MSCS Guidelines

Team Qualification

Official MSCS Qualifiers take place in various US cities, with qualifying teams from each event earning an automatic invitation to the MSCS Finals in Los Angeles, CA for July 2025.

Teams must earn their bid to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade divisions of the MSCS Finals by winning an Official MSCS Qualifier or by receiving a limited at-large invitation.

A single at-large invite per age group will be awarded by the MSCS Committee. At-large invitations provide an additional opportunity to teams not winning at 2025 Official MSCS Qualifiers or unable to travel to qualifier locations.

Team Eligibility

6th Grade / 7th Grade Division 

  • Participants MUST have been enrolled in the grade in which they will play at the MSCS finals during the 2024 – 2025 School year (verified by the Passport).
  • All players must have been an active member of participating team throughout AAU season, playing 2+ more events prior to roster lock date.
  • Team Rosters are locked based on the confirmed athletes who played in the qualifier event, with only 3 athlete changes (including additions) allowed.
  • Roster shall to be submitted and verified via the Passport.
  • Players may appear on a single roster and may not play for multiple teams at the finals.
  • Accommodations for 2 Coaches and 10 Players max, no substitutions.

8th Grade Division

  • Participants MUST have been enrolled in the 8th grade during the 2023 – 2024 School year (verified by the Passport).
  • Roster shall be submitted and verified via the Passport.
  • Players may appear on a single roster and may not play for multiple teams at the finals.
  • Accommodations for 2 Coaches and 10 Players max, no substitutions.

Rosters for ALL grades 

  • Submitted and verified via the Passport.
  • Players may appear on a single roster and may not play for multiple teams at the finals.
  • Accommodations for 2 Coaches and 10 Players max, no substitutions.

MSCS Final Features

  • No Registration fee for qualified or invited teams
  • Airfare for up to 2 Coaches and 10 players*
  • Up to 5 rooms provided per participating team*
  • Transportation to Lodging, Venue, and local attractions
  • 4-Game guarantee against National Level competition.
  • No more than 2 games per day
  • Limited edition participation packages for athletes