PCNAK 2026 Sports Tournament

General Guidelines

Schaumburg Park District – The Sport Center
Friday, July 3, 2026 at 7 AM
1141 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193

1Player Eligibility

  • •All players must be registered attendees of PCNAK 2026 and must check in with their conference badge before participating.
  • •Anyone without a valid conference badge is not eligible to play.

2Team Eligibility and Roster Verification

PCNAK Sports Day is a church-based tournament. We want teams to compete with integrity while keeping the process simple, fair, and consistent for everyone.

Pastor Sign-Off Requirement

  • •Any player may participate as long as the team's pastor (or designated church leadership) signs off on that player's eligibility.
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    The pastor sign-off confirms that:
    • ◦The player identifies as a Christian.
    • ◦The player is actively connected to (or was once connected to or grew up in) a PCNAK-affiliated church.
    • ◦The player has attended services with that church/fellowship and has served in some volunteer capacity (serve team, event support, ministry help, etc.).
  • •PCNAK will not independently verify individual player history. Team captains, together with pastor/church leadership and state reps, carry responsibility for verifying eligibility in good faith.
  • •This same eligibility standard applies equally to every team and every region.

Fairness Clause

  • •This same eligibility standard applies equally to every team and every region.

Rosters

  • •Basketball & Volleyball: Maximum 14 players per team.
  • •Badminton: Roster size and format details will be provided in the sport-specific rules.
  • •Rosters must be submitted by May 31st.
  • •Once games begin, no roster additions are allowed, except at the tournament director's discretion for emergencies.

3Divisions

  • •Men's divisions: All players must be male.
  • •Women's divisions: All players must be female.
  • •Co-ed divisions (if offered): Requirements will be outlined in the sport-specific rules.

4Multi-Sport Participation

  • •Players may participate in more than one sport, but the tournament schedule will not be adjusted to accommodate conflicts.
  • •Teams are responsible for arriving at their assigned courts on time.

5Safety and Equipment

  • •No hard or metal braces or equipment that could injure other players.
  • •No jewelry during play (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, etc.).
  • •No hats or headgear with hard components; soft fabric headbands or rubber bands are allowed.
  • •Proper athletic footwear is required (non-marking shoes recommended depending on venue).
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    Uniform requirements:
    • ◦Each team must have one light-colored and one dark-colored uniform.
    • ◦Jerseys must have legible numbers (preferred on the back).

6Scheduling and Communication

  • •Game times and court assignments will be posted on the official tournament display/board.
  • •Teams are responsible for checking schedules regularly.
  • •All games start on time. Late arrival may result in forfeit.

7Officiating and Conduct

  • •Basketball and volleyball games will be officiated by referees.
  • •Referee decisions are final.
  • •Foul language, taunting, threats, or physical altercations will not be tolerated.
  • •Tournament staff or security may remove any player or spectator whose behavior disrupts the event.

8Facility Rules (Sport Center)

  • •All participants must follow Schaumburg Park District Sport Center policies.
  • •Outside food and beverages may be restricted based on facility rules.
  • •Teams must bring their own balls for warm-ups; official game balls will be provided as available.
  • •Bench and court areas are restricted to players, coaches, and authorized staff.

9Medical and Liability

  • •Participation is at the player's own risk.
  • •Basic first aid will be available onsite; serious injuries will be referred to emergency services.
  • •PCNAK and the hosting facility are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

10Notes for 2026

  • •Tournament formats (pool play, brackets), match lengths, and schedules will be finalized once registration closes.
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    Sports offered for 2026:
    • ◦Basketball
    • ◦Volleyball
    • ◦Badminton
  • •Sport-specific rules will be shared closer to the event.

For questions or additional information, please contact the tournament organizers.