THE Yule Tide MTE 2026

The Yule Tide Cozumel Multi Team Event (MTE) 

The Yule Tide MTE NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament is the ultimate blend of competitive basketball, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable memories! 

Event Overview 

Game Dates: Saturday & Sunday, December 18-19, 2026 

Travel Dates: December 17th- 21st, 2026

🏝 Location: Cozumel, Mexico 

🎙 Host: Dr. Mark Mann of the Summit Institute. Dr. Mann is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Oral Roberts University. Mann has led several University, and NCAA Team Women's Basketball Tournament Tours into Cozumel & Merida, Mexico. 

Our Yule Tide Cozumel MTE Basketball Tournament is hosted by Mexican Basketball Star, and Event host: Mr. Luis Palomino, from Summit Institute, Cozumel. 

🌟 Highlight of the Tournament: You are Guaranteed to have memories that last a lifetime! 

What’s Included in Your Experience? 

🏨 Accommodations: 5 days, 4 nights at the World-Class Beachfront All-Inclusive Cozumeleño Hotel. (Dec. 17-21, 2026). Cost is $28,000 per team (travel Party of 23 people.) Full Payment is due by January 31, 2026. 

🏀 Celebrate the Holidays with Hoops in Paradise! 🌴

🏀 Facilities: Practice at the Newly Renovated Poliforum Gymnasium, an iconic venue on the island, and host to four previous Summit Institute Sponsored NCAA Collegiate Women’s Basketball Events. Each team has team practices scheduled on the 17th & 18th. Pregame shoot around(s) are also scheduled on the 18th - 19th before games. 

🚌 Transportation: All essential island transportation provided by a certified commercial bus fleet, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience to and from the Resort to the Polyforum.

🍴 Events Hosted by the Cozumel Municipal Government:

Welcome Event with Cozumel Media, Dignitaries: December 17th, 2026.

Game Days: Friday, December 18th. Saturday, December 19th, 2026 . @ the PolyForum. 

Excursion to Mr. Sancho's Beach Club and Chankanab Water Park: Sunday, December 20th, 2026.

Schedule Highlights 

Thursday, December 17: Arrival, practice sessions, and welcome event. 

Friday & Saturday December 18-19: Game days at Polyforum Gymnasium. 

Sunday, December 20: Team Excursions to World Famous Mr. Sancho’s Beach Club and Chankanaab Water Park. 

Monday, December 21: Departure Return to USA with most cherished memories. 

Not Included: Each University Team should provide evidence of their own team travel party insurance coverage. (contract agreement with Summit Institute to be signed by school's university representative)

Also, each Non Travel party person going to the tournament from each University will be responsible for their own transportation, accommodations, and travel insurance while in Cozumel. (Note that a non travel party group hotel rate may be arranged at our hotel, upon request and based on availability) 

Contacts for Inquiries: 

Mark Mann, Director of the Summit Institute 📧 Email: mmann@summit.edu 📞 (918) 231-1147 (Cell) 

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