FAQ

When can our team check in?

Skip the line and check in early on Friday, August 14th from 4-7PM. On Saturday, August 15th, check-in begins at 7:30AM. The opening ceremony begins at 8AM on Saturday morning. Please arrive early so you will not miss your first game.

Where can we find the tournament rules?

Macker.com/rules provides answers to questions about substitutions, game play and more. Players must wear a wristband the entire weekend. If it falls off, please report to the registration table immediately.

What should be gring to the on-site registration?

IMPORTANT: Players under 18 will need a birth certificate to confirm age. Players over 18 will need an ID/driver’s license to confirm age.

Players under 18 are to be present during check-in to confirm that their height matches the information on the registration form. Players under 18 will need an adult to sign the Player Waiver Form. All players on a team must be present for check-in.

Will we play in the rain? 

The tournament is rain or shine! However, lightning and thunder will stop all gam eplay. Officials will determine if the games pause, play, or delay until the next day if the storm is on Saturday.

Will we be supplied with team jerseys? 

All registered players receive a free t-shirt! We encourage teams to create their own uniform with the name of their team or league association.

Can we bring food and water? 

Yes, and we will have a snack tent selling drinks and snacks as well as several food trucks offering a variety of meal options.

How do we find our bracket information? 

Brackets were distributed on August 6th, and they are also available at https://macker.com/local/twin-cities-mn

At the tournament site bracket information will be posted and updated in real-time throughout the weekend. Once you’re at the courts, please rely on bracket information provided on site, not online. It is the responsibility of the teams to check on-site brackets for the most up-to-date game times.

Can we change the times of our games? 

No. The Macker Organization oversees all the game brackets and game times.

Are there are other activities beyond the tournament games?

Yes! There are special events happening throughout the weekend, including a Family Fun Day sponsored by ACER on Saturday and a free Car Show sponsored by NextGen on Sunday! Food trucks will be offering a variety of meal offerings as well.

Catch all the special throughout the weekend on the Dream Court! The Mascot Game will be on Saturday at 1PM. On Sunday the Celebrity Game will start at 11AM, the Girls’ 3-Point Contest will be at 12PM, and the popular Slam Dunk Contest will begin at 1PM. Both the Girls’ 3-Point and the Slam Dunk Contests have cash prizes!

What is the parking situation like? 

There is ample FREE parking on the west side of North Hennepin Community College (NHCC). Enter at the stoplight on West Broadway. NHCC’s address is:
7411 85th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN

Can we bring our dog?

No pets allowed.

What else is there to do after games? 

Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center offer a diverse restaurant scene that includes breweries and distilleries. Brooklyn Center is home to TopGolf and both cities offer several 3-par golf courses. Sponsoring host, Minneapolist Northwest Tourism has you covered. Check out our website for directories, blogs and resources for fun things to do in the Brooklyns!