A look inside scheduling and how Tetris is helping

One of the most frequently asked questions we get at BAM Jam is "When will the tournament schedule be out?"

Typically, the BAM Jam schedules will be out the Thursday before the tournament starts. We post it online and separate it by the bracket type and court.

But the next question is usually "How do you create the schedule?"

Scheduling BAM Jam teams is a bit
like playing a game of Tetris

Scheduling is kind of like a big puzzle with moving pieces and limited space and time. 

Think Tetris. 

Registration Deadline is Tuesday, July 26

If you would like to play in this summer's Fast Eddy's BAM Jam, the normal registration deadline is this Tuesday, July 26.

Games will start at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 5. Brackets will likely be posted by Wednesday, August 3. Team check in is Thursday, August 4 at the Grove in downtown Boise.

The Best BBQ Sauce in the Business - At BAM Jam

We are proud to announce that inside this year's Player's Lounge we will be featuring one of the best BBQ caterers in the Northwest, My Family Tradition BBQ!

As you can see from the menu (click on it for a bigger image), they will be offering more than just hot dogs and nachos (though you can still get those too). We were lucky enough to sample some of their food (it's a tough job) and our players and fans are in for a real treat. With a menu that covers breakfast, lunch and dinner plus great snacks like fruit, POWERADE and treats, there is no reason to leave the arena. They will take cash and credit cards.

What really makes the food is the sauce. My Family Tradition (www.mftbbq.com) has basically perfected BBQ sauce in multiple flavors and levels of hotness. It's made from scratch and you can taste why it is a family tradition.

Be sure to stop by the Player's Lounge at BAM Jam. And remember, if you want to get your team registered, the deadline is March 5.

The Elite Champ Packs

Nike Max Air Backpack

Men's 6'0 over and 6'0 and under Elite Teams, here is what you are playing for (besides pride, of course). Each player on the men's 6'0 and over AND 6'0 and under Elite Teams will receive the Nike Max Air Hoops Basketball Backpack ($60 value). Inside the backpacks players will find the coveted BAM Jam Champions shirt, a long sleeve Nike Dri-FIT ($25), and a $40 gift certificate to Pro Image. That's a $125 value!

Nike Dri-FIT Champion Shirt

The Nike Max Air Backpacks feature a pocket for your basketball, shoes, a padded area to carry your laptop and an insulated beverage pocket.

The Dri-FIT long sleeve champion shirts are built for any training situation, whether you are playing outdoors in the middle of summer (like the Summer BAM Jam) or indoors for your intramural games. Plus, the design and feel looks sharp enough to wear around casually.

But you have to get your teams in soon. The registration deadline is this Saturday, March 5. Click here to register.

I missed the registration deadline, now what?

If you wanted to get a team into this year's BAM Jam but missed the normal registration deadline, you may be in luck.  Some of our smaller brackets may have room for another team or two. Our bracketing team starts this weekend building the tournament brackets. In the meantime, here's what you can do to get in.

First, get signed up! The bracket team will finish up by Tuesday so you have to be in by then. Go to www.bamjamboise.com, click on play and complete the team registration process. Please note, with late registration comes the standard late registration fee of $25.

Second, look for your verification email immediately after you have signed up. If you don't get it within 10 minutes check your junk or spam folder. If you check your spam and junk folders and don't see it in there, send an email to service@idahoselect.org with your team name and captain and we will check on it for you.

Third, be patient. We will do our best to get you into your bracket of choice if there is room. But this could take a couple days so give us a chance to get it in.

Fourth, check your email again. If we are able to get you in to the tournament you will get an email with your TEAM NUMBER and check in information. If we couldn't get you in we will send you an email letting you know and that we are refunding your entry fee.

BAM Jam Prizes

One question that we get is: what do the winning teams get? Every winning team gets a coveted Champions T-shirt for their players and a copy of your winning tournament bracket.

But for the Elite Divisions there is even more. Elite Champions will also receive $200 in gift certificates to the Pro Image/Blue & Orange Store, BAM Jam Back Packs and a basketball in addition to the official BAM Jam Champions T-shirts.

REMEMBER: if you want to play, you have to register! The registration deadline is this Friday, March 5. You won't want to be on the outside looking in at this incredible event!

And don't forget, there is also a Dunk Competition and the Jackson & Jackson 3-point Shootout, each with their own set of prizes including gear by STADIA Clothing! Anyone can participate. Sign up for the Dunk and Shootout at the event.