North TX 2026 NCHC Coaches and Teams, We have important updates regarding next week’s tournament. Please review the details below carefully, especially regarding the Clear Bag Policy.

Status: MOVED to Thursday & Friday (Weather Pivot)

Due to the weekend weather forecast, theย North Texas Districtย has officially moved to aย Thursday & Friday schedule.

  • Participation:ย We have communicated with every organization leader and confirmed thatย 64 of the 76 teamsย are locked in and ready to play!
  • Logistics:ย The schedules, staff, referees, and facility have all been adjusted to fit this new window.
  • Action Item:ย Theย BRACKETS ARE UPDATED AND LIVE.ย Please check your game times immediately.

*NOW LIVE*
๐Ÿšจ 2026 District BRACKETSโ€“Click Here ๐Ÿšจ

๐Ÿ“ 2026 DATES & LOCATION We are excited to return to Mansfield!

  • When: January 23rd & 24th, 2026
  • Venue: Fieldhouse USA Mansfield
  • Address: 650 US 287 Frontage Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

โš ๏ธ Facility Policies:

  • ๐Ÿ‘œ CLEAR BAG POLICY (STRICT): Mansfield FH follows the MISD clear bag policy. Security is required to enforce this. Backpacks, purses, mesh bags, and camera bags are NOT permitted. ๐Ÿ‘‰ [Link to Full Bag Policy]
  • Food/Drink: NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK. NO Coolers or Cases of water.
  • Parking: NO Tents, tables, or food stations outside of the building. Anyone serving food outside of cars will be asked to leave the parking lot.

๐Ÿ“… URGENT: Roster & Registration Deadlines

  • Player Registration: The Last Chance Early Bird Rate expires on January 15th. After this date, the price increases by $10 per event. – CLICK HERE to Register
  • Bench Personnel: Anyone sitting on the bench must be registered with the NCHC. CLICK HERE to Register
  • Credential Details: Each Organization receives two (2) coaches’ passes per team. All others must purchase a GATE pass.

๐Ÿ”ฅ GATE/Tickets Purchase your ticket ahead of time! The Early Bird Discount for spectator tickets expires this weekend. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Get Tickets Here: [Link to Tickets Information] ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Ticket Tailor is our merchant. When looking for your confirmation email, search “Ticket Tailor”.

โš–๏ธ TIE-BREAKER RULES (For Pool Play)

Sequential tie-break rules, in order, to be used after round-robin play:

  1. Head-to-Head results (2-team tie at any point) (If at any point this results in a 2-way tie, refer to point #1 again)
  2. Point Differential (Max +20 or -20 per game)
  3. Least points allowed
  4. Points scored
  5. Random Chance (Conducted at NCHC H.Q.) Note: If “Team USA” is in your pool, they advance as the bottom seed and cannot be included in a tie. Games against them still count.

๐Ÿ€ GAME DAY OPERATIONS & RULES

๐Ÿ‘‰ Full Game Rules:[Game Info NCHC]

HOME TEAM (Top of Bracket)

  • Uniform: Light/White
  • Provides: Game Ball
  • Responsibility: OFFICIAL SCOREBOOK

AWAY TEAM (Bottom of Bracket)

  • Uniform: Dark
  • Responsibility: OFFICIAL CLOCK OPERATOR
  • Duty: Leads pregame center-court prayer.

GAME LENGTH & OT

  • Warm Up: 6 Minutes (Begins immediately after previous game)
  • 10u/12u/14u: 6-min Qtrs | 3-min OT
  • 16u: 7-min Qtrs | 3-min OT
  • 18u: 8-min Qtrs | 4-min OT
  • Halftime: 4 Minutes (Fans/Children may NOT shoot during halftime).

EQUIPMENT & RULES

  • Ball Size: Boys 12u-18u (29.5) | Boys 10u & All Girls (28.5)
  • Goals: All age groups play on 10-foot goals.
  • Timeouts: 5 per game (3 Full, 2 :30s)
  • Mercy Rule: Running clock if lead is >30 in 4th Qtr.
  • Pressing: 12u (Permitted until +20 lead) | 10u (Permitted until +15 lead).ย 

๐Ÿ‘‰ Full Game Rules:[Game Info NCHC]

๐Ÿ™ PREGAME SCRIPTURE & PRAYER Head coaches will lead a prayer and scripture reading at center court before tip-off.

  • FRIDAY: “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” โ€” 1 Corinthians 9:24
  • SATURDAY: “Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.” โ€” Micah 7:8

โš ๏ธ CRITICAL POLICIES & CONDUCT

  1. ๐Ÿ›‘ THE “MUST PLAY” POLICY ($100 FINE) All teams are contractually obligated to play all bracketed games (including consolation). Forfeits result in a $100.00 Penalty Per Game and risk suspension.
  2. ๐Ÿ“Š MANDATORY SCORE REPORTING Winning & losing coaches must text scores IMMEDIATELY after the game. Coaches are encouraged to assign a bookkeeper to handle this, but it is your responsibility to ensure it is reported.
  • Text Number: 1 (417) 203-7447
  • Format: [District] [Age/Div] [Pool, Division, etc.] [Winner Score vs Loser Score]
  1. ๐Ÿ‘ฎ COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL Only Head Coaches or ADs are permitted to approach the Director’s table. Parents must use the online Fan Feedback Form, located on the Home Tab of each bracket.
  2. ๐Ÿšซ ZERO TOLERANCE CONDUCT POLICY
  • Section I (Ejection): Violator must leave the building for the remainder of the game.
  • Section II (Refusal/Severe): If law enforcement is called or conduct is egregious, the violator is barred from the remainder of the event and the Organization risks a 1-year suspension.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS We are excited to welcome the following organizations to the field:

  • Oklahoma: Aspire Trailblazers, OK Flame
  • Texas: Amarillo Flames, Dallas HSAA, Dallas Thunder, DasCHE Spartans, JCSA Lions, Lubbock Titans, North TX Trail Blazers, PT Warriors, Red River Rattlers, THESA Riders, Wildfire Basketball

๐Ÿ‘• DISTRICT MERCH: Fine Designs will be providing merchandise on-site!

ON-SITE CONTACTS

  • Tournament Director: Scott Bagg (Coaches/ADs Only)
  • Emergencies: nchcstaff@nchclive.com

๐Ÿ† BRACKET RELEASE Final brackets will be released on Monday, January 19th. โš ๏ธ Note: All brackets are in DRAFT MODE until 24 hours before play begins. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Bracket Page:ย  [Link to Bracket Page]

๐Ÿšจ PRELIMINARY SEEDING & 1st Game Times RELEASED The 2026 North TX Preliminary Seeding has been released to leaders & coaches.

๐Ÿ‘‰ View the Earliest Start Times & Prelim Seeding at: [North TX Seeding Link]
Deadline: Seeding Appeals (Head Coaches/Directors ONLY) are due Wednesday, January 14th @ 11:00 PM via the [Official Appeal Form].

(c) 1991-2026 National Christian Homeschool Championships, LLC. The NCHC operates as a Private Voluntary Association. Attendance is an Invitational Privilege. By entering the facility, all attendees agree to abide by the Association Bylaws, including the Dispute Resolution Policy and Zero Tolerance Conduct Policy.