Maine Hoops - "the way Youth Basketball Should Be"
Maine Hoops is returning to it's roots as an Independent Operator of Youth Basketball Events. It's time for the tournaments to go back to the way events should be run!
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FALL 2026 MAINE HOOPS SCHEDULE
The Road to Winter Starts with Maine Hoops!
The road to a successful winter basketball season begins this fall with Maine Hoops.
WHY MAINE HOOPS?
Maine Hoops – Your Independent Tournament Provider
For over 27 years, Maine Hoops has been New England's longest-running independently owned basketball tournament operator. As a Maine-owned organization, our mission has always been simple:
Creating the best possible tournament experience for players!
2 Recent Comments in emails from out of state Coaches:
"I always enjoyed working with you ... and appreciated how much you genuinely cared about the players, coaches, and overall experience. It made a lasting impression on me, and I'm looking forward to hopefully working together again."
"In seasons past, we've found that your ME Hoops circuit is far superior to the Hampton/Concord circuit, ... I would really love to spend the majority of our season in the ME Hoops circuit.
It takes everyone to create a positive experience for our athletes.
Our 2026 Fall Season tips off September 19-20 and features basketball every weekend through November 7-8, culminating with the debut of our exciting new championship event...
"Beast of the North"
(See Details to get Special $245 Rate)
Whether you're preparing for your school season or simply looking for the most competitive basketball experience possible, Maine Hoops has an event for your team.
FALL PACKAGES
Our Fall is built around our weekend tournament schedule, giving teams maximum flexibility. Whether you have a travel team or a high school team preparing for the season, choose the package that works best for you.
Full League Package
6 Weekends (One Day Each)
September 26/27 – October 31/November 1 - $1,100
Partial League Package
5 Weekends (One Day Each) - $925
Important
After purchasing a package, you must still register your team for each individual event.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A PACKAGE
Individual Event Pricing
2-Day Event: $350/$375
1-Day Event: $195
Special pricing available for select events including our Tip-Off Weekend and Fall Finale.
EVENT LOCATIONS
Southern Maine - Saco • Portland Area
Central Maine - Waterville • Auburn Area
Northern Maine - Bangor Area
GAME DAYS
In general if you are only playing 1 day on the weekend...
Grades 4-8 play SaturdaysGrades 9-12 play Sundays
Need a different day? Just let us know! We offer flexibility whenever scheduling allows.
Special Events of Note
"Ahead of the Game Classic - Sept 19,20 (reduced pricing)"Chase for the Chain" Southern Maine - October 17,18 "Chase for the Chain" Central Maine - October 24,25"Great North Championships" Southern Maine - October 31, Nov. 1 "Fall Finale" Central Maine - October 31, Nov. 1 (reduced pricing) "Beast of the North Classic" Southern Maine - November 7,8
2026 FULL FALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Ahead of the Game Classic - September 19-20
Kick off your fall season before everyone else!
Our Showcase Format gives teams:
Two Games Each Day Outstanding Matchups Great Early Season Competition
Special Early Season Price - $165
Click Here for Registration (Southern Maine Only)
Fall Tip-Off - September 26-27
The official start of the Fall Basketball Season!
Choose:SaturdaySunday BOTH DAYS
Showcase Format guarantees: Four Games for teams playing both daysOutstanding competition
Click Here Southern Maine Registration
Click Central/Northern Maine Registration
Autumn Showcase Challenge - October 3-4
The leaves are changing...
The competition is heating up.
Continue your Road to Winter with another weekend of competitive Showcase basketball.
Choose: Saturday Sunday BOTH DAYS
Showcase Format guarantees: Four Games for teams playing both days Outstanding competition
Click Here for Southern Maine Registration
Click Here Central/Northern Maine Registration
Harvest Hoops Classic - OCTOBER 10-11
The Harvest Hoops Classic conitnues your journey to Winter Basketball. The long Holiday Weekend gives you plenty of time to enjoy the ride!
Another exciting Showcase Format featuring:
Choose:Saturday Sunday BOTH DAYS
Showcase Format guarantees: Four Games for teams playing both days Outstanding competition
Click Here for Southern Maine Registration
Click Here Central/Northern Maine Registration
Chase for THE CHAIN - OCTOBER 17-18
Southern Maine
One of our most exciting events of the year! This will be one of your favorite stops on the Road to Winter. Great Fun event for all involved!! Bracket Buster Format (One Day Tournament). Teams playing both days will play Showcase Style One day and Bracket Buster Tournament Format on the other day.
THE CHAIN - Every champion walks away wearing an awesome Championship Chain.
Play one day or both. In General Bracket Buster Saturdays Grades 4-8 and Sundays 9-12
Teams participating both days receive: Four Guaranteed Games
Click Here for Southern Maine Registration
Fall Frenzy Challenge - OCTOBER 17-18
Central & Northern Maine
Continue your Road to Winter with another competitive Showcase Weekend.
Play Saturday, Play Sunday Or play both!
Teams playing both days receive:
Four Guaranteed Games
Click Here for Central/Northern Registration
Chase for THE CHAIN - OCTOBER 24-25
Central & Northern Maine
The Chain heads north! One of our most exciting events of the year! This will be one of your favorite stops on the Road to Winter. Great Fun event for all involved!! Bracket Buster Format (One Day Tournament). Teams playing both days will play Showcase Style One day and Bracket Buster Tournament Format on the other day.
Bracket Buster excitement returns as teams compete to become Champions.
Winning teams receive:
Championship Chain
Play one day or both. In General Bracket Buster Saturdays Grades 4-8 and Sundays 9-12
Teams playing both days receive:
Four Guaranteed Games
Click Here for Central/Northern Registration
Fall Frenzy Challenge - OCTOBER 24-25
Southern Maine
Another exciting Showcase Format featuring:
Choose: SaturdaySundayBOTH DAYS
Showcase Format guarantees: Four Games for teams playing both days Outstanding competition
Click Here for Southern Maine Registration
"Great North Fall Championships" - OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 1
Southern Maine
The "Great North" Fall Championships is the next to last stop on the "Road to Winter" We Invite teams from all over New England to come participate in the Championship Weekend!
Halloween Scheduling
We understand Saturday is Halloween! We'll utilize additional facilities to make every effort to have teams finished early so everyone can enjoy the holiday festivities.
Champions receive:
Championship T-Shirts
Bracket Buster Format - Play one day or both. In General Bracket Buster Saturdays Grades 4-8 and Sundays 9-12
Click Here Southern Maine Registration
Fall Finale - OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 1
Central Maine
Special Price — Only $175
Our final Central Maine event before winter begins. Play one day or both.
Teams playing both days receive:
Four Guaranteed Games
Click Here for Central Maine Registration
"BEAST OF THE NORTH" - November 7-8
The FINAL stop on the Maine Hoops Road to Winter Series!
Winter basketball is almost here...
Now it's time to find out who's ready to go...
BEAST MODE!!!
Championship Format - Teams who participate in 5 Road to the Winter Events Get Special Rate of $245 for the Weekend!!
Pool Play Saturday
Championship Bracket Sunday
Every Saturday team advances to Bracket Play on Sunday.
Sunday-only teams are welcome but are not guaranteed placement in Championship Bracket Play.
Champions Receive
Beast of the North Championship Trophy
Championship T-Shirts
Individual All-Beast of the North Player Awards
Register Today
CLICK HERE – Southern Maine Registration
The "Road to Winter' starts and ends with Maine Hoops Fall Events.
REGISTRATION - SCROLL DOWN FOR Spring 2026 TOURNAMENTS Dates and Registration Information!
WHY MAINE HOOPS? You DON'T last over 25 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?
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 Monday 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
To register for an event, please click on the location of the event for which you are playing in. Southern Maine Events are played Saco and the Greater Portland area, while Central Maine Events are played in the Waterville, Augusta and Lewiston area. 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.
Southern Maine - Saco/Portland Area
Central Maine - Waterville/Augusta Area
Northern Maine - Bangor Area
Showcase Style Events - Teams going undefeated for the weekend (Southern Maine) 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. Play 1 (2 games) or Both (4 Games) Days. Championship Format Events - Pool Play to Championship Event - Traditional Championship Event - Winning teams will receive Championship T-Shirts or Other Items. Every now and then it's fun to play a Tournament out to a Championship game in all divisions. 3+ Game Guarantee, you may register for just 1 day, however, you will not be included in Championship Play.
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)
February 20-22 - 5th Annual Town Team Championships - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
On the weekend of February 20-22 Maine Hoops will be hosting an official Qualifier Tournament for the 2026 New England Basketball Championships to be held in Providence/Tiverton on March 13-15. All teams finishing 1st or 2nd in each division(Grades 4-8) will qualify for the State Championship to battle top teams from towns throughout the New England area. Championship Games to be played at the Augusta Civic Center on February 22nd!! Last year close to 90 teams participated!!
This event is for Town/City teams and is not open to AAU or Club teams unless ALL players are from the same community for Boys and Girls Grades 4-9. Tournament format will be Pool Play to either Single Elimination Gold or Silver Tournament, so all Levels of ability are welcome. The Gold Championships games will be played at the Augusta Civic Center!! The top two teams from the Gold Divisions in grades 4-8 will earn a "Golden Ticket" for the New England Championships. The Tournament offers a 3 Game Guarantee, however, most teams will play a minimum of 4 games.
Click Here to Register for the Town Team Championships
All Events - $350 for 2 Days and $195 for one day, Showcase Style is $195 per day or $375 for two days, If you would like to mail your payment you can do so with this form. YOU MUST STILL REGISTER ONLINE! Must arrive 8 days before start of event. LINK TO PAYMENT FORM.
One Day of Play available for Most Events - (2 games each day)
February 28 - March 8 - Under Grad Tournament (Southern Maine) - Championship Event - Great way to preview Next Years Top Boys and Girls High School Teams - This event is for High School Teams only and is not open to AAU Club Teams. Games will begin on Feb 28 and run through March 7th. There will be weeknight games and Championshp play on March 8th. (No games March 6th or 7th) Let's get the earliest preview going for next year! Scheduling Requests will be taken. Cost - $350 3 Game Guarantee - Click Here for Southern Maine.
March 7,8 - Under Grad Tournament (Central Maine) - Championship Event - Great way to preview Next Years Top Boys and Girls High School Teams - This event is for High School Teams only and is not open to AAU Club Teams. Games will be played the Weekend of March 7th and 8th. Let's get the earliest preview going for next year! Scheduling Requests will be considered. - 2 Game Guarantee $225 - Click Here for Central Maine
March 7,8 - March Mayhem I - (Central Maine) Great Start to the New Season!! Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event - Cost 2 Day - $375, (4 Games) 1 Day $195 (2 Games) Click Here for Central Maine
March 14,15 - Maine Hoops March Mayhem II Travel Team Special! (Southern Maine Only) Part of a Travel Team Program? We have added a special rate this weekend for Town Travel teams (contact Lenny for pricing discount) - Regular Club Games Running as well - Championship Format Event - Cost 2 Day - $350, (3+ Games) 1 Day $195 (2 Games)- Click Here for Southern Maine
March 14,15 - Central Maine Hoops March Mayhem II (Central Maine Only) - The Season is Starting to Heat Up!! Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event - Cost 2 Day - $375, (4 Games) 1 Day $195 (2 Games) - Click Here for Central Maine
March 21,22 - March Mayhem III - March Basketball is now in FULL Madness Mode!! Play Saturday, Sunday or both Showcase Format Event - Cost 2 Day - $375, (4 Games) 1 Day $195 (2 Games) Click here for Southern Maine - Click Here for Central Maine
March 28,29 - "Bracket Buster" Weekend! - (Central Maine) End the Month with a Bracket Buster Weekend - One Day Tournaments both Saturday and Sunday, play both days or Choose One Day over the Other. 2+ games each day! Best bargain on the Tournament Circuit! - Cost 2 Day - $375, (4 Games) 1 Day $195 (2 Games) Click Here for Central Maine
April 4 - Maine Hoops Easter One Day - Bracket Buster (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 Saturday and save Easter for Family Time! Cost $195 (2+ Games) Click Here for Southern Maine
April 4 - Central Maine Hoops Easter One Day - Get 2 games on Saturday and keep Sunday for the Family! - Showcase Style Event!! - Cost 1 Day $195 (2 Games)-
Click Here for Central Maine
April 11,12 - Northern/Central Maine Regional Championships - (Central/Northern Maine) Last year 150 teams decided that 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. Let's see whose got GAME! 2 Day - $350 (3+ Games) - Click Here for Central Maine (Discounts to the State Tournament for Championship Teams)
April 11,12 - Battle for the Belt (Southern Maine) - Maine Hoops returns for the 3rd year of our Battle for the Belt Tournaments. Come join the fun and try to be the “Champion” in Maine Hoops Battle for the Belt! Who will wear “The Belt?” Championship Format Event - Cost 2 Day - $350, (3+ Games) - Click Here for Southern Maine
April 18,19 Spring Breakout II - Open play for all teams! 2 Games each day, play Saturday, Sunday or Both! - Showcase Format - Cost 2 Day - $375, (4 Games) 1 Day $195 (2 Games) - Click Here for Southern Maine - Click Here for Central Maine
April 25,26- Central Maine Hoops "Battle for the Belt" - (Central/Northern Maine)Let's see who is ready to wear the Championship Belt as the "Legendary" Battle for the Belt tournament returns to Central Maine!! Don't miss your chance to wrap that Belt around your Waist!! Games will be Showcase games on Saturday (2 games) and Bracket Buster Format on Sunday (Some Bracket Busters may go on Saturday) - Winners of each Bracket get to "Wear the Belt!" - Click Here for Central Maine
May 2,3- Maine Amateur Basketball State Championships - It's BACK!!! The premiere Maine State Tournament is returning after 3 years off. The Premiere event in Maine of the Early Spring Season!! Basketball Maine and Maine Hoops present this event, multiple divisions, bracket play to Championships, the event promises to deliver the way a State Championship event deserves to be treated!! Media Coverage, mic'd up coaches, it's time is here!! Don't Miss Out on this Event!! Click Here for Registration
May 2,3 - Central Maine Hoops End of Season Special (Central Maine) - Showcase Style Event - Play Saturday, Sunday or even better BOTH Days!! Last event of the Spring in Central Maine, so SUPER discounted games Let's get your game on, one last time! - Showcase Format - Cost 2 Day - $275, (4 Games) 1 Day $150 (2 Games) Click Here for Central Maine
May 9th Maine Hoops "Home for Mother's Day" - Bracket Buster (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 Saturday! Cost $195 (2+ Games) Click Here for Southern Maine
May 16,17 - New England vs Canadian Challenge (Southern Maine) - Now in its 10th Year, this Popular Event featuring New England Club Teams versus Canadian Teams from Montreal, Quebec and New Brunswick. Last year over 70 Teams from Canada participated, we expect more this year! Easily our Most Exciting Event of the Late Spring Season! Another DON'T miss event!! Championship Format Event - Cost 2 Day - $350, (3+ Games) 1 Day $195 (2 Games) - Click Here for Southern Maine
May 30,31 - Maine Hoops - Ballin by the Beach's Run for the Rings! (Southern Maine) - Great Championship Event with all the 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 - Cost 2 Day - $350, (3+ Games) 1 Day $195 (2 Games) Click Here for Southern Maine
June 6,7 - Queens of the Beach (Southern Maine) - Year 2 of this Girls Only Tournament Great Hoops on the Scenic Coast of Maine!! This event is for Girl's teams only. Last year we "Crowned" the ladies who starred all weekend to form Maine Hoops first "All Queens Court" teams! We also expect some College Exposure as well with The Maine Firecrackers and other Top girls teams have committed to playing. Fun Event for ALL LEVELS of play! Showcase style event ensure every team will play 2 games each day. Cost 2 Days is $375, 1 Day is $195. Click Here for Southern Maine
June 13,14 - Maine Hoops - Ballin' by the Beach II End of Season Special (Southern Maine) - End your season the right way with this great event. You are guaranteed a GREAT rate ($275), 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 Cost 2 Day - $275, (3+ Games) 1 Day $195 (2 Games) - Click Here for Southern Maine
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