FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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How do I sign up for Midnight Madness?

You sign up for Midnight Madness online, simply filling out the player registration form which can be found by clicking here.

How will I know if I've been successful with my sign up?

You will be emailed a confirmation and participation waiver to the email address you submit upon registration. You must keep this email and print off the waiver, have it signed by a parent or guardian (if you're under 18) and bring it with you on the day of your qualifier.

What do I need to bring with me on the day of the qualifier?

You'll need to bring some shorts and your playing shoes and your completed participation form* which you can download here. You'll be given a T-Shirt to play in during the 'Show & Prove' section of the event. If you qualify for the 'Elite Court', you'll be given an 'Elite Vest' to play in. There will be rehyration drinks on hand for all players during the event, but no food is provided. Changing rooms and shower facilities are available at all venues throughout the tournament.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT BRING A SIGNED PARTICIPATION FORM YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOURNAMENT

What are the different age divisions for Midnight Madness?

The tournament is divided into the following divisions:

MM College - for male players aged 19-23

MM Prep - for male players aged 16-18

She Got Game - for female players aged 16-23

I'm under 16, can I still play at Midnight Madness?

Yes. We provide free instructional coaching clinics at every stop of the Midday Madness qualifier for 10-15 year olds (both boys and girls). The clinics feature some of the top names in the UK game brought in especially to help you! Clinics provide an excellent opportunity for players of all abilities to come along and be coached in the fundamentals of the game. Whether just starting out or at an advanced level for your age, we have a team of coaches who will certainly be able to help you improve your skills. All participants in our clinics will also receive a free tee-shirt and a workout chart to take home and use as tool to continue to get better. If you show exceptional ability and the coaches feel you are ready to play with the older players in the MM Prep or 'She Got Game' divisions, you will be invited to stay on for the next section of the event.

I'm over 23, can I still play at Midnight Madness?

Yes. Although we do not provide a National competition for over 23's, players aged over 23 are still welcome to come down for the last 2 hours at every Midday Madness event for 'MM Open Run' and play for the love of the game against some of our ambassadors and players.

How much does it cost to participate in Midnight Madness?

Participation at all Midnight Madness events (including Midday Madness, clinics, Regionals, Boot Camp and Finals) is 100% FREE for all players.

I'm a spectator, do I have to sign up to watch?

Yes. Watching all the events (aside from Finals Night) is 100% FREE for all spectators, however we ask that you simply add your name to our guest list online here. We ask this, to ensure we are aware of everyone in attendance at our events for security measures. We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for both players and spectators alike, which is best achieved by being aware of everyone in attendance at our events. Sign up is free, only takes a minute!

Do I receive any money for winning the tournament?

No. Midnight Madness is an amateur competition with no monetary rewards for winning. Players compete in Midnight Madness for the competition, love of the game and to increase their exposure through playing in our finals and travelling teams.

How do I get tickets for Finals Night?

Tickets for Finals Night will be released online to the general public at Midnight on 1st July, 2009, via this website. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. MM Finals Night is historically a 'sell out' show, so all spectators are advised to get their tickets as soon as they become available.

Official Midnight Madness members will be given 72 hours 'first choice' on tickets and seating, before tickets go on sale to the general public. If you would like to become a Midnight Madness member and benefit from this priority ticketing system, you can sign up for membership here.

How much are spectator tickets for Finals Night?

Ticket prices for Finals Night are priced at £10 (courtside) and £5 (general) for MM members.

£15 (courtside) and £10 (general) for non-members.

What is Midnight Madness membership?

We offer a membership program that offers a unique package of advantages for those who are interested, ranging from major discounts on team kits, basketball products and MM merchandise through to exclusive 'member-only' competitions and events. For more information on our membership program, click here.

What is 'Ball Without Bias'?

Ball Without Bias (also known as 'BWB) is our computer based scoring system that we use to evaluate player performance at all our events and is the system players need to score well on to advance in the competition. We call it Ball Without Bias, because it is based purely on statistics, which removes any bias out of whether or not a player progresses through to the next round.

How does 'Ball Without Bias' work?

For all 'Elite' level games, we have a team of statisticians watching your every move, recording everything you do statistically. Every shot, rebound, assist, steal, block, turnover, foul, missed shot, team win, team loss, hustle play and degree of difficulty play you make is recorded and entered into the BWB player efficiency stats evaluator. BWB adds all your positive stats, takes away all of your negative stats, leaving you with an individual score each game you play. All of your stats are added up on the day and automatically entered into an overall leaderboard with the other players on the day. The top 10 scores at the end of your session advance through to the next round.

This simply means, whether you make it or not is entirely up to you. If you perform well, you advance, no matter who you are or where you've played.

For a more detailed breakdown of how the BWB scoring system is scored, click here.

If I win the whole competition, what do I win?

Getting to play in the MM Finals is a huge achievement and proves that you are one of the best players in the whole of the UK. Making the finals will put you in a strong position to make our coveted 'All-GB' team, which recognises the very best players in your age group from Great Britain. We are contacted all the time by coaches and scouts from America and Europe asking who the 'next Luol Deng' is, or whom the top players in the UK are each year. Making the finals will put you in that conversation and all the attention that comes with it.

If you are one of the 10 winners on Finals Night, you automatically win a place on our travelling team for a year, which means you will get to travel to play in tournaments against top level competition, representing the UK in international play. Winners from finals night increase their exposure both nationally and internationally, dramatically.

What are 'travelling teams'?

MM Travelling Teams are teams made up from the winners of Midnight Madness each year who travel across the globe to play in competitive basketball tournaments that will benefit the players in some way. Travelling teams usually play against teams who play on the level players are aspiring to reach (such as college or prep schools in America, or professional teams in Europe). They provide and excellent opportunity for players to get seen by coaches and scouts at the level they aspire to reach, while presenting them with the opportunity to test their skills against the players they aspire to play against in the future, while representing the best of British in the process.

The travelling teams always provide life enhancing opportunities through broadening the horizons of players as they learn about new cultures and see parts of the world they may never have otherwise had the opportunity to visit.

Where do the travelling teams play?

The travelling teams play wherever the best opportunities for the players are to grow culturally and competitively. In past years our teams have travelled overseas to the following cities: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Milan and the Canary Islands. Each year new opportunites come along, so this list is sure to grow.

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