Press Release - Registration is open for summer 2013

Here is a recent press release about the opening of registration for the summer of 2013.

Idaho Select Basketball has announced that registration is open for the Fast Eddy's Summer BAM Jam. The 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held on August 10-11 in downtown Boise. The tournament will once again center around the intersection of Bannock and 6th Streets next to Capitol Park and the Capitol Building and will span out over eight blocks. More information can be found at www.bamjamboise.com.

This will be the second year that the tournament has used this location. The response from players and fans last year was overwhelmingly positive, reflecting the additional shade, a grass park, easy to find parking and the close proximity to the Old Boise shopping area.

Last year players from over 70 cities and 8 states participated in the tournament. The number of teams this year is expected to be well over 300. There are divisions for all ages and abilities.
Fast Eddy's has signed back on as the title sponsor. The convenience store has been a partner for all six years of BAM Jam and has been the title sponsor for the last five years.

About Idaho Select Basketball and BAM Jam
Idaho Select Basketball is a club basketball program for high school players in the northwest. The program began in the summer of 1998. BAM Jam was created in the summer of 2008 to help raise money for Idaho Select players in need as well as other local non-profit organizations. In its first year the tournament brought in 142 teams and has grown to nearly 300. BAM Jam has donated over $10,000 to local non-profits.

Now the COOLEST tournament in Idaho

Let's face it: in August it's hot in Idaho. But the fifth annual Fast Eddy's BAM Jam will likely feel a little cooler this summer, thanks to our new location.

Capitol Park provides BAM Jam with shade

Now located right next to Capitol Park, the tournament also features a lot of shade and a full square block of grassy park area where teams and spectators can kick up their feet, enjoy some food and drink and relax in the heart of downtown Boise.

And the layout also provides more shade on the courts. With large overhanging trees, players will benefit from lower temperatures during their games. And don't worry about the trees affecting your game. Unless you are these guys.

We've posted about a dozen photos of the area to give you an idea of what we mean. Click here to see the album we created on Facebook. 

Remember, the normal registration deadline is July 24 so make sure you get your team registered ASAP!

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.