2nd ANNUAL

RECRUIT WISCONSIN

14u-College/Pro

Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament

June 28-30, 2021

CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

Now in the LARGEST sporting facility in the MIDWEST, Community First Champion Center in Appleton, WI!

CLICK HERE FOR 2021 REGISTRATION

SPONSORED BY SPORTSRECRUITS
THE LEADER IN COLLEGE RECRUITING!

Register now! Space is limited!

Event Details

This is a high profile Boys and Girls 8th through High School Basketball Tournament hosted by 1on1 Milwaukee, Team Wisconsin, Wisconsin Blaze and Wisconsin Legends in support of the Directors of the Wisconsin Sports Coalition.

Elite competition with COVID-19 risk mitigation, free Sports Recruits profile, and live streaming action. Games will be showcased by WIAA Certified refs in the brand new Community First Champion Center, in Appleton, Wisconsin on 8 full-length hardwood basketball courts.

DATE: June 28 - 30, 2021

DIVISIONS: Division 1 (Elite) & Division 2 (Competitive) available for Boys, Girls, and Adults.

AGES: 14U- Adult College/Pro

$325 = (3) games June 28th: 11u D1/D2; 12u D1/D2; 13u D1/D2 and 14u D2

$450 (4 games) June 29-30th: 14u D1; 15u D1/D2, 16u D1/D2, 17u D1/D2

$25 off each team registration for (3) or more teams registered.

Email tourneys@blaze365.com for a Special Multi-Team discount code.

Registration Deadline: June 7, 2021

**NOTE: All athlete contact details required so we can provide SportsRecruits necessary details to create their profiles for the Event Beacon app to be used before, during, and after tourney.

COVID-19 UPDATE 11/15/20:
Recruit Wisconsin will make 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 developing the Wisconsin SMART Start plan with our State Basketball Directors and will employ protocols that meet the demands of participants and spectators this year.

TEAMS ALREADY COMMITTED!

MAX TEAMS: 100

ATHLETIC TRAINERS: Yes, On-Site

DOCTORS: On Call

AWARDS: None. This is a showcase format so there are no division winners. We strive to provide as many competitive games as possible.

APPAREL: Apparel will be available for purchase before and online.

Team Payment Options

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

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 Recruit Wisconsin Registration Form (updated form coming soon)

- OR Send note including team names, gender, and divisions

– Mail Paper Registration to:

BLAZE
Attn: Recruit Wisconsin
PO Box 7697
Appleton, WI 54912

- Checks should be made payable to BLAZE

- Registration spots are not guaranteed until payment has been made.

Admission Payment

Mandatory Waiver

SportsRecruits

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, Recruit Wisconsin, 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.

COACHES CAN:

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

Access every players'
Academic information
Athletic information
Complete schedule

Access full tourney schedule

Track your "favorite" players in each game

Export your notes and favorite players into any recruiting software you use

If you already have a password set on SportsRecruits, simply go to EventBeacon on your desktop or mobile device and login with your email address and password.

Rules

RECRUIT WI RULES

FINAL RW RULES & MITIGATION

WIAA certified officials will be working each game and NFHS/WIAA rules will be in effect, unless noted below.

BASKETBALLS

The officials will provide one game ball that is cleaned between each game.

Athletes should bring their own balls for warm-ups. Players/spectators will not be allowed to dribble on the sidelines or shoot during breaks. Please communicate to your families that no basketballs should be brought into the gym other than what your team will use during warm-ups. These Basketballs should only be used during that time - not in lobby/hallway or during stoppage in play.

GAME LENGTH

Monday - Running clock (20 minute halves; clock stops last 1 minute of each half)

Tues/Wed - Stopped clock (16 minute halves; 20+ points lead, clock will run and no pressing)

WARM UP TIME

From conclusion of prior game until scheduled start time (minimum 3 minutes)

Games will not start early due to the live streaming schedule

HALFTIME

3 minutes (may be shortened as necessary)

TIMEOUTS

(3) 30-second timeouts.

Timeouts do not carry over to overtime, but each team is awarded one timeout for the first overtime only.

OVERTIME

First overtime is 2 minutes with stopped clock.

Subsequent overtimes are sudden death - first to score (with no timeouts).

FOULS / FREE THROWS

Players are disqualified on 6th foul. Regular bonus on 7th foul. Double bonus shot on 10th team foul of each half.

TECHNICALS

2 points and the ball; player technicals count as personal fouls; if a player or coach receives 2 or more technicals in a game they are ejected for the remainder of that game. Intentional fouls handled per WIAA rules.

PRESSING / MAN DEFENSE

No restrictions except teams ahead by 20+ cannot press.

TIE BREAKERS

Between the two teams, the winner of head to head competition.

Three teams tie, go strictly by points. Example: Team 1: +12, -8, (+4), Team 2: -12, +6, (-6), Team 3: -6, +8 (+2). Team #1 will be Seed 1. Team #3 will be Seed 2 and Team #2 will be Seed 3. If 2 teams have the same points, then the seed will be determined by head to head by those 2 teams. Points are used in 4 and 5 team pools as well.

Venues

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 cost varies by event
Coolers and carry-ins are NOT permitted
There will be healthy concession and restaurant options on site with full meals and snacks (limited during the C-19 pandemic)

160,000 square feet of space for:

Pre-Order Gear

College Coaches

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 schedule as needed
Please contact Kara Noll for special scheduling wivikingclub@gmail.com
Team Registration $250

RECRUITING: PERSONAL COACH CHECK-IN
Time 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

LIVE STREAMING

RECRUIT WI LIVE

Click our special link above If you, your coaching staff, friends, or family cannot attend. You can watch the games at the next best angle in the gym - from the comfort of your own home or office!

All games will begin streaming 3 minutes before Game Times begin.

ADMISSION FEE

NCAA D3, NAIA, JUCO - FREE
NCAA D2 - FREE
NCAA D1 - FREE

Even though admission is free we still want you to pre-register for special notifications or last minute changes.

SPECIAL CLUB & COLLEGE COACHES NETWORKING EVENT

Date and Time TBD @ Blaze Sports & Fitness

FREE horderves, snacks, 2 drinks, and cash bar

ID is required

Club Coaches

Live Streaming

RECRUIT WI LIVE - Link Coming Soon

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! Register today to get ACCESS! Or click the link above.

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!

Volunteers Needed

Hotels

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!

Schedule

Committed Clubs

Clubs at the 2020 Recruit Wisconsin Tournament:

1on1 Milwaukee

608 Surge

Chapman Basketball

Closed Gyms

Evolution Basketball

Green Bay Gunners

Hoop Stars

Lady Tritons

Let It Rain

Midwest Wildcats

NLG

Northland Elite

Team Wisconsin

Wisconsin Academy

Wisconsin Blaze

Wisconsin Blizzard

Wisconsin City Hoops

Wisconsin Dynasty

Wisconsin Elite

Wisconsin Impact

Wisconsin Legends

Wisconsin Playmakers

Wisconsin RAP

Wisconsin Shooters

Wisconsin Xtreme

Testimonials

"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

"You folks did an excellent job. You should all be commended for what you accomplished for these young athletes.
I am just very pleased that these kids could get out and compete and become better players." - WI Extreme Parent

Communications

Team Results

2020 All-Stars

Congrats to the 2020 Recruit Wisconsin All-Stars!

GIRLS Arike Ogunbowale 2021/2022 Division:

GIRLS Natisha Hiedeman 2023/2022/2021 Division:

GIRLS Megan Gustafson 2023 Division:

GIRLS Nicki (Taggart) Collen 2023/2024/2025 Division:

BOYS Bucks 2021/2022 Division:

BOYS Herd 2024/2023 Division:

Risk Mitigation

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
- Waiver release will be mandatory before entrance is allowed
- Masks are Strongly Recommended - Bring Your Own Mask
- 1 fan per athlete to keep numbers at a minimum
- 2 coaches, 1 scorekeeper per team
- Hand sanitary stations at every entrace/exit
- The large venue provides a better opportunity for 6' distancing in the stands
- The main 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 has stadium bleacher like seating
- No handshakes after games, but elbow bumps will be allowed
- Sanitary bottles at every scoretable
- Balls will be sanitized between games
- Scheduling will be done in AM and PM waves to keep the mix of large groups of athletes from unnecessary mixing during time exchange
- Venue Staff will clean bench area between games