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Updated last on June 14th. All tournament questions should be emailed to Joann at EliteSportsEvents@hotmail.com

Team pictures and playoff/championship article recaps will be posted by June 19th.

2010 Tournament Results

2010 Best of the Spring - Champions and Runner-Up Team Pictures 'Click Here'

2010 Best of the Spring - Article Recap 'Click Here'

17U Division Champions - The Pride (NY) over Freehold Tarheels (NJ)

17U Semi-Final Teams - VBC (CT) and Freehold Tarheels (NJ)

15U Division Champions - Long Island Lightning (NY) over Connecticut Elite 14's - Howard (CT)

15U Semi-Final Teams - The Pride (NY) and Connecticut Elite - Bethea

15U Quarter-Final Teams - Freehold Tarheels (NJ) and Connecticut Elite - Pelletier (CT)

14U Division Champions - CT Gold (CT) over Connecticut Elite - Evans (CT)

14U Semi-Final Teams - Connecticut Elite - Armstrong (CT) and New York Storm (NY)

13U Division Champions - VBC (CT) over Connecticut Elite - Socrates (CT)

13U Semi-Final Teams - Connecticut Elite - Seay (CT) and Middlesex Rage (CT)

12U Division Champions - Connecticut Elite - Bethea (CT) over West Hartford Magic (CT)

11U Division Champions - CT Defenders (CT) over Connecticut Elite - Hayes (CT)

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Divisions / Pools
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Game Schedule
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Tournament Rules
Tie Breakers
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Site Director / Staff Contact Names and Numbers

 

 

Awards: All team awards are listed on the pool sheets under each division. 1st place awards are 12 Best of the Spring Championship shirts, one team trophy, and one FREE spot in the adidas fall camp to division MVP (selected by tournament staff). 2nd place awards are 12 Best of the Spring Championship shirts.
Note: No divisions have 12 teams or more. No divisions win sneakers (per requirement listed on the website)
Forfeits Elite Sports is not responsible for team forfeits. Our staff will do what is best for the teams and kids by trying to schedule games to make up for team forfeits.

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6th annual

2010 Best of the Spring

Official Tournament Sponsor: Elite Athletic Apparel, LLC

Welcome to the official site for the Best of the Spring.

The sixth annual Best of the Spring will be sponsored by New England adidas Phenom Basketball and hosted by Elite Sports Events on June 4-6. The three-day event will be hosted at University of New Haven and Fairfield area schools, from Friday, June 4th through Sunday, June 6th 2010.

The 2010 event will include boys divisions - 10U-17U. While considerable attention will be focused on the prospects in the HS divisions, the Best of the Spring also provides recruiting services with a tremendous opportunity to scout the up-and-coming youngsters in the MS divisions. A series of elite players made their first mark on the regional/national scene at past Elite Sports Events, and more will gain exposure this summer.

HOUSING REQUIREMENTS:
In order to be eligible to compete in the 2010 Best of the Spring, all housing needs for the event must be completed at the Hilton Garden Inn Shelton 25 Old Stratford Road. Shelton, CT 06484. 203.447.1000. You will have an option to make reservations online, by fax or by phone.

Note: Only teams that need hotels for the event are required to stay at the host hotel. Teams that are commuting do not have to stay at the host hotel.

Fast Facts: Gym locations are conviently located off of I-95/I-91, I84and Rt. 15/Merritt Pkwy.

Best of the Spring
Mandatory Check-In is at least 45 minutes before the teams first game
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Game Schedule:
Friday, June 4th 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 5th 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, June 6th 18th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Team registration is Closed. For more information contact Joann at EliteSportsEvents@hotmail.com. Register early to guarantee your spot in the tournament. In past years this event has sold out.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be accepted 31 days prior to the event or May 11, 2010.

Tournament Coordinator - Jay Riccitelli

Tournament Director - Dave Taylor

Tournament Staff contact information will be posted the week prior to the event.

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  • Divisions with 12 total teams or more: Division Champions will get 12 pairs of FREE Team adidas Basketball sneakers and 12 adidas Championship t-shirts.
  • All other division Champions with less than 12 teams get 12 adidas Championship t-shirts and HUGE team trophy.
  • AAU Teams in the past are from: Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Rhode Island, Massachuttes, Delaware, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Maine, & Wisconsin.
  • Championship MVP's in the will be selected and get a FREE Invitation to the Fall adidas Phenom Basketball Camp @ Sacred Heart University.
  • Recruiting Services will be in attendance all weekend writting articles and taking pictures.
  • Vendors include: Drillz For Skillz, New England adidas Phenom Basketball Camp registration table, and more to be added soon.....................

adidas Performance

adidas

adidas originals

adidas Phenom Basketball Camps

 

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All champions, articles, and pictures are posted below:

 

17U Champions - GOSH Warriors (NY) over Connecticut Elite 16's

16U Champions - Connecticut Force over Connecticut Elite - TMT 15's

2009 Best of the Spring EXPOSURE Article 'CLICK HERE'

2009 Champions and Runner-Up Team Pictures 'CLICK HERE'

17U Champions - GOSH Warriors (NY)

 

16U Champions - Connecticut Force

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Print out the Registration Form using the register buttom above and mail in with entry fee. Forms are in PDF.

Roster Form 'Click Here'

TOURNAMENT DATES
June 4-6, 2010


LOCATION
Fairfield, CT

New Haven, CT


REGISTRATION COST

$425

REGISTRATION
DEADLINE

CLOSED

GRADES/AGES

Boys 10U-17U

PLAYER CHECK-IN

All Coaches and players MUST check-in 45 minutes before their first game

Special Tournament Instructions

All Teams MUST have a home & away uniform

ALL Teams MUST be at the gym 30 minutes prior to their game time, except for 1st game, which is 45 minutes prior to check in.