2008 AAU Boys' Tournaments for the New England & New York Region
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This report includes all New England States (CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, ME), plus New York.   Feel free to print this information in landscape mode on your printer.   But check back often as these tournaments are added, modified, and cancelled daily!

This report was created on: 10/15/2008 

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Dates Ages/Div Tournament

Games/Cost

Location

Host Club

Contact Email/ Website Telephone/Fax

Notes

Jan
4-6

8-14
A/B

Christopher's Challenge

Games:4
Cost:$175

Rochester, NY

Eastside Basketball Assoc.

Kevin Legg
871 Macedon Center Rd, Fairport, NY 14450

Email:
klegg@esbasketball.com
Website:
www.esbasketball.com

Ph: 585-425-1883
Fx: 585-421-9025
4 guaranteed games against some of the best teams from the northeast and Canada. Games played at St. John Fisher and Webster Field House. Great facilities. Come support bone marrow donation program.

Jan
17-27

9-14
A/B/C

St. Monica Winter Classic

Games:4
Cost:$160

Rochester, NY

St. Monica

Xavier Major
12 Bradfield Street, Rochester, NY 14611

Email:
xmajor@FRAengineering.com
Website:
 

Ph: 585-755-9788
Fx: 585-359-1059
The tournament is open to all leagues. First place teams will receive awards. Two separate divisions, CYO & AAU. Out of town teams will play the weekend of Jan 18-20.

Jan
20

13,15,19
A/B

Free Your Mind - Dr. King Showcase

Games:2
Cost:$175

New York, NY

Nickelodeon Sports Foundation, Inc.

Michael McLeggan
163 Third Avenue - PMB 149, New York, NY 10003

Email:
IronManNSF@aol.com
Website:
ironmanbasketball.com/mlk.html

Ph: 917-418-6919
Fx:  
Showcase event. Awards after each game. Three team bracket.

Feb
1-3

13
A/B

East Coast Classic

Games:3+
Cost:$350

Bronx, NY

NY Gauchos (Greene)

Anthony Greene
478 Gerard Ave, Bronx, NY

Email:
AntGreene@msn.com
Website:
www.NewyorkGauchos.com

Ph: 917-557-2073
Fx:  
Some of the best teams from the east coast will participate. Pool Play. Awards for 1st place winners. Top teams will play in super pool. Teams in super pool automatically advance.

Feb
3

11-14
A

The Big Freeze

Games:2
Cost:$275

New Haven, CT

BGCNH Blazers

Socrate Joseph
253 Columbus Ave, New Haven, CT 06519

Email:
socrate.joseph@bgcnewhaven.org
Website:
www.bgcnewhaven.org

Ph: 203-787-0187
Fx: 203-865-2594
Awards wil be given to the winning teams and coach.

Apr
4-6

12-17
A/B

CT Force Spring Tournament

Games:3
Cost:$350

Hebron, CT

Connecticut Force

Charlie Wilcox
11 Rose Lane, Andover, CT 06232

Email:
connecticutforce@aol.com
Website:
 

Ph: 860-742-6557
Fx:  
11th year! Excellent facilities. Regulation courts-visible scoreclock-board refs-one game at a time in each separate gym-close to Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods

Feb
9-10

11-15
A/B/C

Spring Shootout

Games:3+
Cost:$175

Seneca Falls, NY

Central Western AAU

Richard B Hill
45 Rt 88 South, Newark, NY 14513

Email:
rhill75068@aol.com
Website:
www.centralwestern.org

Ph: 585-261-2514
Fx:  
AAU, CYO, School modified teams welcome. We will pair you with teams of the same class upon request. All games at one site. New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY.

Feb
15-17

10-15
A/B/C

President's Day Elite Invitational

Games:3+
Cost:$400

Fairfield County, CT

Elite Sports & Embrace the Game Athletics

Jay Riccitelli
158 Paddock Ave, Unit 505, Meriden, CT 06450

Email:
EliteSports.Jay@hotmail.com
Website:
www.EliteSports.EmbracetheGameAthletics.com

Ph: 203-927-0670
Fx: 203-630-3475
Sacred Heart Univ. & HS facilities. Winners get Adidas basketball sneakers, Adidas T-shirt, & Trophy. 124 teams. Exposure services evaluating players.

Feb
17

14,16,19
A/B

Presidents' Day Showcase

Games:2
Cost:$150

New York, NY

Nickelodeon Sports Foundation

Michael McLeggan
163 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Email:
IronManNSF@aol.com
Website:
ironmanbasketball.com/presidentsday.html

Ph: 917-418-6919
Fx:  
1 Day Showcase Event

Feb
17-24

13-14
A/B

New York City High School DL

Games:6+
Cost:$275

New York, NY

Nickelodeon Sports Foundation, Inc.

Michael McLeggan
163 Third Avenue - PMB 149, New York, NY 10003

Email:
IronManNSF@aol.com
Website:
ironmanbasketball.com/nychsd-league.html

Ph: 212-562-6265
Fx:  
Open to teams in the NYC Tri-State Area. Games Played at: Simon Baruch JHS 104, 330 East 21 Street, New York, NY 10010

Feb
22-24

11-14
A/B

Big Freeze

Games:2
Cost:$275

New Haven, CT

BGCNH Blazers

Kenroy Woodhouse
253 Columbus Ave, New Haven, CT 06519

Email:
kenroy.woodhouse@bgcnewhaven.org
Website:
 

Ph: 203 787 0187
Fx: 203 865 2594
"A" level Competition and will attract teams from the Tri-state area. Awards will be given to the winners of each age group Pluse winning teams trophy

Feb
22-24

11
A/B

Gauchos President Week Tournament

Games:3+
Cost:$350

Bronx, NY

Gauchos

Anthony Williams
 

Email:
anthowil@optonline.net
Website:
www.newyorkgauchos.com

Ph: 845-224-9558
Fx:  
Come play at the world famous Gauchos gymnasium. Team awards for 1st and 2nd place. Individiual awards for MVP; Sportsmanship and All Tournament team.

Feb
22-24

10-17
A/B/C

New England Adidas Phenom

Games:4
Cost:$195

Saco, ME

Elite Sports & Embrace the Game Athletics

Jay Riccitelli
158 Paddock Ave, Unit 505, Meriden, CT 06450

Email:
EliteSports.Jay@hotmail.com
Website:
www.EliteSports.EmbracetheGameAthletics.com

Ph:  
Fx: 203-630-3475
Sponsored by Adidas. Sacred Heart University. Regional & national exposure. Rankings, articles, pictures, national invitations. Adidas uniforms.

Feb
24

13-14
A/B

NYC HS D-League

Games:3
Cost:$225

New York, NY

Nickelodeon Sports Foundation

Michael McLeggan
330 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10016

Email:
IronManNSF@aol.com
Website:
ironmanbasketball.com/nychsd-league.html

Ph: 917-418-6919
Fx:  
Convenient midtown Manhattan location. All teams get a three game schedule in this showcase event. Very limited openings.

Mar
1-3

9,12
A/B

March Madness Mania

Games:4
Cost:$375

Bronx, NY

Kipsbay Boys & Girls Club

Billy Council
1930 Randall Ave, Bronx, NY 10473

Email:
kipsbaybball@yahoo.com
Website:
www.eteamz.com/kipsbaybball

Ph: 718-893-8600,x229
Fx: 718-589-9214
Team awards to 1st and 2nd place teams.

Mar
2

13-14
A/B

Run, Shoot, Defend - NYC HS D-League

Games:4
Cost:$225

New York, NY

Nickelodeon Sports Foundation

Michael McLeggan
163 Third Avenue - PMB 149, New York, NY 10003

Email:
IronManNSF@aol.com
Website:
ironmanbasketball.com/nychsd-league.html

Ph: 917-418-6919
Fx:  
Played in midtown Manhattan. Easy parking.

Mar
2

13-14
B

March Mayhem Tip-Off Classic

Games:3+
Cost:$350

Red Hook, NY

Hudson Valley Blue Devils

Bruce Murphy
74 Carriage Dr, Red Hook, NY 12571

Email:
bmurphy3@hvc.rr.com
Website:
 

Ph: 914-388-4967
Fx:  
Tourney @ Bard College - hardwood floors- (2) 16 minute halves , stop time. Certified referees & electronic scoreboard. Trophies to 1st place teams . Reserve now - deadline Feb 24

Mar
3-4

11-17
A/B

High Rising Showcase Tournament

Games:3+
Cost:$350

South Windsor, East Granby, CT

 

Matthew Mayette
787 Halladay Ave, West, Suffield, CT 06078

Email:
ctslam11@hotmail.com
Website:
www.swishfieldhouse.com

Ph: 860-748-6569
Fx:  
3rd annual tournament. Pool play on Saturday to single elimination tournament on Sunday. Successful format not used anywhere else. Brand new facility. 16 minute stop time halves with all games starting on time.

Mar
3

13-14
A/B

NYC HS D-League - Showcase

Games:3
Cost:$225

New York, NY

Nickelodeon Sports Foundation

Michael McLeggan
330 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10016

Email:
IronManNSF@aol.com
Website:
ironmanbasketball.com/nychsd-league.html

Ph: 917-418-6919
Fx:  
Convenient midtown Manhattan location. Very limited openings.

Mar
8-9

14
B

R.E.D. March Madness

Games:2
Cost:$175

New York, NY

Pulse Academy

Vernon Wilson
PO Box 3061, Mount Vernon, NY 10552

Email:
Bxstories@earthlink.net
Website:
 

Ph: 570 296-2406
Fx: 718 904-5655
Hardwood courts, two days, most valuable player award per team and team individual trophies for first place winner in boys and girls divisions

Mar
14-16

16
A/B/C

USBA Brooklyn Tip-Off Classic

Games:3+
Cost:$375

Brooklyn, NY

 

Jeff Wilder
1121 Park West Blvd, Ste. B-165, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Email:
info@usbahoops.com
Website:
www.usbahoops.com

Ph: 704-649-6812
Fx:  
USBA National Championship Qualifier. Reg. Deadline: Mar. 8

Mar
14-16

11,14
A/B

March Madness Mania

Games:4
Cost:$375

Bronx, NY

Kipsbay Boys & Girls Club

Billy Council
1930 Randall Ave, Bronx, NY 10473

Email:
kipsbaybball@yahoo.com
Website:
www.eteamz.com/kipsbaybball

Ph: 718-893-8600,x229
Fx: 718-589-9214
Team awards to 1st and 2nd place teams.

Mar
14

13,15,17
A/B

The Magic 6

Games:1
Cost:$100

Mount Vernon, NY

Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon

Michael Garrett
350 So. 6th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550

Email:
givengo4402002@yahoo.com
Website:
www.leaguelineup.com/mvbgc

Ph: 914-310-3970
Fx:  
6 teams, 5' trophies, MVP, Sportsmanship, media & scouting services, college coaches in attendance.

Mar
14-16

9-17
A/B/C

USBA New England Hoopfest

Games:3
Cost:$325

Foxboro, MA

 

John Whitley
1121 Park West Blvd, St. B-165, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Email:
info@usbahoops.com
Website:
www.usbahoops.com

Ph: 704-649-6812
Fx:  
USBA National Championship qualifier. Please see www.usbahoops.com for more info. Reg. Deadline: Mar. 8

Mar
15-16

11-14
A

ESBA Classic

Games:3
Cost:$300

Brooklyn, NY

Eastern States Basketball Assoc.

Andre Ambrose
 

Email:
Impact44J@aol.com
Website:
www.esba.homestead.com

Ph: 917-548-1754
Fx:  
 

Mar
15-16

11-Open
A/B

Maine Hoops Invitational #1

Games:3+
Cost:$325

Portland area, ME

Maine Hoops

Lenny Holmes
400 North Street, Saco, ME 04072

Email:
lenny@howardsports.com
Website:
www.maineaaubasketball.com

Ph: 207-282-4005
Fx: 207-283-8955
Close to 15 years of experience. Board officials. Great locations. Never had to cancel an event. All Events will be sanctioned by the end of January.

Mar
15-16

10-16
A/B

Luck Of the Irish Tipp Off Classic

Games:4
Cost:$400

Tolland, CT

Swish Sport Events

Mike Alves
37 Maplewood Dr, Ellington, CT 06029

Email:
michael_j_alves@sbcglobal.net
Website:
www.swishsportevents.com

Ph: 860-978-2697
Fx:  
2 certified refs, 16 minute stop time. All glass backboards. T-shirts for all players.

Mar
15-16

11-Open
A/B

Maine Hoops Invitational #1

Games:3+
Cost:$325

Portland area, ME

Maine Hoops

Lenny Holmes
400 North Street, Saco, ME 04072

Email:
lenny@howardsports.com
Website:
www.maineaaubasketball.com

Ph: 207-282-4005
Fx: 207-283-8955
Close to 15 years of experience. Board officials. Great locations. Never had to cancel an event. All Events will be sanctioned by the end of January.

Mar
15-16

13-16
A/B

North Quabbin Invitational

Games:4
Cost:$360

Orange, MA

North Quabbin Blue Devils

Jeff Jobst
2401 Old Keene Rd, Athol, MA 01331

Email:
jjobst@mass.rr.com
Website:
 

Ph: 978-249-5574
Fx:  
Selected certified officials. Scorers and electronic clock keepers provided. T-shirts for every player. Plenty of parking. Two new gyms, same location. $2 adm.

Mar
15-16

9,12,14
A/B

Ball or Fall Classic III

Games:3
Cost:$375

Mount Vernon, NY

Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon

Michael Garrett
350 So. 6th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550

Email:
givengo4402002@yahoo.com
Website:
www.leaguelineup.com/mvbgc

Ph: 914-310-3970
Fx:  
3rd annual AAU Kick-Off. IAABO certified officials. Trophies to 1st and 2nd team, MVP and sportsmanship awards.

Mar
15-16

11-17
A/B

Rutland Bandits Tip Off Tourney

Games:4
Cost:$350

Rutland, VT

Rutland Bandits

Jack Rogers
2 Avenue B, Rutland, VT 05701

Email:
jack_rogers@comcast.net
Website:
 

Ph: 802-558-3371
Fx: 802-775-2677
Stop time games on full size courts. Quality officiating. Team trophies.

Mar
20-21

11-17
A/B

Easter Mini

Games:3
Cost:$200

Hartford, CT

East Coast Renegades

Glen Mauldin
86 Litchfield St, Hartford, CT 06112

Email:
shakemauldin@yahoo.com
Website:
www.renegadeshoops.com

Ph: 860-280-7969
Fx: 860-760-6211
3 guaranteed games and still have the Easter weekend off. Thursday night games. Certified referees.

Mar
20-23

12-14
A/B

NY Tigers Easter Hoop It Up

Games:3+
Cost:$0

Brooklyn, NY

New York Tigers

Bob Seabrooks
751 Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Email:
NYtigersBball@yahoo.com
Website:
www.leaguelineup.com/NewYorkTigersBball

Ph: 718-443-8179
Fx: 718-443-8179
Free tournament. All AAU,YBOA & club teams are invited.

Mar
21-23

10-17
A/B/C

New England Adidas Phenom

Games:4
Cost:$195

Fairfield, CT

Elite Sports & Embrace the Game Athletics

Jay Riccitelli
158 Paddock Ave, Unit 505, Meriden, CT 06450

Email:
EliteSports.Jay@hotmail.com
Website:
www.EliteSports.EmbracetheGameAthletics.com

Ph: 203-927-0670
Fx: 203-630-3475
Sponsored by Adidas. Sacred Heart University. Regional & national exposure. Rankings, articles, pictures, national invitations. Adidas uniforms.

Mar
21-23

10
A/B

March Madness Mania

Games:4
Cost:$350

Bronx, NY

Kipsbay Boys & Girls Club

Billy Council
1930 Randall Ave, Bronx, NY 10473

Email:
kipsbaybball@yahoo.com
Website:
www.eteamz.com/kipsbaybball

Ph: 718-893-8600,x229
Fx: 718-589-9214
Team awards to 1st and 2nd place teams.

Mar
21-22

10-16
A/B

Shock Exchange Comes to Harlem

Games:3+
Cost:$415

New York, NY

New York Shock Exchange

Ralph Baker
PO Box 7246 JAF Station, New York, NY 10116

Email:
ralphbakerjr@msn.com
Website:
www.newyorkshockexchange.com

Ph: 917-697-8168
Fx: 212-499-3636
Grades 4-10. Good Friday and all day Saturday. All games at world class facility at City College in Harlem. Four courts, high school rules, 3 games + pool play. Deadline: March 7. $25 discount if registered by Jan 15.

Mar
21-22

11-17
A/B/C

Cortland Shootout

Games:3+
Cost:$375

Cortland, NY

Central Western AAU

Richard B Hill
45 Rt 88 South, Newark, NY 14513

Email:
rhill75068@aol.com
Website:
www.centralwestern.org

Ph: 585-261-2514
Fx:  
This is a Friday/Saturday Event and all teams can be home for Easter.

Mar
22

11
B

Hoops On the High Ground

Games:3+
Cost:$175

Bennington, VT

Bennington Blitz

Larry Andrews
378 Main St, Bennington, VT 05201

Email:
landrews@bakerdistributing.com
Website:
www.bakerdistributing.com

Ph: 802-375-3140
Fx:  
Tournament champs receive t-shirts for each player & 2 coaches (max. 12 players)

Mar
22

12-17
A/B/C

NEB One Day Challenge

Games:2
Cost:$195

Haverhill, MA

Warrior Basketball Club

Brian Bourdon
PO Box 1336, Plaistow, NH 03865

Email:
ne.basketball@verizon.net
Website:
www.nebasketball.com

Ph: 978-374-2599
Fx:  
18th year running events. Over 100 teams last year. Sells out every year. 16 minute stop time halves. Certified officials. Flexible scheduling. Northern Essex College.

Mar
22-23

11-17
A/B

CT Skills March Madness

Games:3+
Cost:$350

New Haven, CT

Connecticut Skills

Shawon Moncrief
PO Box 3455, New Haven, CT 06515

Email:
slm11@hotmail.com
Website:
www.skillscamp.net

Ph: 203-435-6201
Fx:  
Pool Play, 16 minute stop time halves. Trophies for each age group winner.

Mar
22

11-Open
A/B

Maine Hoops Invitational #2

Games:2
Cost:$175

Portland area, ME

Maine Hoops

Lenny Holmes
400 North Street, Saco, ME 04072

Email:
lenny@howardsports.com
Website:
www.maineaaubasketball.com

Ph: 207-282-4005
Fx: 207-283-8955
Close to 15 years of experience. Board officials. Great locations. Never had to cancel an event. All Events will be sanctioned by the end of January.

Mar
22

11-17
A/B

Easter Classic

Games:2
Cost:$195

Worcester, MA

Central MA Shamrocks

Tom Henrickson
22 Falcon Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Email:
coachmwatson@aol.com
Website:
www.centralmashamrocks.com

Ph: 508-793-2093
Fx:  
2nd annual one day classic. Over 90 teams last year! 16 minute stop time halves. Digital score boards. board certified officials.

Mar
22

9-17
A/B

One Day Easter Start-Up

Games:3
Cost:$325

Mount Vernon , NY

Hooperstown

Joe Cosenza
300 East Sandford Blvd, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

Email:
jcosenza@hooperstown.com
Website:
www.hooperstown.com

Ph: 914-667-DUNK
Fx: 914-667-3866
A/C facility, certified officials,1st place trophies, sports cafe, Hooperstown t-Shirts to all team members.

Mar
22

12-17
A/B/C

NEB One Day Challenge

Games:2
Cost:$195

Rochester, NH

Warriors

Brian Bourdon
PO Box 1336, Plaistow, NH 03865

Email:
ne.basketball@verizon.net
Website:
www.nebasketball.com

Ph: 978-374-2599
Fx:  
Over 100 teams last year. 18th year or running events. Flexible scheduling. 16 minute stop time halves. Sells out every year. 3 courts at Rochester Rec. Center.

Mar
22

10-17
A/B

One Day Jam Festival

Games:3
Cost:$325

Brewster, NY

Westchester Hawks

Christine Reger
Brewster Sports Ctr, 19 Sutton Place, Brewster, NY 10541

Email:
creger@brewstersportscenter.com
Website:
www.brewstersportscenter.com

Ph: 845-278-2040
Fx: 845-278-2447
First class air-conditioned facility, first place trophies, spectator seating, electronic scoreboards, certified officials, snack bar.

Mar
23

11-17
A/B

Pre Season Pull-Up

Games:2
Cost:$175

Haverhill, MA

Big Threat Basketball Club

Kevin Barboza
931 Boston Rd, Haverhill, MA 01835

Email:
kb@hoopgains.com
Website:
www. hoopgains.com

Ph: 978-372-9504
Fx:  
 

Mar
28-30

11-18
A/B

March Mayhem

Games:3+
Cost:$375

Saratoga Springs, NY

Dream Team Events, LLC

Jodi Hocking
64 West Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118

Email:
dreamteamevents1@yahoo.com
Website:
www.freewebs.com/dreamteamevents

Ph: 518-541-2737
Fx:  
Max of 36 teams. Certified referees. AAU Rules Enforced. Stop time clocks. Trophies to Winners. Shootout!

Mar
28-30

10,11,13,15
A/B

Positve Direction March Madness

Games:3+
Cost:$200

Queens, NY

Positive Direction Wildcats NY

JoAnn Arbitello
137-25 Brookville Blvd, Rosedale, NY 11422

Email:
posdirball@aol.com
Website:
www.eteamz.com/positivedirection

Ph: 718-640-3128
Fx: 347-823-2073
Great competition from 5 boroughs & Long Island. All teams must have own uniforms. Game mode: 15 minute halves. Clock stops on substitutions, time outs, fouls shots, & last 2 minutes of game. 1st place trophies.

Mar
28-30

11-17
A/B

Boston March Jamfest

Games:3+
Cost:$375

Boston, MA

Southeast Stars

Brian Pendergast
18 Washington St. #209, Canton, MA 02021

Email:
hoopevents@aol.com
Website:
www.bostonjamfest.com

Ph: 781-821-9228
Fx: 781-828-6228
Great venue, Wentworth Inst. of Technoloogy - 5 mins. from Fenway Park. Will sell out.

Mar
28-30

15-17
A/B

AAU Super Regional

Games:3+
Cost:$425

West Hempstead, NY

Long Island Lightning

Jim Fox
45 Cherry Valley Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552

Email:
jimfox@islandgarden.com
Website:
www.longislandlighting.com

Ph: 516-292-4956
Fx: 516-292-7555
Qualify for the AAU National Championships at the beginning of the season. Highly experienced tournament operator who is in charge of all NY Distict Champ.

Mar
28-30

10-17
A/B

Middlesex Magic First Shot

Games:3+
Cost:$375

Waltham, Boston, MA

Middlesex Magic

Mike Crotty
225 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Email:
coachcrotty@middlesexmagic.com
Website:
www.middlesexmagic.com

Ph: 617-484-8662
Fx: 617-484-1769
Held at Brandeis University and Babson College. Team sneakers to all champions. Trophies and tee shirts for champion. Early registration discount available.

Mar
29-30

11-17
A/B

George Tedino Memorial

Games:3+
Cost:$350

Providence, RI

RI Breakers

Dave Vitale
227 River Rd, Putnam, CT 06260

Email:
dv@ct.metrocast.net
Website:
www.ribreakers.com

Ph: