Some of the final games of the day...

Game 7
Agape 57
Northwest 64

Game 8
North County 45
Tippecanoe 67

Game 9
Tower Grove 81
Calvary Christian 64

Game 10
Arthur-Okaw Christian 68
Faith 26

Game 11
Arthur-Okaw Christian (JV) 55
Sterling 65

Game 12
Decatur Christian 30
Crestwood 46

More Game Results (Day 1)

Game 2
North County 76
Arthur-Okaw JV 23

Game 3
Tippecanoe 50
Sterling Christian 41

Game 5
Arthur-Okaw Christian 54
Decatur Christian 18

Game 6
Faith 44
Crestwood 32

Playing right now in Gym 1 ... Agape vs. Northwest Christian (Game 7)
Playing right now in Gym 2 ... Tower Grove vs. Calvary Christian (Game 9)

Some first round winners...

Game 1
Northwest Christian 70
Wabash Valley 50

Northwest Christian plays again at 3:30 p.m. on Monday in Gym 1
Wabash Valley plays again at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Gym 1

Game 4
Calvary Christian 77
Kankakee Trinity 54

Calvary Christian plays again on Monday at 3:30 p.m. in Gym 2
Kankakee Trinity plays again at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Gym 1

Games 3 and 5 are winding down. Scores will be posted soon!

First round games are underway

The tournament is off to a great start! Both of our 11 o'clock games are now entering the 4th Quarter. Check back soon to see whether Wabash or Northwest wins Game 1 and whether Calvary Christian or Kankakee Trinity wins Game 4.

3-Point Shootout Rules

Two players from each team get the opportunity to showcase their skills.
The 3-point Shootout is scheduled for 6:30 PM on Monday night.

Here are the basic rules (subject to change):

1. Contestants register when their team arrives at tournament.
2. No registration allowed after 5:00 PM
3. Registered players must check-in at Tournament Central at 5:50 P.M. or their name will be scratched from the list.
4. Each player will be assigned a particular basket at check-in.
5. When the buzzer sounds, players have 55 seconds to make as many 3-point baskets as they can.
6. Shooter may select up to 3 teammates to rebound for them.
7. Attempts can be from anywhere on the floor beyond the three-point arc.
8. Tournament staff will be assigned to count each successful basket. (Foot on the line is NOT a successful three-pointer)
9. After the first round, players with the 8 highest scores will advance to the Semi-Final Round where 45 seconds will be placed on the clock. All the same rules apply.
10. After the semi final round, the top 2 contestants will advance to the Championship Round, where the time limit is shortened to 35 seconds.
11. In the event of a tie in the Championship Round, all tied players will re-shoot with a 25 second time limit.
12. If still tied after this tie-breaker in the Championship, then the time limit will be reduced by 5 seconds with each additional round.

The tournament brackets...

have now been sent to all athletic directors and coaches via e-mail.

If you have not received a bracket or would like a copy sent to a different e-mail address, then please send your request to:

brice_kauffman@hotmail.com

See you in Arthur in 16 days!

Lodging Deals for the AOC Holiday Classic

These may be the lowest rates that local hotels have ever offered for those attending our tournament. When you call to book a reservation, let them know that you are part of the basketball tournament taking place in Arthur (AOC Holiday Classic). If the employee refuses to give you the rate stated below, politely ask for the manager.

*Please note that the following list is not designed to be an advertisement and is not a comprehensive list of amenities. We are not responsible for any errors contained in this lodging list.

Arthur's Country Inn 1-866-708-3321 (Arthur, .3 miles/1 min)
Closest motel to the tournament. No major amenities. Quiet location. Near Yoder's Restaurant, Subway, Tom's Dairyland, Roselen's Coffees & Delights, and a new restaurant that features Mexican food
$69.00 + TAX (2 Adults, charge for each add'l person over 14 years old)

Baymont Inn and Suites(217) 253-3500 (Tuscola, 18.6 miles/25 min)
Expanded continental breakfast. Indoor pool. Hot tub. Microwave/refrigerator in all guest rooms. Free internet access.
$67.00 + TAX

Holiday Inn Express (217) 253-6363 (Tuscola, 18.6 miles/25 min)
Newly renovated (2008). Continental breakfast. Indoor pool. Whirlpool. Free high speed internet.
$69.00 + TAX

Comfort Inn (217) 268-4000 (Arcola, 9.9 miles/15 min)
Continental breakfast. In-room refrigerators and microwaves. Near Subway, Hen House Restaurant, Dairy Queen, Monical's Pizza, and Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant‎
$52.00 + TAX

Address for the tournament site

The Arthur-Okaw Christian athletic program is organizing the tournament However, the games will NOT be played at the Arthur Christian School.

The Arthur High School is located IN the town of Arthur (the Arthur Christian School is located out in the country).

The address for the Arthur Junior/Senior High School where games will be played is:

301 E. Columbia
Arthur, IL 61911

*Columbia and IL Route 133 are the same road within city limits of Arthur.

Can't wait to see you there!