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The
2007
Maui
Summer Classic Youth Basketball tournament held in Lahaina was invaded by
the Seminoles of Florida.
The success of it's youth basketball tournament spread quickly
from teams that experienced an unbelievable event last year. Some of the
highlights of the 2007 youth basketball tournament were on championship day,
with Maui Magic winning its 3rd championship in 4 years by beating an
all-star team from the Maui Sports Academy.
In the eight grade division
the Pearl City Chargers from Oahu, Hawaii won their first championship after
four attempts by defeating Kahului Falcons who was runner up two years in a
row.
On the girl's side, the Lady Cardinals from Houston, Texas won all of it's
pool games and look to be the favorite. But Lahainaluna Westside Club had
other intentions with their twin towers and their quick sharp shooting
guards they defeated the Lady Cardinals then defeated the Lady Seminoles
from Florida to win the High School Division. The most exciting game came down to the Jr. Girls
division where the the Lady Seminoles from Florida won with hands down
against Cour d' Alene Storms. They were very talented and very skilled. The
Lady Seminoles over powered all their opponents with their quickness, speed
and size in every position. The Lady Seminoles is one of the best 8th grade
girls that has played in this tournament and one of the best I've seen in
the country.
A spectacular sunset oceanfront
Luau, the participants sat back and feast on all the wonderful food
and open bar and enjoyed the electrifying performances of the South
Pacific performers. The setting for the Luau was breathtaking,
with the beautiful sunset in the background and soothing sounds of
the waves from the beach. An Award Closing Ceremony feast with
chicken sponsored by Maui County Parks.
Mahalo to the
Mayor's Office and the County of Maui Parks and Recreations
Department for their major partnership in supporting the tournament.
Click on any of the photos on this page to view more pictures of all
the youth basketball tournament events.
The Maui News and
Lahaina News have covered the tournament and illustrated the excitement the youth basketball tournament brings to the city of
Maui. Read what coaches, various participants and parents are saying about their experiences
in the
Tournament Testimonials.
| 2008
Tournament Information |
Make your plans early
to ensure your spot and join us for the 2008 Maui Summer Classic Youth
Basketball Tournament. The 2008 Maui Summer Classic youth basketball
tournament for both boys and girls teams is comprised of:
Youth basketball division (6th, 7th, and 8th). If divisions are combined due
to a lack of teams then 6th and 7th grade division will be combined. The High School division
is comprised of a JV (9th & 10th) division and a Varsity (9th-12th)
division. Graduating High School seniors are eligible to participate for College
recruiting purposes. Teams can be Club teams, AAU teams, Select Teams or
High School teams. Comprehensive sports insurance is provided through
USSSA. The Maui Summer Classic
Youth & High School Tournament is organized by
Michael Bradley's
On The Ball Youth Basketball
organization and the
County of Maui Parks.
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2008
Tournament Registration Cost: |
The Maui Summer Classic
Youth basketball tournament registration fee is $150 per player or a $125
per player by booking your air and hotel accommodations through Travel
International Sports. Coaches and managers pay
only $60 (Luau ticket).
Additional Luau tickets for
family members are available for $60 for adults and youth. Luau tickets
must be paid in advance for the tournament to honor the $60 ticket, normally
the Luau tickets are $90-$105 each. I have to know how many people are going
to attend so I can prepay for the tickets. There is no admission charges for family members for any of
the basketball tournament events except for the Luau event.
A Team Deposit of
$500 must be submitted by February, 2008 to ensure a spot and final
balance by June 31, 2008.
There will be a $100 charge for payments after June 31, 2008 for
administration cost.
Book your
air and accommodations through
Travel International Sports and receive a
$25 discount
per player. In addition, a
$700 tour package bonus provided
for teams that book 30 travel packages to be used anyway you want to towards
your trip to Maui.
To
arrange your travel accommodations click on the button below.
LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE:
Travel Sports International will match and beat any bona fide group tour
offer.
Deposits are refunded in full, if cancelled before April 15, 2008. Cancellations after
April 16, 2008 and before May 15, 2008 will be refunded by 50%, after May 16, 2008 will be forfeited in full.
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