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PICK UP GAMES - Looking to add some games to your winter Travel Schedule? Let Maine Hoops help. Pick a weekend/date to play and we will add you into the schedule and you will get 2 games on that day to make it worth your time. Cost is only $75 for the two games. We will work with your other Travel League schedules to help make the process as simple as possible.
Click Here for Registration of Pick up Games and Details
February 24-26 - Town Team Championships - Central Maine Only - Maine Hoops is hosting an official Qualifier Tournament for the 2022 New England Basketball Championship to be held in Providence/Tiverton on March 17-19. This event is for Town/City teams and is not open to AAU or Club teams unless ALL players are from the same community. The top two teams from the Gold Division will earn a "Golden Ticket" for the New England Championships.
MAINE HOOPS SPRING SCHEDULE 2022-23 - REGISTRATION LINKS TO FOLLOW
All Events - Southern Maine $350 for 2 Days and $195 for one day, Showcase Style is $195 per day. - Central Maine $325 for 2 Days and $175 for one day - If you would like to mail your payment for Southern Maine Events ONLY, you can do so with this form. YOU MUST STILL REGISTER ONLINE! Again Southern Maine Events only and must arrive 8 days before start of event. LINK TO PAYMENT FORM.
Showcase Style - Teams going undefeated for the weekend will receive Championship T-Shirts (4 games total) Showcase style guarantees your game times, no waiting to see your schedule based on results. Most importantly it allows us to give you the most competitive schedule we can, as this is how players get better.
Championship Format - Pool Play to Championship Event - Traditional Championship Event - Winning teams will receive Championship T-Shirts or other Noted Award. Every now and then it's fun to play a Tournament out to a Championship game in all divisions. 3 Game Guarantee, with possible 4th game.
Bracket Buster Events - 2 Games Minimum Guaranteed Each Day - Each Day teams will be placed in Brackets with teams of like ability. The Brackets will play out into a Championship Game each day, some teams will even get an extra game! This exciting format has proven to be a huge hit for participating teams.
One Day of Play available for All Events Unless noted - (2 games each day) In Southern Maine, preference will be given to teams playing both days.
March 11,12 - March Mayhem I Tip Off Weekend - Great Start to the New Season!! Play Saturday, Sunday or both! Showcase Format Event Click Here for Southern Maine Click Here for Central Maine
March 18,19 - March Mayhem II Travel Team Special! (Saco/Portland) Part of a Travel Team Program? We have added a special rate this weekend for Travel teams (contact Lenny for details) - Regular Club Games Running as well - Championship Format Event Click Here for Southern Maine
March 18,19 - March Mayhem II (Central Maine Only) - The Season is Starting to Heat Up!! Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event - Click Here for Central Maine
March 25,26 - Zero Gravity Northern New England Championships (Southern Maine) - Click Here for Registration
March 25,26 March Mayhem III (Central Maine Only) - Keep it Going in March and Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event - Click Here for Central Maine
April 2,3 Spring Breakout I - (Saco/Portland) BRACKET BUSTER EVENT!! Our Bracket Buster Events continue to prove to be a big hit for teams. - One Day Tournament Bracket Style on Sunday! (Showcase Style on Saturday) - Click Here for Southern Maine
April 2,3 Northern/Central Maine Regional Championships - (Central Maine) It's TIME to see who are the top Northern and Central Maine Teams! This Championship Event is limited to teams who are in Lewiston - Brunswick and as far North as you want to go. The Regional Champions in the Division I brackets will receive a paid entry into the Zero Gravity State Championships!! Let's see whose got GAME! (no one day option for this event) - Click Here for Central Maine
April 9 - Maine Hoops Easter One Day - Get 2 games on Saturday and keep Sunday for the Family! - Showcase Style Format - Click Here for Southern Maine. Click Here for Central Maine
April 15,16 - Battle for the Belt (Saco/Portland)- Maine Hoops joins in on Zero Gravity’s popular Battle for the Belt Tournaments. Come join the fun and try to be the “Champion” in Maine Hoops Battle for the Belt! Championship Format Event - Click Here for Southern Maine
April 15,16 - Maine Hoops Spring Breakout I -(Central Maine) Open play for all teams! 2 Games each day, play Saturday, Sunday or Both! - Showcase Format - Click Here for Central Maine
April 22,23 - Maine Hoops Spring Breakout II - Open play for all teams! 2 Games each day, play Saturday, Sunday or Both! - Showcase Format - Click Here for Southern Maine. Click Here for Central Maine
April 29,30 - Maine Hoops Spring Breakout III - (Saco/Portland) Open play for all teams! 2 Games each day, play Saturday, Sunday or Both! - Showcase Format - Click Here for Southern Maine
April 29,30 - Maine Hoops "Battle for the Belt" - (Central Maine) It's TIME to see who is ready to wear the Championship Belt as the "Legendary" Battle for the Belt tournament comes to Central Maine!! Championship Format Event - Click Here for Central Maine
May 6,7 - Zero Gravity State Championships (Southern Maine) - Click Here for Registration
May 6,7 - Maine Hoops End of Season Special (Central Maine) - The last event of the Spring in Central Maine, provided to you at a discounted price of $125 for one day of play. Games each day, play Saturday, Sunday or Both! - Showcase Format - Click Here for Central Maine
May 20,21 - New England -Canadian Challenge (Portland/Saco/Lewiston) - The Return of this Popular Event featuring New England Club Teams versus Top Canadian Teams from Montreal, Quebec and New Brunswick. Easily our Most Exciting Event of the Spring! DON'T miss this event. Championship Format Event - Click Here for Southern Maine
June 3,4 - Maine Hoops - Run for the Rings! (Portland/Saco) - Great Championship Event added with winning teams being awarded “Championship Rings” Why play for T-Shirts when you can play for a “Ring” for your efforts!! Teams from all over New England come to Maine to play Hoops at great facilities in a perfect location! Championship Format Event - Click Here for Southern Maine
June 10,11 - Maine Hoops - Ballin' by the Beach I - (Portland/Saco) - Teams from all over New England come to Maine to play Hoops at great facilities in a perfect location! Showcase Style - Click Here for Southern Maine
June 17,18 - Maine Hoops - Ballin' by the Beach III (Portland/Saco) - End your season the right way with this great event. You are guaranteed a GREAT rate ($250), teams of all ability levels and the beautiful Coast of Maine in June, what could be better?? Kick off Summer with this Great end of year event! Championship Format Event - Click Here for Southern Maine
CENTRAL MAINE TRAVEL LEAGUE RETURNS FOR YEAR 2, PLUS WINTER PICK UP GAMES!!
The Central Maine Travel League returns for its second year! The League is for Boys and Girls, with a 3rd/4th, 5th/6th and a 7th/8th Grade Division. Last year close to 50 teams participated in the League. The League games are played primarily on Saturdays and Sundays. Teams are Guaranteed 12 Games plus Playoffs. - Cost is $675 per team. Games are scheduled to begin December 3rd/4th weekend and will conclude the weekend of February 18th/19th.
Click Here to Register for the Central Maine Travel League
MAINE HOOPS DIRIGO FALL LEAGUE AND OTHER OPTIONS FOR FALL 2022
The Dirigo League is back for its 8th year and continues to provide the most comprehensive and diverse offering of competition for Maine's youth basketball players and teams. The league will host from Bangor to Saco giving all teams many more options.
The Dirigo league is all about "how does it benefit the kids?" Those benefits include:
- CHOICE TO TRAVEL AND PLAY DIFFERENT TEAMS.
- CHOICE TO PLAY CLOSE TO HOME
- MORE TEAMS, BETTER COMPETITION
- GREAT MATCHUPS - TOP PRIORITY IS COMPETITIVE GAMES BASED ON ABILITY LEVELS!
- OPTIONS TO PLAY SATURDAY OR SUNDAY GAMES
The League will begin pay on October 1st/2nd and run through November 5th/6th, with Playoff games the final weekends. We will have a Tip Off games on September 24th/25th. You will need to register separately for that event along with Pick and Play Series of games.
DIRIGO FALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE - EASTERN AND CENTRAL MAINE (6 WEEK - $900, 5 WEEK - $775)
DIRIGO FALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE - SOUTHERN MAINE (6 WEEK - $995, 5 WEEK - $875)
OTHER FALL BASKETBALL OPTIONS - OUTSIDE OF DIRIGO LEAGUE PLAY
The Tip Off Weekend and Pick and Play Series is designed for teams to who are looking to for a flexible schedule during Fall Months - Pick any Weekend Date and Play 2 games on that Date. Games will be close together in timing. If traveling you can play both dates and guarantee your team 4 games. To Register Click the Link to the Dates Below you wish to play: Remember you can play either day or both days, you will choose when registering. Please remember to choose the correct location for where you want to play. Click on the Link to Register.
Tip Off Weekend - September 24th/25th (Central Maine Area) Cost- $160
THE PICK AND PLAY SERIES IS FOR TEAMS WHO ARE NOT PLAYING IN THE DIRIGO FALL LEAGUE AND CAN ONLY PLAY ON SELECTED WEEKENDS. YOU WILL BE GUARANTEED 2 GAMES EACH DAY. COST SOUTHERN MAINE - $175, CENTRAL/EASTERN MAINE - $160
Pick and Play Series I - October 1st and 2nd - (Central and Eastern Maine)
Pick and Play Series I - October 1st and 2nd - (Southern Maine)
Pick and Play Series II - October 8th and 9th - (Central and Eastern Maine)
Pick and Play Series II - October 8th and 9th - (Southern Maine)
Pick and Play Series III - October 15th and 16th - (Central and Eastern Maine)
Pick and Play Series III - October 15th and 16th - (Southern Maine)
Pick and Play Series IV - October 22nd and 23rd - (Central and Eastern Maine)
Pick and Play Series IV - October 22nd and 23rd - (Southern Maine)
Pick and Play Series V - October 29th and 30th - (Central and Eastern Maine)
Pick and Play Series V - October 29th and 30th - (Southern Maine )
WHY MAINE HOOPS? You DON'T last over 20 years, if you are not doing it the right way! We are one of the few Tournament providers that TRULY CARES about your team match ups. We are not some mass Tournament organization, who just wants to get the schedule out. You make a difference with us and we will work hard to give you the best match-ups we can. We have teams from all over New England and Canada already committed to our events. Why Maine Hoops Tournaments?
Regulation Games (no running time - Southern Maine Only) Certified Board Officials, Top Locations and Gyms. We specialize in ONE DAY options, choose either day of Play. There is no reason to look anywhere else!! You can register as late as 12:00 noon on the Tuesday before the weekend of play.
See What Clubs are Saying:
I wanted to thank you for a great weekend! It was a very well run tournament and we had a great time... Kresten S.
"Great Tourney once again! Thank You!" Chris R.
"..was a great event Lenny and I know all the players and parents had fun..." Shawn L.
"We lost our three games but we had a beautiful Time. Thank you for everything" Sylvie L.
"We had a great weekend Lenny. Thanks for everything. It was a great way for my kids to finish their high school basketball journey... Kevin D
INFORMATION BELOW THIS POINT IS OLD INFORMATION AND WILL BE UPDATED AT A LATER TIME!
DIRIGO WINTER LEAGUE - CHOOSE PREMIER DIVISION OR OPEN PLAY - GRADES 4-8
Dirigo Winter League is a great way to augment your league schedules, play in our week end to week end events throughout the winter. From the Turkey Tip Off right through until February. Choose your level of play to ensure the best match ups. The league is open to Grades 4-9. In the Premier League Teams 6th/7th/8th grade play with two officials and regulation games. 2 Games each day for all teams no matter the weekend. You will play either Back to Back or Play One-Sit One- Play One. Get the most out of your basketball experience. Contact Lenny for discount pricing if you are planning on playing 4 or more weekends. Click on a link below to register your team! Cost - Premiere Games $125 Open Division $85
2022 EVENTS - REGISTRATION - SCROLL DOWN FOR SPRING TOURNAMENTS
All Events - Southern Maine $335 for 2 Days and $195 for one day, Showcase Style is $195 per day. - Central Maine $320 for 2 Days and $160 for one day ($175 for Bracket Busters) - Potential Friday Night Play in all Southern Events. If you would like to mail your payment for Southern Maine Events ONLY, you can do so with this form. YOU MUST STILL REGISTER ONLINE! Again Southern Maine Events only and must arrive 8 days before start of event. LINK TO PAYMENT FORM.
February 25-27 - Town Team Championships - Central Maine Only - Maine Hoops is hosting an official Qualifier Tournament for the 2022 New England Basketball Championship to be held in Providence/Tiverton on March 18-20. This event is for Town/City teams and is not open to AAU or Club teams unless ALL players are from the same community. The top two teams from the Gold Division will earn a "Golden Ticket" for the New England Championships.
March 12,13 - March Mayhem I - Great Start to the New Season!! Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event - Click Here for Southern Maine. Click Here for Central Maine
March 19,20- March Mayhem II Travel Team Special! (Southern Maine Only) Part of a Travel Team Program? We have added a special rate this weekend for Travel teams (contact Lenny for details) - Regular Club Games Running as well - Championship Format Event - Click Here for Southern Maine
March 19,20 - March Mayhem II (Central Maine Only) - The Season is Starting to Heat Up!! Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event - Click Here for Central Maine
March 26,27 - Zero Gravity's Northern New England Championships (Southern Maine Only) - Click Here for Southern Maine
March 26,27 - March Mayhem III (Central Maine Only) - Keep it Going in March and Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event - Click Here for Central Maine
April 2,3 Spring Breakout I - (Southern Maine Only) BRACKET BUSTER EVENT!! Our Bracket Buster Events continue to prove to be a big hit for teams. - One Day Tournament Bracket Style on Sunday! (Showcase Style on Saturday) - Click Here for Southern Maine
April 2,3 Spring Breakout I (Central Maine Only) - Spring in Maine is Still Basketball Season! Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event - Click Here for Central Maine
April 9,10 - Battle for the Belt (Southern Maine Only) - Maine Hoops joins in on Zero Gravity’s popular Battle for the Belt Tournaments. Come join the fun and try to be the first Maine Hoops Battle for the Belt Champion! Championship Format Event - Click Here for Southern Maine
April 9,10 Spring Breakout II (Central Maine Only) - More Spring Basketball has to be a Good Thing! Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event - Click Here for Central Maine
April 16, Maine Hoops Easter One Day (Southern Maine Only) - Get 2 games on Saturday and keep Sunday for the Family! - Showcase Style Format - Click Here for Southern Maine
April 16, Maine Hoops Easter One Day - BRACKET BUSTER EVENT (Central Maine Only) - Our Bracket Buster Events continue to prove to be a big hit for teams. - One Day Tournament Bracket Style and keep Sunday for the Family! - Click Here for Central Maine
April 23,24 - Maine Hoops Spring Breakout III - Open play for all teams! Showcase Format Event - 2 Games each day, play Saturday, Sunday or Both! - Click Here for Southern Maine.
Click Here for Central Maine
April 30, May 1st - Maine Zero Gravity State Championships (Southern Maine Only) - Click Here for Southern Maine
April 30, May 1st - Maine Hoops Spring Breakout IV (Central Maine Only) - End April and Start May the Basketball way and Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event -
Click Here for Central Maine
May 7, Maine Hoops Home for Mothers Day - BRACKET BUSTER EVENT (Central Maine Only) - Our Bracket Buster Events continue to prove to be a big hit for teams. - One Day Tournament Bracket Style and keep Sunday for pampering Mom! Click Here for Central Maine
May 14,15 - Maine Hoops "Bash" by the Beach (Portland/Saco/Lewiston) - What better place to to spend a weekend hooping it up than in Maine?? Showcase Event Style will get you in and out of the gyms quickly and allow you to enjoy Maine's Scenic Beaches and Attractions! - Click Here for Southern Maine
May 21,22 - New England -Canadian Challenge (Portland/Saco/Lewiston) - The Return of this Popular Event featuring New England Club Teams versus Top Canadian Teams from Montreal, Quebec and New Brunswick. Easily our Most Exciting Event of the Spring! DON'T miss this event. Championship Format Event - Click Here for Southern Maine
June 4,5 - Maine Hoops - Ballin' by the Beach I(Portland/Saco/Lewiston) - Teams from all over New England come to Maine to play Hoops at great facilities in a perfect location!. Showcase Format Event
Click Here for Southern Maine
June 11,12 - Maine Hoops - Ballin' by the Beach II- BRACKET BUSTER EVENT (Portland/Saco) - SUNDAY - BRACKET BUSTER EVENT!! Our Bracket Buster Events continue to be a big hit! - Saturday - Showcase Style - Sunday Bracket Buster Event. - Click Here for Southern Maine
June 18,19 - Maine Hoops - Ballin' by the Beach III (Portland/Saco/Lewiston) - End your season the right way with this great event. You are guaranteed a GREAT rate ($250), teams of all ability levels and the beautiful Coast of Maine in June, what could be better?? Kick off Summer with this Great end of year event! Championship Format Event - Click Here for Southern Maine
2022 MAINE HOOPS SUMMER 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL LEAGUES
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Location - Gilman Street Basketball Club - Waterville
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Season runs Monday June 13-Sunday July 24th, Games will be played during the evenings and weekends. (teams can request 2 weekends of no games) You will get a full season schedule at the start of the season for planning purposes, however, there will be flexibility for changes.
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Brackets grades 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, Open Division (College/Adults) - Grades as of Sept 2022. (brackets might change a little based on sign-ups) Boys and girls brackets separate. We recommend a minimum of 4 players per team.
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12 game regular season. Single Elimination Playoffs - during final week. Two games each week, two 12 minute halves. Games are half court and same day for both games. One Official. Registration fee $450
Advantages of 3 on 3
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Stresses fundamentally sound man to man defense. Fewer players on court means more touches per player-every player is involved. Offense tends to stress fundamental half court offensive sets, pick and roll, give and go, back door cuts, screening away etc. It's FUN and something different. You only have to get 3 kids for a game instead of 5 which during the summer is a nice little benefit.
Individual Registrations
We recognize you might not have enough players for a team but still want to play. You can register as an Independent player and once we have enough players in a division we will put teams together. No cost to register as an individual, if placed on a team the fee will be $125 per player.
Click Here for Team Registrations
Click Here for Individual Registrations
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