ALCOAST 506/25 - DEC 2025 2026 TRACEN YORKTOWN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (MLK) INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

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SUBJ: 2026 TRACEN YORKTOWN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (MLK)
INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences,
COMDTINST 1000.8A
1. In remembrance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
Training Center Yorktown is sponsoring the 46th Annual MLK
Basketball Tournament to be held at Coast Guard Training
Center Yorktown from 20-23 January 2026.
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. Rosters are due
no later than 16 January 2026. 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 46th
Anniversary Opening Ceremony prior to the first game on Tuesday,
20 January 2025. 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 575 dollars per team. Entry fee payments should
be made payable to TRACEN Yorktown MWR. Credit cards will also be
accepted. Entry payments are due no later than 14 January 2026.
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 the 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. Ms. J. L. Sinclair, Director, Force Readiness Command
(FC-D) sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.