Monday, October 25

A record has been set before the tourny starts!

Thanks for helping us set a new record!
More people visited the blogsite in one day (Saturday, October 22nd) then ever before.


In October, we are on pace to set a new record for monthly visitors as well!

  • Registration info...
  • The schedule...
  • The scores...
  • Last-minute changes...
  • Admission prices...
  • Special events/activities...
  • The All-Tournament Team...


You've noticed that some information here is targeted towards athletic directors and coaches. However, the Facebook page (Arthur Okaw Christian Holiday Classic) is a fantastic place for ALL fans.
 Everyone at your school can be part of the fun, even if they can't travel to Arthur with your team.
Check out the previous blog post to "like" us on our brand new Facebook page.
 
 
Our first poll will also be posted by 5 p.m. (central time) this evening. 
Tell us what you think!
More interesting stuff for your team's fans could be added anytime.

Saturday, October 16

AOC Tournament partners with NCSAA (National Christian School Athletic Association)

A new highlight for this year's tournament will be a partnership between the National Christian School Athletic Association and the AOC Holiday Classic. 

The NCSAA is located in Erie, PA and offers many benefits to its member schools. 

The new partnership means that the winner of both the boys’ and girls’ tournaments will receive an automatic berth to their National Tournament on March 3-5, 2011 in Erie, PA.

If you would like more info on the NCSAA, please visit www.ncsaa.org.

16 teams set to compete in the 6th Annual AOC Holiday Classic

The field has been set for the 6th Annual AOC Holiday Classic.



6th Annual AOC Holiday Classic
December 27 & 28th, 2010
Arthur, IL @ Arthur Junior/Senior High School

This year the tournament will feature a girl's and a guy's tournament. Below is a list of participating teams.
Check this site regularly for important updates regarding registration, scheduling and tournament activities.

The guy's tournament features 10 teams from 4 states

Arthur-Okaw Christian (Arthur, IL)
Agape Christian (Energy, IL)
Crestwood Homeschool (Crestwood, IL)
Decatur Christian (Decatur, IL)
Kankakee Trinity Academy (Kankakee, IL)
Landmark Homeschool (Cincinatti, OH)
New Jerusalem (Chicago, IL)
Pleasant View Christian (Montgomery, IN)
Sterling Christian (Sterling, IL)
Tower Grove Christian (St. Louis, MO)

The guy's tournament will be single elimination with a consolation bracket.

The girl's tournament features 6 teams from 3 states

Agape Christian (Agape Christian, IL)
Arthur-Okaw Christian (Arthur, IL)
Decatur Christian (Decatur, IL)
Indianapolis Homeschool Trailblazers (Indianapolis, IN)
Kankakee Trinity (Kankakee, IL)
Tower Grove Christian (St. Louis, IL)

The girl's tournament will be set up in two pools of three. Top team from each pool will play for championship, second place team from each pool for third and fourth, third place teams for fifth and sixth (all teams will play three games).