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.

Five reasons to celebrate being a Court Monitor

Since this is the Fifth Annual Fast Eddy's Summer BAM Jam, here are five great reasons to volunteer as a Court Monitor.

Court Monitors receive STADIA shorts and special shirts

1. Thanks to STADIA Clothing Court Monitors will get a newly designed pair of court monitor shorts. These shorts have pockets for your keys and cell phone, draw strings and breathable material. And of course, CM will also receive their Court Monitor shirts to go with them.

2. Private parking - this year, Court Monitors will receive special parking passes that put them right in the middle of the action. The Court Monitor parking lot is located right in the middle of the tournament so you can simply park your car and jump right on to your court.

3. Lunch both days - Thanks again to Pita Pit, all Court Monitors will be getting lunch on both Saturday and Sunday. Chicken? Ham and Turkey? You got it!

4. Keep the ball - yep, when you finish up with your court on Sunday you get to keep the basketball that your teams used.

5. And of course, by volunteering as a Court Monitor you are helping out a great community event that helps our local economy and local non-profit organizations. Plus, you get to meet some great people that are volunteering along side of you and the players that are on your court.

All Court Monitors will be provided with training and at the event you have a support staff specifically assigned to provide you with assistance if you need it. Your basic duties include: making sure the correct teams are on your court, getting games started on time, providing information on game rules and insuring that game scores get turning in to the master scoreboard. And if you are interested in officiating games, we can put you on a bracket that includes that as well.

Click here to learn more about being a Court Monitor and to register. When you register you can tell us what size of shirt and shorts you would like and we will be able to contact you about upcoming training options. 

Court Monitors get a first class experience

Our goal at BAM Jam is to give our Court Monitors a first class experience when they volunteer for the summer and spring tournaments. This summer, we've tried to make that experience even better (click here to volunteer or learn more).

Court Monitors are really the underpinning of the tournament. They make sure that games start on time and finish correctly. They get the correct teams playing on the correct courts and they facilitate the flow of the tournament. Each Court Monitor also gets the opportunity to network and interact with the athletes that are participating.

All Court Monitors will receive training to prepare them for the tournament (two different dates are available). They will also receive special Court Monitor shorts and shirts to wear during the tournament. Lunch is provided both days (thank you Pita Pit) and new this year, the first 30 Court Monitors that sign up will get a parking pass located in the middle of the tournament! And, as always, you get to keep the ball that is used on your court.

We are always looking for great Court Monitors. If you are available to help with this important position, please register online so that we can get your correct shirt and short size. Register at www.bamjamboise.com/volunteer. It's a great way to get involved and give back to your community.

9 great reasons to be a court monitor

Boise and the Treasure Valley are full of great people, givers really. They donate their time and efforts to make this one of the best communities in the nation. And with all of the great events that this area hosts, we are proud that so many of you have chosen to give back to BAM Jam as court monitors.

Why have so many decided to give back? Well, here are 9 reasons we've come up with that you might consider. We're always looking for great court monitors to be a part of the event. What do you think?

1. Every Court Monitor receives training prior to the event so they know what to expect and are prepared to have a great time!
2. Get BBQ Friday night
3. CM can get their coffee fix Saturday morning from Moxie Java
4. Pita Pit will provide you with lunch on Saturday
5. CM get the official BAM Jam Court Monitor shirts with the coveted "Court Monitor" emblazoned across the back
6. Receive a cool BAM Jam hat
7. All CM receive shorts from STADIA Clothing, the most stylish athletic ware anywhere
8. Each CM gets to take home their court's basketball
9. Build new friendships with the players that play on your court

And of course, underlying all of this is the fact that you would be helping out a cool community event, the Idaho Select Player's Fund and the Boys & Girls Club. More information on being a Court Monitor is available here.