Tom Guessford Memorial Basketball Tournament

Tom A. Guessford was born and raised on the Des Moines Southside. He was a member of the South Suburban YMCA
where he served as a board member. He spent countless hours raising money for the Partner with Youth program, which
provides scholarships so children can participate in YMCA programs. In December 2009, Tom passed away from
Melanoma Cancer at the young age of 45. He was a caring person who touched the lives of many people, young and old.
Tom loved to watch children grow and learn and was a mentor to young athletes both on and off the court. He enjoyed all
aspects of the game of basketball, not only playing, but coaching and officiating, and he supported the YMCA basketball
program in all three roles for many years. Tom’s love and dedication to youth and the game of basketball is what inspired
this tournament. Proceeds from the event will go to the South Suburban YMCA’s Partner with Youth program.

On behalf of the Guessford family and the South Suburban YMCA, we welcome you to this year’s tournament. We hope
everyone enjoys the excitement and fellowship of the tournament.

Date: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 9 – 11, 2011

Divisions: Boys & Girls, Grades 3rd – 8th

Entry Fee: $150.00 / Checks Payable to YMCA

 Each player will receive a tournament t-shirt
 Medals awarded to championship and runner-up teams in each division
 Public address will be announced for all championship games

Games: Three Game Guarantee

Tournament Format: Pool/Bracket play depending on size of age division
Games will be officiated by certified referees

Deadline: November 25, 2011

Roster: Open Roster

Admission: $5.00 for adults / $4.00 for grandparents / $3.00 for students – 12 & Under
*$3 admission for all game site on Friday night
(Inform your fans to bring chairs to Champions Sports Center)

Tournament Sites: South Suburban YMCA: 401 E Army Post Road, DSM, IA
Champions Sports Center: 4600 Park Avenue, DSM, IA
Kurtz/Lincoln South: 1000 Porter Avenue, DSM, IA
Lincoln High School/Roundhouse: 2600 SW 9th Street, DSM, IA

Contact: Mike Renze, Program Director, South Suburban YMCA

Mike.Renze@dmymca.org
(515)285-0444
 Tom Guessford Memorial Basketball Tournament

Registration Form
Please complete registration form and return to:
Fax: 515-287-5846
Email: Mike.Renze@dmymca.org
Mail: South Suburban YMCA, 401 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

Team (Please Circle):

 Division: Boys Competitive Boys Recreation

Girls Competitive Girls Recreation

 Grade: 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

Team Name _________________________________________________________ Coach ________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip __________________________________________________

Phone numbers: (H)___________________________ (W)______________________________ (C)___________________________

EMAIL Addresses: (H)_______________________________________________ (Alt)_________________________________________________

Team Shirt Sizes: Please indicate total number of shirts for each size, 10 Total Per Team
Yth Lrg: Ad Sm: Ad Med: Ad Lrg: Ad XL:

*Shirt sizes can not be guaranteed for registrations received after the November 25 deadline.

Tournament Rules:

 Iowa High School Athletic Association rules will be followed.

 Game Clock / Other Rules:
 3rd – 4th Grade:
 2 – 18 minute halves, 18 minute continuous clock except for last 2 minutes of 2nd half
 NO Press
 10ft hoops
 5th – 8th Grade:
 2- 20 minute halves, 20 minute continuous clock except for last 2 minutes of 2nd half
 Press allowed to 15 point differential (includes ½ court press).
 Overtime periods will be two minutes
 Free throws: Per Iowa High School Athletic Association rules
 Teams are allowed three timeouts per game – one additional timeout per overtime period.
 Time outs are one minute in length.
 Each team will provide one representative for scoreboard and scorebook
 Sportsmanship by coaches, players and fans a must
 Tournament director has final decision on all disputes