Teams earn their spot at the Heartland States Basketball Championship by placing 1st or 2nd in an Official Qualifier Tournament or League (listed below.)

State Reps will attend many of our Qualifier Tournaments to award qualifying coaches with a golden ticket invitation to State.

All Qualifier Events are run by independent, community-based youth sports organizations. Register to support a local Qualifier near you!

Interested in becoming a States Qualifier Tournament or League?
Email Tournament Director Andy Siverly to submit your event for consideration.

Can't make it to a Qualifier Tournament?
Click here to fill out an At-Large application.