Basketball Camp

7th Annual

CAN-AM HOOPS

CLASSIC

7th Annual Potsdam CAN-AM Hoops Classic

Sponsored by Anaconda Sports®, we invite you to join us for a first class event to be held in beautiful Northern New York at SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University. Our previous events were a huge success and we anticipate a full field this year.

Dates

Entry Fee

Boys Tournament	Girls Tournament
May 30 - June 1, 2003	June 6-8, 2003
Entry Deadline: May 9	Entry Deadline: May 16

$350 per team

(payable in U.S. funds)

I'm Good

PLAYER:
“We played some great teams – the games were all competitive. It was nice to jump in the pool after the games and cool off.”

Potsdam Classic Information

A Four Game Guarantee
Each team is guaranteed four games. Boys and girls divisions will be run in the following age groups: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17. In addition, A & B levels in each age division will be established to allow teams of similar caliber to compete against each other. We will attempt to form A & B pools of five teams for each age group. If possible each team will play all the respective teams in their pool. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis as the entry fees arrive. Scheduling information will be sent out after the respective deadline. Players’ ages as of January 1, 2003, should be used as a guideline for entries. Please fill out one entry form for each team entered and enter your team in its appropriate level of competition.

International Competition
Invitations are being sent to various Northeastern states in the U.S. and to the Ontario and Québec provinces of Canada. It is our expectation to have several Canadian teams in each age group.

Clinics with College Coaches
Players, coaches and parents will be able to attend free basketball clinic speeches during the weekend. Local college coaches will give instruction on skill development and also valuable information on the college recruiting process for the high school students.

Some past topics include:

• the inside-outside game of offensive basketball;

• the recruiting process in Division I, II and III;

• fundamental offensive and defensive moves in the NBA;

• using the pick and roll and individual skills;

• individual skill routines to make yourself a better player.

Classic Highlights

Classic Director

The CAN-AM Hoops Classic is directed by former Iona College and SUNYPotsdam head coach Jerry Welsh. Currently, Coach Welsh is a college scout for the Milwaukee Bucks. During his tenure at Potsdam, Coach Welsh directed the Bears to two National Championships and 60 consecutive wins, the longest winning streak in NCAA Division III history.

Facilities

COACH:
“We’ve been coming for four years and will be back for a fifth. From the start, you have done things the right way and I have seen only improvement, even as your teams increased. We really liked the mini-clinics.”

Games will be played at Maxcy Hall on the campus of SUNY Postdam and at the athletic and physical education complex on the campus of Clarkson University. Maxcy Hall boasts three courts in the main gymnasium and two in the field house. Clarkson will host games in the main gymnasium and in the field house. These facilities are within a two mile distance from each other. Swimming will be available in the pool at Maxcy Hall.

Awards
Championship shirts will be provided by Anaconda® and will be awarded to all players on the first place team in each pool. Each champion head coach also will receive an official “Hoops Classic” polo shirt.

PARENT:
“The nicest thing about coming to your tournament are the facilities. Everything is right there, it’s clean, and you don’t have to drive all over to get to a restaurant or your game site. It’s affordable, too – we’ll be back.”

Low Cost Housing
Residence hall rooms on the campus of SUNY Potsdam are available for teams on a first-come first-serve basis at $15* per person for the first night and $7.50* per person for the second night in double or triple occupancy rooms. A coach or chaperone is required to stay in the residence hall with the team. Residence hall staff will be on duty day and night throughout the weekend. A supervisory fee of $6 per person is required with registration in the residence halls. If your team requires housing please complete and return the enclosed Housing Request Form along with your tournament registration form. Individuals need to bring their own linens and towels. Additional lodging information will be sent when entry fee is received.

Registration
Please complete the Team Application and Housing Request Form (if you require campus housing), include the $350 entry fee* (make check payable to SUNY Potsdam in U.S. funds) or if you choose to pay by credit card (MasterCard and Visa accepted), please mail form(s) along with your credit card number and expiration date to:
SUNY Potsdam Hoops Classic
Continuing Education/Summer Programs
SUNY Potsdam
44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, New York 13676
* Entry fee does not include housing cost.

Housing and Registration Forms are available below.

Important Insurance Information
The attendees of this tournament assume all risk incidental to the use of the facilities, its appurtenances and the surrounding grounds and shall be solely responsible for any and all incidents and injuries to persons and property (including death) arising out of or in connection with the Can-Am Hoops Classic and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the People of the State of New York and the State University of New York in any claims related to the incidents or injuries. All attendees should provide their own insurance coverage. Please check with your insurance provider.

Tournament Rules
A complete listing of official rules and regulations will follow upon completion of registration. We will make every effort to provide a top quality event by limiting the number of teams, providing highly capable timers and scorers, and utilizing only certified referees.

Special thanks to our sponsors

in helping make this a first class event.

For More Information

*Hoops Classic REGISTRATION FORM

*Hoops Classic HOUSING FORM

For more information contact:
Co-Director: Bill Mitchell (mitchewj@potsdam.edu) at (315) 267-2308
Assistant Director: Mike Kelley at (315) 267-2320.
The Office of Continuing Education at 1-800-458-1142 or (315) 267-2167

CAN-AM Hoops Classic is coordinated by the Office of Continuing Education/Summer Programs
SUNY Potsdam
44 Pierrepont Ave.
Potsdam, NY 13676