DECEMBER 27,29,30, 2025

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 2025!

We would like to invite your team to the 2025-26 Gold Crown Main Event. 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 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.

GOLD CROWN INFORMATION

The Gold Crown Event will start on Saturday, December 27th, 2025 and finish Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, there will be no games on Sunday December 28th. 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 on event exposure, 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 price offered at the brand new Gaylord Resort
Games are livestreamed for fans that cannot make the game.
Divisions available for all levels to help ensure competitive games.

GAYLORD PACIFIC RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER

Gold Crown Events has partnered with the brand-new Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center. 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.

Rooms for Gold Crown teams are priced at $265/night, resort fee included. Each room will house up to 5 guest per room (The normal price at this resort is $540 - $840/night). Your players will have access to the amenities offered by the resort.

Next Steps

Register Your Team

Registration is open. Choose from multiple divisions to help maintain competitive games against similar opponents.

Book Your Room

The Gold Crown Holiday Tip Off has secured a block of rooms at a discounted price. The tournament hotel is the brand new Gaylord Resort and Convention Center. Book your room today.

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