MIT Tournament

Welcome

Welcome to the official site for the Maryland Invitational Tournament, know simply on the AAU circuit as “MIT”. Founded in 1994 by Gary Pinkney, the MIT has grown to be one of the largest AAU basketball tournaments in the country. The Maryland Invitational Tournament will offer an age based and grade based division for both tournaments in February and June. Boys 8u to 9u will be aged based while 10u to 17u will be grade based.

Eligibility Requirement

All Players participating in the MIT tournament must be verified through our online verification system (NO EXCEPTIONS).   Any players or coaches not listed on a valid roster by the tournament deadline will not be allowed admittance into the tournament and will have to pay to enter the gym.

MIT Deadline

Coaches you must have all rosters and payments in by the February 1, 2024 deadline for session 1 tournament, May 25, 2024 for session 2 tournament, and November 22, 2024 for session 3 tournament (No Exceptions). Failure to submit your roster by the deadline will result in your team getting one coaches band for the head coach ONLY. All other coaches will have to pay to enter the gym.

What is MIT?

MIT is a three day nationally ranked AAU tournament for boys with a minimum of three scheduled pool games. Single elimination bracket play will determine the teams to be awarded the prestigious MIT championship crown.

When does MIT take place?

The MIT dates are as follows: Session 1 – February 16-18, 2024,  Session 2 – June 7-9, 2024, and Session 3 – December 6-8, 2024.  All teams must be registered and paid by the registration deadline or they will not participate in the tournament (No Exceptions).  All registration fees are non-refundable.

 

BOYS (8u - 14u)$400
BOYS (15u - 17u) $500

Where does MIT take place?

MIT takes place in the Washington, DC area at various gyms throughout MD, DC and VA. The MIT staff is committed to ensuring that the the unique needs of every coach, parent and student – athlete is satisfied. For more information on MIT, please contact tournament director Gary Pinkney at gpinkney@verizon.net.

The MIT staff is committed to ensuring that the unique needs of every coach, parent and student-athlete is satisfied.

What is the Admission Fee for MIT?

Daily Admission Per Spectator

Daily Pass
ADULT$15.00
CHILDREN (ages 5 – 9) $10.00
4 AND UNDERFree

Weekend Pass Per Spectator

ALL WEEKENDSATURDAY/SUNDAY PASS
ADULT$35$25
CHILDREN (ages 5 – 9) $25$15
4 AND UNDERFreeFree