Tampa Bay Sportsmanship Classic
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Carrollwood Day School
Title Sponsor
Thank You, Hooters!
Hooters Restaurants of Tampa Bay is the Title Sponsor of the 7th Annual Tampa Bay Sportsmanship Classic. Thank you for helping us promote sportsmanship in student-athletes, coaches and fans.
Hooters is part of the HMC Hospitality Group family of restaurants.
About the Classic
The Tampa Bay Basketball Officials Sportsmanship Classic Committee invites your team to participate in the 2026 Sportsmanship Classic on December 12, 2026 at Carrollwood Day School. This is the only basketball event produced, staffed and hosted by volunteer officials. Tampa Bay Basketball Officials seek to promote the theme of sportsmanship in high school athletics. This is an FHSAA sanctioned event.
Event Details
Gift Exchange
Prior to the game and player announcements, teams will line up at opposite end lines and walk to the midcourt line to exchange token gifts of friendship, as in international sportsmanship competitions.
Tickets
There is no entry fee for the Classic. Each team will receive 50 game tickets and is responsible for $250.00 ($5.00 each) in ticket sales, to be presented upon entry to the gym by the Coach. Gate tickets are $7.00 each on the day of the event. We are attempting to avoid game day sales and interactions.
Sportsmanship Award
Each team will receive a Sportsmanship award for Classic participation from the Game Honoree. This will occur at halftime, or anytime during the game when the sponsor is available.
Game Ball
The Sportsmanship Classic game ball will be used for each game. Teams will provide their own practice balls.
Uniforms and Hospitality
Home teams will wear white. Hospitality will be provided for team members only. Locker rooms will be available.
Arrival
Teams are expected to arrive one hour prior to game time.
Program Information Due November 15, 2026
Teams shall present a complete roster with player numbers, school year and names. Also provide coaches and staff member names along with coach biography, resume, hometown, experience and H.S. record, and the team mascot. All information is for the printed and online event program. Failure to submit by the deadline will result in no printed information.
Game Times
Game times have yet to be determined, as this may be SAT testing Saturday.
Key Dates
Program Information Due
Teams submit a complete roster, coach and staff names with bios, and the team mascot for the printed and online program.
Classic Day
At Carrollwood Day School. Teams arrive one hour before game time. Gift exchange before each game and a Sportsmanship award from the Game Honoree.
Game Times
Game times have yet to be determined, as this may be SAT testing Saturday.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Title Sponsor is Hooters Restaurants of Tampa Bay.
All inquiries are directed to Dave Queen, President.
Email: TampaBayBasketballOfficials@gmail.com
Web: TampaBaySportsmanshipClassic.com
The Sportsmanship Classic is a public charity recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, with corresponding tax-deductible opportunities. All proceeds received from this event will be used to promote sportsmanship in student-athletes, coaches and fans.