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Grassroots Basketball Circuit
The OTB Grassroots Circuit is a new venture for boys and girls travel teams. We are offering programs with 12u;13u and 14u teams a chance to apply for either Elite status or Select status to compete on a national similar to EYBL, Gauntlet or UAA Rise
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Join the Circuit
Our Goal
We seek to bring the nation's best Grassroot talent together in a showcase format.
Our Concept
OTB Grassroots Circuit seeks to establish the premier ranking platform for individual and team rankings.
Our Method
We bring team together in 3 ways: 1) Area Events 2) Regional Events 3) National Events.
Requirements
The first step in joining the OTB Grassroots Circuit is to have elite or select level teams @ the 12u, 13u & 14u levels
Why Join the Grassroots Basketball Circuit
Competition
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Compete against teams of similar caliber from around the nation.
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Each event provides a seeding and finishing format which is use for the team rankings.
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Area Tournaments
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Regional Tournament
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National Tournament
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Who Can Join
Our events are open to all teams 4th thru 8th grades and seeking to play in an exposure styled events for Grassroots teams.
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Exposure
Grassroots Basketball Circuit uses social media, streaming and blogs to highlight players at our events.
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We will post highlight clips and tips sheets on various players to keep the competitive sports community involved.
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We have also established the "Hoop Scoop" Community which is a forum that allows open conversation about our young athletes and alerts us to new talent.
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We also provide various interactive events...
Rankings
Stay informed with our team and player rankings.
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GBC Team Rankings and Player Rankings use proprietary formulas to evaluate teams and players to create a respectable list that you can look forward to.
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Rankings will be updated on Wednesdays of each week during the season.
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All rankings are provide thru our media partner, On the Bench.
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To Qualify as an Elite or Select Program
Elite Programs must be able to demonstrate that their rosters contain a minimum of three (3) elite level players as evaluated by the GBC staff on all three teams.
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Select Programs must be able to demonstrate that their rosters contain a minimum of two (2) elite level players as evaluated by the GBC staff on all three teams.
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Elite Programs & Select Programs are required to purchase the circuit uniform package and attend a minimum of three (3) required events. Each Program will receive significant entry fee discounts.
At Large Programs
At Large teams are teams that wish to attend Grassroots Basketball Circuit events and take advantage of the many benefits we offer.
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This give teams the potential chance to bring attention to some of their best talent.
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At Large teams can be considered for future Elite of Select status openings.
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At Large teams/programs are not required to wear the circuit uniform nor are they required to play in a minimum of events.
What About 4th & 5th grade teams.
OTB Grassroots Circuit welcomes 10u & 11u teams. Our exposure and rankings features will extend to these age levels as well. We consider them to be the rising stars on the circuit.
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We offer 4th & 5th grade teams a discounts on entry fees for Area and Regional Events.
Awards & Recognition
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Elite & Select Programs are eligible for Season MVP Award | Defensive Player Award and All Circuit Teams
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At Large teams are eligible for any tournament awards that may be offered.
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Do I get to design my teams' uniforms?Yes. However, we are currently working a creating a circuit uniform for teams.
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When does the OTB Grassroots Circuit start?Area Events may begin as early as January. Regional Events start in March/April. National Tournament will be held in June.
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When are Rankings posted or updated?Team Rankings and Player Rankings will be updated Wednesday on a bi-weekly basis during the season in most cases
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