about Metro USA Sports

Since 1996

Metro USA Sports

Metro USA Sports

The Regional Leader in Elite Sports Training & Competition

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Since 1996, we believe that to achieve superior team & player development we must accomplish the following:

1) Active competition within a community recreational program.

2) Tournament team selection from the recreational program.

3) Tournament team entry into Metro USA Sports.

4) Metro USA Sports competition with regional districts in a highly competitive 10 game schedule + our Metro Invitational Tournament (MIT).

5) Team participation in other regional tournaments following the Metro USA Sports season.

6) Ongoing player & team development, during the summer, at Metro USA Sports

Mission

Growth

• 1996: 16 teams (Metro begins)

• 2000: 65 teams

• 2005: 115 teams

• 2010: 160 teams

• 2014: 246 teams

Over the years Metro USA Sports has provided quality competition

for athletes in the 3rd through 8th grades. We are the regional

leader in elite sports, training & competition in western

Pennsylvania. And, by far, the largest league east of the Mississippi.

MAPOur district teams are from a 5-county Pittsburgh Metropolitan area.

StructureMulti-Level Competition…Basketball

The 1st league to offer divisional play

Division 2: offered for tournament teams or district

“B” teams.

Divisions 1: offered for tournament teams or district

“A” teams.

Teams should play to their skill level. Its not about

winning trophies. Its about getting better and

playing to a team’s potential.

BracketsWinter Basketball

• Boys…3rd grade & under

• Boys…4th grade & under Girls…4th grade & under

• Boys…5th grade Division 1 Girls…5thgrade Division 1

• Boys…5th grade Division 1 Girls…6th grade Division 1







QualificationsTeam / District Entrance Qualifications

• Roster

− All rostered players must reside within their school district and have health insurance. Proof of school attending is required.

• Affiliation

− Teams must be part of a recreational league, booster club program or the like. Metro will assist with establishing a program when needed.

• Home Court & Officiating

− Teams must provide home court time & appoint a referee chapter to officiate games. Referees are compensated by the home team.

Calendar• Season

− The basketball season begins on December 1st

− The basketball season normally ends the 1st week in

February

− The Metro Invitational Tournament (MIT’s) normally

begins in mid February

• The MIT’s are paid for by Metro USA Sports for all teams in good standing

• All teams are required to play the MIT’s

• All proceeds are donated to the non-profit host districts.

• Season normally ends the 1st week of March.

EntranceEntering Metro USA Sports Winter Basketball Season

• Entering your team or district requires the following:− Go to www.metrousasports.com to become familiar with our website.

− Email the [email protected] to request registration

information.

− Obtain your gym time with 5 home dates (1 hour each) per team. Plus 1

or 2 alternate dates. Dates must be provided within the specified

season,.

− Establish a relationship with a local PIAA referee chapter. They will

provide 2 certified referees for each of your home games. The home

team is responsible for compensation.

− Complete the Metro USA Sports registration form for each team and

email to the [email protected] .

− Send your remittance as directed on the registration form.

− The program director will review the registration form. It will be

“accepted, rejected, or additional information required”.

− If accepted, a confirmation will be emailed for each team.

Rules& Regulations

• We observe and enforce rules & regulations from the National Federation of State HS Associations (NFHS), and as adopted by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). For 4th grade and under, there a few exceptions and qualifications. These are provided on a separate document.

• All games must be played using an official scorebook. Roster names, numbers, fouls, technical fouls, ejections, as well as head referee must be on the game scorebook.

• All games, including make-up games, must be played prior to the official end of the season.

• Rescheduled games must be reported to the program director within 24 hours of a cancellation. The team requesting the rescheduled date will be responsible for completing the game. If both teams mutually agree to a date change, both are responsible. Refer to Metro Rules & Regulations sheet.

• If a game cannot be played due to a school closure or rescinded permit, the home team must show proof and reschedule the game or face a forfeit.

• If a game is scheduled and the gym is open, you are required to play the game of face a forfeit.

Summer

• Metro USA Sports offers an array of summer

training & competition programs.

• Certified instructors and staff provide

outstanding support for each attendee.

− 3 on 3 competition

− 3 on 3 training

− Triple Threat training

− And more……

Resources• Nation Federation of High School Associations (NFHS)

− http://www.nfhs.org/activities-sports/basketball/

• Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA)

− https://www.piaa.org/shop/default.aspx?categoryID=2&csid=o1q38ztv

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• Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL)

− http://www.wpial.org/

• Metro USA Sports

− http://www.metrousasports.com

Contact

Metro USA Sports [email protected]

10 Old Clairton Road [email protected]

Suite 12-A, Box 151

Pittsburgh, PA 15236

CONTACT

Metro USA Sports10 Old Clairton Road

Suite 12-A, Box 151

Pittsburgh, PA 15236

[email protected]

[email protected]

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