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MLK Classic

Boys & Girls · 3rd–8th Grade

State Qualify Tournaments

KEM Hoops is proud to host an Official State Qualifier Tournament, giving teams the opportunity to qualify for multiple State Championship Tournaments. Compete against quality teams, earn your qualification, and punch your ticket to a State Championship!

Time & Location

Jan 16–17, 2027

Registration deadline: January 4, 2027

Hillsboro High School

3285 SE Rood Bridge Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97123

Boys & Girls · 3rd–8th Grade · · 3 games guaranteed · Max 28 teams

Divisions

3rd/4th Grade Boys3rd/4th Grade Girls5th/6th Grade Boys5th/6th Grade Girls7th Grade Boys7th Grade Girls8th Grade Boys8th Grade Girls

About the Event

Celebrate **MLK Weekend** on the court at the **KEM Hoops MLK Classic**, January 16–17, 2027! Bring your team together for a weekend of competitive basketball, great matchups, and a chance to compete while honoring the values of **leadership, teamwork, respect, and community**. With **3 games guaranteed**, the MLK Classic is a great opportunity to challenge your team, build chemistry, and compete against programs from around the area. **Come together, compete with purpose, and make MLK Weekend a memorable one with KEM Hoops!**

Rules & Admission

• 4 quarters, 10-minute running clock. • 4th quarter clock stops with 2:00 remaining if the point differential is 15 or more. • 3 timeouts (30 seconds each) per team, per game. • Overtime: 1st OT is 2 minutes, stop clock. 2nd OT is sudden death. • Double bonus at 5 team fouls per quarter. • 6 personal fouls disqualifies a player. • 4th and 5th grade divisions: man-to-man defense only, using a 28.5" ball. • No full-court press once a team is ahead by 20 or more points. • Technical foul: automatic 2 points and possession awarded to the opposing team. Admission: $10 Adult $8 Senior (62 and older) $6 Ages 12–18 12 and under: FREE $5 Military and First Responders Weekend Pass (Adult only): $16

Entry Fee

$250

Register by

January 4, 2027

Teams
1
Subtotal (1 team)$250.00
Service Fee$7.55
Total$257.55
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Liability Waiver

By registering, I acknowledge that participation in Kem Hoops, Inc. programs, tournaments, camps, and events involves inherent risks of physical injury. On behalf of myself and/or the minor player(s) I am registering, I release, waive, and hold harmless Kem Hoops, Inc. and its employees, coaches, volunteers, and affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, injuries, losses, or damages arising out of or related to participation in this event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. I grant permission for photos and video taken during the event to be used by Kem Hoops, Inc. for promotional purposes. I confirm that all information provided in this registration is accurate.