Updated last on May 25th. All tournament questions should be emailed to Joann at EliteSportsEvents@hotmail.com

2010 Tournament Results

2010 Grassroots Challenge II - Champions and Runner-Up Team Pictures 'Click Here' - coming soon

2009 Grassroots Challenge II - Article Recap 'Click Here' - coming soon

16U Division Champions - Northstars - Young (CT) over CT Warriors (CT)

16U Semi-Final Teams - Noreast Lightning (NY) and Northstars - Ray (CT)

14U Division Champions - CT Mavericks (CT) over Northstars (CT)

12U Division Champions - CT Mavericks (CT) over Northstars (CT)

11U Division Champions - CT Mavericks (CT) over CT Hoop Stars (CT)

2010 Grassroots Challenge II

Welcome to the official site for the Grassroots Challenge.

The 3rd Grassroots Challenge will be sponsored by New England adidas Phenom Basketball and presented by Elite Sports Events in April. The three-day event will be hosted at Sacred Heart University, University of New Haven, and Newtown Youth Academy - from Friday, May 21 through Sunday, May 23, 2010.

The Grassroots Challenge brings together many of the East Coast's Elite teams, DI/A teams, and DII/B teams.

The 2010 event will have considerable attention focused on the prospects in the 17U - 15U age divisions, the Grassroots Challenge also provides recruiting services with a tremendous opportunity to scout the up-and-coming youngsters. 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 fall.

HOUSING REQUIREMENTS:
In order to be eligible to compete in the 2010 Grassroots Challenge, 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 I-84, Merritt Pkwy, and Rt 25.

Grassroots Challenge
Mandatory Check-In for AAU and Travel Teams is at least 45 minutes before the teams first game of the tournament.

Game Schedule:
Friday, May 21 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 22 24th 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 23 25th 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Team registration is closed. For more information contact Joann @ 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 April 20, 2010.

Executive Tournament Coordinator - Jay Riccitelli

Tournament Director - Dave Taylor from adidas basketball

adidas Men's Gil Zero Mid - Retail between $89.99

• Divisions with 12 total teams or more: Division Champions will get 12 pairs of FREE Team adidas Basketball sneakers, adidas Championship t-shirt, and HUGE team trophy. Runner-Up teams will get 12 adidas tournament t-shirts in some divisions.
  
All other division Champions with less than 12 teams get adidas Championship t-shirt 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, Canada, & Florida.
• 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.....................
• Professional photographer will be in attendence. Team and player pictures can be ordered

adidas Phenom Regional Basketball Camps

2009 TOURNAMENT RESULTS AND TEAM PICTURES ARE POSTED BELOW:

2009 GRASSROOTS CHALLENGE II Tournament Results

2009 Grassroots Challenge II CHAMPIONS AND RUNNER-UP TEAM PICTURES 'CLICK HERE'

14U Division Champion – Western Mass Cheetahs (Massachusetts)

14U Division Runner-Up – Long Island Renegades (New York)

13U Division Champions – Long Island Renegades (New York)

13U Division Runner-Up – Hoops Express (New York)

12U Division Champions – Jersey Shore Sharks (New Jersey)

12U Division Runner-Up – Lady Hawks (New York)

_____________________________________________________________________________________