About Nationals
USBA is now offering age based competition in addition to our grade based competition. More info to follow…
The USBA National Tournament is the premier youth basketball tournament in the country for boys grades 2nd-12th. The top teams in the U.S. compete in a 5 day long tournament concluding with a championship game in which the National Champion is crowned. All participating USBA teams can get players age/grade verified via our partnership with National Sports ID ensuring fair play during the event. While USBA strongly encourages teams to utilize National Sports ID, it is NOT a requirement. The only requirements to participate in a USBA event are; USBA membership, USBA roster, and parent waiver of liability forms. All forms can be found under resources.
Stay to Play
The USBA National Championship is a 100% “STAY TO PLAY” event. If your organization is traveling more than 60 miles to Raleigh, you must book your hotel rooms via the housing bureau. This partnership will ensure your parents & fans can book rooms together at quality Raleigh area hotels at the lowest available rates.
Tentative Schedule
| Tuesday, July 16 | Opening Ceremony and Pool play games begin | |
| Wednesday, July 17 | Pool Play Continues | |
| Thursday, July 18 | Pool Play Continues | |
| Friday, July 19 | Bracket Play (elimination play) begins | |
| Saturday, July 20 | Bracket Play Continues; National Champions Crowned |
USBA All American Camp
USBA strongly encourages all teams to utilize National Sports ID, but it is NOT a requirement.
This year at USBA Nationals, all teams are encouraged to check in online prior to the tournament using our National Sports ID Online Check-In Portal. This is an easy, efficient way to verify your athletes and will save you time once you get to Nationals!
It’s important that ALL your athletes be verified online. You’ll need a birth certificate or state issued ID AND a report card in order to obtain verification status, these documents will need to be uploaded to the NSID website. You can find the instructions on how to do that here once the information is available.
Take advantage of this easy and convenient way to verify your players to create an official sports photo ID and show up to USBA Nationals ready to play!
All Players Must Upload:
- Clear Headshot Photo
- Birth Certificate, Passport or State ID
- Report Card or Picture of School Account
All Coaches Must:
- Create Coach Account > Create Team
- Invite Parents or Create Player Accounts
- Get Team Verified to Submit Roster
Videography
NP Sports Media returns to USBA Nationals this year to offer parents and coaches the opportunity to purchase highlight videos capturing their athletes’ top moments at our premier tournament. You can pre-order team and individual highlight videos at a discounted rate now through July 10.
For more information about NP Sports Media and the services they’ll provide throughout USBA Nationals, please contact them at @NPSportsMedia on social media, email them at npsportsmedia@gmail.com or call Jeanette at 305-720-0139.
Basketball Society will be on site for USBA Nationals 2019! More information to follow….
Photography
Here is how it works..
Text 410-493-9993 or stop at a booth and provide a staff member the following information:
*Time your student athlete is playing
*The court number they are playing on
*The Team name, color of uniform
*The jersey number for your Student Athlete
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT..
The photographers will come by and capture Live Action images of your athlete while they are playing. Once the game is over, Images of that game will be viewable at the booth associated with the court the game was played on.
We print your images TODAY for you..
We print 4×6, 5×7 sizes on location
Other sizes and products are available for order
8×12 prints, Custom graphics designs in 8×10 & 16×20 sizes
Metal prints, Acrylic Prints or Canvas Prints
Parking & Transportation