The 2023 Carroll Chamber of Commerce’s youth basketball tournament, the Court Classic, returns to Carroll in just over two weeks, and organizers are preparing to welcome thousands of fans to the community near the end of February. The tournament features dozens of teams from throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Chamber Program Director Ashley Schable says the Court Classic is one of Carroll’s largest annual events, and she credits their great partnership with the community’s two schools.
As of the end of January, close to 40 teams had already signed up to participate in the Court Classic on Feb. 25 and 26. Registration is still available via the Chamber’s website at www.carrolliowa.com. Schable says teams typically begin signing up in droves a few weeks out from the tournament, but there are still a few classes they are looking to fill.
More than 60 teams played in last year’s Court Classic, which brought a huge influx of people to the community. Schable says the economic impact on local businesses is substantial.
Fans can purchase wristbands for only $10 each, and those will get them into games all weekend long. Tournament information will be posted to the Chamber’s website as Court Classic weekend draws closer and brackets are finalized.
