overview
Kick off your season with one of the most exciting events on the GABL calendar, the Annual Heartland Hoopfest Tournament and Heartland Jamboree. Designed for teams looking to gear up for the winter season, these events offer a great mix of competition, development, and fun for players of all experience levels.
Tournament
Held each November, just before the start of the regular season, the Heartland Hoopfest is open to boys and girls in 4th through 8th grade. The tournament features both competitive and recreational divisions, depending on registration numbers, allowing teams to compete at the right level. Each team is guaranteed three games, with awards presented to 1st and 2nd place in each division.
Jamboree
The Heartland Hoopfest Jamboree is a fantastic event for younger players in 1st through 3rd grade. The Jamboree is open to both boys and girls and offers a 2-game guarantee, focused on fun, learning, and building excitement for the season ahead. This event is the perfect low-pressure way for younger players to get on the court and build confidence while learning the fundamentals in a game setting.
details
Tournament
Registration opens August 1st, 2025
Registration closes November 14th, 2025 (Schedule Requests due by November 15th)
Dates: November 22nd & 23rd
Grades: 4th-8th Grade Boys & Girls
Location: MOKAN Training Facility and SMSD Facilities
Entry Fee: $150 per team (No multi-team discounts)
Tournament Information:
- 3-game guarantee
- Competitive and Recreational divisions as registrations allow
- Awards given to 1st & 2nd Place
Jamboree
Registration opens August 1st, 2025
Registration closes November 14th, 2025 (Schedule Requests due by November 15th)
Dates: November 22nd & 23rd
Grades: 1st-3rd Grade Boys & Girls
Location: MOKAN Training Facility and SMSD Facilities
Entry Fee: $100 per team (No multi-team discounts)
Tournament Information:
- 2-game guarantee
- Competitive and Recreational divisions as registrations allow
- Follows GABL Winter League Rules