Description:
The Basketball Tournament is a family-friendly event for elementary, middle, and high school students from the southeast Fort Wayne community. There will be 4 teams from each age division that will battle for the championship game. The winning team from each division will receive a Macknificent Medallion! Register your team today!
There will also be an Onsite 3 on 3 Tournament, along with a dynamic Hot Shots Competition. These activities will all be done in the spirit of unity and fun.

Rules and Guidelines:

1. Family-friendly fun. No cursing or foul language. No fighting or displays of aggression.
2. There will be 2 ten-minute Halves, with a 5-minute half time for each game.
3. Two technical fouls by any player will result in that player being ejected from the game. Any flagrant acts will result in that player being ejected from the premises, depending on the tournament official’s decision.
4. No alcoholic beverages or drugs will be permitted on the premises. If this rule is violated it will result in immediate player and/or team ejection from the tournament and/or premises.
5. A player is allowed one roster change before the tournament. Afterward, a player can only play on one team in the tournament.
6. All player eligibility is subject to approval by tournament official and, ultimately, the Macknificent Freedom Fest Director.
7. Remember – our quest is to be positive role models for everyone in attendance. Physical exercise, good sportsmanship, and fair play are the qualities that we want on display so that this tournament/event can be the first of many to come.
8. Play hard, play fair, and let’s have a great tournament (or basketball activity).

Team Members

Liability Statement

The Art Center Inc. or Macknificent Freedom Fest will not be responsible for any injury that occurs while participating in any of the Basketball Activities. The Art Center Inc. or Macknificent Freedom Fest will not be responsible for lost or damaged property while on the premises or during basketball activities. **My Registration and/ or participation in this event acknowledges that I have read the liability disclaimer along with the specific guidelines, I understand them, and I agree to participate under these terms. By participating in this basketball tournament, all players, coaches, and spectators assume all risks and hazards incidental to the sport of basketball, whether occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to the actual playing time, including but not limited to, warm-up, practice, and competition. The tournament organizers, officials, and hosts are not responsible for any injury, damage, or loss of personal property. By participating, all players, coaches, and spectators waive any and all claims against the tournament organizers, officials, and hosts for any and all injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during the tournament. Participation in the tournament signifies acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms and conditions.