DECEMBER 28,29,30, 2026

Gold Crown Holiday Tip Off

3 DAYS OF COMPETITION WHERE EVERY POSSESSION COUNTS. TEAMS WILL SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS IN A HIGH STAKE TOURNAMENT.

BOYS AND GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2026!

We would like to invite your team to the 2026-27 Gold Crown Holiday Tip-Off. This is a High School Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen/Novice Boys and Girls tournament. Located in San Diego, CA. The Gold Crown Holiday Tip Off is hosted by LMEC basketball and is one of the largest basketball events on the West Coast. More than 50 teams coming from different states and countries including California, Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona, Texas, Canada, BC and Nevada to participate in this holiday showcase. Registration is now open.

CHRISTMAS CROSS OVER SHOWCASE

This is a one day showcase on Saturday Dec. 26, 2026 leading into the Gold Crown Holiday Tip-Off. Teams arriving early and local teams have the option to play a 4th game that will not count against their tournament record. This showcase is limited to the first 14 teams. Games will be played at LMEC high school's brand new gym. The option to signup for the showcase is available when you register your team.

GOLD CROWN INFORMATION

The Gold Crown Event will start on Monday, December 28th and finish Wednesday, December 30th, 2026. Register today to reserve your spot. There will be multiple divisions for teams to play against similar competition. Teams also have the option to participate in the Christmas Cross over showcase if a 4th game is preferred.

Our entire schedule is posted online, you will receive email and text updates for your scheduled games and location.
Trainers onsite at for player safety.
Varsity sites are close proximity. Central location for your division.
Discount hotel prices
Games are livestreamed for fans that cannot make the game.
Divisions available for all levels to help ensure competitive games.

LEGACY RESORT HOTEL AND SPA

Gold Crown Events has partnered with the Legacy Resort. Built in 2020 the Legacy Resort is a premier resort in San Diego. We have a room block reserved for the Gold Crown Holiday tip off. Rooms are offered at a huge discount for this resort. You can reserve your room today. A card is required for the reservation, but your card will not be charged, you can update card or payment at check in. The link to reserve your room is below.

Reservation Instructions for Guests:

Use the booking code when calling the hotel directly 619-782-9155 Press 1 for Front Desk (please do not go through Reservations), Let the Front Desk person know you are part of the Gold Crown Holiday Tip Off Group: GOLDCROWN
Click on this URL link when booking online: Gold Crown Holiday Booking Link
The hotel room rate is $169.00 + tax and fees. Overnight hotel parking is $15 per car / per night
Check-in 3:00pm. Check-out 11:00am
Cancellation Policy to avoid room charges is 48 hours prior to arrival.