(Updated January 8, 2025)
For the 2025 tournament, our Executive Committee has unanimously agreed to designate which divisions will exclusively play north (Providence) vs south (Tiverton area). The decision was made due to the ever-increasing drive time between the two areas caused by major construction along I-195E. We hope this information, which is subject to change based on division sizes, will help teams in selecting the appropriate hotel.
Please note that all Sunday semifinal and championship games are currently scheduled for Longplex, regardless of division.
2025 Playing Locations (Based on division sizes, facility availability)
| 2025 Tentative Division Location Assignments* | Girls grades | Boys grades |
|---|---|---|
| Teams playing in Providence (Rhode Island College) | --- | 7th, 8th |
| Teams playing in Tiverton area (Longplex / Portsmouth High School) | 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th | 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th |
| * The State Committee reserves the right to re-assign a team's Division Assignment (Gold/Silver) for competitive purposes/division sizes |
2025 Tournament Hotels Link
STAY TO PLAY POLICY
State Basketball Championship is a stay-to-play event requiring teams and families to book their lodging through the designated housing provider EventConnect.
EventConnect has contracted accommodations on behalf of the State Basketball Championship and its traveling teams to ensure teams have accommodations near the tournament locations at the lowest possible rate. Through the EventConnect online booking platform, teams can create a complimentary room block for families to make individual reservations at the lowest guaranteed group rate.
Q: Which teams are impacted?
A: Teams traveling more than 80 miles for the event are required to book at least 5 rooms per team by families and friends. Any teams that do not meet the minimum booked hotel rooms may be declared ineligible from competing in the tournament..
Q: When and how do we book rooms?
A: Book your room now at the link/s provided above. Team Managers/Coaches who register their team for State will also receive an email from EventConnect with additional lodging information.
Q: How do teams request a stay-to-play exemption?
A: Teams with extenuating circumstances can request a special exemption by emailing the Tournament Director, Chase Gardiner, no later than 15 days before the event.
Q: How can I get help booking rooms?
A: Easy! If you would like assistance creating a complimentary room block for your team contact events@EventConnect.io
state tournament generously supported by
A Division of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
Baden is the Official Ball of all 2025 State Basketball Championships events
