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EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT TITLE: 2026-27 She Got Buckets National Chinese Women’s College Basketball League - National Final
DATE: April 3-4, 2026
TIME: SAT (9AM - 9PM EST); SUN (9AM - 4PM EST)
LOCATION:
Howard Community College (Main Entrance: 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044; Parking/Gym: Dragon Pl, Columbia, MD 21044)
The Kahlert Foundation Complex has two main entrances along Campus Drive: One entrance is near the parking lot closest to Hickory Ridge Road; The other entrance is closer to the walking path near Dreier Stage
You can enter Howard Community College from either Hickory Ridge Road or Little Patuxent Parkway, depending on which is more convenient for you.
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
REGULAR TEAM REGISTRATION:
Early Bird Registration Fee: $xx; Regular Registration Fee: $xx
Early Bird Coupon Code: xx
Early Bird ends on October 10, 11:59PM ET
Notes to registration Fee: We will also charge a $100 deposit at your registration, the deposit will be return by October 10, 2025.
The registration will be closed on February 13, 2027, 11:59PM ET
KEY DEADLINES
KEY DEADLINES
October 10, 2026: Early Bird Registration Deadline (11:59PM EST)
February 13, 2027: Regular Registration Deadline (11:59PM EST)
February 20, 2027: Tournament Group Draw & Zoom Q&A (Recommend; Optional Participation)
February 21, 2027: SGB will release Participated Team, Event Schedule, Restaurants information
March 20, 2027: Player Waiver Deadline; Last chance to adjust your Roster
April 3-4, 2027: TOURNAMENT DAY!
April 10, 2027: SGB will return Team deposit through Stripe
April 10, 2027: SGB will share Event Day Photos, YouTube Videos and Final Player Emails no later than February 14. We typically have the YouTube game video uploaded in real-time.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Our league is built around school communities and shared cultural representation. The tournament is open to players who meet both of the following criteria:
The player is of direct Chinese heritage (at least 25% — i.e., one grandparent of 100% Chinese descent); and
The player is a current student, alumnus/alumna, or full-time faculty/staff member of the school they register with.
ALL players are required to complete this eligibility form to help ensure a fair and inclusive competition. As a nonprofit organization, SGB prioritizes privacy and data protection. All personal information submitted during the eligibility review process will remain strictly confidential and accessible only to authorized board members who have signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Eligibility Verification Process:
Step 1: All players must complete the eligibility form (linked above) and upload required verification documents. (Returning players may be exempt from this step in FUTURE seasons.)
Step 2: After review, you will receive an email with one of the following statuses: Approved / Pending / Needs Action (additional documentation required) / Denied.
Step 3: If clarification is needed, SGB will follow up via email or schedule a short eligibility verification meeting/interview.
Step 4: Only players with Approved status may participate in the tournament.
Step 5: SGB will release the preliminary rosters at least 7 days prior to the tournament.
Teams or players may email info@shegotbuckets.org to submit eligibility challenges anonymously, along with any supporting evidence. Challenges will not be accepted within 48 hours prior to the tournament start.
Step 6: If a challenge is filed, SGB’s Independent Risk Lead will review the case.
For school affiliation, SGB may verify through the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) records or school HR.
For heritage eligibility, players will be asked to provide appropriate supporting documentation.
By submitting this eligibility form, you agree to cooperate fully with any investigation if a challenge is raised. Failure to cooperate will result in disqualification.
HOTEL, FOOD AND PARKING INFORMATION
HOTEL, FOOD AND PARKING INFORMATION
HOTEL INFORMATION (GROUP DISCOUNT)
TBD
PARKING INFORMATION
This information will be added after March 20, 2027
WHAT TO EAT ON GAME DAY?
We are working with local restaurants for some good recommendation. This information will be added after March 20, 2027
TOURNAMENT RULEBOOK
TOURNAMENT RULEBOOK
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
2025-26 SEASON OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RULEBOOK
FORMAT: Four quarters, 10 minutes each.
TIMEOUTS: Each team has TWO timeouts per half. Each timeout is 60 seconds. Timeouts do NOT carry over from the first half to the second."
BONUS: The opposing team will shoot two free throws ON the 5th team foul (so after the 4th team foul, the next one will be bonus). There is no 1-and-1 rule.
STOP CLOCK: Running clock except the last 2 min of the fourth quarter.
QUARTER BREAK: 1 Min; HALF-TIME BREAK: 3 Min (SGB may adjust the break time in the event of significant delayed)
OT: 2 min OT is applied with a stop clock.
SHOT CLOCK: SGB will use a physical 30-second shot clock for all games. The shot clock shall reset to 30 seconds under standard NCAA Women’s Basketball conditions. No 20-second partial reset.
COACH'S CHALLENGE: Each team will have ONE Coach’s Challenge for ONLY score errors or incorrectly recorded fouls/timeouts. The team cannot challenge anything that is a referee’s judgement call. See below for details.
READ OFFICIAL JERSEY POLICY BELOW: No taping; the entire team must provide matching, clearly distinguishable light/dark jerseys.
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