KEARNEY, Neb. – Registration is currently open for the 15th Annual Mr. Basketball & Miss Basketball Hoopfest youth basketball tournament that will be held January 18-19, 2014 in Ravenna and Cairo.

The event will feature 32 boys third through eighth grade teams playing at Ravenna High School, and 32 girls teams in third through eighth grade playing at Centura High School. In the past teams teams from Omaha to Chadron have participated.

All teams are guaranteed three games during the Hoopfest with medals awarded to the top places in each division and experienced officials.

“I would encourage teams to register now to get a spot in the Hoopfest,” said Tournament Director Doug Koster. “Some of our events reach capacity a full three weeks before the deadline.”

The registration deadline for the Hoopfest is December 27th, 2013. Registration forms are available atmisterbasketball.com, or by contacting Doug Koster at (308) 237-4012.

With the Hoopfest continually selling out, it has become an added benefit to the economies of both Ravenna and Cairo.

“More than 1500 players and parents will be visiting Ravenna and Cairo this weekend, so it is much more than just a basketball event for the local businesses who will certainly see an influx of traffic,” said Koster.