Regional Basketball Tournament in Hillsboro – March 12

• Special Olympics Oregon

The 2023 Special Olympics Oregon Winter Regional Games Basketball Tournament in Hillsboro is just a little more than a week away on Sunday, March 12, 2023.  We are very excited to return to competition after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions.

Please review the information below and attached and share with your athletes, coaches, and supporters.  Please be sure to pass this information along as soon as possible.  If you need assistance, please work with your Local Program Coordinator and Sports Manager.  If you have any questions, please send an email immediately to mhanken@soor.org or call/text Mark Hanken at 971.404.1322.

2023 Special Olympics Oregon Winter Regional Games Basketball – Hillsboro

COMPETITION DATE: Sunday, March 12, 2023

VENUES:

  • Brown Middle School – Divisions A & U (see map for parking and entrance – main lot at intersection of Grant St. and 17th)

1505 SE Cornelius Pass Rd

Hillsboro, OR 97123

  • Poynter Middle School – Divisions B, C, D + Individual Skills (see map for parking and entrance – access the gym lot off of Cornelius Pass Rd.)

1535 NE Grant St

Hillsboro, OR 97124

PARTICIPATIONG LOCATION PROGRAMS:  Benton (Unified), Clatsop, Marion (Youth), Multnomah (Youth), Polk (Unified), Washington, Yamhill

ATTACHED DOCUMENTS:

  1. Divisions and Game Schedule (PDF version)
  2. Divisions and Game Schedule (Excel version)
  3. Venue Map – RA Brown Middle School – Divisions A, U
  4. Venue Map – Poynter Middle School – Divisions B, C, D + Individual Skills
  5. Results by Bracket
  6. Results – Individual Skills

 

3/12/23 – GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – SOOR Winter Regional Games Basketball – Hillsboro

  • 8:45-9:15 a.m. – Coach Check-in at your assigned venue (see Divisions & Game Schedule)
  • 9:15 a.m. – Head Coaches Meeting at your assigned venue
  • 9:35 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies at your assigned venue
  • 10:00 a.m. – Competition starts at each venue
  • 11:00am – Lunch service begins – please plan to eat at your assigned venue
  • 1:00pm – Individual Skills Competition at Poynter MS
  • Awards after competition of divisions at each venue (see Divisions & Game Schedule)

COMPEITION FORMAT:

  • Division A (at Brown MS) is a three-team division. Teams will compete in a round robin format vs. each other.  Results will be determined based on the hierarchy listed below.  Each team in Division A will also get one extra exhibition game vs. a Division U team sometime during the day.  These A/U exhibition games will feature 6-min quarters and the results will NOT count towards awards standings.
  • Division B (at Poynter MS) is a three-team division. Teams will play in a round robin format. Results from round robin play will determine placement based on the hierarchy listed below.  Each team in Division B will also get one extra exhibition game vs. a Division C team sometime during the day.  These B/C exhibition game results will NOT count towards awards standings.
  • Division C (at Poynter MS) is a two-team division.  Teams will play each other twice.  Results from these two games will determine placement based on hierarchy listed below.  Each team will also play at least one additional exhibition game vs. a Division B team during the day.  These B/C exhibition game results will NOT count towards awards standings.
  • Division D (at Poynter MS) is a three-team division. Teams will compete in a round robin format vs. each other.  Results will be determined based on the hierarchy listed below.
  • Division U (at Brown MS) is two-team division.  Teams will play each other twice.  Results from these two games will determine placement based on hierarchy listed below.  Each team will also play at least one additional exhibition game vs. a Division A team during the day.  These A/U exhibition games will feature 6-min quarters and the results will NOT count towards awards standings.
  • Results Hierarchy:
    1. Record
    2. Head-to-head
    3. Points against
    4. Point for
    5. Award the same place

TOURNAMENT NOTES, REMINDERS, POINTS OF EMPHASIS:

  • Travel Issues – Scratches/Delays – If weather creates delays or team cancelations due to unsafe driving conditions or other issue, please let Mark Hanken know immediately by texting 971.404.1322 (mobile).
  • Coaches Meeting – The coaches meeting will take place at 9:20am.  Each team is required to have a representative at this meeting.   If you have 3v3 team and need to arrive later, please let us know.   First 5v5 games + skills will begin at 10:00am after the opening welcome. 
  • Lunches – We will provide lunches to all registered players and coaches.   These will be boxed lunches featuring sandwiches – ham, turkey, and vegan with some GF available (limited number).  If you have delegates with stricter dietary restrictions, please plan accordingly by bringing own food.
  • Concessions – There will NOT be concessions available at this event.  Teams are encouraged to bring extra snacks and refillable water bottles.
  • Souvenirs – Events by Idea will be on site selling custom screened SOOR t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and other gear at both venues.
  • Spectator Seating
    1. At Brown MS, there are two gyms.  Court 1 (main gym) is located on main floor and will have bleacher seating.  Court 2 is located upstairs (no elevator access) and will have chairs for seating. 
    2. At Poynter MS, there are two gyms.  Both gyms are located on main floor.  Court 1 (main gym) will have bleacher seating.  Court 2 (auxiliary gym) will have chairs for seating.
  • Service animals – Only service animals (that are identified) are allowed to be in buildings.  Please do not bring pets to this event. 
  • Parking – see venue maps for recommended parking lots for each venue.
  • Building Entrances – please look for signage to indicate entry location for each venue
  • Event Medical- In event of emergency, 911 will be contacted. For non-emergencies, a first-aid medical team will be on site.  They will assess any injuries and be in touch with coach/family members should transit to local hospital is necessary.  They will also have ice and other first aid supplies should team members need them.   
  • Divisions were created based on past results, coach/local program feedback, and Team Evaluation Questionnaires (TEQ) with the intent to have fair and quality match ups.   This is a smaller tournament since the former metro regional has been split into two events again this year.  It means that teams will be assigned to divisions that may appear different than years past since we only have 4divisions in 5v5, 1 division of Unified, no 3v3 divisions at this tournament as opposed to the dozen or so 5v5 divisions and a half dozen 3v3 divisions at metro tournaments spread over 3-4 venues in the past.
  • Additional exhibition games were scheduled to allow for more competition opportunities while not impacting the awards outcomes.

ON-SITE STAFF CONTACTS DURING EVENT:

Brown MS

  • Mark Hanken, COO – 971.404.1322
  • Taylor Strain, Director of Program & Volunteer Services – 937.417.4455
  • Caitlin Buyserie, Director of Program & Volunteer Services – 503.998.5601

Poynter MS

  • Curtis Everetts, Director of Sports – 503.931.0953
  • Joe Harvey, VP of Program & Volunteer Services – 815.990.6003
  • LouAnne Tabada, Sr. Director of Program & Volunteer Services – 503.319.1182

Thank you for your hard work this season.  We look forward to seeing everyone in person!  Best of luck to all with your final training and safe travels.