Coaches, Families, and Players-

Thanks for joining us for the "The Platform 2025" Presented by Hardwood Events.

We are excited to welcome 105+ boys/girls teams from around the Midwest to the Kansas City. Games will be played April 18-19, 2025 as we look forward to a fun weekend of basketball. There will be NO games on Easter Sunday!

The schedule was POSTED at 10:48 PM on April 14th, 2025. Coaches were emailed at this time and we appreciate your patience as we finished the schedule.

For more detailed information on the event please visit: www.hardwoodevents.com

Coaches will be notified if the schedule is updated at any point between now and the event. The schedule will NOT change unless there was a mistake made by the event directors or something unforeseen were to happen.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE EVENT, ONLY PLAYING GAMES ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, ALONG WITH MANY COACH CONFLICTS/SCHEDULE REQUESTS WE ARE NOT CHANGING THE SCHEUDLE OR DIVISIONS UNLESS A MISTAKE WAS MADE OR SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN.

PLEASE RESPECT THIS AS WE GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION.

Doors will open @ 5:30pm on Friday and 7:30am on Saturday and games will start at 6:00pm on Friday and 8:00am on Saturday.

PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP EARLIER AND PLEASE LET YOUR FAMILIES KNOW THIS.

Please share all of the following information with your parents/players before the start of the event. This is vital that the following information is shared to parents/players before arrival.

-PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO GAMES ON EASTER SUNDAY!
-BECAUSE THERE ARE NO GAMES ON SUNDAY MOST DIVISIONS ARE SHOWCASE GAMES ONLY.
-ALL GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE AT HOMEFIELD KCK (10 COURT FACILITY)
-Please understand that it is your responsibility to check back frequently for schedule changes.
-Coaches will be notified by email when changes occur.
-There will be no wall schedules/brackets for this event. Please use the "Tourney Machine App" to follow results, standings, and game times.

Entering the facility:
-There will be 2 coaches passes per team.
-Event staff will provide a scorekeeper for each game.
-There will NOT be any passes for scorekeepers.
-Home Team is listed 1st in Pool Play and on top of the bracket. They will wear light colored jersey.

Admission is charged for spectators: (DAILY ADMISSION ONLY):
Friday -
ADULT - $10
K-12 CHILD - $5
5 YEARS AND UNDER FREE

Saturday -
ADULT - $20
K-12 CHILD - $5
5 YEARS AND UNDER FREE

Live Streaming for all games:
There is a cost associated with the Live Stream and that information can be found here: https://sportsengineplay.com/Homefield-899053/Hardwood-Events/The-Platform

Game Rules:
Posted on the Hardwood Website (www.hardwoodevents.com) and located on the app under "Documents"

Gym Directions:
Posted on the Hardwood Website (www.hardwoodevents.com) and located on the app under "Places" tab

Home Team:
1st team listed on schedule in Pool Play or on the Top of the bracket. They will wear light colored jersey.

Game Ball:
Provided by the HOME TEAM.

Warm Up Basketballs:
No warmup basketballs will be provided. Teams must supply their own.

Please travel safe and good luck during the event.

Sincerely,
Hardwood Events Staff