NAYS IS CELEBRATING OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF RUNNING TOURNAMENTS IN 2010, and 23RD SEASON OVERALL!!

It is hard to believe that 20 years have passed so quickly! Way back in 1991, we ran our first youth basketball tournament in the little town of Reedsville, Wisconsin with 29 teams. Hopefully we did something right.....the next year we had 109 teams! We began running events because for the previous three years, as the number of teams in our organization grew, we were having a difficult time finding tournaments to play in at a reasonable cost. Now, we encompass both boys and girls in grades 5-12 and hold tournaments all over the United States. THANK YOU for making us the most successful and largest firm in the USA that is solely devoted to youth basketball! We are continuing to add many new and exciting aspects to our program to better serve you, the client, and look forward to having you join us in our 20th anniversary tournament celebration!

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT NEWS!!!
Expanded Nationals adds event for our East Coast participants!

We will once again be hosting the 2010 NAYS National Tournament and Championships in the village of Bolingbrook, Illinois (southwest suburbs of Chicago). They have joined with us to bring you our biggest and best national tournament ever, July 21-25, 2010! Bolingbrook High School, the Annerino Recreation Center, and the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Center will be used. Wood courts, air conditioned facilities, special events, and more! See the national tournament page of this website for details!

Additionally, to better serve our East Coast clientele who can not make the trek to Chicago, we have added a national tournament in Parkersburg, West Virginia on July 8-11, 2010. This tournament will be held at the beautiful facilities of Parkersburg South High School, as well as other area sites. See the national tournament page of this website for details!

NAYS ADDS FRANCHISING OPPORTUNITIES!!

As we continue to grow throughout the United States and add additional tournaments, businesspersons have approached us about franchising opportunities with the goals of bringing NAYS to their area. See our new franchising page (found in the menu to your left) to see if one of these exciting new opportunities may be a fit for you!

QUESTIONS ABOUT NAYS?

Call us toll-free at 866-352-5915 between 8AM and 4PM Central Standard Time, or e-mail us at garrigan@northamericanyouthsports.org

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PROGRAM POLICY STATEMENT:

MISSION

The purpose of the North American Youth Sports – Basketball Tournament Division is to promote the interest in and the growth of youth basketball in a fun, positive atmosphere, where winning is not the primary focus, but building skills for later basketball successes is foremost.

SPORTSMANSHIP

It is the obligation of coaches, players, administrators, volunteers and other representatives of NAYS to practice the highest principles of sportsmanship and to observe the ethics of competition during our youth basketball tournaments.  Good sportsmanship is defined as qualities of behavior which are characterized by courtesy and genuine concern for others.  The display of good sportsmanship is a statement of the individual's understanding and commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity.

AMATEURISM

Neither youth athletes, players, coaches, volunteers nor supporters shall violate the amateur status of competitors.  The youth athlete shall not directly or indirectly receive pay or financial benefits in consideration of or as a reward for participating in athletic competition.  Clubs/teams shall not provide shoes, articles of clothing, or non-medical equipment unless like items are provided to all members of the team.

COACHES ETHICS

    The coach must be aware that he can be either a positive or negative influence upon the development of the athlete in a basketball tournament atmosphere.  In all of his/her personal contacts with athletes, officials, parents, the media, and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct.  It is our belief that players and fans emulate the behavior of their coach.  With your leadership qualities we feel that together we can make these youth basketball tournaments the best  available to today's youth.