Why the new dates, location?

As directors, we are constantly faced with challenges that a growing event can create. This summer's Fast Eddy's BAM Jam is no exception.


One of the challenges was handling the increased number of teams that participate in the summer. The summer tournament has grown 30% each year since 2008 and last summer (2011) we hit our capacity in the BoDo neighborhood.

BoDo was great. But combining the increased number of teams, the lingering dangers of a major highway (Myrtle and Front Streets) and little shade from the August sun, we knew that a new location would be needed. And it would need to be somewhere that could sustain continued growth over the next 8-10 years.


New locations often mean new restrictions. After talking with our staff and various city and county agencies (such as the mayor's office, the DBA, Boise Police, ACHD) we selected the intersection of 6th Street and Bannock Street (click here to see the map) as our new home. However, since this was a high traffic area in the heart of downtown Boise, roads would not be able to be closed until 6:30 PM on Friday night to allow the normal flow of business. Therefore, since the tournament couldn't start on Friday, it would need to run Saturday and Sunday.


This was truly a difficult decision that we did not take lightly. Ultimately we felt it was the best way to continue to reach the tournament's goals: put on a first class event that our community can be proud and raise money for great local non-profit organizations. Plus, it provides access to beautiful Capitol Park, more accessible parking, a fantastic back drop to the Capitol Building and even more shops, restaurants and services in the Old Boise neighborhood.


You can still count on all the fun that BAM Jam has offered over the years. The majority of the action will be on Saturday including our Power Hour that features the Powerade Slam Dunk Contest and the ACHD Commuteride 3-Point Challenge. 


And the fundraising continues. To date we have raised over $10,000 for local non-profits such as the Boys & Girls Club. We are again partnering with the Boys & Girls Club this year along with several high school programs. We will continue to run the event at the highest level and, in turn, provide a large economic impact for our community.

Idaho's biggest tourney moves

Fast Eddy's BAM Jam grows into new location

Below is the press release that was sent out on May 31 regarding the tournament's new location

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Boise, IDAHO - Idaho Select Basketball has opened registration and released the dates of this year's Fast Eddy's Summer BAM Jam. The 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 4-5 in downtown Boise. The tournament is for any player of any ability. More information is available at www.bamjamboise.com. Additionally, the organization has announced that the tournament will be held in a new part of downtown Boise.

This summer the tournament will be held in a completely new location. Previously, the center of Fast Eddy's Summer BAM Jam was located at 8th Street and Broad Street in the BoDo area. This summer, the center of the tournament will be at 6th Street and Bannock Street. The tournament will span 8 city blocks.

The move was required as a result of the large influx of teams over the last four years. The tournament has grown nearly 30% per year since 2008 and is anticipating hosting nearly 450 teams from around the Northwest this summer. To see a map of the new event, visit www.bamjamboise.com/location

"The Fast Eddy's Summer BAM Jam tournament has had rapid, sustained growth since 2008, and the new location will help organizers continue to expand the tournament," Mayor David Bieter said. "A livable city must have opportunities to get active, and Fast Eddy's BAM Jam is a prime example. It's basketball for all ages and abilities, it's family friendly and it's fun to see our streets transformed into basketball paradise for players and spectators."

The new location near Old Boise will provide access to Capitol Park, more convenient parking and more eating and shopping options for all those involved.

"Being in Old Boise is a slam dunk and we are thrilled to be partnering with Fast Eddy's BAM Jam this summer. We know that the players, spectators and volunteers will love the amenities that our neighborhood has to offer," said Clay Carley of Old Boise. "Go to www.oldboise.com to see all the dining, shopping, entertainment and services available from the local merchants."

While the location of the tournament has changed, the goal of Fast Eddy's Summer BAM Jam remains the same: operate a first class event that the Treasure Valley can be proud and give back to local non-profit organizations. In the past 4 years Fast Eddy's BAM Jam has donated over $10,000 to worthy local organizations.

Hoopfest is underway and Spokane is the beneficiary

We finished up Friday with a volunteer session for checking in the Hoopfest Court Monitors. With nearly 650 Court Monitors registered to work Saturday and Sunday, their team has the check in system completely dialed in from training to getting the monitors their gear to making sure they have everything they need from whistles to sunscreen.

From there we took a quick walk around downtown as the logistics team gets their set up preparation done. It is incredible how the entire town gets behind this tournament. From the city letting Hoopfest store their baskets in city storage, to staging the night before to rearranging the city transit schedule and bus routes, Spokane has completely bought in. They even let them banner the downtown light posts and put up speakers on every street! The city's reward? An estimated $39 million in additional revenue during the weekend generated specifically by Hoopfest.

Saturday, the first official day of Hoopfest couldn't have gone better for the BAM Jam crew. The day started with a ride on their modified city transportation. Normally, a day pass on their transit system costs $3.50. During Hoopfest it is just $1.50 and in 10 minutes you can get all the way downtown.

The first shift starts at 8:00 AM with a volunteer session at the data entry center. The Hoopfest bracketing/tournament results are completely digital. They strive to have all brackets updated within about 10 minutes of the score sheets being turned in. This is quite a challenge with 485 brackets and sheets coming in every 30 minutes. We had 10 volunteers entering game results into their custom made software and were able to keep up. All the results are available online and they added a mobile application this year. Next year they plan to add text messaging as well.

The BAM Jam Boise Dot Com team also did very well. They are competing in the Elite Division and were ranked #2 this year after finishing second last year. Their first two games were on the Nike Center Court and went 2-0 to finish the day. While the offense was OK it was their defense that proved to be most effective. Sunday they open against another Treasure Valley team at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time). If they win their first three games they will be back in the final four. A loss and they'll have to battle through the losers bracket.

Several Treasure Valley teams are still in the hunt for this year's Hoopfest title including Still OC (Keegan Cook), Gates of Hope (Joel Ryman), STADIAdotcom (Ryan McCarthy and Wade Joseph), Wheatland Bank (Cory Violette and Dan Mcfaul) and BodyBuildingdotcom (Booker Nabors) along with BAM Jam Boise dotcom (Matt Bauscher, Clint Hordemann, Jon DeWolfe and Paul Noonan). But the defending champs, Tonicx (David Pendergraft), is still alive and takes on Wheatland Bank first thing Sunday morning.

And of course don't forget that BAM Jam will take place in Boise on August 5-6 where you can see or even compete against some of these same players.

Spring BAM Jam registration is open

It's back! Spring BAM Jam will once again take over Taco Bell Arena on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Registration is now open so get your teammates together and get your team registered. <CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION>

Remember: last spring this tournament was sold out so make sure you get your team registration in before this one fills up. We will again have all the great features from last year including all the NCAA conference tournament games live, shooting contests, the player's lounge and more.

Not sure about the tournament? Can't quite remember what the spring version is like? No problem! Check out this video from STADIA for a quick refresher. Then get back to the gym and work on that jumper!

More event details

Here's how things are shaping up for this year's tournament. All teams will get a 3 game guarantee and after that it depends on how long you keep winning. Every team member will also get a BAM Jam participant t-shirt and each team will be receiving a team packet with all kinds of cool free stuff and coupons for discounts.

Games for each bracket will start at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 6 and will finish around 9:00 PM. We will start up again with games on Saturday at 8:00 AM and the final games will wrap up around 6:00 PM.

The Idaho Trust Bank Center Court will feature elite games all tournament long. On Saturday there will also be the MyBullFrog 3-point Shootout, the Powerade Slam Dunk Championship and the Larry Miller 1/2 court truck giveaway. More details will be coming soon on these.

And we are proud to announce that Fast Eddy's will again be our title sponsor. If you recall, Fast Eddy's sponsored last spring's BAM Jam (check out this video from STADIA TV, Click Here).

If you having yet registered your team, you will want to get that done ASAP. Normal registration closes July 30.  Team check in will be on Thursday, August 5 likely from 4-8pm at Sports Authority in Boise off of Milwaukee.

A first peak

Here is a first peak at what this year's posters and postcards will look like. If you would like one for your collection or would be interested in helping us spread the word, send an email to service@idahoselect.org with your name, address and the quantity you would like and we'll get some out to you. Designs are by The Martinez Method. BAM Jam is August 6-7.

Toby Keith (not to go too far off track)

Taco Bell Arena, home of BAM Jam's Spring tournament, is offering a pre-sale opportunity to buy tickets to his July 22 concert in Boise before everyone else. Go to
http://www15.ticketingcentral.com/V2/Restrictions.aspx?8CCC640F6CA2272
and use the promo code: venue

In other news, you've probably noticed that registration for BAM Jam is now open. So go ahead...get your team together and register for Idaho's biggest 3 on 3 basketball tournament on August 6-7.

2010 Spring Schedule of Events

Here's what is going on at Taco Bell Arena, March 13, 2010 (along with all the 3 on 3 basketball games) 

Jackson & Jackson 3-point Shootout - Come show off your long range skills at the Jackson & Jackson 3-point Shootout. We will be qualifying players through out the day up until the championship rounds, which will start around 2pm at the Fast Eddy's Center Court. The top 8 players will have a chance to shoot off for great prizes and be crowned the Jackson & Jackson 3-point Champion! It's only $2 to enter and you can enter as many times as you want. Proceeds go to player scholarships.

Slam Dunk Competition - Also at the Fast Eddy's Center Court and will feature some of the highest fliers in the valley! Competition will likely start around 2pm and anyone can enter. Contact Clint Hordemann at clint@idahoselect.org for more details. Winner will get great prizes including gear from STADIA Clothing. Check out YouTube videos from last year, www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXxvKq8zPds.

Washington Trust Player's Lounge - Looking for a place to hang out between games? Want to catch up on NCAA action? Need to grab a meal or snack? You are invited to check out the Washington Trust Player's Lounge located near Lobby 4. They will have TVs, food and will be doing a free drawing for anyone that wants to win basketballs, clothes, gear and other great prizes.

NCAA Basketball - It's conference tournament week with the culmination this weekend. We will have all the action on the big screen JumboTron and in the Washington Trust Player's Lounge. Check out this schedule, which is just the tip of the iceberg:
Saturday, March 13
10 a.m. ESPN2 America East: Championship
11 a.m. ABC SEC Tournament: Semifinal 1
11:30 a.m. ESPN ACC: Semifinal 1
12 noon ESPN2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference: Championship
1 p.m. ABC SEC Tournament: Semifinal 2
2 p.m. ESPN ACC: Semifinal 2
2 p.m. ESPN2 Southland Conference: Championship
4 p.m. ESPN Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Championship
4 p.m. ESPN2 Mid American Conference: Championship
6 p.m. ESPN2 Big West Conference: Championship
6:30 p.m. ESPNU SWAC: Championship
7 p.m. ESPN BIG EAST Championship: Championship
8 p.m. ESPN2 Western Athletic Conference: Championship

Team registrations due this Friday!

If you want to play in Idaho's biggest indoor 3 on 3 basketball tournament, please note that registrations are due this Friday, March 5.

We start bracketing teams on Saturday, March 6 so if you want to be sure that you end up in the division of your choice, get your team signed up by this Friday.

Team Captains! Please read

Just a reminder, if you are the team captain (Player 1 on the registration form) you should receive a team verification email. It is absolutely critical that you review the information in this email and make any corrections necessary.

The most important items: be sure that your team is in the correct age group (youth, high school or adult), gender (male, female or co-ed), team height (N/A for youth, 6'0 and under, 6'0 and over) and division (youth, recreational, competitive or elite).

From there be sure that your team members all meet the requirements of your division (if you are in a high school division all players should be in high school, if you are in a co-ed gender bracket you should have at least one boy or girl, if you are 6'0 and under everyone should be under 6'0, etc.)

This is so important because this is how we bracket all teams. What may seem like a simple typo could affect the teams you play against. We rely on your accuracy to evenly match up teams.

If you see a mistake, simply respond to the email with the corrections. We'll take if from there.

If you have not received a verification email (it should be sent to you within 10 minutes of completing your registration) please send an email to service@idahoselect.org with your team name, captain's name and captain's email address.

Other information that is important: Player's 2-4 email addresses (BAM Jam does all communication through email so this should be accurate) and team t-shirt sizes.

Other notes: if you need to add/delete/change a player you can do so via the "PLAYER CHANGE" form available under the "Play" link on the main page.

The normal registration deadline is March 5. However, we are currently on pace to sell out early so if you are considering getting a team in, you may want to register ASAP. The Fast Eddy's BAM Jam is March 13 at Taco Bell Arena.

Wednesday night at Taco Bell Arena

BAM Jam will be at Taco Bell Arena for the Boise State men's and women's double header. The women take on San Jose State and the men take on Nevada at 8:15 PM. Nevada is scoring over 80 ppg this season with four guys scoring in double digits. They also have former CSI player Joey Shaw on their roster.

Great ticket prices are available. To learn more go to www.broncosports.com.

Remember, BAM Jam is Saturday, March 13 and will be THE biggest basketball event in Idaho that weekend. NCAA conference championship games will be going all day at the arena, the Washington Trust Player's Lounge will be in full effect and the best 3 on 3 basketball will be going on all day long! Don't miss your chance to get your team in!

Have you seen the new promo?

Spring BAM Jam registration now open

Registration is now open for the Spring BAM Jam taking place on March 13 at Taco Bell Arena on the campus of Boise State University. Space is limited so we suggest getting your team registered early.

Wouldn't a gift of basketball be a great present for the holidays? Surprise someone with a registration to BAM Jam!

Thank You!

With the 2009 BAM Jam completed and a day to reflect on the event, there is no doubt that this community is the best!

First, thanks to all the volunteers that made this happen. While there are too many to recognize individually, it took a huge effort from all of the BAM Jam operational units. The set up crew was amazing and their creative solutions to a wet set up were crucial. We know you are probably still soaked to the bone! The check in team at Piper Pub, Jacksons/Fast Eddy's Master Scoreboard, volunteer check in, BAM Jam Lounge in the 8th Street Mareketplace, court monitors and marshals, medical and hydration stations, the BAM Jam Store, Regence BlueShield Information booth, LeMaster Daniels contest courts, tear down and clean up crews and our booth set up teams were incredible. Your time, energy and passion were vital to the event's success!

Second, the BAM Jam sponsors were crucial to making this happen. To those that were on board from the start last year and the new sponsors that joined us this year, your support and assistance allowed this great event to take place.

And of course, thank you to all the participants that hung in there through the early rain and finished in the bright beautiful sunshine! You did amazing and, regardless of your final record, you are all champions just for finishing. We look forward to improving this event for you next year (August 6-7) and continuing to make BAM Jam an event you can be proud of!

Schedule of Events

This weekend, downtown Boise will feature the best basketball in the northwest. But to maximize your fun and entertainment, here is a schedule of events that you will want to check out.

Idaho Trust Bank Center Court (intersection of Broad and 8th Street)
Friday, August 7
5:00-7:30 PM - Elite Games
7:30-8:00 PM - Youth Slam Dunk Competition
8:00-9:00 PM - Elite Games

Saturday, August 8
8:00-9:00 AM - Elite Games
9:00-9:30 AM - Mascot Game (features local sports mascots!)
9:30-11:30 AM - Elite Games
12:00-3:00 PM - Elite Games
3:00-4:00 PM - Gatorade Slam Dunk Competition and 3-Point Shootout
4:00-5:30 PM - Elite Championship Games

U.S. Marines Youth Center Court (intersection of Fulton and 8th Street)
Friday, August 7
5:00-8:30 PM - High School Elite Games
8:30-9:00 PM - 3-Point Shootout Semi-final

Saturday, August 8
8:00-10:00 AM - High School Elite Games
10:00-10:30 AM - XTreme Cheer Performance
10:30-11:30 AM - High School Elite Games
11:30-12:00 PM - 3-Point Shootout Semi-final
12:00-2:30 PM - High School Elite Games
2:30-3:00 PM - 3-Point Shootout Semi-final
4:00-5:30 PM - High School Elite Championship Games

Sneak Peak

Here is an early look at this year's participant tshirts.










The registration deadline is creeping up...don't miss out on this year's BAM Jam, August 7-8!

Just In

Regence BlueShield Of Idaho is now an Official Sponsor of BAM Jam! Their support is helping make the August 7-8, 2009 event a success. Thank you!