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ALLIANCE TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL DESIGNATION

USA Basketball has selected the GymRat CHALLENGE as a USA Basketball Alliance Tournament and part of the pathway to the U.S. Open Basketball Championships. USA Basketball is the National Governing Body for Men’s and Women’s Basketball in the United States as recognized and designated by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). USA Basketball is responsible for the selection and training of the men’s and women’s national teams that represent the United States in international competitions including the Olympic Games and the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

In accordance with USA Basketball’s Grade and Age Eligibility Requirements, the following competition divisions will be offered at the GymRat CHALLENGE

  • 11th Grade – Athletes must be enrolled in the 11th grade or below (as of October 1, 2019) AND cannot turn 19 prior to September 1, 2020
  • 10th Grade – Athletes must be enrolled in the 10th grade or below (as of October 1, 2019) AND cannot turn 18 prior to September 1, 2020
  • 9th Grade – Athletes must be enrolled in the 9th grade or below (as of October 1, 2019) AND cannot turn 17 prior to September 1, 2020
  • 14U – Athletes cannot turn 15 prior to September 1, 2020 (age division, no grade exceptions)
  • 13U – Athletes cannot turn 14 prior to September 1, 2020 (age division, no grade exceptions)
  • 12U – Athletes cannot turn 13 prior to September 1, 2020 (age division, no grade exceptions)

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

It is the responsibility of the head coach to provide age and grade (if applicable) verification for players at any time throughout the tournament. Permitted forms of player age verification include birth certificates, passports and government-issued IDs (originals, hard copies or digital copies). Permitted forms of player grade verification include school-issued report cards or school administrator confirmation of grade issued on school letterhead (originals, hard copies or digital copies).

USA BASKETBALL COACH LICENSE INFORMATION

The USA Basketball Coach License program focuses on educating coaches while ensuring the safety of those with whom the coach may come in contact. The program is designed to develop an inclusive basketball community of credible, qualified and dedicated coaches and administrators who serve the game.

There are two USA Basketball Coach License types: gold and associate. Both licenses require successfully passing a background check and completing online courses. The gold license provides additional benefits and coaching resources, but either license type is permitted for all coaches and bench personnel participating in Alliance Tournaments.

* While either license type is permitted for Official Qualifiers, coaches and event operators participating in NCAA-Certified events are still required to obtain a USA Basketball Gold Coach License, as mandated by the NCAA. More information can be found at https://www.usab.com/youth/development/coach/coach-license.aspx

COACH LICENSE SEASON

All licenses are valid from completion date through August 31st of the license year.

PROCESS TO OBTAIN A COACH LICENSE

  • Step 1: Go to https://community.usab.com/
  • Step 2: Select PROCEED under Coach Registration.
    • *If you had an account in the previous season, click LOGIN in the top right corner and follow the prompted steps to renew your license.
  • Step 3: Enter your account information, select your license type and pay the corresponding fee.
  • Step 4: On your dashboard, select the BACKGROUND SCREENING bubble to begin your check through our screening partner Verified Volunteers.
  • Step 5: On your dashboard, select the COURSES bubble and complete the required courses in your account.

Once your background check is clear and you have completed your courses, you will become licensed for the season and receive the benefits associated with your license level. Once licensed, set your online coach account profile to “public” view to allow for real-time verification of licensure.

COACH LICENSE WEBSITES

USA Basketball Alliance Tournament