze Black 17u

Boys 16u Silver:

1st- Bay Area Cyclones

2nd- Wisconsin Blaze Black 16u

Boys 15u Gold:

1st- La Crosse Elevate

2nd- Wisconsin Evolution

Boys 14u:

1st- Wisconsin Blaze Red

2nd- Wisconsin Xtreme

Boys 13u Elite:

1st- Lakeshore Force 13u

2nd- Redgranite Running Rebels 13u

Boys 13u Competitive:

1st- Wisconsin Focus 13u

2nd- Wisconsin Evolution 13u

Boys 12u:

1st- Lakeshore Force 12u

2nd- JH1 Elite Moore

Boys 11u:

1st- Wisconsin Rap

2nd- Slinger

Boys 9u/10u:

1st- Gallo Sports Center

2nd- Wisconsin Blaze Black 10u

Congrats to the 2019 Hardwood Hustle All-Stars!

Women's Open Platinum Division:

Wisconsin Blaze Inferno: Macy McGlone #13

Wisconsin Blaze Black: Jayden Kolgen #21

Girls 15u Gold Division:

WI Evolution: Jayden Hill #11

WI Evolution: Paige Trachte #3

Girls 13u/14u Division:

Wisconsin Blaze 14u: Emma Jossie #15

Legends: Olivia Kust #42

Girls 12u Division:

Menasha Blue Jays: Jazelle Gowdy #6

WI Shooters: Julianna Delapaz #30

Girls 10u/11u Division:

Wisconsin Blaze 10u: Jillian Kennedy #12

Wisconsin Blaze 10u: Grace Mitchell #20

17u Boys Diamond Division:

Wisconsin Blaze: Joshua Butler #12

Wisconsin Evolution: Marcel Tyler #33

16u Boys Silver Diamond Division:

Bay Area Cyclones: Nate Heikkila #35

Wisconsin Blaze: Ashton Corn #5

15u Boys Gold Division:

Wisconsin Blaze 15U: Josiah Bartman #15

Wisconsin Blaze 15U: Josiah Butler #4

HLC: #23

Boys 14u Division:

Wisconsin Xtreme: #13

Wisconsin Xtreme: #40

Boys 13u Elite Division:

Red Granite: Jaxson Hornby #10

Red Granite: Hunter Caves #1

Boys 13u Competitive Division:

Fox Valley Fire: #2

Wisconsin Evolution: Lowell Werlinger #15

Boys 12u Division:

Lakeshore Force: Cale Buboltz #2

Wisconsin Blizzard: Amani Meyer #22

Boys 11u Division:

CBA: JJ #11

Slinger: Brett Palm #22

Wisconsin Blaze: Vaughn Yingling #24

Wisconsin Rap: Zach Murphy #5

Wisconsin Rap: Evan Kern #35

Boys 9u/10u Division:

Sheboygan Fire: Braden Sixel #23

Gallo Sports Center: Kentrayl Roberson #12

For questions, please contact our team at tourneys@blaze365.com or 920.750.5183