Updated last on October 23rd @ 10:00 pm. Tournament Results are post at the bottom of this page. All tournament questions should be emailed to Joann at EliteSportsEvents@hotmail.com

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2011 FALL GRASSROOTS CHALLENGE

Welcome to the official site for the Grassroots Challenge.

The 9th Grassroots Challenge will be presented by Elite Sports Events. The two-day event will be hosted at - from Saturday October 22nd through Sunday, 23rd, 2011.

The 2011 Fall event will have considerable attention focused on the prospects in the 16U - 14U 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 2011 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.

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:
Saturday, October 22nd - 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday, October 23rd - 12:00 pm - 7:00 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 September 21, 2011.

Executive Tournament Coordinator - Jay Riccitelli

• Team Awards - 1st and 2nd place teams receive tournament t-shirts. Top teams get team picture posted on Elite Sports Website.
• AAU Teams in the past are from: Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Delaware, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Maine, & Wisconsin, Canada, & Florida.
• Recruiting Services will be in attendance writing articles and taking pictures.
• College Coaches will be in attendance evaluating players.
• Vendors include: apparel store selling sneakers, shirts, shorts, bags, headbands, and more to be added so

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