KHSAA Boys Basketball 2008-2009 Open Dates
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Boys Basketball 2008-2009

Cincinnati Taft, OH Taft has one home opening for the 2008-09 season.
Contact: Athletic Director Anthony R Booker, 513-363-8241
Ref.#:8577

Cincinnati Taft, OH Taft has one home opening for the 2008-09 season.
Contact: Athletic Director Anthony R Booker, 513-363-8241 or bookera@cps-k12.org
Ref.#:8578

Holy Cross (Covington) Covington Holy Cross needs a game for the upcoming season. We'd like to do a two-year contract and can be flexible on the date.
Contact: Erik Goetz, 859-630-7726
Ref.#:8562

Lexington Christian Lexington Christian has the following dates the need to be filled:

Dec. 2nd (home)
Dec. 5th/6th (home)
Jan. 6th (either)
Jan. 8th/9th (prefer home)
Feb. 10th (home)
Feb. 13th/14th (either)
Contact: Brad Carter, (859)422-5781 or bcarter@lexingtonchristian.org
Ref.#:8399

Jan 01, 0000

Knott County Central Knott County Central is considering moving the Casey's IGA/TVS Cable PAtriot Classic to New Years Day 2009. Trying to see if we could start the new year out with some good basketball.

We would offer meal, coach's gift, t-shirts, player of the game awards, live regional tv coverage and a travel stipend.
Contact: Justin Amburgey, 606-634-0377 or 606-785-0733
Ref.#:8296

Jan 02, 0000

Aussie Basketball Travellers We have 2 Aussie Travellers HS Teams in KY next season. We are looking for Double Header Boys & girls Games between Jan 2-9.
Contact: David Greenberg, aussiegames@gmail.com
Ref.#:8315

Jan 02, 0000

Harlan County Will host a two day classic Jan. 2-3. Can play one or both nights.
Contact: David Parks, 606-573-4330 ext. 2055
Ref.#:8105

Jan 02, 0000

Moore Mustang Invitational Tournament, second year, drew big crowds this year, will be held on Jan 2,3,and 4th, 2009.

All JCPS schools will be able to play on Sunday afternoon/evening. All tournament team, hospitality room for coaches, players will be fed after each game, T-shirts for players.
Contact: Larry Miller, Coach, (502)931-9367 or Steven Silvano, AD, (502)485-8711
Ref.#:8163

Jan 09, 0000

Allen County-Scottsville Allen County-Scottsville High School is looking into hosting a 4-team (round robin) or 6-team tournament (pool play) on January 9th and 10th. You would be guaranteed 3 games in the two-day span. We would most likely offer a travel stipend. We're still looking into sponsorships at this moment. We will definitely feed your team after each game.
Contact: Scott Shelton, 270-622-4119 (W), 270-799-3259 (C) or scott.shelton@allen.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8451

Jan 10, 0000

Harlan County Will host a classic. Need teams.
Contact: David Parks, 606-573-4330, ext. 2055
Ref.#:8138

Jan 13, 0000

Bardstown Want to schedule a jv/varsity game.
Contact: Gary Goode
Ref.#:8410

Jan 17, 0000

East Jessamine 5th Annual Jaguar/Applebee's Classic at East Jessamine on January 17th 2009.

Looking 3-5 teams to complete one day classic. Teams will receive meal and t-shirt after their game. MVP for each game.

Hospitality room hosted by Applebees.
Contact: Chris O'Bryan, (859)494-2790 (C)
Ref.#:8235

Jan 24, 0000

West Jessamine The 5th Annual Colt Classic at West Jessamine High School. Great day of Basketball in Central KY. T shirts and meals for teams and great game with much media-paper coverage.
Contact: Robert Hammonds
Ref.#:8203

Jan 27, 0000

Bell County Bell County Boys Basketball is looking for a game on 1-27-09.
Contact: Lewis Morris
Ref.#:8379

Jan 30, 0000

Harlan County Will host a two day classic on Jan. 30, 31. Can play one or both days.
Contact: David Parks, 606-573-4330, ext. 2055
Ref.#:8139

Jan 31, 0000

Harlan County Will host a one day classic.
Contact: David Parks, 606-4330, ext. 2055
Ref.#:8106

Feb 00, 0000

West Carter West Carter Boys Basketball is in need of two home games next season. Looking for a 2 year contract. Can be on January 30th or 31st, February 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th or 20th.
Contact: Brian Brown, AD
Ref.#:8396

Feb 10, 0000

Bell County Bell County High School Boys Basketball is looking for a game on this date.
Contact: Lewis Morris
Ref.#:8380

Feb 14, 0000

Harlan County Will host a one day Classic, need teams.
Contact: David Parks, 606-573-4330, ext. 2055d
Ref.#:8140

Feb 17, 0000

Knott County Central Knott County Central is looking for a home game on Tuesday February 17 or Thursday February 19. Will sign a two year contract and come to your place next year or pay a stipend.
Contact: Justin Amburgey, 606-634-0377 or 606-785-0733
Ref.#:8415

Feb 17, 0000

Lincoln County Looking for a game on this date. Could also play on the 16th, home or away.
Contact: Jeff Jackson, 606-669-1422
Ref.#:8435

Apr 23, 2007

Ironton, OH Ironton High School, Ohio, needs teams for a holiday shootout on December 22nd and 23rd, 2008. You may play one night or both. Compensation package will be offered to participating teams.
Contact: Mark LaFon, 740-550-8014 or 740-532-3911 ext. 19
Ref.#:8495

Clay County We are looking for two games, one of which must be a home game in early December. The other can be a road game. Here are our open dates: Dec 1, 2, 4, and 9, Jan 20, 23, 27. Willing to do a two year contract. We could also provide food/drinks when you play at our place.
Contact: Kevin Spurlock, 606-598-3737 or Kevin.Spurlock@clay.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8464

Feb 14, 2008

Riverside Christian Riverside Christian is looking for teams for the 2nd Annual Riverside Prep Shootout. One day event.
Contact: James Turner, 606-272-0732
Ref.#:8079

Nov 00, 2008

Riverside Christian Riverside Christian is looking for a scrimmage.
Contact: James Turner, 606-272-0732 or turnerjamese@yahoo.com
Ref.#:8335

Nov 08, 2008

Knott County Central Panaroma at Knott County Central. We will play two 18 min varsity halfs and one 15 min jv half. Will be offering pizza and t-shirts.

Contact: Justin Amburgey, 606-634-0377, 785-0733
Ref.#:8297

Nov 15, 2008

Riverside Christian Hosting first annual Riverside Christian Pan-o-rama. Pizza and shirts. JV game if wanted.
Contact: James Turner, 606-272-0732 or turnerjamese@yahoo.com
Ref.#:8300

Nov 15, 2008

West Jessamine West Jessamine will be holding thier 2nd Annual Panorama. Ww provide the usual - T shirts and food and we are hoping to provide a JV game again as well.

Contact: Robert Hammonds, 859-887-2421
Ref.#:8218

Nov 22, 2008

Bath County We will be hosting a Hoop-A-Rama. Meals and t-shirts will be provided.
Contact: Jim Hicks, 606-674-6325 or jim.hicks@bath.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8411

Nov 22, 2008

Buckhorn Buckhorn High School needs one team to complete our panarama on Saturday, Nov. 22. Your team will receive t-shirts and we will feed your team. We can provide some compensation for teams that may be traveling a long distance.
Contact: John Noble, 606 -438-6780
Ref.#:8556

Nov 22, 2008

Grayson County Grayson County High School will be hosting the 9th Annual Pre-Season Jamboree. Would like to have 7 more teams. Guaranteed 1 scrimmage game, team t-shirts, and team meal after the game. Owensboro Catholic, McLean County, Breckenridge County, Grayson County, and Glasgow are teams committed so far.
Contact: Adam Decker, (270)589-2950 or adam.decker@grayson.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8456

Nov 22, 2008

Powell County Needs one team to fill Red River Panorama Nov. 22nd. Each team will play Varsity and JV. Participants will also recieve 20 T-shirts and be fed after the game.
Contact: Kyle Lively
Ref.#:8463

Nov 24, 2008

Grainger, TN Grainger High School, TN (formerly Rutledge High) has an opening for one team for its Thanksgiving Basketball Classic, near Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We will be opening our new gym! Dates will be Nov. 24th and 25th. Looking for a school that would bring both boys and girls teams if possible.
Contact: Derrick Combs, (865)828-5291, (865)828-4657, or (865)789-3731
Ref.#:8531

Nov 25, 2008

Bell County Need one team to scrimmage for the SEKC Panarama. November 25, will play after the girls.
Contact: Lewis Morris
Ref.#:8377

Nov 29, 2008

Campbellsville We will host the 2nd Annual Eagle Jamboree on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Each team will scrimmage two opponents within a three hour time limit. Each team will be fed after their last game. 15 teams participated last year.
Contact: Tim Davis, (270)465-8774 or tim.davis@cville.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8303

Nov 29, 2008

Harlan County Harlan County High School will be hosting a Hoop-a-rama on Nov. 29.
Contact: David Parks
Ref.#:8103

Dec 00, 2008

Christian Academy-Louisville Christian Academy is looking for pre-Christmas tournament but can not play on Sunday. Dates would be December 19,20,22, and 23. Or if you are a team that can play those dates and would like to come to Louisville.
Contact: Jeff Imlay
Ref.#:8534

Dec 00, 2008

Tupelo, MS A 5A school in Mississippi that finished 19-8 last year and are loosing 3 starters looking to travel. A young but talented team looking for a travel tournament over the Holidays, Thanksgiving or Christmas/New Year. Need Financial help to justify travel. Tupelo High School is located in Northeast MS.
Contact: David Ball
Ref.#:8262

Dec 02, 2008

Graves County Graves County High School needs games on both December 2nd and 9th, either home or away.
Contact: Terry Birdsong, 270-674-4883 or terry.birdsong@graves.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8400

Dec 02, 2008

Hopkinsville Hopkinsville High School is in need an opponent for Boy's Basketball on the following dates:
December 2, January 17, 20, February 6 or 7. Home or away.
Contact: James Simmons, 270-887-7118
Ref.#:8549

Dec 02, 2008

Johnson Central Needs a home game on this date. Would be willing to make a return trip next year.
Contact: Tommy McKenzie, 606-789-2500 Ext. 267
Ref.#:8501

Dec 02, 2008

Whitley County Whitley County is looking for opening game on Dec.2, 2008. We will do a 2 year contract, site for first game optional.
Contact: Chris Baker, (606)549-7025 (w) or (606)233-0802
Ref.#:8408

Dec 02, 2008

Wolfe County Wolfe County Boys Baskeball has several Open Dates. Looking for teams for our Shriners Classic on December 2nd.
Hosting a pre-Christmas tournament/classic for small schools.
Looking for a post-Christmas tournament.
Contact: Robert Creech
Ref.#:8358

Dec 05, 2008

Middletown, OH Middletown High School, Middletown, Ohio has two opening for the Boy's Basketball Paul Walker Classic held on Dec. 5 and 6, 2008.
Contact: Gary Lebo, glebo@middletowncityschools.com or 513-420-4515
Ref.#:8272

Dec 06, 2008

Campbellsville Campbellsville High School will host the 8th Annual Tip Off Classic, a one day event, held on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Post game meal for each team.
Contact: Tim Davis, (270)465-8774 or tim.davis@cville.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8302

Dec 06, 2008

Hancock County Hancock County will host the annual 11th District Shoot-Out. Teams involved are Frederick Fraize (Cloverport), Hancock County, Breckinridge County and Meade County.
Contact: Danny Gray, (270) 927-6953 or danny.gray@hancock.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8299

Dec 06, 2008

Shelby Valley 2008 Wildcat Tip-Off Classic, one day, one game event.
Each team is provided with a travel stipend, 20 t-shirts, coach's dri-fit golf shirt, food for team, etc.

Last season's field included: Belfry, Henry Co., Cumberland, Perry Co. Central, Covington Scott, Betsy Layne, and Buckhorn.

Contact: Jason Booher
Ref.#:8311

Dec 12, 2008

Bell County Bell County High School boys basketball needs 5 games. We have December 12 and 16 open. We also have January 27th, Febuary 10th.
Contact: Lewis Morris
Ref.#:8328

Dec 13, 2008

Daviess County Sports Showcase Shootout: Teams needed to complete the shootout held at Daviess County High School. Teams traveling outside of Owensboro area will receive up to $250 in gas money. Each team will also have a chance to benefit from advance ticket sales.
Proceeds of this event will benefit FCA, Dreamriders of KY, Mentor Kids of KY and two other non profit organizations.

Contact: Greg Vincent, (270)316-0177 or sportspros24@att.blackberry.net
Ref.#:8560

Dec 13, 2008

Perry County Central People's Bank of Hazard and Citizen's Bank of Hyden Shoot-Out at Perry County Central High School. One Day, One game event. 500.00 stipend, Great Atmoshere, Great Facility, Great Hospitality Room for Coaches and Players. Coaches Gifts.
Contact: Allan Hatcher, 270-804-1095
Ref.#:8361

Dec 15, 2008

Bardstown Want to schedule a jv/varsity game
Contact: Gary Goode
Ref.#:8409

Dec 16, 2008

Bell County Bell County Boys Basketball looking for a game on 12-16-08.
Contact: Lewis Morris
Ref.#:8378

Dec 16, 2008

Letcher County Central We need games on December 16th, 19th and Feburary 17th. Also still need teams for our tournament on December 29-31. Teams will recieve a $500 stipend, T-shirts, and meals after each game.

Contact: Raymond Justice, (606)634-6112
Ref.#:8384

Dec 16, 2008

Webster County Webster County is looking to fill the following dates for 2008-09 season:
12/4,12/16,1/6,1/16,2/3.
Contact: Bev Hart, bev.hart@webster.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8306

Dec 17, 2008

East Jessamine East and West Jessamine will be hosting a Holiday Classic on December 17,18,19, and 20, 2008.

Looking for teams to complete an 8 team pool play. Guarantee of 4 games. Meals provided after each game.

Players recieve t-shirts, coaches receive a gift. All Tournament Team.

Great exposure, great hospitality, great atmosphere, and great basketball.
Contact: Chris O'Bryan, (859)494-2790 (C)
Ref.#:8234

Dec 17, 2008

Harlan County Harlan County Black Bear Holiday Tournament. Dates of
Dec. 17-20, or 19-20 and 22-23 based on the best interest.
Each team play 4 games, round robin format. Gym will seat 3,500, lower arena will be all chair back.
Contact: David Parks, 606-573-4330 ext. 2055
Ref.#:8104

Dec 18, 2008

South Oldham 4th Annual 2008 South Oldham Holiday Hoop-Fest Christmas.
Dates are Dec. 18, 19, 20 and 22, 2008.
South Oldham High School is located in Crestwood, Kentucky, just off I-71 exit 14, in the metropolitan Louisville area.

Details:
•eight team field, with each team playing three games
•awards for top finishing teams, plus all-tourney team
individual awards
•one coach’s gift per team
•T-shirts (15) to each team
Contact: Mitchell Irvin (AD) or Frank Wright (coach), 502-241-6681, ext. 303
Ref.#:8255

Dec 19, 2008

Christian County We are looking for one team to finish the field of the 2nd Annual Toyota of Hopkinsville Christmas Invitational in Hopkinsville, Ky. Games are played at two sites: Hopkinsville High School and Christian County High School.

The dates are Dec 19-21 and each team is guaranteed the following: 4 games, $1000, 5 free hotel rooms for three nights. The field currently includes Decatur Eisenhower, Ill, University Heights Academy, Christian County, Hopkinsville, Warren Central, Marshall County, and Central.
Contact: Kerry Stovall, 270-543-7919
Ref.#:8516

Dec 19, 2008

Christian County Christian County Varsity girls are looking for a tourney before Christmas preferably the weekend of Dec. 19-22. We would like to play three games and receive some form of stipend to compensate for the cost of travel and lodging.
Contact: Anthony Hickey, 270-887-1123
Ref.#:8522

Dec 19, 2008

Daniel Boone, TN Daniel Boone High School in Johnson City, TN needs one team to complete The Trailblazer Classic. Each team will play two games.
Contact: Ryan Arnold, 423-477-1600, 423-967-0123 or arnoldr@wcde.org
Ref.#:8455

Dec 19, 2008

Shelby Valley 2008 East KY Expo Holiday Tournament, December 19-22, 2008 at East Ky Exposition Center in Pikeville, KY.

The expo is a beautiful facility that seats almost 6000 for basketball. It is the home of the CBA's East Ky Miners basketball Team.

4 game guarantee with games being played on Fri., Sat., Sun. and Mon. We can accommodate those who need to play maybe 2 on Sat. instead of on Fri.

Brand new Hampton Inn across street with indoor pool.

This will be a first class tournament!

We are looking for 15th region teams and out-of-region teams.

We will provide a financial incentive (hotel rooms) to out-of-region or out-of-state teams.
Contact: Jason Booher
Ref.#:8326

Dec 20, 2008

Bethlehem Bearnos Christmas Classic at Bethlehem. The dates are 20,21, and 22, w/ guarantee 3 games, shirts, discount on hotel rooms, hospitality room, tournament trophies for winning team. $200 stipend to cover expenses. Need 2 more teams.

Contact: Tommy Reed, AD
Ref.#:8494

Dec 20, 2008

Cincinnati Withrow, OH We would like to participate in a high-level Christmas tournamwnt in the Louisville or Lexington area. We have the availability to play 3 games.
Contact: Coach Lee
Ref.#:8586

Dec 20, 2008

Clinton County 2nd Annual Twin Lakes Holiday Classic at Clinton County High School, Dec. 20-22.

Looking for teams to complete an eight team field, four game guarantee. Pool play the first two days and matchup based on records the last day of tournament. We will provide 5 rooms for 2 nights or a travel stipend, team meal each day, team t-shirts, and a coach's gift.
Contact: Todd Messer, 606-387-4673 ext. 223
Ref.#:8301

Dec 20, 2008

Glasgow Glasgow is having a Christmas Classic for midlevel teams. The dates are 20,22, and 23, guarantee 3 game, shirts, hospitality room,tournament jackets for winning team. Need 2 to 3 more teams.
Contact: John Tinsley
Ref.#:8194

Dec 20, 2008

McCreary Central 9th Annual Arby's/KFC Holiday Classic at McCreary Central High School Dec. 20-23.

Looking for 12 teams. Guarantee 4 games, Rooms, 15 t-shirts for players, nice gift for the head coach, 15 man all tournament team. 1st,2nd 3rd,and 4th place team awards. 3 man crew for each game.

We will offer a JV games in the mornings.
Contact: Robert Jones, 606-376-5051 ext 3503 or 606-310-0959 cell
Ref.#:8321

Dec 20, 2008

McCreary Central 9th Annual Arby's/KFC Holiday Classic at McCreary Central High School Dec. 20-23.

Looking for 12 teams. Guarantee 4 games, rooms, 15 t-shirts for players, nice gift for the head coach, 15 man all tournament team. 1st, 2nd, 3rd,and 4th place team awards. 3 man crew for each game.

We will offer JV games in the mornings.
Contact: Robert Jones, 606-376-5051 ext 3503 or 606-310-0959 cell
Ref.#:8322

Dec 20, 2008

McCreary Central Arby's/KFC Holiday Classic Dec 20-23. 4 games, 12 teams, t-shirts, gift for the Head Coach, 15 man all tournament team. We have 10 teams, looking for 2 more.
Contact: Robert Jones, 606-376-5051 ext 3503 or robert.jones@mccreary.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8418

Dec 20, 2008

Ohio County Ohio County will host a pre-Christmas classic on Sat. December 20 and 22,23. 3 games, round robin, all games played in evening at high school. Teams will receive a travel stipend, post game meal, t-shirts, and coaches gift. Hospitality room and hotel accomodations if needed.
Contact: Paul Decker, paul.decker@ohio.kyschools.us or (270)256-1113 (C)
Ref.#:8252

Dec 20, 2008

Trigg County Trigg County will be hosting a boy/girl Christmas tournament this year on Dec. 20-23. We are looking for 7 boys teams and 7 girls teams. You will be guaranteed 3 games. Teams will recieve t-shirts, a hospitality room, and a coaches gift. There will also be player of the game awards and an all tournament team will also be chosen.
Contact: Mike Wright, 270-522-2200 ext 4003
Ref.#:8307

Dec 21, 2008

Bethlehem Bethlehem High school will be hosting the 8 team Eagles Classic again next season. The dates are Dec. 21-23. It will be 8 teams playing in 2 pools. Each team is guaranteed 3 games.
Contact: Mike Ayersman
Ref.#:8282

Dec 21, 2008

Bowling Green The Citizens First Holiday Classic hosted by Bowling Green High School will be Dec. 21 - 23, 2008. Each participant is guaranteed four games, t-shirts, travel stipends or team lodging provided, coaches gifts, hospitality room, all games played at one site, all tournament team. This tournament has turned into a tremendous basketball event. Great atmosphere, and very competitive field of teams. The games played on Dec. 21 will be started late afternoon.

12 Team field, 4 game guarantee!
Contact: D.G. Sherrill, (270)746-2300 or (270)784-3705, or D.C. Clement, (270)791-0052
Ref.#:8212

Dec 22, 2008

Muhlenberg North Muhlenberg North will be hosting the 4th Annual George Taylor Classic Dec.22-23. Teams will be guaranteed 4 games, 5 hotel rooms 2 nights, 1 meal per day, 20 t-shirts, and coaching package.
Contact: Steve Sparks, (270)338-0040 (w) or (270)543-5454 (c)
Ref.#:8294

Dec 26, 2008

Breese, Mater Dei, IL Mater Dei H.S. needs one team for a Boys Basketball Tournament. The dates are Dec. 26,27,29,30, 2008. Each team will be guaranteed five games. There is good payout and coaches gifts provided. Pool play format, followed by cross pool play on the final day.
Contact: Dennis Trame, 618-526-7216 or mdathletics@yahoo.com
Ref.#:8524

Dec 26, 2008

Hamilton Ross, OH Hamilton Ross High School is looking for a Boy's/Girl's Holiday Tournamnet to attend just after Christmas in 2008.

We are just north of Cincinnati and we are looking for a 2 game format.
Contact: Sean Van Winkle or Paul Fernandez, 513-863-1252 or coachvanwinkle@hotmail.com
Ref.#:8045

Dec 27, 2008

Beech, TN Beech High School, located 20 miles north of Nashville, will host their 6th Annual Holiday Tournament December 27-29. The tournament includes 8 girls and 8 boys teams with each team guaranteed 3 games. Schools are not required to bring a boys and girls team, although they are welcome to do so. The games on Sunday, December 28 will start in the afternoon.
Contact: Darrin Joines, Boys Coach, or Dennis Walker, Girls Coach, at (615) 824-6200, ext. 137 or dljoines@yahoo.com
Ref.#:8419

Dec 27, 2008

Calloway County Calloway County is hosting an 8 team holiday tournament on Dec. 27 (Sat), 29 (Mon), 30 (Tue). We will use a straight 8 team bracket format with each team guaranteed 3 games, each team playing once each day. We will offer MVP plaques for each game, t-shirts for all participants, coach's gifts, a hospitality room, one team meal each day, and travel incentives where applicable.
Past participants include Madisonville, Owensboro, Central Hardin, Union City, TN, Graves Co.
Contact: Bruce Lane, (270)227-0359
Ref.#:8499

Dec 27, 2008

Collinsville, IL The Collinsville Schnucks Holiday Classic Tournament needs one varsity team for its 25th Annual Tournament. 2008 dates are Dec. 27, 29 & 30. Guarantee three games as well as financial guarantee. 1 yr or 2 yr contract acceptable.

We would offer a 2 year contract. We pay a flat rate of $1,200 with a 3 game guarantee. We pay another $400 if you play a 4th game. We pay for one team meal at Ponderosa that can be used sometime during the tournament. We give each player a t-shirt and give each coach a gift. We have a team hospitality room that is open to the players and coaches.

We use both gyms at Collinsville High School, so everything is at one site. The local hotels provide a discounted price on rooms, which this past year ranged from $55 a night to $ 70 a night. All provided a continental breakfast.
Contact: Matt Badgley, AD, mbadgley@kahoks.org or Chris Kusnerick, Asst AD, coachk@kahoks.org or (618)346-6320 ext 1230
Ref.#:8374

Dec 27, 2008

Columbus Brookhaven, OH Columbus Brookhaven High School located in Columbus Ohio is looking for a Christmas Holiday Tournament for the 2008-2009 season.
Contact: Drew Williams, 614-657-7162 or Hali Robinson, 614-286-3802
Ref.#:8319

Dec 27, 2008

Corbin The 21st Annual Cumberland Falls Invitational Tournament has an opening for one team, dates are 12/27, 28, 29 and 30. 8 teams w/3 game guarantee.
Contact: Chandlar Cook, 606-521-2762 or chandlarc@somersetfoods.com
Ref.#:8417

Dec 27, 2008

Graves County Graves County High School is hosting an 8 team holiday basketball tournament on December 27th (Saturday), 29th (Monday) and 30th (Tuesday). We have first rate facilities and will be using a pool play format. Each team will get 4 games, along with t-shirts, MVP plaques and coaching gifts. There will also be a hospitality room provided, along with travel incentives.
Contact: Lyndon Dunning, lyndon.dunning@graves.kyschools.us or Terry Birdsong, terry.birdsong@graves.kyschools.us or 270-674-4883
Ref.#:8288

Dec 27, 2008

Grayson County Grayson County High School will be hosting the First Annual Leitchfield Deposit Bank Holiday Classic, December 27,29,30 (Sat, Monday, Tuesday).

Hotel Accomodations available, meal coupons for teams, coaches gift, t-shirts, hospitality room. Play 3 games, 3 nights, and all games played at the high school.

Warren East, Hart County, Breckenridge County, and Grayson County have committed. Great opportunity to play quality basketball.
Contact: Adam Decker, Assistant Coach, 270-589-2950
Ref.#:8180

Dec 27, 2008

Harlan County Harlan County High School will host the Harlan County/Black Bear Holiday Tournament on Dec. 27, 29, 30, 31, 4 games. We can offer room or a stipend. Food after game, with more incentives to be worked out.
Contact: Coach Mike Jones
Ref.#:8462

Dec 27, 2008

Jefferson City, MO Jefferson City, MO is hosting the Mike Kehoe Great 8 Boys Basketball Tournament Dec. 27-29, 2008. Each team is guaranteed $1000 plus 6 motel rooms on Dec. 27 and 28. A team brunch will be provided on Dec. 28. 4 teams from Missouri will play 4 out of state teams.
Contact: Tim Thompson, 573-659-3056
Ref.#:8292

Dec 27, 2008

Montgomery County THE GATEWAY HOLIDAY CLASSIC at Montgomery County High School is looking to complete the field of 8 teams.

There will be eight boys teams and eight girls teams in the tournament. Each team will be guaranteed three games in a traditional winner's bracket/loser's bracket format. Games will be played in the new MCHS Arena and in The Barn. Both are excellent venues for games to be played.

Teams are guaranteed $750 and are given t-shirts and several meals. Coaches are also given a gift. Each team is provided an ambassador who is a local business person to answer any questions and make sure your team has what it needs. A hospitality room is provided for coaches and staff. Trophies are given to the tournament champion and runner up. Plaques are given to the members of the all-tournament team.

Tournament dates are Saturday, Dec. 27, Sunday the 28th, and Monday the 29th. We are working with the local church associations to provide a worship service on Sunday morning for any team that wishes to participate.
Contact: Keith Griesser
Ref.#:8240

Dec 27, 2008

Rose Hill Christian Rose Hill Christian will be hosting a shootout honoring David Garnes on 12/27/08. Looking for up to six additional teams for this one day event.
Contact: Randy Douglas or Pam Euton, 606-324-6026
Ref.#:8430

Dec 27, 2008

Shelby County Shelby County High school will be hosting the American Founders Bank Rocket Invitational. The tournament will be held December 27, 29, 30 2008. There will be an eight team field and all programs are guaranteed three games.
There will be first and second place trophies, a third place plaque, and an 11 person all-tournament team that will include an MVP.

There will be a hospitality room for coaches, school administrators, and game officials. Each team will also be receive 20 tournament t-shirts, 10 passes for support staff, and head coaches will receive gift bags.

Last year's field: Shelby County, Highlands, Owensboro, Western Hills, Bullitt East, Bullitt Central, South Central (IN), Doss
Contact: Greg Lawson; (502)633-2344 (112), (502)487-1091 or gregory.lawson@shelby.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8232

Dec 27, 2008

Shelby County Shelby County High School is looking for three teams to complete the field for the American Founders Bank Rocket Invitational, December 27-30.
Contact: Greg Lawson, (502)487-1091
Ref.#:8555

Dec 28, 2008

Campbellsville Campbellsville High School will host the Coca-Cola/Campbellsville University Holiday Classic Dec. 28-30. Guarantee of 3 games. Teams receive a stipend. Players receive t-shirts; coaches receives gift; all-tournament team
Contact: Tim Davis, (270) 465-8774 or tim.davis@cville.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8228

Dec 28, 2008

Hancock County Hancock County High School will be hosting the Hancock Bank Classic on Dec. 28-31. We would like an 8 team field with 2 pools. Guarantee of 3 games with the possibility of 4 depending on the interest in playing Sunday (28th).

Players will receive t-shirts, coaches receive a gift, and awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finishes.
Contact: Danny Gray, (270)927-6953 or danny.gray@hancock.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8223

Dec 28, 2008

Jeffersontown Gaslight Holiday Classic, December 28, 29, 30.

Sunday games will not begin until afternoon. Each team is guaranteed 3 games, t-shirts, 3 meals and either hotel rooms or a flat travel stipend. Space is limited.
Contact: Head Coach Jeff Morrow, 502-485-8385
Ref.#:8382

Dec 29, 2008

Beth Haven 25th Annual Coca-Cola Holiday Classic @ Beth Haven Christian, Located in Louisville.
Dates: Dec 29-31. 3 game guarantee for Class A size schools.

Eight team bracket with all tournament team and trophies for 1st through 5th place. Tshirts for all players and coaches. Meals provided for entire team after first game.
Hospitality room for coaches and their wives.
Affordable hotel rates nearby.
Contact: Coach Brad Morgan, (502)303-7349 or BHBBALL112@aol.com
Ref.#:8402

Dec 29, 2008

Clay County Clay County will once again host The Big Red Shoot-Out in honor of legendary and former Clay County Coach, William “Big Red” Campbell.

The dates are December 29-31, 2008. We are looking for 3 teams to join host Clay County in a 3-day round robin tournament. Each team will get 3 varsity games and we also offer opportunities to play JV games. We offer rooms or a travel stipend to all teams along with t-shirts and a coach’s gift. We also provide practice times and local restaurants have provided great discounts for your teams.

We will schedule the games on the 31st in the early afternoon so as to allow teams to arrive home early enough that night to celebrate the new year.
Contact: Kevin Spurlock, 606-598-3737 or Kevin.Spurlock@clay.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8173

Dec 29, 2008

Franklin-Simpson Best of the Best Hoops Classic, sponsored by Franklin Bank & Trust, hosted by Franklin-Simpson H.S. Franklin Ky.

Monday 12/29/08 & Tuesday 12/30/08, Pool play, 8 teams, 2 games a day, 4 games total, free lodging (5 hotel rooms per day), free breakfast at hotel and 1 free combo meal from McDonalds each day.
Visiting teams responsible for transportation and 1 meal a day. Your committment is only guaranteed with a signed contract.
Contact: David Clark, 270-776-2414
Ref.#:8604

Dec 29, 2008

Russellville First Southern National Bank/Roy's Bar-B-Q Christmas Classic Deember 29-31. Incentives: 4 rooms for 2 nights, 1 meal per day, T-shirts for players, All-Academic Team, and Head Coach's gift. Winners/Losers Bracket format.
Contact: Dennis Pardue, 270-726-8421 or 270-221-5786
Ref.#:8437

Dec 29, 2008

Wayne County 6th Annual Monticello Banking Company Holiday Classic
at Wayne County High School, December 29,30 and 31,2008.

Looking for teams to complete a 12 team field. Guarantee of 3 games,with a possibility of 4 games. Teams receive a stipend with participation. Meals provided after each game
Players receive t-shirts, coaches receive a gift. 20 man All-Tournament team selected. Awards for 1st,2nd,3rd and 4th place finishes.

Last game on 31st will begin at 2:30pm so that teams can be home for New Year's Eve.
Great Hospitality, Great Atmosphere, Great Basketball!
Contact: Rodney Woods, (606)278-0676(c)
Ref.#:8123

Jan 00, 2009

Johnson Central Johnson Central Needs 2 games for the upcoming 2008-2009 season. Open dates are Jan. 17, 20, and 30th. We would like at least one of those to be a home game.
Contact: Tommy McKenzie, 606-789-2500 Ext. 267 or tommy.mckenzie@johnson.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8496

Jan 06, 2009

Pulaski County Pulaski County needs a home game on Jan 6. Will do a 2 year contract.
Contact: Mark Flynn, 606-271-0402
Ref.#:8492

Jan 21, 2009

Scott County Toyota Classic Boy's Basketball Tournament, eight teams, 3 game guarantee.
Dates: January 21 – 24, 2009, Need one team to complete field.

Contact: Joe Covington, 502-863-4131 x1148 or joe.covington@scott.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8607

Jan 23, 2009

Christian Academy-Louisville Christian Academy of Louisville is looking for games on Friday January 23 and Tuesday January 27. Would like one to be home and one away. Tuesday would have to be near Louisville.
Contact: Jeff Imlay
Ref.#:8533

Jan 30, 2009

Daviess County We need a home game on January 30, 2009. Will sign a two year contract.
Contact: Caleb Smith, caleb.smith@daviess.kyschools.us
Ref.#:8551

Feb 24, 2009

Spring Valley, WV Need home game for Feb.24 2009.Will return the following year.
Contact: Coach Morrison, 304-429-1699 ext.124
Ref.#:8511

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