2012 Houston Rockets Blacktop Battle 3-on-3 Tournament in Houston Mar 31, 2012 8:00 AM

2012 Rockets Blacktop Battle Presented by University of Phoenix Houston Campus When: Saturday & Sunday, March 31-April 1, 2012 Where: Streets outlining Toyota Center 1510 Polk St , Houston , 77002 Who: Basketball players ages 8 & up. Divisions based on age, gender, and experience Attendance: 350 teams with 4-5 players per team Over 2,500 players and spectators Event: On Saturday & Sunday, March 31-April 1, the streets outlining Toyota Center will Description: turn into a 3-on-3 streetball haven. With 40 courts and 350 teams participating, the Rockets Blacktop Battle presented by University of Phoenix – Houston Campus will showcase the best 3-on-3 basketball being played on the streets of H-Town. An entry fee of $100.00 is charged per team of 3-4 players. A fifth player is optional; however the registration fee is increased to $125.00 per team. Each player will receive one ticket to one of the following games: · March 30 vs Memphis · April 1 vs Indiana · April 11 vs Utah Players will receive a player pack from containing a T-shirt and other goodies and an opportunity to purchase additional tickets at a discounted price. Teams that register for the tournament before 12pm on March 26, 2012 can pickup their VIP shootaround viewing pass at the Packet pickup on Wednesday, March 28 at University of Phoenix–West Loop Campus from 10am-6pm. Teams can also pickup their packets on Friday, March 30 at Toyota Center-Team Shop from 11am-8pm. Teams are guaranteed 3 games. The first round is pool play, where each team in a bracket will play each other. The winning teams from each pool will move on to the single elimination championship bracket. The day’s activities don’t end with just basketball. There will be an interactive kid’s zone with inflatables, food, and entertainment. University of Phoenix – Houston Campus and other sponsors will have activity booths set up, and the main court will host several contests such as the Slam Dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and Skills Challenge. Fans will also enjoy appearances and an autograph session from the Houston Rockets Power Dancers and Clutch , the Rockets Bear. Free Qualifiers: Low on funds and don’t want to pay the $100 entry fee? Teams will be given four opportunities to compete for FREE on different weekends before the actual event. The winners at each qualifier will receive FREE entry to the main tournament at Toyota Center on March 31-April 1. Please Note: You do not have to compete in a qualifier to participate on March 31-April 1, at Toyota Center . The qualifiers serve only as a way for teams to try and get the registration fee waived. Saturday, January 28, 2012 – 1st FREE Qualifier Sunnyside Park 3502 Bellfort St Houston , TX 77051 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2012 – 2nd FREE Qualifier Denver Harbor Community Center 6402 Market St Houston, TX 77020 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM *Saturday, February 25, 2012 – 3rd FREE Qualifier Boys & Girls Club - TBD Saturday, March 10, 2012 – 4th FREE Qualifier Boys & Girls Club - TBD *This Qualifier is only open to Boys & Girls Club participants. Registration: rockets.com or call Kersondra at 713-758-7563 Contact: Tournament Director Chrislord Templonuevo 713-758-7351 chrislordt@rocketball.com Asst Tournament Director Cameron Davis 832-538-7880 cam.davis85@yahoo.com Center Court Director Leilani Bourbon 713-758-7303 leilanib@rocketball.com Registration Kersondra Cunningham 713-758-7563 kersondrac@rocketball.com