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The 39th annual International Tournament should prove to be the best-ever, while Small Fry hopes to have a girls competition in 2007 as well. Bookmark this page for information as it becomes available.

Practice times            Tourney notes         Prep letter

Small Fry Timetable 2007

Sunday 4/8
- All teams must be checked in to the All Star Sport by 7:00 PM
- Team credentials checked from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (All Star Back Parking Lot)

Monday 4/9
- 8:00 AM coaches meeting at All Star Back Parking lot. (Mandatory)
- Practices begin at 9:00 AM to Noon (6 courts - no referees)
- Break for lunch 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM sharp
- 1:30 PM pairings for challenge round & tournament seeding.
- Foul Shot & 3 point contest begins following pairings.
- 4:00 PM Ozzie Mazzetta Challenge round of games begin.

Tuesday 4/10
 - First round of Tournament games begin 10:00 AM

Wednesday 4/11
- Second round of Tournament games.

Thursday 4/12
 - Executive Committee & Coaches Meeting 9:00 AM Sharp (All Star Sport)
- Final Round of games. (1st game at 11:00 AM; Finals at 2:00 PM)
- 1:30 PM Finals of Free Throw & 3 point contest.
- Awards (Every team must be in attendance in uniform.)

Friday 4/1
- Teams Depart

All teams that arrive Sat. 4/7 or Sun. 4/8 will be able to check-in before 1:00 PM on Sun. 4/8. Any other teams will have to check-in Monday 4/9 before practice at the complex gate. All teams must arrive 1 hour before practice begins so we can get you checked in. Any team that arrives late to complex will lose time in practice game. Please be sure to have uniforms with you for the challenge round of games. Coaches meeting will begin at 8:00 AM sharp on Monday.

** Do not forget your Disney Waiver Forms.

Practice Times (April 9th)

Court 1
9:00 am -  Coqui, Newark B&G Club
10:00 am - Puerto Plata, Wizards
11:00 am - Chicago Hts, Fraigcomar A

Court 2
9:00 am - Glenbrook, Network
10:00 am - Kenosha, Liga Mickey
11:00 am - Homewood, Fraigcomar B

Court 3
 9:00 am - Torrimar A, S.O.L.O. Pirates
10:00 am - Highwood, Ponce
11:00 am - Runners, Bucaplaa A

Court 4
9:00 am - Lansing, Project Pride
10:00 am - Chi - Town, Bucaplaa B
11:00 am - Hillside Hurricanes, Robert Taylor

Court 5 (upstairs)
9:00 am - Evanston, Caparra
10:00 am - Best, Hatillo

Court 6 (upstairs)
9:00 am - Jaguars, Bayamon ABB
10:00 am - Cowboys

There will be NO referees at the practices.
You may scrimmage if you choose to.

Tournament Notes:

Ozzie Mazzetta Challenge Round: Small Fry changed its format in 2006, adding a Monday Challenge round to qualify the final eight teams for the International field. Therefore, 24 teams now travel to Orlando with an opportunity to win the International crown.

The 2007 International field includes:

  • Eight former International champions: Bucaplaa PR; Chicago Heights; Highwood Heat; Rainbow Jaguars; Homewood; West Pullman Runners; Fraigcomar and Newark.
  • Teams from Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and three different states: New Jersey, Illinois and Wisconsin.
  • Thirteen returnees from 2006 Final 16: Newark, Chicago Heights, Kenosha, Bucaplaa, Rainbow Jaguars, Lansing, Glenbrook, Marquette Best, Fraigcomar A, Ponce Constancia, Hatillo, Foster Pirates, Homewood.
  • Three first-time qualifiers: The NETWORK, Liga Mickey, Borinquen Cowboys.
  • All of last year's Final Four: Bucaplaa A, Fraigcomar A, Ponce Constancia and Glenbrook.

Last year's International title three-peat for Bucaplaa A marked the third time that has been accomplished, including Liga Interclub of San Juan (1976-79) and the Highwood Heat (1997-99). After winning seven titles from 1991-2000, the Midwest has been shut out the last six years.

  • Bucaplaa's championship last year made it four teams from Puerto Rico to claim multiple titles, including Liga Interclub (five), Fraigcomar (two), Ponce (two) and Bucaplaa (1986, 2004).
  • Prior to the Highwood Heat's three-peat in 1997-99, six different states/territories had won International crowns in six years. Starting with 1992 in New Orleans, the title was won by New Jersey (Newark, 1992), Puerto Rico (Fraigcomar, 1993), Wisconsin (Racine, 1994), Indiana (Gary, 1995), Chicago (Runners, 1996) and Illinois (Highwood, 1997).
  • Nineteen different teams have won International tournaments, as Bucaplaa became the 10th multiple winner in 2004. Other multiple winners include Racine (1972, 1981, 1987, 1994); the New York Harlem Satellites (1970, 1971, 1974); Liga Interclub of St. Juan (1973, 1976-79); Chicago Heights, Ill. (1980, 1991); Ponce, Puerto Rico (1984, 1990); Fraigcomar, Puerto Rico (1989, 1993), Homewood (85, 2000) and the West Pullman Runners (88, 96).
  • Two different regions had met in the last five International title games. However, before that the International title has been decided within the same geographical region in nine of 10 years. The streak included: 1991— Chicago Heights over Highwood Small Fry; 1992— Newark over Riverside, N.Y.; 1993— Fraigcomar over Torrimar; 1995— Gary, Ind. over Highwood Small Fry; 1996— Chicago West Pullman Runners over Highwood Small Fry; 1997— Highwood Small Fry over Chicago Marquette Best. 1998— Highwood Small Fry over Chicago Heights. 1999— Highwood Small Fry over Chicago Washington Jaguars. 2000— Homewood over Chicago Washington Jaguars.
  • Last year's all-Puerto Rican final was the first since 1993 (Fraigcomar over Torrimar) and the second overall.
  • Bucaplaa is the seventh team to play in at least four title games, joining leaders Racine and Highwood (seven each), Liga Interclub, Harlem Satellites, Chicago Heights and Homewood.
  • The Midwest or Chicago has been represented in the title game 22 of the last 29 years.
  • Puerto Rican teams have a 16-5 record in championship games.
  • The 38 previous champions have represented five different regions: Carribean (17), Midwest (12), East (5), Chicago (3) and West (1).
  • Small Fry's famous alumni include Nick Van Exel, Portland Blazers (Kenosha), Charley Scott, Boston Celtics (New York), Craig Hodges, Chicago Bulls World Champs (Chicago Heights); Mike Tomczak, Chicago Bears (Homewood); Butch Lee, Marquette 1977 National Champs (New York); Veltra Dawson, Villanova 1985 National Champs (Highwood); Will Bynum, Georgia Tech 2004 NCAA Runner Up (Chicago); and Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles (Homewood).

    • CONSECUTIVE INTERNATIONALS:
    23— Newark.
    18— Chicago Heights.
    10— Kenosha.
     7— Bucaplaa.
     4— Rainbow Jaguars, Lansing.
     3— Marquette Best, Glenbrook.
     2— Fraigcomar A, Ponce Constancia, Hatillo, Foster Pirates, Homewood.
     1— The Network, Newark Boys & Girls, Hillside Hurricanes, West Pullman Runners, Robert Taylor, Highwood.

    A look at the International Qualifiers:

    CHICAGO

    Marquette Best: A visitor to the Final Four on three occasions, the Windy City champion Best returns for the 12th time overall. Marquette captured a second place in 1997 with a 48-41 title-game loss to the Highwood Heat.

    Foster Pirates: The Pirates make their second appearance after capturing eighth place in Orlando in 2006.

    Rainbow Jaguars: The Jaguars earned their eighth berth. They dropped back-to-back title contests with a 60-50 loss the Highwood Heat in 1999 and a 44-38 setback against Homewood in 2000.

    West Pullman Runners: The two-time champs after a 66-54 overtime title-game win over Highwood at Newark in 1996, the Runners have qualified 18 of the last 20 years. They also captured the 1988 International crown in Chicago Heights with a 71-70 victory over Caguas Prebac of Puerto Rico. The Runners have advanced to the Final Four in eight of 20 appearances.

    Robert Taylor: The Panthers earned a bid for a second time, hoping to a 10th place finish in 2000.

    EAST

    The NETWORK: A first-time entry from the East Coast after compiling a perfect record in East Coast qualifying.

    Newark (N.J.) Project Pride: The Pride owns the longest string of International appearances at 23. Has won plenty of hardware, topping Riverside Church of New York, 59-48, for the 1992 title in New Orleans, taking second in 1995 at Tampa, third at Tampa in 1990, fourth in 2001, and the consolation crown at home in Newark in 1987 and 1996, as well as 1999 in Orlando.

    Newark Boys & Girls: An entry in the field for the sixth time, looking to improve on a best of 14th place in 2000.

    MIDWEST

    Highwood Heat: Making its 14th appearance in 15 years after a consolation stop last year, Highwood won its first International crown in 1997 in Tampa with a 48-41 decision over Marquette Best, then followed it up with a 58-35 title-game victory over Chicago Heights in 1998 at New Orleans and a 60-50 title-contest decision over the Washington Jaguars in 1999. The Heat has captured the runner-up spot at International four times— at Racine in 1985, Newark in 1991 and 1996, and Tampa in 1995. Won the Small Fry Friendship Tournament in 1989 and 1992 and is making its 35th International appearance.

    Glenbrook: The Glide is making its fifth appearance overall after a second visit to the Final Four in 2006. The best showing came in 1999 with a third-place finish in the initial International Tournament in Orlando.

    Chicago Heights, Ill.: A five-time host of the International Tourney, the Green Streaks captured the 1980 title at home with a 51-46 victory over rival Homewood, then added the 1991 title at Newark with a 42-36 win over Highwood Small Fry. Also finished second in 1975 and 1998 and has qualified for a Midwest-best 18 straight International tourneys. Chicago Heights made three Final Fours in the 1990s and added a fourth-place finish in 2002.

    Kenosha, Wis.: A qualifier for the 10h straight year, Kenosha is hoping to make the Final Four for the second time in three years. Kenosha has played in three title contests, falling to Liga Club in 1978 and 1979 and dropping a decision to Canovanas in 1983. Has advanced to the Final Four six times since 1980.

    Lansing Timberwolves: A qualifier for the seventh time and sixth time in seven years, Lansing posted a best finish of 13th at Chicago Heights in 1988.

    Homewood: The Vikings have qualified in 11 of the last 12 years, including two title-game appearances in Orlando. Homewood won the 1985 International title in Racine (51-38 over Highwood) and the 2000 crown in Orlando (44-38 over Chicago Jaguars), has also finished second twice and made eight Final Fours since 1980.

    PUERTO RICO

    Fraigcomar A: The runner-up in the second-ever all Puerto Rican final in 2007 (48-26 loss to Bucaplaa), Fraigcomar has qualified 13 times overall and captured championships in 1989 with a 64-58 decision over Young Life, N.Y. and a 52-24 victory over Torrimar in 1993.

    Bucaplaa A: Following up a 56-49 championship game loss to St. Rocco in 2003, Bucaplaa has become the third team to win three straight title with a 45-42 comeback victory over Homewood in 2004, a 49-33 win over the Rainbow Jaguars in 2005 and a 48-26 romp over Fraigcomar in 2006. It was Bucaplaa's fifth title-game appearance, as it defeated Racine, 52-40, for the 1986 crown. A 15-time qualifier, Bucaplaa has made seven Final Fours.

    Constancia: A visitor to the field for the seventh time, Constancia came up with its best-ever finish with a third-place in 2007.

    Hatillo: Making its fourth consecutive and overall appearance, Hatillo has improved with each showing, including an eighth in 2004, sixth in 2005 and fifth in 2006.

    Bayamon ABB: A fourth-time qualifier, visiting the field for the first time since 2003.

    Torrimar: The runner-up finisher to Fraigcomar in 1993, Torrimar makes its 17th appearance overall and is seeking its fourth Final Four visit.

    Liga Mickey: A previous Orlando competitor, Liga Mickey is hoping to make the Final 16 for the first time.

    Caparra: A returnee to the field for the first time since 1985 at Racine, Wis.

    Bayamon Cowboys: Hoping to catch the debut magic, the Cowboys seek their first Final 16 appearance.

    Borinquen Coqui: A qualifier for the sixth time, Borinquen makes the field for the first time since 1998.

    Small Fry Basketball 2007

    To: All Teams
     From: Jeff Milkie
    Subject: 2007 Hotel, Car & Disney Ticket Info.
      (Updates on www.smallfrybasketball.com)

    Dear Teams,

    We all must begin reserving our rooms and cars for the upcoming tournaments. Please read all material in this package carefully. Everything you will need is in this package for your teams and parents. All teams must be checked into the Disney All Star Sport Hotel by Sunday, April 8. Please do not call the hotel directly because they will refer you back to me. Please be on time with all money and forms. This is very important to keep everything on time. If I do not receive your rooming list and money by the due date (March 1) you will have to find hotel rooms on your own and any games you play will be a forfeit. We are under a new contract with Disney and must follow some very tight guidelines.

    Website: We will have updates on the 2007 Tournament on the web site for the teams & parents. We will also be updating the web site each day at the tournament. We hope to keep all the people who cannot make it to Florida up to date on all tournament play.

    Hotel:  Please fill out the hotel information sheet completely. Each team will be allowed to book 6 rooms only. If you should need more than 6 rooms you must book them through the hotel number below and put them on your credit card. There will be no exceptions. I will not accept any rooms for parents. We have a tax-free number for the teams only. If I find that any of the rooms are for parents, I will see that the tax is added when you arrive. Please do not abuse a good thing. All rooms will be $87 per night per room. There is a maximum of 4 people per room. All rooming lists & money must be in by March 1.

    Rental Cars: You must make your own reservations for transportation, as we will not be getting any discounts this year . Reserve now! You my use Disney Transportation from the hotel to the Sports Complex, but the bus does not go directly to the Sports Complex. You will have to change buses at MGM and then to the Sports Complex. Please leave your team enough time if you choose this option. You may also use the buses for transportation to any of the parks. This will save on parking costs.

    Tickets: All teams must purchase 14 2-day park passes. You may offer these ticket prices to your parents. All tickets will be given to the teams and you will have to get them to your parents, so keep track of your parent ticket orders. Parents will not be able to get these ticket prices down in Florida. There are a few different kinds of tickets that are available so, please read the ticket sheet (available only through teams; not on Small Fry web site) carefully. You must purchase a minimum of 14, 2-day park passes. If you would like water park tickets, they are available at a special price on the ticket sheet. All ticket money must be in by March 1.

    Parents: Any parent wishing to reserve a room through the Small Fry Program may call Disney at 407-938-4868: choose option 1 and ask for Code G0468784. This will guarantee the room at $87 per night. Parents will be able to stay in the Disney All-Star Sport Hotel with the teams. Parents wishing to purchase tickets for the Disney Parks must get them through the teams. I will not be handling any parent rooms, tickets or cars. Parents or anyone else wishing to watch the games will be able to purchase tickets into the Sports Complex for $27.75 for adult and $20.25 for children. This is a 4-day pass and may be purchased at the complex ticket window.  Please give this information to all parents who are traveling.

    Team Pictures:  All teams must have a 4x6 team picture and a roster with team names and numbers typed so we can read it. All pictures must be in by Feb. 23rd. Please send pictures to Rob Lueder, 2631 Central Dr., Flossmoor, IL 60422. Any pictures arriving after this date will not be in the tournament program. No exceptions.

    Tournament Notes: All teams are asked again to have something to exchange for the opening of your first tournament game. The gift does not have to be expensive. All teams must be dressed in uniform for the championship game on April 12. All teams must be present at the International Tournament's championship game. Please follow timeline for check-in. There will be no practice time on Sunday April 8th.  All teams must have 1 coach at all meetings in Florida. These meetings are very important. Please be on time.

    Disney Wavier Forms: Please make copies of the wavier form and get them all to me by March 1. All players, coaches & team scorekeepers must have a form filled out and signed. No forms no play.

    Ads for Tournament Program: If any team knows any company that would be interested in advertising in the tournament program please let me know. Full page Ads will be $500. Back cover $1,500 or inside covers $1,000. This would be great exposure for any company.