ALCGPSC 115/23 - 2024 TRACEN YORKTOWN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (MLK) INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

ALCGPSC 115/23
SUBJ: 2024 TRACEN YORKTOWN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (MLK) INVITATIONAL
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A,
Articles 1.G.2.D and 2.A.10.B
1. In remembrance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
Training Center Yorktown is sponsoring the 44th Annual MLK Basketball
Tournament to be held at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown from
16-19 January 2024.
2. The objectives of this tournament are to exhibit sportsmanship and
team play, develop a respectfully competitive spirit, and showcase
our Service members' athletic talent.
3. This is a double elimination tournament under NCAA rules with
modification to length of games. The tournament is limited to the
first twelve teams with paid entry fees. All players must be Coast
Guard affiliated (active duty, reserve, auxiliary, retired, or
civilian). Teams are limited to ten players and one coach. Only
three players not assigned to a unit can participate on a unit's team
and must be indicated on the roster. Only two CG civilians or
auxiliarists are allowed per team. Some leeway to the roster rules will
be in effect for smaller units. These units are encouraged to contact
the tournament director to work out roster solutions.
4. Players, coaches and guests are expected to attend the 44th
Anniversary Opening Ceremony prior to the first game on
Tuesday, 16 January 2024. There will be a 3-point competition during the
tournament. Two players from each team may enter the 3-point competition.
5. The entry fee is $475 dollars per team. Entry fee payments should
be made payable to TRACEN Yorktown MWR. Credit cards will also be
accepted. Rosters and entry payments are due no later than 04 January 2024.
6. Limited berthing may be available at TRACEN Yorktown on a first
come, first served basis. If requested, MWR will make reservations
when entry fee and team roster are received. Additional at-cost
lodging options include:
a. TRACEN Yorktown (E7 and above): Cain Hall - 757-856-2378
b. JBLE - Fort Eustis (12 miles from base) General Smalls Inn:
757-969-5775
c. Cheatham Annex (15 miles from base): Navy Gateway Inns and Suites:
757-847-9511
d. JBLE - Langley (17 miles from base): Langley Inn: 757-764-4667
e. Local hotels are also available in the area.
7. Interested teams should contact tournament director, Mr. Justin
Clements at 207-975-6748 or Justin.P.Clements@uscg.mil.
8. In accordance with Ref A, administrative absence may be authorized
for military members subject to Commanding Officer approval.
9. CAPT A. R. Jones, Acting Commander, Personnel Service Center, sends.
10. Internet release authorized.