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**Jan. 30th update: Team registrations for this school/travel/community-based tournament are far exceeding expectations. So much so that this event will likely be SOLD OUT well prior to the Feb. 21st signup deadline. Adding to the geographic diversity of the tournament, three State Representatives are traveling to Dickinson this weekend to award golden ticket invites to the top finishing teams in the THS/DHS Booster Annual Youth Basketball Tournament. Good luck to all teams competing!
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Greetings,
The team at State Basketball Championship is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its series of state tournaments, the 2025 North Dakota Middle School Basketball Championship, to be held March 7-9 in the Fargo/Moorhead area.
The event is for boys and girls teams, in grades 3-8, that must first qualify to be eligible for State. The top travel, community, and school-based squads from North Dakota will battle it out for 12 division crowns. Teams from South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana are also eligible to compete and, if not able to attend an official Qualifier tourney, should complete an At Large Application for entry consideration.
* Please note that AAU teams are not allowed unless they meet our eligibility rules, and Minnesota 7th and 8th grade boys teams competing at their long-standing state tourney on the same weekend are not eligible to compete in Fargo.
About Us: Since 2012, State Basketball Championship has operated the largest qualifier-based youth tournaments in the nation. We connect the dozens of independent youth leagues and tournaments in each state to offer exciting, winter season-ending competitions for young athletes and their families.
Our annual events have taken root from coast to coast across the USA, and in 2025, we will host 17 State Championship events with all in the 100-600+ team range. Game sites for the North Dakota Middle School Championship include six courts under one roof at NCAA D-III Concordia College.
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CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
MARCH 7-9, 2025
Fargo, ND - Moorhead, MN
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Interested in becoming a Qualifier Tournament or League?
Email or call me to submit your event for
State-Qualifier consideration.
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Upcoming Qualifiers (updated throughout the season)
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Teams earn their spot at State by placing 1st or 2nd in an official Qualifier Tournament or League.
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Team Registration Deadline - Friday, February 21st, 2025
Deadline to Submit Player Eligibility Documents - Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
Teams that qualify on February 22nd and 23rd have until Monday February 24th to register if there is available space.
* Note these dates are in place to allow the State Eligibility Committee time to complete its satisfactory review of all players' Proof of Eligibility Documents. Space limited to available team spots.
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State Basketball Championship is a stay-to-play event requiring teams and families to book their lodging through the designated housing provider EventConnect.
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Do you have a question about the 2025 North Dakota Middle School Basketball Championship? Check out our FAQ page for commonly asked questions and answers.
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TICKETS
We've eliminated the handling of cash and credit cards to reduce long lines at our tournament facilities. As a result, tickets (also called "Add-Ons") must be purchased prior to the tournament through our event management partner, EventConnect.
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Baden is the official ball of all State Basketball Championship events!
Families can receive 20% off all basketball gear at badenteamstore.com
* Teams can receive 20% off all customized uniform orders at badenuniforms.com.
Simply select State Basketball Championship in the 'How Did You Hear About Us' box to receive discounts.
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Officially Human (OH) was founded in 2019 to restore respect to, and positive treatment of, sport officials through increased education and
communication to all stakeholders
(administrators, coaches, and fans) while recruiting and retaining new officials at all levels.
Learn more here!
Code for Coaches to view Elevate Respect Video: SBC2426
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8th Grade Athletes: If your goal is to play in college after high school, please register your FREE Recruiting Profile with PrepStar to start your evaluation process as a next-level prospect!
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SEE YOU AT STATE!
Coby Grumbach
Tournament Director
North Dakota Middle School Basketball Championship
701-404-1442 ext. 1
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