Montverde Academy will host its annual Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament (MAIT) in 2021 with a new twist. This year, the MAIT will host the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC), a newly formed high school basketball conference comprised of nationally ranked basketball programs from across the country over two weekends – January 28-30 and February 4-6. Founding conference Heads of School and Boards of Trustees from #1 ranked Montverde Academy (FL), #10 LaLumiere School (IN), #13 Oak Hill Academy (VA), #3 Sunrise Christian Academy (KS), and #11 Wasatch Academy (UT), agreed to a multi-year agreement to compete in multiple events around the country annually. See the schedule for the MAIT/NIBC attached. Further details and updates can be found at mvasports.com/nibc.
In the current COVID-19 environment, the schools agreed to a rigorous safety program that includes robust testing before, during and after travel. To reduce exposure from travel while still being able to compete at a high level, the schools will compete over two weekends from January 28-30 and February 4-6, remaining in a bubble environment in Florida while engaged in distance learning. Wild card teams for this year’s MAIT/NIBC include #9 Legacy Early College (SC) the first weekend and #22 Calvary Christian Academy (FL) the second weekend.
Multiple games will be aired on a nationally recognized sports network to be announced shortly. Seating is limited due to COVID-19 and reserved only for event sponsors. Attendees will be temperature checked upon entrance and masks are required. Sponsorship information can be found online at Montverde.org.
When:
January 28-30 and February 4-6
Game times are all between 1:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m.
Where:
The EdgeCenter for Health and Wellness
17235 Seventh Street, Montverde, FL
Who:
Montverde Academy, Montverde, FL
Calvary Christian Academy, Ormond Beach, FL
LaLumiere School, La Porte, IN
Legacy Early College, Greenville, SC
Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson, VA
Sunrise Christian Academy, Bel Aire, KS
Wasatch Academy, Mt. Pleasant, UT
