Age & Grade Verification

Promoting fair play for youth athletes!

 

We’re excited to share that Hoop Dreams Nation has partnered with National Sports ID for reliable age and grade verification in our basketball events. This partnership ensures the fairness and integrity of our players, teams, and the tournament itself.

National Sports ID provides a convenient online platform for confirming the age and grade of young athletes, offering official Sports ID Cards. It takes just 10-15 minutes to set up an account, register your child, or form a verified team. Our NSID customer support team is always ready to help you and your players with this easy process.

For an annual fee of $10, you receive a Sports ID card valid for one year from the date of issue. With this verification, your child or team becomes eligible for all Hoop Dreams Nation Tournaments for the next year.

To begin, simply follow the instructions below to create your account, add your child, or establish your team. And remember, live support is always available on the National Sports ID website to assist you and your players.

GET YOUR CHILD NSID VERIFIED TO ENSURE ELIGIBILITY FOR HOOP DREAMS NATION TOURNAMENTS.

HELP PROMOTE PLAYER SAFETY AND FAIR PLAY!

  • Protect the integrity of Hoop Dreams Nation Events by following our Eligibility Rules
  • Lightning-fast team check-in. (No more player docs at the event).
  • Your verified roster can be used at 1000s of events nationwide.
  • Coaches get a free team management platform. 
ANNOUNCEMENT

We’re excited to share that Hoop Dreams Nation has partnered with National Sports ID for reliable age and grade verification in our basketball events. This partnership ensures the fairness and integrity of our players, teams, and the tournament itself.

National Sports ID provides a convenient online platform for confirming the age and grade of young athletes, offering official Sports ID Cards. It takes just 10-15 minutes to set up an account, register your child, or form a verified team. Our NSID customer support team is always ready to help you and your players with this easy process.

For an annual fee of $10, you receive a Sports ID card valid for one year from the date of issue. With this verification, your child or team becomes eligible for all Hoop Dreams Nation Tournaments for the next year.

To begin, simply follow the instructions below to create your account, add your child, or establish your team. And remember, live support is always available on the National Sports ID website to assist you and your players.

GET YOUR CHILD NSID VERIFIED TO ENSURE ELIGIBILITY FOR HOOP DREAMS NATION TOURNAMENTS.

HELP PROMOTE PLAYER SAFETY AND FAIR PLAY!

BENEFITS OF AGE VERIFICATION
  • Protect the integrity of Hoop Dreams Nation Events by following our Eligibility Rules
  • Lightning-fast team check-in. (No more player docs at the event).
  • Your verified roster can be used at 1000s of events nationwide.
  • Coaches get a free team management platform. 
EXPLAINER VIDEO
TOURNAMENT RULES

What do you need to get your child or team verified?

    • Mobile, laptop, or desktop device.
    • A parent and child account in NSID.
    • Clear headshot photo of athletes.
    • Athletes birth certificate, passport, or state id.
    • Athlete’s report card, school id, or screenshot of school account.
    • Online payment in the amount of $10.00 per player.
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Instructions for Coaches

If you want to get your team(s) verified.

 

For help please use our live chat at the bottom of this page.

  1. Click the Get Verified button below.
  2. Sign in or Sign up for a COACH account.
  3. Choose your team’s age group.
  4. Create your team. (Watch Video)
  5. Add players to your team or send invites.

Hoop Dreams Nation Age Verification

August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026

Valid for player eligibility across all Hoop Dreams Nation tournaments nationwide

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