Asian Heritage Basketball Invitational 2020

LunarNYC

Asian Heritage Basketball

Invitational Tournament

LunarNYC

Asian Heritage Basketball

Invitational Tournament

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INVITATIONAL

Due to the worldwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the second Annual Asian
Heritage Tournament has been postponed
until further notice.

Location: Uncommon Charter High School
1485 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

When: April 11th Pool Play Games (9am – 5pm) – April 12th
Playoffs (9am – 5pm)

Firm Deadline: TEAM ENTRY FORM AND ENTRY FEE DUE BY
MARCH 27th, 2020 @11:00PM EST
(Deadline is Set No Exceptions!)

Compete for North America’s Largest Championship prize ever awarded in an Asian Basketball Tournament! Elite Division Cash Prize: $10,000 USD, Friendship Division Cash Prize: $6,000 USD and Recreational Division Cash Prize: $2,500 USD!

The second Annual Asian Heritage Tournament is sought out to bring together our Asian communities, along with those who love the culture globally, to participate in a fun, competitive and educational experience through sports. Featuring a limited pool of teams, the event will be split into three divisions, Recreational, Friendship and Elite, with the goal of creating parity. With so many Asian sports interest communities spread across the world, our focus is to provide a spotlight on the deep cultural ties between basketball and Asian culture.

Elite Division (Teams looking to play at very competitive level with largest prize pool) Friendship Division (Teams that play in an organized and competitive level) Recreational Division (Teams that want to just play together for fun and the experience, but yet somewhat competitive).

Location – TBA

Quick Snapshot of Tournament Structure:

Randomized Group Pool Games – Officiated by 2 Experienced/Professional Third-party Hired Referees
After Pool Play – Teams will be Ranked based on Win/Loss Record – If tied then by Head to Head Match – Then by Greater Point Margins
Teams will return Sunday, April 12th, 2020 to compete in Playoffs
Each Playoff Game will Officiated by 3 Experienced/Professional Third-party Hired Referees
In Playoffs – A Certain Number of Top Ranking Teams will receive a 1st Round BYE
Championship Winning Team will be presented with 10 (Ten) Black Marble Wood Finish with Golden 32″ Tall 2019 LunarNYC Basketball Trophies
1 Additional LunarNYC Red Fire Colored White Marble Finish with Golden 20″ Tall MVP Trophy will be handed out to the Most Outstanding Player in the Championship Team

ENTRY FEE PER TEAM:

Elite Division = $800 USD

Friendship Division = $600 USD

Recreational Division = $400 USD

Prizes and media coverage:

Elite Division Grand Prize $10,000 (North America’s largest championship prize ever awarded in an Asian Basketball Tournament).
Friendship Division Grand Prize $6,000.
Recreational Division Grand Prize $2,500.
1st Annual LunarNYC T-Shirt, designed by an accomplished Asian designer. This will become a collectible!
LunarNYC camera, reporter and media crew coverage for pre and post-game interviews.
LunarNYC accessories and prizes will be given out.
Pre and Post National press release coverage announcing participating teams, celebrity guest speakers, tournament results, all 1st team LunarNYC tournament roster, LunarNYC MVP in both Friendship and Elite Divisions.

Elite Division Winning Championship Team will be Awarded the Highest Cash Prize in any Asian Basketball Tournament in North American History!

Please Note: You must complete the Team Registration Form in order for Payment Fee Page to Prompt FOR YOUR TEAM’S ENTRY FEE PAYMENT PAGE OF $800.00 USD for Elite Division, $600.00 USD for Friendship Division and $400.00 USD for Recreational Division. Please press the PAYPAL pay button. A PayPal account is not required.

Tournament Updates

Rules and Regulation Updates:

College Rules with current Modifications
Total of 4 timeouts
Unlimited Advance Ball Under 2 minutes with Timeouts
18 mins halves – running time
1st half full running unless Timeout
2nd half – final 2 minutes stop time
6 individual Fouls
7 team fouls for 1 and 1
10 team fouls for double bonus (2 shots)

Each team must register all players that will participate in the tournament, including full name, date of birth, and email address. Each player must agree to the Terms and Conditions, which include the [popup_anything id=”1972″].

Roster Approval by board:

Eligibility:

- Players must be 25% Asian descent
- Background check and decisions made by tourney board and committee is final
- Burden to prove eligibility is on player, player must provide documentation and evidence to meet the satisfaction of the board and committee.
- Only Players on the 12 man roster may participate.
- Finals Rosters will be due two weeks before the Tourney.
- Players can only participate in one division.
- If player is not on roster and participates, team will forfeit that game because that ineligible player participated.
- Teams must have matching colors and numbers on jerseys/shirts, PLEASE NOTE: Must have TWO SETS OF COLORS. (If team fails to adhere to jersey rules, penalties will be assessed and maybe lead to a possible forfeit of game)

Every team that makes it to the finals will be participating in our next tournament for free.

Details

Dates –

Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 9 AM – 5 PM

Location: Uncommon Charter High School
1485 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Organizer: LunarNYC

Email: info@lunarnyc.org

Firm Deadline: ENTRY FORM AND ENTRY FEE DUE BY MARCH 27th, 2020 @11:00PM EST

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Requirements:

Each team must register all players that will participate in the tournament, including full name, date of birth, and email address. Each player must agree to the Terms and Conditions, which include the Waiver and Release Form.
Only Players on the 12 man roster may participate.
Players can only participate in one division.
Registration and Entry Fee must be submitted by March 17th.
Teams must have matching colors and numbers on jerseys/shirts. Must have two sets of colors.
If a player not on roster participates, the team will forfeit that game in which the ineligible player participated.
Players must be of at least 25% Asian descent. (i.e. One grandparent must be of full Asian descent.)
Fall 2019 – we will have a tournament open for all ethnicities.

About Us

Headquartered in the heart of New York City, Lunar New Year Celebration™ (LunarNYC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to empower Youth and to aide our local communities during difficult times. LunarNYC helps nurture these young individuals through sports and education, while promoting Diversity, Love, Unity, Peace and Prosperity. We empower and cultivate these young minds by putting together educational activities, global conferences, lectures, forums, concerts, food festivals, pageants, mentoring, and special sporting events.

INVITATIONAL

Due to the worldwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the second Annual Asian
Heritage Tournament has been postponed
until further notice.