Championship Dates

July 13-17, 2022

*All teams must be prepared to play on Wednesday, July 13 following check-in

Venue Addresses

The Pacers Athletic Center

200 E 186^th St A 

Westfield, IN 46074

Finch Creek Fieldhouse

16289 Boden Rd

Noblesville, IN 46060

Team Roster Eligibility

• 10^th Grade – Athletes cannot turn 17 prior to September 1, 2022 OR Grade exception: Athletes must be enrolled in the 10^th grade or below (as of October 1, 2021) AND cannot turn 18 prior to September 1, 2022
• 9^th Grade – Athletes cannot turn 16 prior to September 1, 2022 OR Grade exception: Athletes must be enrolled in the 9^th grade or below (as of October 1, 2021) AND cannot turn 17 prior to September 1, 2022 
• 8^th Grade – Athletes cannot turn 15 prior to September 1, 2022 OR Grade exception: Athletes must be enrolled in the 8^th grade or below (as of October 1, 2021) AND cannot turn 16 prior to September 1, 2022 
• 13U – athletes cannot turn 14 prior to September 1, 2022 (this is an age division, grade exceptions are not permitted)
• 12U – athletes cannot turn 13 prior to September 1, 2022 (this is an age division, grade exceptions are not permitted)

All coaches and bench personnel participating in the U.S. Open Basketball Championships must obtain and hold a valid USA Basketball 2021-2022 Coach License with USA Basketball throughout the duration of the championships. Either the gold or associate license is acceptable.

Tournament Features

• 4 game guarantee
• Modified FIBA rules with shot clock for all divisions
• Skills contests, coaches mini-clinic and tournament cookout
• USA Basketball t-shirts for all players and polos for all bench personnel
• Age and grade verification guaranteed
• $5 daily admission, children 6 and under free, and championship Sunday FREE to all spectators
  
   

Team Registration Process 

Team registration for the USA Basketball 2022 U.S. Open Basketball Championships is open on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is met.  Registration includes basic team and coach information, acknowledgment of tournament standards and team entry fee.

Following registration, all teams must complete roster verification on National Sports ID.  The deadline to complete team verification is July 6, 2022.  Registered teams will receive a confirmation email with instructions.

Tournament Standards

1.  All coaches/bench personnel must hold a valid USA Basketball coach license prior to competition (either the gold or associate level);

2.  All coaches/bench personnel must abide by the USA Basketball coaches code of conduct and SafeSport policies;

3.  All athletes must be verified as eligible by the age and/or grade player segmentation criteria for the team’s division of competition;

4.  Team rosters may not exceed 15 personnel in total, including all players and coaches. The roster must include at minimum 1 licensed coach and a maximum of 14 players;

5.  Team must be ready to play at any time on Wednesday, July 13.

Tournament Rules

The U.S. Open Basketball Championships is played by FIBA 5x5 rules, with appropriate modifications. 

Questions? 

Email youth@usabasketball.com.