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| TOURNAMENT HISTORY |
69 Games in 69 Hours
Since its inception in 1999, the Bank of the Carolinas JV
Basketball Holiday Classic has grown by leaps and bounds.
When the tournament began in 1999, only seven teams competed
at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. While the tournament was a
success, there was definitely room for growth. By the 2002-2004
seasons, the tournament was host to 16 teams. As word spread
about the tournament, more and more teams came in to
participate in this after-Christmas event. By 2005, the
tournament had grown to 32 teams and the event took place at
two locations: the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA and Southwestern
Randolph High School. Last year was the largest tournament yet,
hosting some 48 teams from 12 different counties. A third
location was then added: Southwestern Randolph Middle School.
Due to the high school limitation of being able to only play three
games in a week, the tournament was divided into a Red, Green,
and White Division. Some six champions were crowned over the
three-day tournament
“The JV Tournament is a great experience for younger players,”
said Brian Nance, Asheboro High School’s varsity basketball
coach. “It gives them a chance to continue to compete during
the holidays. And with the addition of several outstanding teams
from around the state, the level of competition has increased
dramatically over the years.”
The success and growth of this event can be attributed to the
experience and dedication of the organizers. Nance stated that
the Bank of the Carolinas JV Basketball Holiday Classic is one
of the most organized holiday tournament events. “I have always
heard positive comments from visiting teams around our area,”
added Nance.
Schools are not charged an entry fee to participate in the
tournament. The tournament is solely dependant upon gate
receipts to cover expenses, as all net proceeds go to support
the YMCA Scholarship Fund. These funds enable the YMCA to
allow anyone to be a member regardless of their ability to pay.
David Cross, who has been serving as the Chairman of the YMCA
Board for the past nine years, also serves as tournament
director.
Bank of the Carolinas serves as the tournament Signature
Sponsor. Other generous sponsors include the following:
Gold Signature Sponsors: Community One Bank.
Silver Sponsors: KG Solutions; Scott Dunn, Attorney at Law;
Sandhills Office Supply; Mid-State Toyota; Strider Buick;
Wachovia; Paschal & Associates; Insurance Associates of the
Triad.
Bronze Sponsors: Chick-fil-A; Chili's Grill and Bar; Visit
Asheboro NC.Com; All Star Trophies and Engraving; Sports Attic;
Randolph Bank.
Since its inception in 1999, the Bank of the Carolinas JV
Basketball Holiday Classic has grown by leaps and bounds.
When the tournament began in 1999, only seven teams competed
at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. While the tournament was a
success, there was definitely room for growth. By the 2002-2004
seasons, the tournament was host to 16 teams. As word spread
about the tournament, more and more teams came in to
participate in this after-Christmas event. By 2005, the
tournament had grown to 32 teams and the event took place at
two locations: the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA and Southwestern
Randolph High School. Last year was the largest tournament yet,
hosting some 48 teams from 12 different counties. A third
location was then added: Southwestern Randolph Middle School.
Due to the high school limitation of being able to only play three
games in a week, the tournament was divided into a Red, Green,
and White Division. Some six champions were crowned over the
three-day tournament
“The JV Tournament is a great experience for younger players,”
said Brian Nance, Asheboro High School’s varsity basketball
coach. “It gives them a chance to continue to compete during
the holidays. And with the addition of several outstanding teams
from around the state, the level of competition has increased
dramatically over the years.”
The success and growth of this event can be attributed to the
experience and dedication of the organizers. Nance stated that
the Bank of the Carolinas JV Basketball Holiday Classic is one
of the most organized holiday tournament events. “I have always
heard positive comments from visiting teams around our area,”
added Nance.
Schools are not charged an entry fee to participate in the
tournament. The tournament is solely dependant upon gate
receipts to cover expenses, as all net proceeds go to support
the YMCA Scholarship Fund. These funds enable the YMCA to
allow anyone to be a member regardless of their ability to pay.
David Cross, who has been serving as the Chairman of the YMCA
Board for the past nine years, also serves as tournament
director.
Bank of the Carolinas serves as the tournament Signature
Sponsor. Other generous sponsors include the following:
Gold Signature Sponsors: Community One Bank.
Silver Sponsors: KG Solutions; Scott Dunn, Attorney at Law;
Sandhills Office Supply; Mid-State Toyota; Strider Buick;
Wachovia; Paschal & Associates; Insurance Associates of the
Triad.
Bronze Sponsors: Chick-fil-A; Chili's Grill and Bar; Visit
Asheboro NC.Com; All Star Trophies and Engraving; Sports Attic;
Randolph Bank.
