Latest Nationals Update

Rosters – we have almost 250 of the rosters submitted – we really need the rest players and parents please see if your team roster and photos are done. If not please talk with your coach, no one will like it if they are left out. See if your team is listed


Player Registration – we have almost 2500 players registered – 600-800 to go. We are hoping to pick up half of those this week, and then we will post a list of registered players on Feb 20th for all of you to double check.

T-shirts - design is now posted on line. Remember orders placed and paid for by 2/20 receive a free “2009 Basketball Nationals” water bottle. Design

Regional T-shirts – Teams need to place orders by Tuesday 2/17/09 (accept Atlanta we need those orders today). To Order

Team Registration – we have had an overwhelming response since we announced the cutoff of team registration. So we are going to leave open registration for teams until 2/21 and then we will start filling up age divisions and cutting off registration. Look at the new registration just since 2/8 Click Here

Dunk/3 Point Contest – we are still working on the details for this year’s 3 point shooting and slam dunk contest. Details will be announced in early March. Registration for tryouts will be at Nationals.

33 Days to Go

Important Update

Feb 13th deadline on hotel online reservations –

Team Registration -- This year we are planning on 342 teams for the National Tournament. If we hit that number it will be a significant increase over last year’s record 304 teams. We are very careful to make sure that we take the right amount of teams in each age group for bracketing purposes. Below is a current list of openings:

Girls 10U – Full waiting list –
Boys 10U – 4 openings
Girls 12U – 2 openings
Boys 12U – 2 openings
Girls 14U – 2 openings
Boys 14U – 6 openings
Girls 16U – 1 opening
Boys 16U – 1 opening
Girls 18U – 3 openings
Boys 18U – 9 openings

Note we had 10 teams register yesterday and the above list and website do not reflect those registrations. Complete team list

URGENT

Will your team have your roster and picture in the program? Check out the the list of teams that have turned in their rosters and pictures – any team that has their information in by 2/16 is guaranteed to be in the program -- Check Here

Player Registration Reminder – All players must register on line this year (the registration fee may be paid when you arrive at Nationals but you must register on line). Click Here

Results from Region Tournament held in Cincinnati Ohio last weekend

Deadlines and Information

As I have mentioned in the past the Nationals operating budget runs at a $30,000 deficit after team and player registration fees. The difference is made up by our sponsors. We truly appreciate our sponsors and plan to highlight each from time to time.

Fund-It has a unique opportunity for HomeSchool families' that I would like to recommend all of you take a minute to check out. Click Here

Major Sponsors

National Tournament - Springfield Sports Commission
The Show Case - Incredible Pizza
Television -- Fund-It
Championship Saturday -- sponsor will be announced next week


Rosters and Team Pictures for the program are due Feb 16th
Here is where you submit photos, roster and or check your teams status.
Click Here

New Team List -- Click Here
Please check it out and make sure your team is listed properly.

Rankings - We have expanded the boys power rankings to 16 teams on the boys side Click Here to View

Hotel deadline approaching - The hotel rates are guaranteed through the middle of February after that date the hotels have the right to increase room fees on all rooms that have not been booked. Please make your reservation immediately if you have not already done so. Click Here for Link

Latest News From Nationals

The Regional and National Tournaments are quickly approaching. There are a number of things that I would like bring to your attention:

1) New Registered Team List for Nationals is posted – all I will say is WOW. www.homeschoolbasketball.com/registered-teams

2) Regional T-shirt Preorder From On-Line –logo on line www.homeschoolbasketball.com/regional-t-shirts

3) Nationals T-Shirt order From On-Line – We need everyone to place order on ASAP. We are behind in processing but we will get caught up soon. We are currently on our fourth revision of the artwork and should post it final artwork by the end of the week. www.homeschoolbasketball.com/T-shirts

4) Look a new number one in boy’s rankings www.homeschoolbasketball.com/rankings-boys-power-poll -- Girls updated as well.

5) Schedule for Nationals:
Varsity start Monday must be in town by 2:30
Everyone else starts Tuesday Morning
Coaches Meeting are Mandatory and will be at Monday 2:30 Varsity, 9:00 PM all others.

Nominations, Rosters and Regionals

Regional Tournaments

The 5 NCHBC Regional Tournaments are beginning to fill up. Here are the openings:
Region 2 (Shreveport) Openings:
Varsity Boys: 2 openings
Varsity Girls: 1 opening
Regions 3 (Oklahoma City) Openings:
Varsity Boys: Full with Waiting List
Varsity Girls: 2 openings
Region 4 (Omaha) Openings:
Varsity Boys: Full with Waiting List
Varsity Girls: 3 openings
Region 5 (Atlanta) Openings:
Varsity Boys: 2 openings
Varsity Girls: 3 openings

If you have not paid yet you have until January 31st 2009 for us to have received your payment. After January 31st if your payment has not been received then we will no longer hold your teams spot. Please mail payments to Kurt Talbott 9777 N. Council Road Apt 4111, Oklahoma City, OK 73162. Checks made payable to NCHBC.


All-American and All-Region Nominations
All Varsity Coaches will need to complete the end of the year All Region and All American Nominations by 1/31. The forms are on line at http://www.homeschoolbasketball.com/all-region-nomination-form The password is on the coaches blog

Rosters and Photos
We are now accepting team pictures and rosters – go to http://www.homeschoolbasketball.com/team-rosters-and-photos for more information

Up Date Power Polls and T-shirts

T-shirts

You may begin placing orders for Nationals T-shirts on line. There are two reasons for pre-ordering:
1. This will guarantee size and color you want (this year we will order very close to the preorder number and if you don’t preorder it is likely you will not be able to get your first choice).
2. FREE water bottle – preorders will receive a Nationals 2009 water bottle (details on website).
www.homeschoolbasketball.com/t-shirts

Girl's Power Rankings

We know that there are teams that are not current in the system (like Metro Academy) but we are going to publish what is there each week and encourage all teams to get current. For girl's rankings as of 1/8/09 click here http://www.homeschoolbasketball.com/rankings-girls-power-poll




MaxPrep Boys Rankings Released

With victories over two top 20 6A public schools last weekend OKC Storm moved into the top 20 in Oklahoma and to the number 1 homeschool spot on MaxPrep.
North Atlanta debuts at #3. Tulsa NOAH, OKC Knights, Memphis Eagles and Austin Royals make their first appearance in the top ten.

www.homeschoolbasketball.com/rankings-boys-power-poll


If your team was overlooked or you have recently updated your MaxPrep info and it moves you up please send a message to us through the Contact Us form on the website.

48 Hours, 78 Days

It is hard to believe Nationals is just 78 days away, we are looking forward to seeing everyone in Springfield. If you haven't already completed your player registration you have 48 hours to get the early registration discount. Please make sure to spread the word at practice Monday. Here is the link to register

Family Fundraising

We have posted the family fundraising program on line. This is really a very easy and profitable program. Our goal is to help 100 families raise $60,000-$100,000 to help them attend Nationals this year. For more information