Tourney Time!

With the 2013 EHS Alumni Tourney only hours away, here are a couple of remaining tidbits worth sharing:

• Again, because of the ongoing construction at Everett High, the venue and time have changed: we'll be hooping at 1pm at EvCC (just west of 8th & Broadway).  Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start time to get signed in so we can get things rolling as quickly as possible.
• The double elimination tournament format is mostly unchanged, except that the length of games has been modified from 20 minutes to 15 minutes.  This will hopefully move things forward in a more expeditious fashion.
• It's a good idea to reacquaint yourself with the Tournament Code of Conduct (SEE BELOW).  While we love competing, it's important to remember the goals and mission of this event don't include tirades and blowups on 16 year old HS officials. 
• Again, much thanks to Larry Walker and the EvCC Athletic Department for letting us use the facility today.  We will have access to all basic first floor facilities (bathrooms, locker rooms, etc.), but will need to stay clear of the 2nd floor amenities.  So for those bringing their families and little ones, please keep the kids in the gym.
• Pizza and drinks will be available for sale.
• EHS Blue and Gold will also be selling merchandise, so bring some extra cash if you want to get decked out in the latest EHS gear for 2014.

Good times await; looking forward to seeing everyone today at 1pm!

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Everett High School Alumni Basketball Tournament

Code of Conduct

Mission Statement - To celebrate and positively promote the legacy and tradition of Everett Seagull basketball through the spirit of competition.

Welcome to the Everett High School Alumni Basketball Tournament! As former Seagull players, it was commonly relayed by our coaches that putting on the uniform and competing was a privilege, not a right. Through this lesson, we've all had experiences that collectively bring us together each New Year's Eve to commemorate the wonderful heritage of Everett High School basketball. To this end, it needs to be understood that our ability to play in this annual tournament is a privilege, not a right. Our behavior not only represents our respective graduating classes, but is on display to the current group of Seagull players who look up to the collective example we're setting. More importantly, with friends, family and children in attendance, it needs to be understood that we need to model exemplary behavior.

With this in mind, we require that each player adhere to the following code of conduct.

Each player shall:

• Display sportsmanship, and agree to compete in a manner that exhibits integrity and honesty.
• Adhere to rule decisions made by tournament organizers.
• Respect and abide by a fellow player or official's decision, and agree to refrain from verbal or physical demonstrations against a decision.
• Abstain from using profanity or other disrespectful language.
• Refrain from using unnecessary rough tactics during game play against an opposing player.
• Demonstrate respect for players, coaches, and fellow alumni.

If any player is found to be in violation of any of the aforementioned requirements, Tournament Organizers will require that the player leave the facility immediately.