DEAR
RECRUIT WISCONSIN
PARTICIPANTS
IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE
PLEASE REVIEW ALL DETAILS
BELOW AND FOLLOW CAREFULLY
ALL THE MANDATORY STEPS
HAVE DUE DATES FOR EITHER
JULY 18 @12pm OR JULY 19 @5pm
RESPECTFULLY,
YOUR RECRUIT WISCONSIN STAFF
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ATHLETES, SPECTATORS, COACHES AND MEDIA
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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- Is there really only 10 spectators max per team? Yes
- What if we have 12 athletes, can we have more bands? No
- So some parents won't be able to come in? Correct
- Why are you so mean? We are actually such nice people, you can trust us with your kids.
- Who made these dumb rules up? We are just following protocols being pushed down from the county through our venue operator, who also must also abide by those rules.
- Why is this happening? Someone decided there is a pandemic.
- No, why is there a max? We have a max number of participants that can be in the gym at any one time. Working to keep numbers down lowers the rate of COVID-19 transmission.
- Why do you care? We know that some people are susceptible to the virus because they are immunocompromised, so we ask that anyone who has a weakened immune system or is sick stay home.
- Don't you know this is unfair? Life isn't fair, but we help our athletes confront that in life by strategically adjusting to their situation.
- So what's your solution to this issue? What's really cool is that we are providing live streaming for your convenience. Corona has actually challenged us to pivot and work on different strategies that will benefit you and many more people. We've implemented live streaming for family, friends, and college coaches that would not have been an option previously. It's a win - win!
- Is the live streaming good quality? Because this is our first time doing it, there is a lot we will be learning. Be patient with us. Our goals are to give you the best angles with the highest quality.
- What if I am working during the game and still don't get a chance to watch? Your team can record the game on an iPad, upload it to a Hudl account, and share it with you later, or livestream using YouTube Live or Facebook Live. We will also have our live streamed games available for download when the games are done!
- What if my team isn't playing on one of the 4 live streamed games? See answer #12. Work it out with your own team to plan for a spectator to record or live stream the games on your own.
- Do you have any other options to get more people in the venue? Because the teams play multiple games, you could always share entrance by having one person go to the first game and then another person take a wrist band to attend the second game and so forth. It's not perfect, but we would rather your athletes be playing than not at all. It's the best we can do this season, and we are extremely grateful that athletes have this opportunity at all!
- Can you please explain the wristband situation?
- We will be providing 2 coaches, 1 scorekeeper, and 10 colored bands to your team coach
- We suggest your team designate a parent to pass these out to your spectators at the tourney so your coach can spend that quality time with their athletes
- Each game will have it's own color band (ex: 8am - Yellow; 10am - Blue, etc), so your spectators may have three or four colors (# bands = to the number of games the team plays)
- Each color will ONLY be allowed through once during that designated time during the tournament and we will share what those game time colors are
- Parents could share game times ex: Parent 1 attends 8am game with Yellow band and Parent 2 attends 10 am game with Blue band or Parent A goes to all games and promotes the color of the rainbow on his arm
WELCOME TO INTERMISSION
- Is there anything else we need to know? Please note that there are limited concessions available and athletes should pack snacks and extra water. See the concession notes in the Top 10 Things to Know section
- Do I need to sign the waiver? Everyone must have their electronic waiver completed before Sunday, July 18th @ 5pm. Sunday evening, we are printing a spreadsheet that shows who has signed waivers. If you are not on that list, you will slow down the entry process, and the people behind you will not be happy. Please fill out the electronic waiver by the deadline.
- Do we really need to have our temperature taken? Yes. It is a 2 second TEMPERATURE SCANNING process and if you pass it once, you don't need to do it again. We will mark you when you pass.
- Will there be crowds of people outside during the check-in process? No. We will have areas marked off so people can keep as much physical distancing as they need while entering the facility. Others who are comfortable with social groups can choose to congregate safely.
- Do I need to be concerned about disinfecting my own chairs? No. The CFCC staff will do a remarkable job disinfecting every chair in the venue between games. You will not be allowed in until the facility has been cleared and cleaned.
- What if we get backed up when checking in! Will I miss my athlete's game? No. We have allotted enough time for this transition to happen between games. The next wave of games will not start until all spectators have been admitted. They will hold the games. You will not miss the start of your child's games.
- I don’t want to wear a mask. Is that okay? We STRONGLY RECOMMEND a mask, but no one will be out of place whether you choose to wear a mask or not. Own your decision, but be good with whatever someone else chooses to do.
- Where do I go when I get to the venue? There will be tents clearly marked for spectator check-in at the main entrance and coach check-in around the right side of the building. There will be a Player Drop-off on the right side of the building. Coaches and Players will enter the rear of the building. See the CFCC Venue Diagram link above for a picture.
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Thank you for attending the tournament. Please be patient during these strange COVID times. All of this is new to us too. Please be respectful of the volunteers working the different stations. This can be the best experience ever for athletes, coaches, parents and spectators. Let's make 2020 the best it can be together!
Respectfully,
Your RW Staff
1on1 Milwaukee, Team WI, WI Blaze, and WI Legends
In Support of the
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- 14u Level 1 & 2 and 15u Level 2 teams play 3 games on Monday
- 15u L1 to 17u athletes compete on Tuesday and Wednesday
- One Spectator ONLY per Athlete (up to 10 max per team)
- ALL Coaches, Players, and Spectators must sign online waiver by Sunday, July 19th, 5pm
- FREE SportsRecruits Access to all 8th and Older Athletes
- FREE Entrance for Spectators but we do ask for a Donation to the Fox Cities Sexual Assault Crisis Center
- FREE Live Streaming on Courts 1-4
- FREE Athletic Trainer (Bring your own athletic tape for wrapping)
- WIAA Certified Refs
- Limited Concessions
- Concessions are on main floor only where spectators are
- Athletes should pack snacks & extra H2O
- Parents can tailgate in the parking lot or utilize the amazing restaurants in the valley
- Concessions will be closed by end of game time and reopen when new group of spectators enter (ie popcorn, pizza, soda, gatorade, water, candy bars)
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DONATION IN LIEU OF ADMISSION
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PLEASE VOTE BY DONATING TO THE CAUSE!
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APPAREL IS AVAILABLE ONLINE!
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Apparel will not be available for sale at the venue.
Order Tournament T-Shirts & Sweatshirts through our Shirts & Giggles vendor.
Orders after July 15th will be delivered within 4 business days.
Orders purchased by Wednesday, July 15th will be available for pick up at the Community First Champion Center during your event.
We will have all orders packaged, labeled, and separated for coaches to pickup at the event.
*Customize your shirt or sweatshirt with your name on the back and/or number on the sleeve.
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Click the 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.
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FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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BRAND NEW STATE OF THE ART 162,000 SQ FT
IN THE HEART OF APPLETON
8 FULL SIZED HARDWOOD COURTS UNDER ONE ROOF!
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- All participants who attend must pre-sign the COVID-19 WAIVER by Sunday, July 19th, 5pm
- You must pass the TEMPERATURE SCANNING test by having a temp of less than 100.4 degrees. If you are sick, please stay home.
- Masks STRONGLY RECOMMENDED - Bring Your Own Mask
- Games scheduled to provide limitations on number of spectators per court, per game, and in venue at any one time
- Hand Sanitizers at every entrance/exit and scorer's table
- Game ball will be provided and cleaned between games
- Teams are encouraged to elbow bump as sign of respect after games
- Spectators must remain in Mezzanine areas away from athletes during games
- Clearing of building between each game to disinfect every seat and all door handles
- Special private on-court VIP seats for College Coaches
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SCHEDULES ARE POSTED!
Download the following Apps
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BLAZE EVENTS
All Participants
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There will be no paper schedules posted on the venue walls to
respect physical distancing.
All game schedules and results can be found on the
Blaze Events
app for all participants and the
Event Beacon
app for college coaches.
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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.
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NOW THE OFFICIAL RECRUITING SPONSOR FOR BLAZE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
Providing Coaches FREE Access to
BLAZE EVENTS and PARTICIPATING ATHLETES on
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ATHLETES CAN:
- Update their profile from the SR invitation they received via email
- 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.
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COLLEGE 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 .edu email address and password.
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HOTELS THAT FEEL LIKE HOME!
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*7 hotels in Appleton within a 2 to 15 minute drive from the Community First Champion Center and the Fox River Mall.
*Rates range from $85 to $159
Click the Hotel Site Search link above to book a room and for detailed hotel amenities. If you haven't booked your hotel and there are no vacancies through this link, please email
Elizabeth
elizabeth@sitesearchllc.com
at Site Search for personal support.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 SPONSORS
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