Young basketball players across the region will converge on the province of Burgos later this month, as local sports authorities prepare a showcase for developing talent. The Federación de Baloncesto de Castilla y León announced that Roa de Duero will host the next edition of the Fanatic Mini tournament on October 25, welcoming youth squads to the Polideportivo Los Nogales.
The upcoming tournament brings together boys and girls across the benjamín and alevín age groups for a single-day gathering focused on grassroots competition, sportsmanship, and foundational play. Organizers structured the event to provide guaranteed playing time for participating clubs while managing category capacities to ensure smooth match scheduling.
Tournament Categories and Age Brackets in Roa de Duero
The competition is open to young athletes born between 2015 and 2018, split cleanly into two distinct age divisions. The alevín division features players born in 2015 and 2016, while the younger benjamín bracket covers children born in 2017 and 2018. The regional federation specified that players born in 2015 who currently compete in the Liga Mini Autonómica are barred from participating.
Capacity limits cap the entire tournament at 40 participating teams. The federation divided these available slots evenly across the board: 20 teams are allotted to the alevín division, split equally into 10 boys’ squads and 10 girls’ squads. Another 20 teams make up the benjamín division, similarly divided into 10 male and 10 female entries. Mixed-gender teams are permitted in both age divisions, though tournament rules place those combined squads directly into the male tournament groups.
Burgos tournament registration opens October 6
Registration for the Burgos tournament opens on October 6 and runs through October 12 on the official regional federation web platform. Each registered club may enter one team per category—covering Alevín Masculino, Alevín Femenino, Benjamín Masculino, and Benjamín Femenino. Clubs hoping to enter additional squads beyond their initial allotment must place those extra teams onto an official waiting list.
Securing a spot requires advance user registration on the governing body’s digital portal before the application window opens. The organization established a payment protocol for the event, setting the entry fee at 55 euros per team. Bank cards serve as the sole authorized payment method accepted through the digital platform.
Format and Match Schedules at Polideportivo Los Nogales
Once competition tips off on October 25 at the Polideportivo Los Nogales venue in Roa de Duero, every participating team is guaranteed to play exactly two matches during the day-long event.
The federation designed the Fanatic Mini to maintain engagement for children in training categories and offering the youngest the opportunity to enjoy basketball in an environment of competition, coexistence and learning.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Fanatic Mini
What are the exact birth years eligible for the tournament?
Players must be born between 2015 and 2018. The alevín division covers children born in 2015 and 2016, while the benjamín division includes those born in 2017 and 2018.
How many matches will each team play on October 25?
Every participating team is scheduled to compete in two separate matches at the Polideportivo Los Nogales during the day-long event.
Can mixed-gender teams enter the competition?
Yes, mixed-gender teams are permitted in both the alevín and benjamín categories, though the organization assigns those mixed squads to compete within the male tournament groups.
What is the cost of registration per team?
The entry fee is 55 euros per team, which must be paid via bank card through the official federation online platform during the registration window.
