Insurance Coverage - Follow this link if you are needing to be covered for Insurance through Maine Hoops - In the COMMENTS section put the information for the school(s) you are looking to get an Insurance Certificate for.
WHY MAINE HOOPS? You DON'T last 20 years, if your 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.
"This year Barre Swish brought 5 teams from Barre,VT, hopefully next year we'll bring all 9. Great Job!! Corey T.
"We lost our three games but we had a beautiful Time. We Will be there for the third Time next year... 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
ANNOUNCEMENT - Maine Hoops and Zero Gravity are excited to announce a partnership in Southern Maine (ONLY) in a joint effort to improve the overall basketball tournament experience for participants. Maine Hoops, with well over 20 years of activity, is New England’s longest running provider of basketball events. Zero Gravity has established itself over the past few years as the industry standard for all levels of basketball action. The two will use their knowledge, experience and passion for the game to provide an enhanced Tournament process for all involved. Maine Hoops and Zero Gravity will begin operating together during this upcoming 2019 Spring Season. They hope to provide a seamless transition for all teams looking to participate in the Southern Maine area. Lenny Holmes will still be deeply involved in the organizational structure of events, while Zero Gravity will bring man power, social media presence and connections to the events.
2019 EVENTS - REGISTRATION - SCROLL DOWN FOR SPRING TOURNAMENTS
To register for an event, please click on the date and title of the event. The second event on each date are those offered in the Central Maine area with MAC, click on those events to register. You will be brought to another site to complete the registration process. You can register without making a payment. Also, after you have registered, you can return to the site to make payments or schedule requests. Contact Lenny at mainehoops@gmail.com or 207-749-9492 with any questions.
All Events - Southern Maine $325 for 2 Days and $175 for one day - Multiple Team Discounts Available, Special Pricing on Noted Events. Central Maine $300 for 2 Days and $160 for one day - Multiple Team Discounts Available at ALL LOCATIONS!
Showcase Format Events - 2 Games Each Day - 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. Every now and than it's fun to play a Tournament out to a Championship game in all divisions. Maine Hoops Hosts one Championship Style Event each Month.
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 - (2 games each day)
May 4,5 - May "Buckets" Classic(Portland/Saco) - Open play for all teams. Showcase Format Event
With MAC, May 4,5 in the Augusta area. - Open play for all teams in Central Maine area. Showcase Format Event
May 11 - Maine Hoops "Home for Mother's Day! (Portland/Saco)- BRACKET BUSTER EVENT - Our Bracket Buster Events will prove to be a BIG hit this Spring - One Day Tournament Style!
May 18,19 - 6th Annual NE-CAN Open Challenge (Portland/Saco) - 6th Annual Event featuring New England Club Teams versus Top Canadian Teams from Montreal, Quebec and New Brunswick. Easily our Most Exciting Event of the Spring! We already have clubs from all over Canada registering and the list grows daily last year over 250 teams participated- DON'T miss this event. Championship Format Event
May 25,26 - Maine Hoops Memorial Day "Bash" by the Beach (Portland/Saco) - What better place to be over the Memorial Day Weekend then in Maine!! Showcase Event Style will get you in and out of the gyms quick and allow you to enjoy the Maine's Scenic Beaches and Attractions!
June 1,2 - Maine Hoops Ballin' by the Beach I(Portland/Saco) - Teams from all over New England come to Maine to play Hoops at a great facilities in a perfect location! Showcase Format Event
June 8,9 - Maine Hoops Ballin' by the Beach II BRACKET BUSTER EVENT (Portland/Saco) - BRACKET BUSTER EVENT!! Our Bracket Buster Events will prove to be a BIG hit this Spring - One Day Tournament Style on both days!
June 15,16 - Ballin' by the Beach (Portland/Saco) - End your season the right way with this great event. Run in conjunction with programs from around New England, 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
MAINE HOOPS DIRIGO FALL LEAGUE - FALL 2018
The Dirigo League is back for its 4th 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 September 29th/30th and run through November 3rd/4th. We will have Tip Off games on September 23rd. You will to register separately for that event.
DIRIGO FALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE
The Warm Up Weekend and Pick and Play Series is designed for teams to who are looking to for a flexible schedule during the month of October - Pick any Weekend Date and Play 2 games on that Date, Cost is $125 for 2 games. 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. Click on the Link to Register.
FALL AND WINTER BASKETBALL OPTIONS - OUTSIDE OF DIRIGO LEAGUE PLAY
Warm Up Weekend - September 23rd (all games in Augusta Area)
THE PICK AND PLAY SERIES IS FOR TEAMS WHO ARE NOT PLAYING IN THE DIRIGO FALL LEAGUE AND CAN ONLY PLAY ON SELECTED WEEKENDS.
Pick and Play Series I - September 29th and 30th
Pick and Play Series II - October 6th and 7th
Pick and Play Series III - October 13th and 14th
Pick and Play Series IV - October 20th and 21st
Pick and Play Series V - October 27th and 28th
Pick and Play Series VI - November 3rd and 4th
HOOPS FOR THE TROOPS - NOVEMBER 10TH AND 11TH - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Maine Hoops presents on Veteran’s Day weekend, November 10th and 11th the 2nd Annual “Hoops for the Troops” Basketball Tournament. A portion of the proceeds (Registration Fees and Admissions) from the event will benefit the "Homes for Our Troops" and all Military families will receive free admissions at all sites. This is a Championship Event with winning teams receiving Championship T-Shirts. All game will played in Maine in the Portland/Saco area.
What a GREAT way to show your support to the veterans and service members on Veteran's Day Weekend. Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents out of every dollar has gone directly to our program services for Veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives. Join in and play in some Great Fall Hoop action while benefiting a great cause!
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
TURKEY TIP OFF TOURNAMENT - November 24/25
DIRIGO WINTER LEAGUE Games - December 1-2 Weekend
DIRIGO WINTER LEAGUE Games - December 8-9 Weekend
DIRIGO WINTER LEAGUE Games - December 15-16 Weekend
DIRIGO WINTER LEAGUE Games - December 22-23 Weekend
DIRIGO WINTER LEAGUE Games - January 5-6 Weekend
DIRIGO WINTER LEAGUE Games - January 12-13 Weekend
MLK Weekend Tournament - January 19-20 Weekend This is a special Tournament Bracket Style Weekend, so spice up the play and compete in this year's MLK Weekend Tournament.
March 2,3 with MAC at UMaine Farmington - Start your season the right way with this Great Tip Off event. Showcase Format Event
March 9,10- March Mayhem I (Portland/Saco) - Last year this event attracted more than 100 teams! Showcase Format Event
With MAC March 9,10 at Maranacook Schools - Teams from all over will attend this event. Showcase Format Event
March 16,17- March Mayhem II Travel Team Special! (Portland/Saco) Part of a Travel Team Program? We have added a special rate this weekend for Travel teams (contact Lenny for details) - We already have Travel Teams from Mass. and Rhode Island coming! Contact Lenny for pricing. (Regular Club Games Running as well) Championship Format Event
With MAC March 16,17 in the Gardiner Area - 3 gyms all centrally located, along with surrounding courts, leads to a great event for all those participating.
March 23,24 - Portland/Saco Area Zero Gravity's Northern New England Championships
With MAC March 23,24 March Mayhem III in the Augusta Area. - Open Play for All Teams Showcase Format Event
March 30,31, March Mayhem IV (Portland/Saco) - BRACKET BUSTER EVENT!! Our Bracket Buster Events will prove to be a BIG hit this Spring - One Day Tournament Style!
With MAC, March 30,31 in the Augusta Area. - Open play for all teams in Central Maine area. Showcase Format Event
April 6,7 - For In-State Teams: The Maine Club Basketball State Championships. This is the State's LARGEST GRADE BASED Championship event, open to all teams. Last year close to 200 teams participated. Winning teams don't get a trophy, they receive a FULLY PAID entry to the Zero Gravity National Championships in the greater Boston area in June. Championship Format Event
April 6,7 - Maine Hoops Spring Breakout I (Portland/Saco) This is for Out of State Teams ONLY or Teams not wanting to play in State Tournament - Showcase Style Format
With MAC April 6,7 in the Augusta Area - This event is open for registration, More Games = More FUN! Showcase Format Event
April 13,14 -Maine Hoops Spring Breakout II (Portland/Saco) - Open play for all teams! Showcase Format Event
With MAC, April 13,14 in the Augusta area. - Open play for all teams in Central Maine area. Showcase Format Event
April 13-14 Greater Bangor Open I - Open Play for all teams wanting to play in the Bangor area. Showcase Format Event
April 20, Maine Hoops Easter One Day (Portland/Saco) - BRACKET BUSTER EVENT - Our Bracket Buster Events will prove to be a BIG hit this Spring - One Day Tournament Style!
With MAC, April 20 in the Augusta area. - Open play for all teams in Central Maine area. Showcase Format Event
April 27,28 Maine State AAU Tournament - Maine Hoops is assisting NEAAU with this years State Tournament.
April 27,28 - Maine Hoops/MAC Spring Breakout III (Augusta) - Open play for all teams in Central Maine! Showcase Format Event
April 27,28 Greater Bangor Open, II - CANCELLED!!
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