Cape Girardeau Basketball TournamentsLocal Roots. Real Competition.
Cape Classic Tournaments is a competitive basketball tournament organization based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, providing quality events for boys and girls from youth through high school. We invite talent from everywhere to come play in our home. Our goal is to create well-organized, competitive tournaments that give teams more opportunities to compete, grow, and enjoy the game.
Tournaments in 2027
Winter Tournament
Summer Tournament
Fall Tournament
| Grade Division | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd & 4th | Yes | Yes |
| 5th Grade | Yes | Yes |
| 6th Grade | Yes | Yes |
| 7th Grade | Yes | Yes |
| 8th Grade | Yes | Yes |
| Freshman & Sophomore | Yes | Yes |
| Junior & Senior | Yes | Yes |
Tournament Rules & Regulations
| Rules | Format |
|---|---|
| Game Length | 2x 15 - Minute Halves |
| Clock | Running Clock : Stops during final 2 minutes of each half unless lead is 15+. |
| Mercy Rule | 20+ point lead during final 2 minutes = game ends |
| Timeouts | 2 × 1-min, 1 × 30-sec |
| Games | 3-game guarantee |
| Event Format | 1-day or 2-day tournament |
| 2-Day Events | Pool play + bracket play |
| Uniforms | Matching numbered jerseys required |
| Roster | Players may only play for one team in the same division |
| Forfeits | Teams must be ready to play at their scheduled game time |
| Late Arrival | Teams arriving late may be subject to a forfeit |
| Protests | Rule protests must be made to tournament staff before the next game |
| Officials | Officials' decisions are final during play |
| Sportsmanship | Players, coaches, parents, and spectators must show respect |
| Disrespect | Zero tolerance for harassment, threats, profanity, or abusive behavior toward officials or staff |
| Ejections | Tournament staff may remove individuals or teams for misconduct |
| Team Discipline | A team may be removed from the tournament for serious or repeated misconduct |
| Refunds | Removed teams/individuals due to misconduct are not eligible for a refund |
| Facility Rules | All facility rules must be followed |
| Game Respect | Respect the game, the officials, and most importantly, the kids |
Got questions?Call/Text (573) 381-2540.We’ll do our best to respond within 24 hours.
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