From Court To The Sidelines: Parents Pass The Tradition

For the past 8 years BAM Jam has been a co-ed event that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, making it an ideal opportunity to get the whole family involved. The Allen and Sailors families have taken full advantage of this opportunity as both Chris Allen and Leah Sailors compete every year with their families.

For the Allens, Chris’s brother, Corey, comes to town from Spokane to take part in the tournament, and his wife and children also often compete in their respective age groups. With the Sailors, Leah competes on the women’s side and also has children who participate.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Chris and Leah about their BAM Jam experiences and learn more about the basketball families!

Fattys BAM Jam After Party is Saturday night

Fatty's is hosting the BAM Jam
After Party Saturday night

Once again, the biggest basketball after party of the year will be on Saturday, August 9 at Fatty's Bar in Downtown Boise.

Fatty's is always a great time but it really amps things up during BAM Jam. The Fatty's BAM Jam After Party features drink specials for BAM Jam players & fans along with great music. Fattys is known for their live DJs and DJ ZUZ will be on the turn tables all night. And don't forget about the great location that overlooks Boise's famous 8th Street.

The after party is also a great way to meet up with other players from the tournament. Whether another team caught your eye or you just battled against them in your pool, you are likely to see them at Fatty's on Saturday night.

Haven't registered your team yet? You can still get them in until Friday night. Click here to register your team now!

We need your help managing courts at BAM Jam

We are pleased to introduce Colby Blaine, who will be our Court Monitor Director for this summer's Fast Eddy's BAM Jam. He joins a great list of Court Monitor Directors that have done an excellent job during the previous 6 tournaments.

Colby is a Boise native and a graduate of Boise High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from Western Montana and then his Master's in Athletic Administration from Idaho State. He is currently the assistant coach at the College of Idaho and has a lot of experience operating and managing basketball tournaments and camps.

Court Monitors will receive t-shirts, gear from STADIA Clothing, lunch both Saturday and Sunday from Pita Pit and Old Chicago, a parking pass to park at the event and you get to keep your court's basketball! Plus we provide complete court monitor training and support through out the event.

If you would like to send Colby a message, you can email him at cblaine35@gmail.com. Or you can register to become a court monitor at www.bamjamboise.com/volunteer.

The best 3 on 3 basketball players will be in Boise August 9-10

We are looking for the best 3 on 3 basketball players in the west to compete in the 7th annual Fast Eddy's BAM Jam August 9-10 in Boise, Idaho. And if you have what it takes, we will take care of you.

The best 3 on 3 basketball players will
be in Boise at BAM Jam August 9-10

Of course, there are divisions for players of all ages and abilities. But players in the elite divisions will all get a chance to play on the Northwestern Mutual Center Court and games are officiated by certified high school and college officials. Teams get a VIP treatment at team check in and receive parking passes right next to tournament in our VIP parking lot.

[register by clicking here]

BAM Jam has a tradition of hosting some of the best 3 on 3 basketball players and teams. Our past champions include winners of the Hoopfest Elite Division, former professional, Division I, Division II and NAIA players. The champions all receive championship packages worth hundreds of dollars and, of course, the highly sought after champions shirts printed on Nike apparel.

The Northwestern Mutual Center Court will feature elite division games all weekend long. The Northwestern Mutual crew will set up to take care of our elite players. A shaded canopy and ice cold water for elite team members are just a few of in game perks Northwestern Mutual will provide.

Northwestern Mutual welcomes the best 3 on 3
basketball players to the Center Court at BAM Jam

Northwestern Mutual is no stranger to big sporting events. As a proud partner of the NCAA and the presenting sponsor of the Rose Bowl, Northwestern Mutual understands the importance of sports and the impact that they have on the surrounding community.

BAM Jam is excited to host the best 3 on 3 basketball players in the northwest. If you are interested in competing in the 2014 Fast Eddy's BAM Jam, click here or go to the "PLAY" button at the top of the www.bamjamboise.com webpage.

Northwest basketball players to compete at the USA Basketball 3 on 3 National Championships

Congratulations to the three teams from BAM Jam that qualified and will be attending the USA Basketball 3 on 3 National Championship tournament in Colorado Springs, CO at the Olympic Training Center.

Northwestern Mutual captured the BAM Jam Men's Elite
Division and qualified for the USA Basketball
3 on 3 National Championships

USA Basketball has confirmed that Northwestern Mutual (Men's Elite), BBA (Women's Elite) and G Unit (Boys High School Elite) will all be attending the National Championships. The men's and women's open 3 on 3 tournament is May 9-11. The U18 3 on 3 basketball tournament is May 30-June 1.

The teams will compete for a chance to represent the United States in international competition. The open division World Championships will be held in Moscow, Russia on June 5-7. The U18 team will compete in the Youth Olympics, which will be in Nanjing, China on August 16-28.

Stay tuned for updates on how the teams do.

Next up for BAM Jam is our summer 3 on 3 basketball tournament, which brings in the top 3 on 3 basketball teams from around the northwest. The tournament dates are August 9-10, 2014 and will be played on the streets of downtown Boise, ID.

For more information about USA Basketball and their 3 on 3 basketball program, visit www.usab.com or click here.