5th ANNUAL
WISCONSIN HARDWOOD HUSTLE
9u-College/Pro Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament
June 4 - 6, 2021
With 200 teams in 2020 this tournament is the #1 can’t-miss summer classic!
Now held in the LARGEST sporting facility in the MIDWEST, the Community First Champion Center!
CLICK HERE FOR 2021 REGISTRATION
SPONSORED BY SPORTSRECRUITS
THE LEADER IN COLLEGE RECRUITING!
Hardwood Hustle is presented by Blaze Sports & Fitness and Wisconsin Blaze
Training Champions for Life!
Register now. Space is limited!
Click through the tabs below for tournament information!
DATE: June 4 - 6, 2021
DIVISIONS: Elite & Competitive Divisions available for Boys, Girls, and Adults.
AGES: 3rd - Adult College/Pro
GAMES/COST: (3) & (4) Game Schedule Options
(4) Game EARLY BIRD Fee = $325 until 2/14/20
(4) Game Team Fee ($350) after 2/14/20
(3) Game EARLY BIRD Fee = $275 until 2/14/20
(3) Game Team Fee ($300) after 2/14/20
$25 off for two teams or more from same organization
MULTI-TEAM DISCOUNTS: YES, email tourneys@blaze365.com for discount code
EARLY BIRD: $25 OFF
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/10/2021
MAX TEAMS: 125 teams
ATHLETIC TRAINERS: Yes, On-Site
DOCTORS: On Call
AWARDS: Yes, top two teams in each division and Individual players of each top two teams.
APPAREL: Apparel will be available for purchase before and online.
TEAM PAYMENT OPTIONS
- All 8th grade and older teams must register online to update their roster details for Sports Recruits, but you can still send in a paper or Venmo payment
- All 7th grade and younger teams can send in paper registration
Credit Card / PayPal payment online - Click Red button to the right 
Venmo
Send payment via Venmo to @Blaze365 and include team names, gender, and divisions
Paper Registration
– Click Hardwood Hustle 2021 Registration Form (COMING SOON) for the paper registration form
- OR Send note including team names, gender, and divisions
– Mail Paper Registration to:
BLAZE
Attn: Hardwood Hustle
PO Box 7697
Appleton, WI 54912
- Checks should be made payable to BLAZE
- Registration spots are not guaranteed until payment has been made.
Information coming soon!
ALL PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING COACHES, ATHLETES, SPECTATORS, MEDIA, AND VOLUNTEERS MUST FILL OUT THE
COVID-19 WAIVER TERMS & CONDITIONS
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
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!
Academic information
Athletic information
Complete schedule
HARDWOOD RULES
* NFHS rules: WIAA certified officials working each game and NFHS rules will be in effect, unless noted below.
HH 2021 Rules
GAME PLAY Warm Up: 3 minutes between games
Half time: 2 minutes between halves -
Only athletes competing in the current game are allowed on court at all times.
- For safety reasons, please stay off courts!
Game Length: Two (2) 18 minute halves
Game Play: Running clock until the last one (1) minute of each half. Clock will continue to run and not stop in the second half if a team is ahead by 20 or more points.
Time Outs: Three (3) 30 second time-outs during regulation game
Overtime: One (1) two minute max sudden death overtime. - If tie remains, there will be a shootout: 3 shooters/team, one (1) free throw each. - Most free throws made wins.
Fouls: Five (5) personal fouls per player - 1 and 1 free throw on the 7th team foul in a half - Two (2) shots after the 10th team foul in a half - Team fouls reset at overtime
Free Throws: The ball must be released from the shooters hand before athletes can move. - 9u/10u (2029/2028) athletes can use the 12’ free throw line, and can jump over the line. - 11u (2027) and older teams must use NFHS rules for free throws. - Referees are given discretion on implementation of this rule with mixed teams and divisions. The two separate free throw lines can be used in the same game, with mixed divisions, 12’ line can only be used by 9u/10u teams.
Defensive Restrictions by Division
Pressing is allowed according to the rules below unless a team is up by 20 or more points.
- 10u/11u – No Zone Defense is allowed. Only Man to Man pressing is allowed. Trapping and double teaming is allowed.
- 12u/13u division - Any half court Zone Defense is allowed. Only Man to Man full court pressing is allowed. Trapping and double teaming is allowed.
- 13u and older – Zone defenses are permitted at all times. Any type of pressing is allowed the entire game.
Game Ball: Game Balls will be selected from teams. Warm-up balls will not be provided. NO exceptions!!!
- Boys: 9U (2029) - 12U (2026) will use the 28.5 size ball
- Boys: 13U (2025) -17U (2021) will use the 29.5 size ball
WIAA certified officials will be employed and NFHS rules will be in effect, unless noted below.
GAME ORGANIZATION
1. Teams will need to bring their own basketballs for warmups. Game balls will be selected from teams.
2. Home team is listed 2nd in pool play or on the bottom of the bracket and wears light colored jerseys. Some teams only have one set of uniforms; please have your team bring all sets to all games.
3. No more than 2 coaches on the bench and 12 players on a team.
a. Coaches sitting on the bench must have a Coaches Wristband! No exceptions.
b. Each team will receive 2 coaches wristbands and 1 scorekeeper wrist band. Wristbands must be worn at all times.
Replacement bands are $15.
4. Each team must supply either an adult clock operator or an adult official scorekeeper for each game. Please have this personnel ready to go prior to scheduled game time.
5. Each team can have only one coach designated to stand during play. All other bench personnel shall remain seated.
6. Players may play on more than one team, but not within the same division.
7. Players may not play down in age, but may play up.
8. Any coach or team given a technical will award the other team 2 points and possession.
9. No pressing if a team is up by more than 20 points.
10. A team will forfeit a game if they are not on the floor and ready to play at the scheduled start of the game.
11. Tiebreakers: a) Head to Head b) Point Differential (+/-15 max) c) Points Scored d) Points Allowed
12. All referee or tournament director decisions are final.
13. An Athletic Trainer will be on-site at the Community First Champion Center for this event..
14. Please, no carry-ins. The concession stand is open to spectators on the main level before each game and up through halftime. Athletes should bring their own snacks into CFCC; there are no concessions on the athlete level.
15. All athletes and coaches must stay on the lower level of the Community First Champion Center and are not allowed to go up to the main level. All spectators must stay on the main level of the Community First Champion Center and are not allowed to go down to the lower level.
16. Please clean bench after your game! We expect positive coaching and an encouraging environment.
There will be Zero Tolerance for foul language or behavior. We will be swift in handing out technicals and/or removing any coach or spectator from the gym upon any lewd, inappropriate, or demeaning behavior to athletes, coaches and officials. Technicals will be given to teams if any spectators/fans become an issue. The tournament director at the site will settle any disputes. No protests are allowed. We expect all participants to conduct themselves with class, and exemplify the true spirit of our sport through the highest sportsmanship possible.
QUESTIONS: Any questions should be directed to tourneys@blaze365.com before the tournament and to the Site Director during the tournament.
Good luck to all and #BeTheFlame!
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
160,000 square feet of space for:
- 8 Hardwood Basketball Courts
- Seats 1,300
- Year-round ice rink with seating for 1,000
- Seasonal Arena that converts to one ice rink or four more hard courts
- Heated Viewing Areas with views to both courts and ice
- On-site Concessions
- Meeting & Event Spaces
- Elevated Seating
- Restaurant and Bar
- AND MORE!
THE BARN
(Formerly Lake Park Sport Zone)
3 Hardwood Courts under 1 Roof!
Site Director
Check-In All teams must checkin with signed liability forms from all players.
Admission and Site Information
- NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED
- Admission will be $10/day; Kids 5 and under are free (purchase at CFCC for entrance into CFCC games only)
- There are healthy Market vending machines on site with full meals and snacks
32,000 square feet of space for
- 3 Hardwood Courts and More!
- The Barn (Lake Park)
PRE-ORDER COMING SOON!
Order by TBA date 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
Date TBA
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 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
2021 Tournament Results
Girls Divisions:
Women's Diamond:
Women's Platinum:
Girls 15u Gold:
Girls 13/14u:
Girls 12u:
Girls 10u/11u:
Boys Divisions:
17u Diamond:
Boys 16u Silver:
Boys 15u Gold:
Boys 14u:
Boys 13u Elite:
Boys 13u Competitive:
Boys 12u:
Boys 11u:
Boys 9u/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
Wisconsin Blaze Red: Alyssa Corn #22
WI Shooters: Lauren Destefanis #24
WI Evolution: Nickkia Nelson #1
Girls 15u Gold Division:
WI Evolution: Jayden Hill #11
WI Evolution: Paige Trachte #3
WI Evolution: Makayla Blanc-Washington #30
Flight Elite: Rose Hahn #13
HLC: Emerald Konkel #21
A-team All-Stars: Kennedee Clark #11
A-Team All Stars: Madison Tomaschefsky #20
Wisconsin Blaze 15U Black: Megan Alexander #52
One Mission: #23
Wisconsin Shooters: Bayla Strandlie #4
Wisconsin Shooters: Ashlyn Yow #35
Wisconsin Shooters: Mya Moore #44
State Line Legacy: #5 Lily Belzer
State Line Legacy: #21 Emma Marty
Girls 13u/14u Division:
Wisconsin Blaze 14u: Emma Jossie #15
Legends: Olivia Kust #42
WI Shooters: Claire Vosburg #54
Team 1848: Olivia Neumann #11
Flight Elite 12u: Peyton Musial #20
One Mission 14u: #2
One Mission 14u: #14
One Mission 14u: #23
Girls 12u Division:
Menasha Blue Jays: Jazelle Gowdy #6
WI Shooters: Julianna Delapaz #30
Flight Elite: Addison Wreath #10
Wisconsin Blaze Black: Gracie Martzahl #5
Girls 10u/11u Division:
Wisconsin Blaze 10u: Jillian Kennedy #12
Wisconsin Blaze 10u: Grace Mitchell #20
WI Shooters: Ava Ahlborn #13
Southwest Swish: Aleea Norton #30
RIT Elite: Ava Vogler #4
Evolution 11u: Lauren Werlinger #2
Evolution 11u: Kamryn Lecce #5
Evolution 11u: Amiyah Johnson #23
Flight Elite 10u: #3
17u Boys Diamond Division:
Wisconsin Blaze: Joshua Butler #12
Wisconsin Evolution: Marcel Tyler #33
HLC: Bryce Eckhardt #15
HLC: Pierson Schneider #34
Two Rivers: Bryce Peterson #3
Focus: #0
Focus: #20
16u Boys Silver Diamond Division:
Bay Area Cyclones: Nate Heikkila #35
Wisconsin Blaze: Ashton Corn #5
Wisconsin Blaze: Preston Lang #3
Fresh Project: Reece Stoltenow #10
Fresh Project: Carson Robaidek #1
15u Boys Gold Division:
Wisconsin Blaze 15U: Josiah Bartman #15
Wisconsin Blaze 15U: Josiah Butler #4
Marquette: Ty Lotterman #34
Wisconsin Evolution: Jack Rose #20
Wisconsin Evolution: Jalen Carlino #22
HLC: #23
JH1 Elite 14u McGlothlin: Ryan Burmesch #25
JH1 Elite 14u Repovsch: Jacob Fox #3
La Crosse Elevate: Noah Compan #13
HLC: #23
Boys 14u Division:
Wisconsin Xtreme: #13
Wisconsin Xtreme: #40
Wisconsin Blaze 14U Red: Paul Kersten #32
Wisconsin Blaze 14U Red: Ethan Heck #12
HLC: #23
HLC: #5
Northern Heat: Trevor Van Den Heuval #15
Boys 13u Elite Division:
Red Granite: Jaxson Hornby #10
Red Granite: Hunter Caves #1
One Mission: Thomas Carmody #5
Lakeshore Force: Bret Hamm #23
Wisconsin Blaze 13u: Carter Strange #22
Wisconsin Blaze 13u: Max Laskey #21
Wisconsin Blaze 13u: Liam Hieges #10
Storm: #22
Boys 13u Competitive Division:
Fox Valley Fire: #2
Wisconsin Evolution: Lowell Werlinger #15
Marquette 906ers: Gleason #6
Marquette 906ers: #23
Central WI Wildcats: Alex Rogalla #12
Focus: #2
Boys 12u Division:
Lakeshore Force: Cale Buboltz #2
Wisconsin Blizzard: Amani Meyer #22
Wisconsin Blaze: Kenehsaeh Waukau #24
Ballhawk Basketball : Jonah G. #22
Ballhawk Basketball: Luke Oelhafen #2
Wisconsin Evolution: Anthony Bull #6
HLC: #21
JH 1 Elite: Nicholas Cross #35
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
Wisconsin Evolution: Mikey White #22
Wisconsin Blaze 9u: Sebastian Davis #50
Wisconsin Blaze 10u Red: Magic Xiong #21
Wisconsin Blaze 10u Black: Logan Ramczyk #55
For questions, please contact our team at tourneys@blaze365.com or 920.750.5183
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2020 Hardwood Hustle Tournament Sponsors
