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.

Spring Champions

Congratulations to all the participants in this year's Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam! Here is a list of all the bracket champions.

Bracket #1, 6'0 Over Elite - Need a Sponsor
Bracket #2, 6'0 Under Elite - Venom
Bracket #3, Women's Competitive - Hoopa Lolo
Bracket #4, 6'0 Over Rec - Team Camas
Bracket #5, 6'0 Under Rec - Duck Butter
Bracket #6, 6'0 Under Comp - Derek Strong
Bracket #7, 6'0 Under Comp - Wreck Ballers
Bracket #8, 6'0 Over Comp - Idaho
Bracket #9, 6'0 Over Comp - Final Four
Bracket #10, Girls 3/4 Grade - 4X Trouble
Bracket #11, Girls 5/6 Grade - 4 Point Play
Bracket #12, Girls 7/8 Grade - Btown Ballers
Bracket #13, Boys 3/4 Grade - Hoop N Dreams
Bracket #14, Boys 5th Grade - Buketsu
Bracket #15, Boys 6th Grade - Future NBAers
Bracket #16, Boys 7th Grade - PTDIII
Bracket #17, Boys 8th Grade - Big Four
Bracket #18, Girls 9/10 Grade - Flash
Bracket #19, Boys 9th Grade - Fearsome Foursome
Bracket #20, Boys 10th Grade - Three Plus One
Bracket #21, Boys 11/12 Grade - Go Team Save Money

Jackson & Jackson Insurance 3-Point Challenge - Ryan Skurdal
POWERADE Slam Dunk Competition - Kyle Hays

BAM Jam, a Boise Icon?

How do you define an icon? Is it an image that defines a moment? Or a picture that will last forever?

The Idaho Statesman is asking their readers what icons define Boise as the city turns 150. Their goal is to identify the top 150 Boise icons. Here is a link to the article.

The bold question from our end - has BAM Jam become an icon of Boise? This spring will mark the fourth year of the indoor 3 on 3 tournament while this summer will be the sixth outdoor tournament, the biggest 3 on 3 tournament in the state. Ten tournaments that bring in a combined 500 teams, 2,000 participants and over 10,000 spectators.
Traditionally speaking, icons are established over decades of time. But what about an event that embraces other icons and welcomes anyone to be a part of it? With the Capitol Building, Capitol Park and Old Boise as a backdrop and room for everyone including men, women and children with the best to the worst of abilities, that seems to put BAM Jam in the mix, right?

In reality, we know BAM Jam is not at the top of most people's list. But is it top 150 worthy? You can let the Statesman know by sending an email to Anna Webb at awebb@idahostatesman.com or by mailing them your thoughts to The Idaho Statesman, 2100 N. Curtis Road, Boise ID 83706. Just include your name and contact info.

Whether you believe that BAM Jam is or is not a Boise icon, the tournament will be returning to the Borah Sports Complex on March 23-24, 2013. Registration opens soon. This is a great time to start thinking about who you want on your team!

2012 Summer Champs

History repeated itself...again.

For the third straight summer, STADIA Legends emerged as the best of the best in the Men's Elite Division, defeating TalentsToSouthBeach 20-14. And even though the tournament was located next to Capitol Park, taking the championship was no easy walk though.

Both teams won their respective pools and met in the winner's bracket semi-finals, with STADIA winning and going to the championship game. Talents went into the loser's bracket and won their next game to advance to the championship game, where they would have to beat STADIA twice to win the title.

They got the first one.

But in a winner take all game for the summer title, STADIA came back to win a third straight title, and their fourth in five years.

All 2012 Summer Fast Eddy's Champions
ACHD Commuteride Court #1, Men's Elite - STADIA Legends
ACHD Commuteride Court #2, Men's 6'0 Under Elite - BBCOM
ACHD Commuteride Court #2, Women's Elite - Oldies But Goodies
Hampton Inn Court, Women's Competitive - Jumpman Rises
Jackson & Jackson Insurance Court, 6'0 and Over Recreaional - Paramount
Old Chicago Court, 6'0 and Under Recreational - Sick Wit It
Eddie's Diner Court, 6'0 Under Competitive - A Team Throwback
Goldy's Court, 6'0 Under Competitive - White Lightning
JUB Engineering Court, 6'0 Over Competitive - Ballenger and Finch
Pita Pit Court, 6'0 Over Competitive - Relevant Now
Johnny's Fit Club Court, 6'0 Over Competitive - Titans
Pro Image Court, 4th Grade Girls - High Def
Super Smiles Court, 5th/6th Grade Girls - Swish
Helly Hansen Court, 7th/8th Grade Girls - Just Do It
Epic Exchange Court, 9th/10th Grade Girls - Epic Exchange
Design West Court, 11th/12th Grade Girls - Real Deal
Pro Image Court, 3rd/4th Grade Boys - HD Nation
Dominos Court, 5th/6th Grade Boys - Utah Pump and Run
Bronco Shop Court, 7th Grade Boys - PMs Posse
Sports Authority Court, 8th Grade Boys - Four Dreamers
AAA Idaho Court, 8th Grade Boys - Team Uncle Drew
Beniton Construction Court, 9th Grade Boys - Pickachus
Goss Gustavel Goss Court, 10th Grade Boys - Three Plus One
State Farm Court, 11th/12th Grade Boys - Pocatello Thunder
Mountain Home Auto Ranch Court, Coed - Insert Name Here
POWERADE Slam Dunk Champion - Anthony Pratt
ACHD Commuteride 3-Point Champion - M.Q.

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.