Calendar of Events
Coming to the Sporting Chance Center
April 2019
Global Elite FC- BASE & CORE Futsal Program
April – May
8 Week BASE Program | Fridays & Sundays
Fridays (April 5, 12, 19, 26, and May 3, 10, 17, 24)
Sundays (April 7, 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 12, 19, 26)
8 Week CORE Program | Sundays
Sundays (April 7, 14, 28, and May 5, 12, 19, [26], and June 2)
Global Elite FC is the first futsal combination set up in Arizona to incorporate the best practices, tactics, and philosophies from the world’s leading youth programs into one single curriculum. The objective at GEFC is to develop the complete player, by placing ‘intelligent decision making’ as the cornerstone of the training environment. The main benefits of these programs are Ball Mastery, Speed of Play, Agility and Balance, Movement Off of the Ball, and Creativity. For more information on their programs please visit their website.
Hardwood Hoops – Spring League Basketball
April 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
Hardwood Hoops continues its Spring League. The Spring League runs Saturdays starting in April and continues into May. Divisions offered to boys and girls high school (Freshman, JV, and Varsity) programs and youth teams 3rd grade through 8th grade. For more information, please visit their website.
Lute Olson Basketball Academy – Spring II Session Starts
April 24th
Classes will begin April 24th! Hope to see you there!
LOBA coaches incorporate drills and training exercises from some of the best college, high school and even European coaches and programs throughout the world. LOBA can help anyone — from the 6 year old beginner to the elite high school or club player seeking a D-1 scholarship – become the best player they can be.
For more information, please visit our LOBA page.
May 2019
Global Elite FC- BASE & CORE Futsal Program
April – May
8 Week BASE Program | Fridays & Sundays
Fridays (April 5, 12, 19, 26, and May 3, 10, 17, 24)
Sundays (April 7, 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 12, 19, 26)
8 Week CORE Program | Sundays
Sundays (April 7, 14, 28, and May 5, 12, 19, [26], and June 2)
Global Elite FC is the first futsal combination set up in Arizona to incorporate the best practices, tactics, and philosophies from the world’s leading youth programs into one single curriculum. The objective at GEFC is to develop the complete player, by placing ‘intelligent decision making’ as the cornerstone of the training environment. The main benefits of these programs are Ball Mastery, Speed of Play, Agility and Balance, Movement Off of the Ball, and Creativity. For more information on their programs please visit their website.
Tucson Basketball Summer League
May – August
They’re back at it again with their Summer League! Join the TBL in it’s new summer season!!! Contact the Tournament Director Tom Danehy here for more information.
The Tucson Basketball League is an adult-recreation league devoted to promoting spirited competition with a strong emphasis on sportsmanship. Now in its 21st year of operation, the TBL has included hundreds of teams and thousands of players over the years, including some of the best amateur (and a few professional) players in Southern Arizona. For more information regarding the league, please visit their website.
Hardwood Hoops – Spring League Basketball
May 4th, and 11th
Hardwood Hoops continues its Spring League. The Spring League runs Saturdays starting in April and continues into May. Divisions offered to boys and girls high school (Freshman, JV, and Varsity) programs and youth teams 3rd grade through 8th grade. For more information, please visit their website.
Hardwood Hoops – Memorial Day Classic
May 24th, 25th, and 26th
Hardwood Hoops runs 5 tournaments per year – three youth tournaments and two high school tournaments. The youth tournaments are run in February, June, and November. The high school tournaments are run in May and June. The Memorial Day Classic is a grand four day tournament where high school teams compete to take home the prestigious title of Memorial Day Classic Tournament Champions. For more information, please visit their website.
Global Elite FC- 1st Summer Futsal League
May 31st – June 30th
Join the ONLY futsal leagues in the region on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays this summer! The 1st league will start the weekend of May 31st and run for 5 weekends, with 1-2 games per weekend, to get all teams a total of 6 games. The 2nd league will start the weekend of July 12th and run for 6 weekends (no games July 19-21). The age divisions will be boys & girls U9 – U18. For more information on Global Elite FC leagues please visit their league page.
June 2019
Sunday Morning Hoops
June 2nd
Our Women’s Basketball League is finally back!!! Our summer season starts June 2nd, so bring your squad and get ready to ball up! This league is open to ages 16 and up.
Hardwood Hoops – Summer Camp
Session 1: June 3rd-6th (Monday-Thursday)
Session 2: June 10th-13th (Monday-Thursday)
Hardwood Hoops is currently hosting 3 camps per year; Summer Camp (Session1 and Session 2) and Holiday Camp (December). The Hardwood Hoops Camp program is directed by Coach Karl Pieroway former men’s head basketball coach at Pima Community College and Ironwood Ridge High School. Hardwood Hoops Camps are committed to teaching the fundamentals of the game and having fun. Camp will include teaching; ball handling, passing, shooting, footwork, 2-man game, 3-on-3, 5-on-5, and more. The staff will consist of former and current college and high school coaches and players. For more information please visit their website.
Global Elite FC- 1st Summer Futsal League
May 31st – June 30th
Join the ONLY futsal leagues in the region on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays this summer! The 1st league will start the weekend of May 31st and run for 5 weekends, with 1-2 games per weekend, to get all teams a total of 6 games. The 2nd league will start the weekend of July 12th and run for 6 weekends (no games July 19-21). The age divisions will be boys & girls U9 – U18. For more information on Global Elite FC leagues please visit their league page.
Lute Olson Basketball Academy – End of Summer Session Registration
June 26th
Registration will start June 26th for the End of Summer Session. Classes will start July 17th, so mark your calendars!
LOBA coaches incorporate drills and training exercises from some of the best college, high school and even European coaches and programs throughout the world. LOBA can help anyone — from the 6 year old beginner to the elite high school or club player seeking a D-1 scholarship – become the best player they can be.
For more information, please visit our LOBA page.
Hardwood Hoops Southwest Showdown
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The Southwest Showdown is a high school tournament where teams from the Southwest area compete against each other in a tournament to prove who will earn the title of the Southwest Showdown Champions. For more information, please visit their website.
July 2019
Global Elite FC- 2nd Summer Futsal League
July 12th – August 18th
Join the ONLY futsal leagues in the region on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays this summer! This league will start the weekend of July 12th and run for 6 weekends (no games July 19-21), with 1-2 games per weekend, to get all teams a total of 6 games. The age divisions will be boys & girls U9 – U18. For more information on Global Elite FC leagues please visit their league page.
Lute Olson Basketball Academy – End of Summer Session
July 17th
Classes will begin July 17th! Hope to see you there!
LOBA coaches incorporate drills and training exercises from some of the best college, high school and even European coaches and programs throughout the world. LOBA can help anyone — from the 6 year old beginner to the elite high school or club player seeking a D-1 scholarship – become the best player they can be.
For more information, please visit our LOBA page.
ONE 10 Basketball Camp
July 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th
ONE10 is a nonprofit organization committed to the development of youth student-athletes. Their mission is to offer kids of all backgrounds and ability levels the opportunity to increase skill level, knowledge and love of their sport. Athletes will learn life-lessons and build core values such as hard work, respect, discipline, self-motivation, team work, and sportsmanship. Using the revenue created from their organized camps, corporate sponsorship contributions, and individual donations ONE10 provides free camps to athletes who are in an unequal socioeconomic position and awards college grants to student-athletes who show exceptional sportsmanship and integrity both inside and outside of the sports arena. For more information on ONE 10 Camps please visit their website.
Summer Slam
July 19th, 20th, and 21th
The Summer Slam tournament has been a tradition in Tucson since 1994. Entering its 26th year, it is one of the largest tournaments in the Southwest, attracting a diverse mix of teams — including teams from the Western US and Mexico – that makes it a unique and competitive experience. For more information, please visit our Summer Slam page.
August 2019
Global Elite FC- 2nd Summer Futsal League
July 12th – August 18th
Join the ONLY futsal leagues in the region on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays this summer! This league will start the weekend of July 12th and run for 6 weekends (no games July 19-21), with 1-2 games per weekend, to get all teams a total of 6 games. The age divisions will be boys & girls U9 – U18. For more information on Global Elite FC leagues please visit their league page.
Lute Olson Basketball Academy – Fall Session Registration
August 21st
Registration will start August 21st for the Fall Session. Classes will start September 11th, so mark your calendars!
LOBA coaches incorporate drills and training exercises from some of the best college, high school and even European coaches and programs throughout the world. LOBA can help anyone — from the 6 year old beginner to the elite high school or club player seeking a D-1 scholarship – become the best player they can be.
For more information, please visit our LOBA page.
Hardwood Hoops Basketball
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Hardwood Hoops begins its Fall League. The Fall League begins in August and continues through September and October. Divisions offered to boys and girls high school (Freshman, JV, and Varsity) programs and youth teams 3rd grade through 8th grade. For more information, please visit their website.
September 2019
Lute Olson Basketball Academy – Fall Session
September 11th
Classes will begin September 11th! Hope to see you there!
LOBA coaches incorporate drills and training exercises from some of the best college, high school and even European coaches and programs throughout the world. LOBA can help anyone — from the 6 year old beginner to the elite high school or club player seeking a D-1 scholarship – become the best player they can be.
For more information, please visit our LOBA page.
Hardwood Hoops Basketball
Dates TBA
Hardwood Hoops begins its Fall League. The Fall League runs Saturdays starting in September and continues into October. Divisions offered to boys and girls high school (Freshman, JV, and Varsity) programs and youth teams 3rd grade through 8th grade. For more information, please visit their website.
October 2019
Lute Olson Basketball Academy – Winter Session Registration
October 13th
Registration will start October 13th for the Winter Session. Classes will start November 3rd, so mark your calendars!
LOBA coaches incorporate drills and training exercises from some of the best college, high school and even European coaches and programs throughout the world. LOBA can help anyone — from the 6 year old beginner to the elite high school or club player seeking a D-1 scholarship – become the best player they can be.
For more information, please visit our LOBA page.
Hardwood Hoops Basketball
Dates TBA
Hardwood Hoops continues its Fall League. The Fall League runs Saturdays starting in September and continues into October. Divisions offered to boys and girls high school (Freshman, JV, and Varsity) programs and youth teams 3rd grade through 8th grade. For more information, please visit their website.
November 2019
Lute Olson Basketball Academy – Winter Session
November 3rd
Classes will begin November 3rd! Hope to see you there!
LOBA coaches incorporate drills and training exercises from some of the best college, high school and even European coaches and programs throughout the world. LOBA can help anyone — from the 6 year old beginner to the elite high school or club player seeking a D-1 scholarship – become the best player they can be.
For more information, please visit our LOBA page.
Club Volleyball Tryouts
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The major volleyball clubs (Club Cactus and SAVA) at the Sporting Chance Center will be holding tryouts for their many volleyball teams. More information to come!
December 2019
Tucson Holiday Tip Off
December 21st, and 22nd
The 27th Annual Tucson Holiday Tip-Off has become a Southern Arizona tradition, as many youth club teams use it to “tip-off” their club season. To find out more about Holiday Tip-Off, visit our page.
January 2020
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As we progress through the year we will keep you updated on any new and upcoming events! Thank you for supporting us and all the groups who come to Sporting Chance Center. Subscribe to our mailing list to stay updated!
February 2020
Awesome Events TBA
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As we progress through the year we will keep you updated on any new and upcoming events! Thank you for supporting us and all the groups who come to Sporting Chance Center. Subscribe to our mailing list to stay updated!
March 2020
LOBA Spring Session
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LOBA coaches incorporate drills and training exercises from some of the best college, high school and even European coaches and programs throughout the world. LOBA can help anyone — from the 6 year old beginner to the elite high school or club player seeking a D-1 scholarship – become the best player they can be.
For more information, please visit our LOBA page.
