Backyard Games of America - Providing scholarships and support for at risk youth

BYGA PO Box 1836 • Henderson, KY 42419 (270) 316-5536 • Email

  • Backyard Games of America is a 501(c)(3) public charity with a worthy mission. This page will provide an overview of the spirit of the activities of Backyard Games of America.

 

Backyard Games of America’s purpose is to assist and encourage youth through mentoring, training, and financial support to help them become successful adults and contributing members of society.

 

The Backyard Games Board of Directors
Lawrence Butler, President
Diane Butler, Secretary
Dorothy Black, Treasurer

Regional Board Members:
Errol Butler - Indiana
Andrew Mansholt - Illinois

Click here to fill out an application/survey online to become a member of the board or one of our committees.
Click here to download the application/survey as a PDF file.

Join Backyard Games of America for Some Fun!

Annual Girls Basketball Tournament (click for info)

Watch this space for an announcement of winners and photos.

Annual Boys Basketball Tournament (click for info)

This tournament is still in the planning stages. Please return later for full info.

Contacts:

Devon Lake - 731-609-7971 or
Lawrence Butler - 270-827-8423

Annual Mens Basketball Tournament (click for info)

Watch this space for an announcement of winners and photos.

 

General Rules and Regulations (click for info)

The Following Rules Apply to ALL BYGA Tournaments - No Exceptions

  1. All coaches are responsible for their own team/students.
  2. Teams must bring their own score books - BYGA will keep and be responsible for the "official" book.
  3. Absolutely NO outside food or drink (gatorade, water, etc.) will be permitted in the gym. - Please understand food and drink proceeds will be for the provision of scholarships for at risk youth. BYGA is a 501(c3) public charity and these events are fund raisers for our cause.
  4. 1 coach, 1 assistant coach and players only receive free admission. Other guests are required to pay admission.

Rules Which Will be Posted at the Venue and Enforced

  1. Any player with 2 technical fouls can be ejected from the tournament.
  2. Double Elimination (except for championship game)
    All Star game will immediately follow championship.
  3. Anyone caught bringing in ANY food or drink will be asked to leave.
  4. Anyone caught fighting will be ejected - there will be 4 police officers on duty.
  5. Proof of physical sips and release must be received by BYGA prior to Tournament.
  6. Each team is responsible for booking their own hotel.
    Following is a list of area accommodations and contact information.
    Comfort Inn 270-827-8191
    Holiday Inn Express 270-869-0533
    Sleep Inn 270-830-6500
    Drury INN (Evansville, IN) 812-423-5818 (3901 Hwy 41N)
  7. Entry fee to tournament is $3. per day. A stamp will be provided for exit and reentry for the day.

 

Thank You

The Backyard Games Committee would like to thank everyone who played a role in our recent fund raiser. If you were out selling tickets or purchasing them your help was greatly appreciated!!!

To view past events, click here.