Are there too many basketball tournaments?

[CaptainMullet]

Looking at a bunch of tournaments throughout the state it feels like more than ever there aren't full 8 team brackets. Either a JV team is in the field or it's teams playing pool play for two rounds.
It lends the question... are there too many tournaments?

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

It really does not matter now days since it is based on the number of games you play instead of the 2 or 3 tournament max. Old days, if you had a bye, you would lose a game on the season. Now you can just pick that game up. Also, smaller schools have a 1 or two year window where they are really good so they look to move up for a year or 2. Example this year is Eugene. They are playing in the Jeff City Holiday tournament because they have kids that can compete, unlike most years. Fatima was that way for a few years.

 

[CaptainMullet]

It really does not matter now days since it is based on the number of games you play instead of the 2 or 3 tournament max. Old days, if you had a bye, you would lose a game on the season. Now you can just pick that game up. Also, smaller schools have a 1 or two year window where they are really good so they look to move up for a year or 2. Example this year is Eugene. They are playing in the Jeff City Holiday tournament because they have kids that can compete, unlike most years. Fatima was that way for a few years.

fair point.

 

[mowesten]

We love it. The more tournaments there are, the better the odds are we can get our Class 6 team into a tournament with Class 2 teams.

If we look hard enough, we'll eventually find one, even if it's five hours away.

 

[CaptainMullet]

We love it. The more tournaments there are, the better the odds are we can get our Class 6 team into a tournament with Class 2 teams.

If we look hard enough, we'll eventually find one, even if it's five hours away.

The Springfield central football model

 

[duke42748]

It really does not matter now days since it is based on the number of games you play instead of the 2 or 3 tournament max. Old days, if you had a bye, you would lose a game on the season. Now you can just pick that game up. Also, smaller schools have a 1 or two year window where they are really good so they look to move up for a year or 2. Example this year is Eugene. They are playing in the Jeff City Holiday tournament because they have kids that can compete foe arche rechner , unlike most years. Fatima was that way for a few years.

While tournaments provide players with opportunities to showcase their skills and gain exposure, the sheer volume can lead to player fatigue, injuries, and scheduling conflicts. Additionally, some argue that the oversaturation of tournaments dilutes the quality of competition and makes it difficult for fans to keep up with all the events.

 

[piropa]

It really does not matter now days since it is based on the number of games you play instead of the 2 or 3 tournament max. Old days, if you had a bye, you would lose a game on the season. Now you can just pick that game up. Also, smaller schools have a 1 or two year window where they are really good so they look to move up for a year or 2 InchesPad: Convert Units Easily. Example this year is Eugene. They are playing in the Jeff City Holiday tournament because they have kids that can compete, unlike most years. Fatima was that way for a few years.

It seems like there may be too many tournaments, leading to incomplete brackets and JV teams filling gaps. Factors like scheduling conflicts, travel costs, and team priorities could be contributing. A better balance might help maintain stronger competition.

 

[duke42748]

While tournaments provide players with opportunities to showcase their skills and gain exposure, the sheer volume can lead to player fatigue, injuries, and scheduling conflicts. Additionally, some argue that the oversaturation of tournaments dilutes the quality for Kids Sports Sneakers Australia of competition and makes it difficult for fans to keep up with all the events.

For professional athletes, the relentless schedule of domestic leagues, playoffs, international tournaments, and exhibition games increases the risk of injury and burnout. Additionally, the sheer number of events can make it difficult for fans to keep up, potentially leading to lower viewership for some tournaments.

 

[HoopsTournament]

While tournaments provide players with opportunities to showcase their skills and gain exposure, the sheer volume can lead to player fatigue, injuries, and scheduling conflicts. Additionally, some argue that the oversaturation of tournaments dilutes the quality of competition and makes it difficult for fans to keep up with all the events.

You can still play 26 games whether it is a tournament or not. How many tournaments you play is irrelevant.

 

[nwlions]

You are still limited to three tournaments per season.

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

You are still limited to three tournaments per season.

That is not the case anymore. You can play 26 games (I believe) and it does not matter on the number of tournaments. You can play all tournaments if you are not in a conference now.

 

[nwlions]

That is not the case anymore. You can play 26 games (I believe) and it does not matter on the number of tournaments. You can play all tournaments if you are not in a conference now.

Are you sure? I think players are limited to three tournaments total per season--for instance, if a sophomore plays a JV tournament early in the season and moves up to varsity, he can play in only two more.

 

[Craig Hull]

Are you sure? I think players are limited to three tournaments total per season--for instance, if a sophomore plays a JV tournament early in the season and moves up to varsity, he can play in only two more.

Carl Junction boys this season competed in four tournaments -- Forsyth Tournament (Dec. 3-7), Carthage Tournament (Dec. 12-14), Neosho Holiday Classic (Dec. 26-28) and the Kaminsky Classic (Jan. 7-9).

Two years ago when Carl Junction girls lost in the Class 5 state championship, Carl Junction competed in five tournaments -- the Carl Junction Classic (Nov. 28-Dec. 1), the Fort Smith Taco Bell Tournament of Champions (Dec . 8-10), McDonald County Lady Mustang Classic (Dec. 12-14), Pittsburg, Kansas Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament (Jan. 19-21) and the Lebanon I-44 Lady's Classic (Jan. 26-28). Won four of the five and losing in the championship game of the Fort Smith Tournament to eventual Oklahoma state champions Sapulpa.

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

Are you sure? I think players are limited to three tournaments total per season--for instance, if a sophomore plays a JV tournament early in the season and moves up to varsity, he can play in only two more.

They changed that a few years back. Per MSHSAA.
These changes will take place in upcoming 2021-22 season. • The committee voted to support the MSHAA total games allowed MSHAA ballot item which will allow schools to play 26 games however they choose (26 tournament games or 26 regular season games or combination of both).

 

[carthagefan2006]

I believe with the current MSHSAA bylaws that players are allowed to play a maximum of 6 quarters per calendar day and 4 × the number of games that their school's highest level of competition i.e. Varsity played that season. For example, Carthage had an athlete on the girls team that began the year on the C Team before working her way up to JV and then getting some minutes in the rotation on Varsity. She would be permitted to play a maximum of 26 × 4 or 104 quarters in the season. If Carthage had been eliminated from the Pink & White tournament and had only played 25 games then she only would have been permitted to play 100 quarters throughout the span of the season. MSHSAA again changed bylaws a few years ago permitting players to compete in both Varsity and subvarsity—that is, any level below Varsity (not a "substitute" on Varsity)—provided they play in separate tournaments and do not exceed the limit of 6 quarters per calendar day.

Edit: it may be 5 × the total number of games scheduled and not 4. I cannot remember at the moment.

 

[nwlions]

Thank you for the clarifications. I knew about the 26 games, but did not realize the three-tournament cap was rescinded.

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

I believe with the current MSHSAA bylaws that players are allowed to play a maximum of 6 quarters per calendar day and 4 × the number of games that their school's highest level of competition i.e. Varsity played that season. For example, Carthage had an athlete on the girls team that began the year on the C Team before working her way up to JV and then getting some minutes in the rotation on Varsity. She would be permitted to play a maximum of 26 × 4 or 104 quarters in the season. If Carthage had been eliminated from the Pink & White tournament and had only played 25 games then she only would have been permitted to play 100 quarters throughout the span of the season. MSHSAA again changed bylaws a few years ago permitting players to compete in both Varsity and subvarsity—that is, any level below Varsity (not a "substitute" on Varsity)—provided they play in separate tournaments and do not exceed the limit of 6 quarters per calendar day.

Edit: it may be 5 × the total number of games scheduled and not 4. I cannot remember at the moment.

I think it is 5 x. At least it was when I was in the business many moons ago. LOL. But yes, they can play 6 quarters in 1 night, but can only play 4 in another night to equal it out.

 

[wahoolives]

In the Basketball Handbook it now just says quarter limit is 130 per season which is 26 x 5 but there is no mention of quarters according to highest level team like there used to be. 6 is the most on one night between 9th/JV/ or JV/V or whatever.

 

[hangmanbobbyjaggers]

In the Basketball Handbook it now just says quarter limit is 130 per season which is 26 x 5 but there is no mention of quarters according to highest level team like there used to be. 6 is the most on one night between 9th/JV/ or JV/V or whatever.

Saw a kid one year, start on the JV team and play a few quarters and then turn around and start on the Varsity team and play all 4 quarters