A Division III SHowdown
Endless Highway, Inc. and the Rochester Wheels are proud to host the Steve Barbato Memorial Tournament—an opportunity to foster competition across East Coast NWBA divisional teams while honoring the legacy of late Rochester Wheels Coach, Steve Barbato.
The tournament will follow a guaranteed multi-game format for all participating teams. This site will be updated as tournament details develop and all teams will receive direct announcements and other communications.
This tournament will be sanctioned under the NWBA Tournament Sanctioning guidelines.
Come to Compete
November 21-23, 2025
Game schedule TBD on Saturday, Nov 22
Game schedule TBD on Sunday, Nov 23 with closing ceremony
Pinnacle Athletic Campus & Events Center
7600 Pinnacle Rd
Victor, NY 14564
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration costs will be announced when registration opens. Registration fees will be due by October 31, 2025 and are not refundable after this date.
REGISTRATION (NOT OPEN YET)
NWBA Division III teams are invited to register online by completing the commitment form: COMMITMENT FORM (link not active yet)
The Tournament Experience
Join us at Pinnacle Athletic Campus, a 135,000 square foot premier athletic facility, where two regulation basketball courts will host games simultaneously throughout the weekend. During the tournament, participating teams and fans can expect and enjoy:
- Locker rooms and bathrooms
- Overnight chair storage for each team in an adjacent gym
- Catered buffet lunches for players, team admins, and family members on both days
- General admission sponsored by Endless Highway, Inc. (no cost to attend and cheer!)
- Concessions available at the on-site cafe
- Awards ceremony
The Steve Barbato Memorial Tournament is under the direction of a committee of registered NWBA Non-Athletes, Athletes, and a Tournament Director affiliated with hosts Endless Highway, Inc. and Rochester Wheels. The tournament is a sanctioned event and will be played according to the NWBA guidelines. Competition will be conducted in a non-discriminatory manner that fosters support among spectators, athletes, coaches, and officials. Learn more at nwba.org
Hotel Blocks & Hospitality
Standard and accessible rooms will be held in courtesy room blocks at multiple hotels within 3-18 minutes of the athletic campus. Booking deadlines will vary. Local restaurant, shopping, and tourism tips included.
Guide will go live in Summer 2025
participant Waivers
All players, team administrators, and volunteers should complete the following waivers for release of liability, consent to medical attention, and consent to photograph, video, and audio recording during the tournament.
Waivers will go live in Summer 2025
Volunteer with us
Be a part of the action! Volunteers are needed all weekend to assist with running a seamless tournament. Volunteer roles include score keepers, scoreboard operators, sideline snack attendants, catering/lunch attendants, and runners.
Sign-Up forms will go live in Summer 2025
Tournament Schedule
The tournament schedule will be posted here closer to the tournament date. Please check back in November!
Contact organizers
Sarah Kelleher, Tournament Director (NWBA Non-Athlete)
Rochester Wheels / Team Manager
sarah.kelleher02@cortland.edu
585-694-5006
Claire Sauter, Communications (NWBA Non-Athlete)
Endless Highway, Inc. / Marketing Director
claire@endless-highway.org
315-777-5196
Xavier Major, Tournament Scheduler (NWBA Athlete)
Rochester Wheels / Team Coach
xavier.major@tylin.com
585-755-9788