Events

Mile High Basketball Tournament March 14-16th, 2025

• Boys’ and Girls’ brackets- grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 
• Experienced Refs
• Three game guarantee
• $150 registration fee per team- Deadline to enter is February 28th
• Cancellations will receive a full refund if canceled before February 24th. No full refunds after February 24th
• 50% refund if the tournament is canceled due to weather
• Adult Daily Pass- $ 7    Adult Weekend Pass- $11
• Student (K-12) Daily Pass- $3/Student
• Family Weekend Pass- $27 (For family members living in the same household)
• Games will be played at the Lead/Deadwood High School 
• Concessions will be available
• Sportsmanship will be emphasized- Refs will give out Concessions gift cards to players who demonstrate good sportsmanship.
• It is the coach’s responsibility to ensure The Handley has received the registration

2024 Mile High Tournament Rule Regular high school rules will be used, unless otherwise noted. 

1. Regular high school rules will be used, unless otherwise noted. 
2. Players must compete in their own grade classification, with the exception that lower 
   grade participants may play up. Players can only play on one team within the same 
   division. 
3. No player may be added to roster after team has played one game.
4. All teams must have uniform shirts with visible numbers. 
5. Game time is forfeit time. You may start a game with 4 players. 
6. Game length- 2- 18 minute halves with a running clock. The clock will stop the last 10 seconds of the 1st half on all dead balls and the last two minutes of the game if the lead is 10 points or less. 
7. Half time break is 3 minutes if the games are on schedule!
8. Three point shots will be used on courts that are properly marked. 
9. Teams are allowed three time-outs per game. Time-outs do not carry to overtime.
10. The first Overtime will be two minutes with the clock stopping (if games are on schedule), one 
    time-out per team in overtime. The 2nd OT is sudden death with no timeouts allowed.
11. There is no pressing in the 3rd-4th-5th grade divisions until the last 5 minutes of the game!
12. There is no pressing after a 10 point lead.
13. All Defenses are allowed in grades 6th-8th
14. No Zones or half court traps allowed in the 3rd-4th- 5th grade divisions.
15. Two foul shots will be shot after 7 fouls each half. Technical and Intentional fouls will be 2 points and possession of the ball.
16. Coaches are responsible for players and spectators of their own team. 
17. Referees may remove a player, coach or spectator from any game, or the entire
    tournament, for unsportsmanlike conduct. Please Stress Sportsmanship!
18. Each team must supply its own warm up balls and first aid supplies.
19. Each team must supply one person for clock or scorekeeping 

(PLEASE remember these people are volunteers, not professionals). 

1. No locker rooms available. 

• $3 admission 
• $5 theme nights (Teen and Adult)
• Light concessions offered
• Every Friday night when Lead-Deadwood schools have class.
• Every Wednesday in June & July (No skating in August with the exception of private parties).

Skate Night Rules

• Absolutely NO candy, food or drinks allowed in the gym.
• Watch your stuff! We are not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
• Skate at your own risk. Be aware of your surroundings and skate safely.
• Bullying is not tolerated!
• All participants must pay admission to be in the gym unless the patron is a parent or guardian supervising their children.
• All skaters must skate in the same direction and keep your hands to yourself.
• Have fun and be safe.

Lead Live 2024:
June 18th 5PM-9PM
July 16th 5PM-9PM
Aug 20th 5PM-9PM

Lead Live Street Fair strives to engage and connect members of the community. Our mission is to celebrate and embrace the diversity of the Black Hills and western South Dakota. Lead Live will provide a venue for artists, local businesses, science, and history to grow and thrive together in our beloved community in the northern hills.

Remembering Lead Live 2023 —

•  June – Roaring 20s – Small play from the Homestake Theater Works for Kids, retail and food vendors, farmer’s market, bounce house and free kids activities, beverage garden and so much more!
• July – Hot Summer Nights – Live music by Lucas Olson, and Josh Lehmen and friends, retail and food vendors, farmer’s market, bounce house and free kids activities, beverage garden and so much more!
• August – End of Summer Family Bash – music by Lucas Olsen and Josh Lehman, Birds of Prey Presentation from Black Hills Raptor Center, retail and food vendors, farmer’s market, free kids activities, beverage garden and so much more!

The Handley’s effort in putting on these events would go farther with the support of your business as an official corporate sponsor of Lead Live hosted by the Handley Center.  Fill out this form to become an official corporate sponsor for Lead Live. Sponsors will be recognized on Facebook as well as marketing materials promoting the event and signs at the event!  

Thank you for your time and consideration. The Handley board is extremely excited to continue our leadership of this event and to support our great community. Your financial sponsorship, as well as your organization’s participation and attendance are greatly appreciated.

The Handley’s effort in putting on these events would go farther with the support of your business as an official corporate sponsor of Lead Live hosted by the Handley Center. 

Current Sponsors