The FIBA Oceania Youth Tournament will be conducted in the Pacific Island paradise of Guam from 12th to 20th July 2008.

The tournament logo is being finalised this week, after which information will be sent to all federation about participation in the event.

Federations interested in participating should remember the following:

1. Only 8 men's and 8 women's teams are accepted, due to the cost to the host federation of conducting the event.

2. Only 13 people per team (10 players, 1 coach, 1 manager and 1 referee) will be accepted per team.  If a federation enters a men's and a women's team, they will be entitled to bring an additional Head of Delegation person.

3. The host (Guam) will cover the accommodation, ground transport, venue hire and meal costs for all teams from 11th July until 21st July.

4. Teams will not be accepted unless they have a suitably qualified and experienced referee to accompany the team.

5. An Oceania men's and women's All Star team, plus All Star coaches and referees will be selected to participate in the Australian Under 18 National Championships, which will be held in February 2009.

6. Players must be 19 years or under to participate - born 1st January 1989 or after.

7. Australia and New Zealand participate in this event.

Judy Smith (judy@fibaoceania.com) is the contact person for the Youth Tournament in the FIBA Oceania office.  Please contact her directly for further information.