THE LADIES BALL FAQ'S

The Nation's Top Girls Basketball Tournament

FAQ'S

When does the registration begin?

Registration for will kick off December 2024 for The Ladies Ball Road to Knoxville Spring 2025 Championship Series.

* In some parts of the country, teams that are disconnected from a regional site or cannot access a regional site due to special circumstances may be invited to championship weekend to represent their region if there is an opening and they are otherwise qualified based on general selection criteria.

What are the age divisions?

The Selection Team will extend 2025 invitations to teams in each state per division below:

Class of 2033 / 2032 (4th - 5th)

Class of 2031 (6th)

Class of 2030 (7th)

Class of 2029 (8th)

Class of 2028 (9th)

To check your division against the 2024-2025 school year, please use the table below:

2024-2025 School Year	Graduation Year
9th Grade	2028
8th Grade	2029
7th Grade	2030
6th Grade	2031
5th Grade	2032
4th Grade	2033

What proof of grade is required for athletes?

All athletes will be required to submit a report card with the current year and grade level.

When and where are the regional games played?

For reference, below is the regional event locations and “Ladies Ball” Championship Schedule for Spring 2025.

Road to Knoxville – 2025

Feb 22-23, 2025: Midwest Regional – Chicago, Illinois (Southland Center)
April 5-6, 2025: South Regional – Tampa, Florida (Final Four Weekend)
April 12-13, 2025: West Regional - Portland, Oregon (Beaverton YMCA)
May 3-4, 2025: Southeast Regional - Dallas, Texas (Rockwall Indoor Sports World)
May 10-11, 2025: Northeast Regional – Scranton, Pennsylvania (Riverfront Sports Complex)
May 10-11, 2025: Southeast Regional - Virginia Beach, Virginia (Virginia Beach Sports Center)
International Division*
June 7-8, 2025: National Championship – Greensboro, North Carolina (Sportsplex and Other Venues)
June 14-15, 2025: Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend – Knoxville, Tennessee (includes Coaches' Ring Ceremony for Championship Coaches and All-American Games)

*The International Division includes teams from Hawaii and Alaska.

Here is Sample Schedule for Regionals:

Friday – Registration, Team Press Conferences, Three-Point Shooting Competition, Opening Ceremony
Saturday – Rounds 1 and 2
Sunday – Rounds 3 and 4, Championship Games

REGISTERED TEAM FAQ'S

What housing options are available?

The Ladies Ball is a stay-to-play tournament and has partnered with EventConnect to be our official housing partner for our events. Your link for various hotel options will be available on your team dashboard within EventConnect.