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
• Boys…7th grade Division 1 Girls…7th grade Division 1
• Boys…8th grade Division 1 Girls…8th grade Division 1
• Boys…5th grade Division 2 Girls…5th grade Division 2
• Boys…6th grade Division 2 Girls…6th grade Division 2
• Boys…7th grade Division 2 Girls…7th grade Division 2
• Boys…8th grade Division 2 Girls…8th grade Division 2
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
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