Teams earn their spot at the New England Basketball Championship by placing 1st or 2nd in an Official Qualifier Tournament or League (listed below.)
States Reps will attend many of our Qualifier Tournaments to award qualifying coaches with a golden ticket invitation to States.
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 Byron Jenson to submit your event for consideration.
Can't make it to a Qualifier Tournament?
Click here to fill out an At-Large application.
Dates | Qualifier League | Forms | division qualification at State | |
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NOV-FEB | ![]() |
Connecticut Basketball Winter Season | State invites are based upon standings after Feb. 25 | |
NOV-FEB | ![]() |
Milford Knigts Basketball League | State invites are based upon standings after TBD | |
NOV-FEB | ![]() |
CVU Mini Metro League | State invites are based upon league playoffs ending Feb. 20 | |
DEC-FEB | ![]() |
Merrimack Basketball League | State invites are based upon league playoffs ending Feb. 25 | |
DEC-MAR | ![]() |
Fairfield County Basketball League | State invites are based upon standings after Feb. 13 |