[24] In 1979, the Boyana Church in Sofia was included onto the World Heritage List, and it was deconstructed in the Second Bulgarian Empire, holding much patrimonial symbolism to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. October 2022 21-23: Elkhorn Attack Kickoff Classic. Stalinist Gothic public buildings emerged in the centre, notably the spacious government complex around The Largo, Vasil Levski Stadium, the Cyril and Methodius National Library and others. Premier Showcase: 21st Year Chicago, IL. SCB Battle of the Plains - Supreme Basketball Sun 2/12/2023 1:48 PM, Last Updated [99] Several of the city's governors were members of the Bulgarian imperial family and held the title of sebastokrator, the second highest at the time, after the tsar. Hilfe, eroberte das Land der Serden (bei Dio Segetika) und kam plndernd ins. June 28, 2023 2:06 pm ET. Scheduling is hard . [22], Sofia has been named one of the top ten best places for start-up businesses in the world, especially in information technologies. Weather can be very unstable and dynamic with sudden significant temperature amplitudes. [175] The sector employs about 50,000 professionals, 30% of them involved in programming, and contributes for 14% of the city's exports. Down nine points at half-time against the defending . [28] The metropolitan region of Sofia is inhabited by a population of 1.66million. [77] Remains from another neolithic settlement around the National Art Gallery are traced to the 3rd4th millennium BC, which has been the traditional centre of the city ever since. A monitoring station on Eagles' Bridge, where some of the highest particulate matter values were measured, was moved away from the location and has measured sharply lower values since then. YOUTH TOURNAMENTS | hoopsmania All tournaments will be held this summer starting in July with the Bigfork Battle in the Bay, then Plains Wildhorse Shootout, wrapping up in August with the Ronan Pioneer Days 3 on 3. On average, Sofia receives a total snowfall of 96cm (37.8in) and 57 days with snow cover. Three of those are operated by the BAS; one by Sofia Tech Park and one by the Faculty of Physics at Sofia University.[219]. A view of the valley from the south. The city has the 4th-highest number of automobiles per capita in the European Union at 546.4 vehicles per 1,000 people. [158] There are also various other sports complexes in the city which belong to institutions other than football clubs, such as those of the National Sports Academy, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, or those of different universities. Sun 2/12/2023 4:55 PM, Last Updated Shopi speak the Western Bulgarian dialects. Regular performances began in 1909. COURTESY RUNNER -A Substitute MAY COURTESY RUN for the pitcher and/or catcher. Line 1 provides a connection to Plovdiv, the second-largest city in Bulgaria, while Line 2 is the longest national railway and connects Sofia and Varna, the largest coastal city. [105][106] In 1610 the Vatican established the See of Sofia for Catholics of Rumelia, which existed until 1715 when most Catholics had emigrated. [142] As of 2015[update], the consumer-reported perceived crime risk on the Numbeo database was "high" for theft and vandalism and "low" for violent crimes; safety while walking during daylight was rated "very high", and "moderate" during the night. Following his capture in 1873, Vasil Levski was transferred and hanged in Sofia by the Ottomans. 3 pool games into double elimination bracket. Held in mid July at the Admundson sports complex in Plains. Coin flip before game determines HOME team for all games. A large number of sports clubs are based in the city. Virtually the entire city (900,000 households and 5,900 companies) is centrally heated, using residual heat from electricity generation (3,000 MW) and gas- and oil-fired heating furnaces; total heat capacity is 4,640 MW. It was proposed as a capital by Marin Drinov and was accepted as such on 3 April 1879. "Guttenberg". During that time Sofia was the largest import-export-base in modern-day Bulgaria for the caravan trade with the Republic of Ragusa. All of our events are locally hosted and sponsored. Sofia has an extensive district heating system that draws on four combined heat and power (CHP) plants and boiler stations. The 2022 BBL Playoffs was the concluding postseason of the 2021-22 Basketball Bundesliga season. Other names given to Sofia, such as Serdonpolis ( , "City of the Serdi" in Greek) and Triaditza (, "Trinity" in Greek), were mentioned by Byzantine Greek sources or coins. [204] Consequently, traffic and air pollution problems have become more severe and receive regular criticism in local media. Unlike other organizations, our events and proceeds stay in the community. Sofia applied to host the Winter Olympic Games in 1992 and in 1994, coming second and third respectively. During the reign of Justinian it flourished, being surrounded with great fortress walls whose remnants can still be seen today. [211] More than 20,000 students[212] study in its 16 faculties. [20] The city has been described as the "triangle of religious tolerance". [164] It is the economic hub of Bulgaria and home to most major Bulgarian and international companies operating in the country, as well as the Bulgarian National Bank and the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. 2023 Boys Great Plains Alliance event schedule - Jun 28-30, 2023 Powered by Exposure Basketball Events on Jun 28-30, 2023 at Saint Cloud, MN. (2009). This is noticeably changing in the past years. Basketball: Battle of the States once again will featur - AccessWDUN The 2014 Aegean Sea earthquake was also noticed in the city. The Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains realistic frescoes, depicting more than 240 human images and a total 89 scenes, were painted. Kiradzhiev, Svetlin (2006). The city receives an average precipitation of 625.7mm (24.63in) a year, reaching its peak in late spring and early summer when thunderstorms are common. Last Updated Basketball 8th - Boys SCB - Battle of the Plains. Thank You KC & @HyVeeArena . Sun 2/12/2023 4:07 PM, Last Updated The Georgi Dimitrov Mausoleum, where Dimitrov's body had been preserved in a similar way to the Lenin mausoleum, was demolished in 1999. A notable local basketball team is twice European Champions Cup finalist Lukoil Akademik. All tournaments will be held this summer starting in Julywith theBigfork Battle in the Bay, then Plains Wildhorse Shootout, wrapping up in August with the Ronan Pioneer Days 3 on 3. The Polytechnical Museum has more than 1,000 technological items on display. The Vitosha Nature Park (the oldest national park in the Balkans)[119] includes most of Vitosha mountain and covers an area of 266 square kilometres (103sqmi),[120] with roughly half of it lying within the municipality of Sofia. Much of Bulgaria's educational capacity is concentrated in Sofia. In 1018, the Byzantines ended Bulgarian rule until 1194, when it was reincorporated by the reborn Bulgarian Empire. Verila Suite - NDK top center. Sofia Municipality is identical to Sofia City Province, which is distinct from Sofia Province, which surrounds but does not include the capital itself. BAS is the centrepiece of scientific research in Bulgaria, employing more than 4,500 scientists in various institutes. Home; Events; NCAA Requirements; Blue Star Media; Fox Sports TV; About Us (Age) . [31][32] The emperor Marcus Ulpius Traianus (53117 AD) gave the city the combinative name of Ulpia Serdica;[33][34] Ulpia may be derived from an Umbrian cognate of the Latin word lupus, meaning "wolf"[35] or from the Latin vulpes (fox). Events - IKWF [134], With a murder rate of 1.7/per 100.000 people (as of 2009[update]) Sofia is a quite safe capital city. Just use the calendar tool to the right of the page to find a date you are interested in. 17.Please clean up your dugout after each game. [147] Over the past two decades, numerous independent cinemas have closed and most shows are in shopping centre multiplexes. 22.Bicentennial Park allows dogs, sunflower seeds, and gum. [101] Additionally, there were fountains and hammams (bathhouses). It will be an exciting weekend for the entire family and it is totally free." The teams will gather for a meet and greet Friday in Albany and the tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday morning . The #1 Resource for Youth Basketball Events in Minnesota! 07/07 . New residential areas were built in the outskirts of the city, like Druzhba, Mladost and Lyulin. [140] Corruption in Bulgaria also affects Sofia's authorities. Leave blank if you do not want to receive text notifications. A third line was opened in August of 2020 and re-organisation of the previous lines lead to a 4th line being created. White Plains' Callyn Martin dribbles past Saks' Alayzia Neal during the White Plains vs Saks 2021 Calhoun County basketball tournament game at JSU. [183] Supported by the city's R&D expertise, Sofia is shifting to high value-added manufacturing including electrical equipment, precision mechanics, pharmaceuticals. Sun 2/12/2023 3:32 PM, Last Updated Sofia is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Bulgaria alongside coastal and mountain resorts. [159] Nearly all of these were constructed as competition venues and therefore have seating facilities for several hundred people. The tournament will be held at the state-of-art Energy Sports Complex. 3rd - Boys . [199] The master plan for the Sofia Metro includes three lines with a total of 63 stations. It is one of the main stations along BDZ Line 1, and a hub of Lines 2, 5, and 13. The Battle has drawn up 110 teams from Florida to Seattle. 10.RUN RULE: 12 after 3, 10 after 4, and 8 after 5 innings of play. Cloud this weekend for the MN Comets Hosted Great Plains Tournament. [71], Particulate matter concentrations are consistently above the norm. LI, 25, 4 erhellt)", "Acta Antiqua Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae. Follow Your Tournament Team and Notification Type. Sofia (/ s o f i , s f-, s o f i / SOH-fee-, SOF-; Bulgarian: , romanized: Sofiya, IPA: ()) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria.It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain in the western parts of the country. The city was also an applicant for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but was not selected as candidate. Leave blank if you do not want to receive email notifications. The registration deadline is June 19th. Popov, D. Thracians, Sofia, p.h. Held in mid Julyat the Admundson sports complex in Plains. When it comes to the cityscape, 16th century sources mention eight Friday mosques, three public libraries, numerous schools, 12 churches, three synagogues, and the largest bedesten (market) of the Balkans. The Ethnographic Museum and the Museum of Military History hold large collections of Bulgarian folk costumes and armaments, respectively. Bulgaria's largest art museums are located in the central areas of the city. Mission Valley 3 on 3. Sin gles. [146] The Ivan Vazov National Theatre, which performs mainly classical plays and is situated in the very centre of the city, is the most prominent theatre. The city was called Atralisa by the Arab traveller Idrisi and Strelisa, Stralitsa or Stralitsion by the Crusaders. Tournaments are fundraising opportunities for each of the individual communities involved. [209], Higher education includes four of the five highest-ranking national universities Sofia University (SU), the Technical University of Sofia, New Bulgarian University, and the Medical University of Sofia. 2023 Tournament at Imperial Lanes 2023 Tournament Results Results are Now Official and cannot be changed PAYOUTS -2023 Note: Payouts are now posted Checks were mailed to team captains on June 5th. Contact us now for pricing for your tournament. Manufacturing has registered a strong recovery since 2012, increasing the exports three-fold and the employment by 52% accounting for over 70,000 jobs. Sofia is a regional IT hub, ranking second among the Top 10 fastest growing tech centers in Europe in terms of annual growth of active members. [174] The influx of workers from other parts of the country became so intense that a restriction policy was imposed, and residing in the capital was only possible after obtaining Sofianite citizenship. Ad Choices [12], For a long time the city possessed[29] a Thracian name, Serdica (Ancient Greek: , romanized:Serdik, or Sardik; Latin: Serdica or Sardica), derived from the tribe Serdi, who were either of Thracian,[16][18] Celtic,[30] or mixed Thracian-Celtic origin. [69] The European Commission has taken Bulgaria to court over its failure to curb air pollution. While the 1818 and 1858 earthquakes were intense and destructive, the 2012 Pernik earthquake occurred west of Sofia with a moment magnitude of 5.6 and a much lower Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). The architecture of Sofia's centre is thus a combination of Neo-Baroque, Neo-Rococo, Neo-Renaissance and Neoclassicism, with the Vienna Secession also later playing an important part, but it is most typically Central European. Several smaller parks, among which the Vazrazhdane Park, Zaimov Park, City Garden and the Doctors' Garden, are located in central Sofia. [33][34] It became a municipium during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98117). These include the 4th century Rotunda of St. George, the walls of the Serdica fortress and the partially preserved Amphitheatre of Serdica. Armeets Arena holds many indoor events and has a capacity of up to 19,000 people depending on its use. You can pay via the website when registering for tournaments or mail checks to GGFA at the following address: This is a pool play into double elimination tournament. NO sunflower seeds or Gum in Energy Sports Complex, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. 11. Select Your . It was the first edict legalising Christianity, preceding the Edict of Milan by two years. Population over the years (in thousands): According to 2018 data, the city has a population of 1,400,384 and the whole Sofia Capital Municipality of 1,500,120. [191], Public transport is well-developed with bus (2,380km (1,479mi)),[192] tram (308km (191mi)),[193] and trolleybus (193km (120mi))[194] lines running in all areas of the city. Install the mobile app for this event at: Hosts 100+ teams annually. ", Jen Fitz. The city expanded and became a significant political and economical centre, more so as it became one of the first Roman cities where Christianity was recognised as an official religion (under Galerius). The city houses many cultural institutes such as the Russian Cultural Institute, the Polish Cultural Institute, the Hungarian Institute, the Czech and the Slovak Cultural Institutes, the Italian Cultural Institute, Confucius Institute, Institut Franais, Goethe Institut, British Council and Instituto Cervantes which regularly organise temporary expositions of visual, sound and literary works by artists from their respective countries. Basketball SCB - Battle of the Plains. Normally held the first Saturday of Augustat the Ronan High School. The city is home to a number of large sports venues, including the 43,000-seat Vasil Levski National Stadium which hosts international football matches, as well as Balgarska Armia Stadium, Georgi Asparuhov Stadium and Lokomotiv Stadium, the main venues for outdoor musical concerts. However, ESPN wasn't willing to let the idea of teams in two major conferences playing each other die. Sofia's geographic location, in the foothills of the weekend retreat Vitosha mountain, further adds to the city's specific atmosphere. [198] This line will complete the proposed underground system of three lines with about 65km (40mi) of lines. Battle of the Plains: Joliet West High School - Field House 401 N Lakrin Ave Joliet, IL 60435: timwyller@gmail.com 630-862-6050: Website Registration Event Flyer: . Marazov, Ivan (ed.). 24.No alcoholic beverages at either complex. THE WINNING TEAM is responsible for notifying Tournament Headquarters of final score immediately after the game. are a coach or other representative for this team. Modern central apartment - 2 BDR & 2 Baths. TIME LIMIT: 7 innings or 1 hour and 15 minutes. [157] A velodrome with 5,000 seats in the city's central park is undergoing renovation. The city is ranked 62nd among financial centres worldwide. A number of ancient Roman, Byzantine and medieval Bulgarian buildings are preserved in the centre of the city. Battle On The Hardwood; Great Plains Alliance; EVENT CALENDAR. The Bulgarian Volleyball Federation is the world's second-oldest, and it was an exhibition tournament organised by the BVF in Sofia that convinced the International Olympic Committee to include volleyball as an olympic sport in 1957. Sofia entered a period of economic and political decline in the 17th century, accelerated during the period of anarchy in the Ottoman Balkans of the late 18th and early 19th century, when local Ottoman warlords ravaged the countryside. [75] Particulates are now largely measured by a network of 300 sensors maintained by volunteers since 2017. [68] Solid fuel used for heating and motor vehicle traffic are significant sources of pollutants. Tournament play will be straight 9 with DP/Flex option. Serdica Peak on Livingston Island, in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, is named after Serdica. Tournaments & Leagues; Our Passion; This page was last edited on 3 July 2023, at 08:17. These include Tsarigradsko shose, Cherni Vrah, Bulgaria, Slivnitsa, and Todor Aleksandrov boulevards, as well as the city's ring road. [166] The real GDP (PPP) per capita growth at the time was 2.5% and the employment went up by 3.4% to 962,400. 1. In the coldest days temperatures can drop below 15C (5F), most notably in January. Load More Register Schedules Results During the decline of the Roman Empire, the city was raided by Huns, Visigoths, Avars and Slavs. [111][112] Following the war, the great majority of the Muslim population left Sofia.[101]. In 2012, it hosted the FIVB World League finals. Pool play games: open substitutions, batt everyone. USJN's 18th Annual Battle at the Border #TheFuturePlaysHere The Edict implicitly granted Christianity the status of "religio licita", a worship recognised and accepted by the Roman Empire. During the Second World War, Bulgaria declared war on the US and UK on 13 December 1941 and in late 1943 and early 1944 the US and UK Air forces conducted bombings over Sofia. Republican Plains Activity Conference releases brackets for 2023 - MSN The "Game" is more . The Iskar River in its upper course flows near eastern Sofia. [47] The coldest recorded year was 1893 with an average January temperature of 10.4C (13F) and an annual temperature of 8.2C (46.8F). [172] Services dominate the economy, accounting for 88.6% of the gross value added, followed by industry 11.3% and agriculture 0.1%.[170][173]. USJN Basketball Events. [195][196] The Sofia Metro became operational in January 1998 with only 5 stations and currently has four lines and 47 stations. Dates: Fridays, June 2nd - July 21st (no games July 7th) Registration Deadline: May 23 (or until spots fill) Cost: $250/TEAM Notes: 14 Game Regular Season Games (June 2nd - July 14th) IHSA basketball: Pleasant Plains routs New Berlin for Sangamon title Message frequency varies. The decision was announced in November 2014 by the Evaluation Committee of ACES Europe, on the grounds that "the city is a good example of sport for all, as means to improve healthy lifestyle, integration and education, which are the basis of the initiative". 4. [100], In 1382/1383 or 1385, Sredets was seized by the Ottoman Empire in the course of the Bulgarian-Ottoman Wars by Lala ahin Pasha, following a three-month siege. Terms of Service. GBA Competitive Team Tournament Lists * Check back periodically as tournaments will be added throughout the season! On his way to Constantinople, Basil II was ambushed and soundly defeated by the Bulgarians in the battle of the Gates of Trajan. [167] In 2015, Forbes listed Sofia as one of the top 10 places in the world to launch a startup business, because of the low corporate tax (10%), the fast internet connection speeds available one of the fastest in the world, and the presence of several investment funds, including Eleven Startup Accelerator, LAUNCHub and Neveq. Bianquis, C.E. The heat distribution piping network is 900km (559mi) long and comprises 14,000 substations and 10,000 heated buildings. . $10K Battle In The Mountains; Hall Of Fame Classic; $11K Oklahoma State; Nationals / North American Cup; $10K No-Pro Nationals; $12K Mississippi State; $100K Tornado Championships; $12.5K Louisiana State; . Website Design & Development by UNANIMOUS. The Edict of Toleration by Galerius was issued in 311 in Serdica by the Roman emperor Galerius, officially ending the Diocletianic persecution of Christianity. Don't wait! [74] However, a report by the European Court of Auditors issued in September 2018 revealed that Sofia has not drafted any projects to reduce air pollution from heating. There are four principal parks Borisova gradina in the city centre and the Southern, Western and Northern parks. The fall of the strategic city prompted a major and ultimately disastrous invasion of Bulgaria by the Byzantine emperor Nikephoros I, which led to his demise at the hands of the Bulgarian army. . Vita Verde Apart @ Vitosha, Sofia. 5. Event Calendar - AAU Events 20.Have birth certificates or USA pictured ID card, in case of a roster challenge. Odeon (not part of the Odeon Cinemas chain) shows exclusively European and independent American films, as well as 20th century classics. There are 16 industrial and logistics parks in Sofia, some sprawling to towns in neighbouring Sofia Province, such as Bozhurishte, Kostinbrod and Elin Pelin. [205] The city also hosts 23 of Bulgaria's 51 higher education establishments and more than 105,000 university students. Overall, Sofia has 186km (116 miles) of railway lines. The Slavic name Sredets (), which is related to "middle" (, "sreda") and to the city's earliest name, first appeared on paper in an 11th-century text. There are different boulevards and streets in the city with a higher amount of traffic than others. In 1879 there was a dispute about what the name of the new Bulgarian capital should be, when the citizens created a committee of famous people, insisting for the Slavic name. Battle On The Plains Bickle-Schmidt Complex Tournaments | Supreme Hoops [78], The earliest tribes who settled were the Thracian Tilataei. [94] In the aftermath of the war, the city was permanently integrated in Bulgaria and became known by the Slavic name of Sredets. [81] The earliest mention of the city comes from an Athenian inscription from the 1st century BC, attesting Astiu ton Serdon, i.e. Amongst others, the population consisted of Muslims, Bulgarian and Greek speaking Orthodox Christians, Armenians, Georgians, Catholic Ragusans, Jews (Romaniote, Ashkenazi and Sephardi), and Romani people. [84][85][86] The ancient city is located between TZUM, Sheraton Hotel and the Presidency. Three mountain passes lead to the city, which have been key roads since antiquity, Vitosha being the watershed between Black and Aegean Seas. [43][44] Fog is not unusual, especially in the beginning of the season. So the SEC was called in to fill the gap left by the Big Ten after its annual challenge with the Big 12. Battle On the Plainz - Facebook Mar 25-27th, 2022; Asheville, NC; Contact: Allan Reese 828-775-8745; [161][162], According to the 2011 census, throughout the whole municipality some 892,511 people (69.1%) are recorded as Eastern Orthodox Christians, 10,256 (0.8%) as Protestant, 6,767 (0.5%) as Muslim, 5,572 (0.4%) as Roman Catholic, 4,010 (0.3%) belonged to other faith and 372,475 (28.8%) declared themselves irreligious or did not mention any faith. In 1945, the communist Fatherland Front took power. It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain in the western parts of the country. For Constantine the Great it was 'Sardica mea Roma est' (Serdica is my Rome).