DEAR
RECRUIT WISCONSIN
PARTICIPANTS
WELCOME TO THE NEXT BEST
EVENT THIS SUMMER!
PLEASE REVIEW ALL THE FINER
DETAILS BELOW AND FOLLOW ANY INSTRUCTIONS NOTED
July 20 and 21-22, 2020
WE LOOK FORWARD TO PROVIDING YOU A SAFE AND REWARDING EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF APPLETON
RESPECTFULLY,
YOUR RECRUIT WISCONSIN STAFF
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HISTORY OF RECRUIT WISCONSIN
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Starting in late April 2020, the Wisconsin Basketball Club Directors banded together to support and encourage each other while navigating the unprecedented challenges brought on during the pandemic. We called our group of basketball directors Wisconsin Sports Coalition.
When Wisconsin small businesses were "shut down" and labeled non-essential it negatively impacted every single one of the WSC clubs. From the highest levels of state government, the topic of youth and sports was not addressed, and the industry was left in the dark.
The shut down caused some of our businesses to completely close their doors all together, while others disbanded certain teams due to lack of practice facilities across the state.
We know the positive impact sports and athletic activities have on the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of athletes, and knew then how important it was to continue providing these activities in our local communities and state.
After we, WSC, gained a footing during the shut down, we applied our research to our work, infused guidance from State Legislators and the American Athletic Union (AAU), and created protocols from scientific data and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control to reboot sports. From this work, the WSC created the
Wisconsin SMART Start
plan to safely bring sports back to the community.
The
Wisconsin SMART Start Plan
and
Recruit Wisconsin
is our response and cure to the coronavirus. This SMART Start plan was created for and dedicated to all High School, College, and Professional Sports teams, Athletic Directors, School Superintendents, Event Directors, Venue Operators, and Small Businesses as an avenue to help us bring sports back to our world.
We stand in unity, providing the way for athletes to stay healthy, take back control of their lives, and see all their hard work and dreams become reality.
Your participation in
Recruit Wisconsin
is greatly appreciated and we always pray for your safety, joy, and the security of you and your family.
Let the Games Begin!
Your Recruit Wisconsin Staff
Mary Nellen - 1on1 Milwaukee
Kara Noll - Team Wisconsin
Lisa Van Wyk - WI Blaze
Todd Bierowski - WI Legends
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BOYS, GIRLS, COLLEGE/PRO BASKETBALL TOURNEY
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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 an In-Kind 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
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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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STAY IN HOTELS THAT FEEL LIKE HOME!
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BEST HOTEL PRICING
*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
[email protected]
at Site Search for personal support.
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REGISTER FOR THE NEXT BEST EVENT THIS SUMMER WITH OVER 100 TEAMS ALREADY IN THE CUE!
REGISTER BY MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 SPONSORS
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COMBINE/CAMP/
CONFERENCE
FRIDAY MAY 14th, 2021
SHOWCASE
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
MAY 14-16, 2021
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Don't miss out on this high level multi-approach event with elite athletes from multiple states traveling into the best family friendly town!
Reserve your spot today!!!
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COMBINE, CAMP, & CONFERENCE BENEFITS
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Blaze College ID Combine, Camp & Conference
Friday, May 14th, 2021
This unique camp will be run by over 40 Blaze coaches partnered with over 50 college/pro coaches from the Division I, II, III, NAIA, and NJCAA levels.
The Blaze Fight for the Fox (FFF) College Combine, Camp, and Conference will develop, empower, and educate the complete athlete and offer a unique approach to college recruitment for both the athlete and the college coach.
The Blaze FFF College Combine will provide you with:
- Individual Athlete Key Performance Indicators
- Watch athletes participate in Skills and Drills setting that bring out the athlete's athleticism, decision making IQ, and competitiveness
- Additional eval time watching athletes compete in small sided games
- (1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4)
- Athlete focused break out sessions on:
- Game Video Analysis
- Nutrition for Peak Performance
- Mental Toughness
- Leadership: Creating a Positive Team and a Winning Culture
- FREE 4 PARENTS College Financial Planning Workshop
- Injury prevention by OSMS
- College Coaches Q&A panel to make your program known
- Space to share your university marketing information
- Gift Bag
- Complete Athlete Evaluations
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- ELITE AND COMPETITIVE LEVEL ATHLETES
- 7th - 12th grade and JUCO athletes from around the nation!!!
- 100% WIAA Certified Referees for every game
- BRAND NEW COMMUNITY FIRST CHAMPION CENTER!
- 162,000 sq ft. basketball and ice arena sport facility
- Largest in the midwest
- 8 full size hardwood basketball courts under 1 roof!
- Restaurant and Bar on site
- Pro apparel shop
- SPECIAL COACHES SEATING
- College Coaches ONLY along the sideline and end courts
- Spectators can only sit in 2nd level Mezzanine above
- SPECIAL NETWORKING EVENT
- Saturday, 8pm - 12pm
- Blaze Sports & Fitness 18,000 sq ft home facility
- FREE Dinner and Drink Tickets
- Music and Game Night
- Coaches Gift Bag
- COACHES BREAK ROOM
- Additional meals will be available at the CFCC College Coaches Networking Room throughout the weekend as well.
- ATHLETE DATABASE
- Packet AND Sports Recruits Profiles
- NCAA CERTIFIED: YES
- MARKETING: Announcements provided by Big Bark Media
- Photography, Videography, and Social Media updates all weekend
- Team and player highlights throughout the weekend
- Team awards given to top two teams
- Individual MVP and All-Tournament team announcements
- ATHLETIC TRAINERS: On-Site provided by Ascension PT
- DOCTORS: On-Call provided by OSMS
- QUALITY HOTELS: Provided by Site Search
- Great Appleton Hotel Rates
- Every hotel within 5 minutes drive of the Community First Champion Center
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Note: If you register to work the Combine, you can attend the Fight for the Fox tournament for FREE! If interested, Call Lisa @920-450-1004 for more details.
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BEST STAY AND PLAY HOTEL PRICING
*7 hotels in Appleton from within a 5 to 15 minute drive from the Community First Champion Center and the Fox River Mall.
*Rates range from $105 to $159
*Click the Hotel button for convenient individual and group block registration links describing hotel amenities through the company Site Search.
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FIGHT FOR THE FOX IS AN
NCAA
CERTIFIED
EVENT
All teams and coaches (7th - 12th grade and JUCO) participating at an NCAA certified event must register online prior to reporting to participate in the event. Please use the red NCAA BBCS Registration button to get certified.
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Questions about Fight For The Fox? Email Lisa Van Wyk and our Blaze team
at
[email protected]
or call / text Lisa direct at 920-450-1004.
Sincerely,
Lisa Van Wyk
President & Founder
920-450-1004
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Elite competition with COVID-19 risk mitigation, free Sports Recruits profile, and live streaming action and play by play commentating for 2021 teams. Games will be showcase only with WIAA Certified refs in the brand new Community First Champion Center, in Appleton, Wisconsin hosting 8 full hardwood basketball courts.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 SPONSORS
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