40 days and counting down

The Fast Eddy's BAM Jam is only 40 days away! The registration deadline is March 5 or until we run out of space. And with the limited amount of space we have, that is likely to happen.

Get your teams together for the coolest basketball event in March! The NCAA conference tournament games on all TV, the Washington Trust Player's Lounge, the dunk competition and the Jackson and Jackson Insurance 3-point Shootout will make this the place to be March 13!

Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam

You probably noticed that we now have a title sponsor for the Spring BAM Jam, Fast Eddy's! Thanks to their partnership, we are now able to promote the Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam in all sorts of new channels which is going to really speed up the registration process.

Thanks again to Fast Eddy's for making this spring's BAM Jam a huge success!

You can find Fast Eddy's convenience stores in various locations including on Ustick between Linder and Meridian Roads. The stores have great food, excellent fuel and you can even get your car washed. Fast Eddy's are known for their friendly service and clean stores.

The Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam is March 13 at Taco Bell Arena at Boise State University. Teams should register early as space is limited.

Thank You!

With the 2009 BAM Jam completed and a day to reflect on the event, there is no doubt that this community is the best!

First, thanks to all the volunteers that made this happen. While there are too many to recognize individually, it took a huge effort from all of the BAM Jam operational units. The set up crew was amazing and their creative solutions to a wet set up were crucial. We know you are probably still soaked to the bone! The check in team at Piper Pub, Jacksons/Fast Eddy's Master Scoreboard, volunteer check in, BAM Jam Lounge in the 8th Street Mareketplace, court monitors and marshals, medical and hydration stations, the BAM Jam Store, Regence BlueShield Information booth, LeMaster Daniels contest courts, tear down and clean up crews and our booth set up teams were incredible. Your time, energy and passion were vital to the event's success!

Second, the BAM Jam sponsors were crucial to making this happen. To those that were on board from the start last year and the new sponsors that joined us this year, your support and assistance allowed this great event to take place.

And of course, thank you to all the participants that hung in there through the early rain and finished in the bright beautiful sunshine! You did amazing and, regardless of your final record, you are all champions just for finishing. We look forward to improving this event for you next year (August 6-7) and continuing to make BAM Jam an event you can be proud of!

Team Check In / Player Changes

To all teams:

You should be receiving an email with the subject "BAM Jam Schedule" from Vince. In there is your Team Number. You will need this number to check in.

If you do not have this email, please do the following before sending an email:

1. Check your email inbox
2. Check your spam or junk folder (it may have gotten bumped in there)
3. Check with your teammates. For some reason, the email may have been sent to them. If they can't find it have them check their spam or junk folders

If none of these things lead to the email, send an email to info@idahoselect.org.

Team check in will take place at the Piper Pub in downtown Boise, 150 N. 8th Street. Check in is required and is where you will receive your team's bracket and t-shirts. You may check in either Thursday from 4-9pm or Friday from 11am-1pm.

Player changes are available. We know that plans change or injuries happen close to the start of the tournament and this is why we have made available the Player Change Form. Only fully completed Player Change Forms will be accepted. These can be found by rolling your mouse over the "Play" link above and clicking on "Player Change" when it drops down. Or just Click Here.

Schedule of Events

This weekend, downtown Boise will feature the best basketball in the northwest. But to maximize your fun and entertainment, here is a schedule of events that you will want to check out.

Idaho Trust Bank Center Court (intersection of Broad and 8th Street)
Friday, August 7
5:00-7:30 PM - Elite Games
7:30-8:00 PM - Youth Slam Dunk Competition
8:00-9:00 PM - Elite Games

Saturday, August 8
8:00-9:00 AM - Elite Games
9:00-9:30 AM - Mascot Game (features local sports mascots!)
9:30-11:30 AM - Elite Games
12:00-3:00 PM - Elite Games
3:00-4:00 PM - Gatorade Slam Dunk Competition and 3-Point Shootout
4:00-5:30 PM - Elite Championship Games

U.S. Marines Youth Center Court (intersection of Fulton and 8th Street)
Friday, August 7
5:00-8:30 PM - High School Elite Games
8:30-9:00 PM - 3-Point Shootout Semi-final

Saturday, August 8
8:00-10:00 AM - High School Elite Games
10:00-10:30 AM - XTreme Cheer Performance
10:30-11:30 AM - High School Elite Games
11:30-12:00 PM - 3-Point Shootout Semi-final
12:00-2:30 PM - High School Elite Games
2:30-3:00 PM - 3-Point Shootout Semi-final
4:00-5:30 PM - High School Elite Championship Games

On the Air - Radio Interviews

If you are interested in hearing some of the crew from BAM Jam, be sure to tune in on Friday morning for a round of interviews on various radio stations.

First up, Matt Bauscher will be talking with 97.9 FM KQFC at 8:10 A.M.

Then, it's over to 670 AM KBOI for an 8:30 A.M.

Move over to 92.3 FM KIZN for the 8:35 A.M. interview.

If you haven't heard enough by then, check out Magic 93.1 FM for the last interview of the day at 4:40 P.M.

Oh, listen in to The Eagle 96.9 FM for the pre-recorded interview we did.

The Gold Standard

As we continue to prepare for BAM Jam 2009, the staff took our traditional trip to Spokane, Washington this past weekend for Hoopfest.

Hoopfest once again did something that they have been doing over the last several years, breaking their own attendance record. This year, according to their event guide, Hoopfest had 6,700 participating teams, breaking last year's record and continuing to prove what community support for a great event can do.

With nearly 600 courts on 40 square blocks, Spokane proved that it is the current home court for 3 on 3 basketball.

There were a few things that stood out that are worth noting:

1. The Nike Center Court was again the spot to be for not only great hoops but also great entertainment. In addition to the games there were dance performances from the Sea Gals (the Seahawks dance team) and men's and women's dunk competitions. The crowds seemed bigger this year than last year.
2. Their staff continues to incredibly welcoming to our staff. Kathlene Sulivan (in charge of their registration, check in, player changes, etc.) may be one of the coolest people we've met. And Lori and Chad Smith were awesome with the Court Monitor trainings.
3. The food and booths continue to get better and better. In addition to all the food options, participants also got a chance to get autographs from current Gonzaga players.
4. The Court Monitors and Court Marshalls continue to be some of the nicest and hardest working volunteers around. They give their weekend and stand in the heat so that the tournament can go on and be successful. You really have to respect that.

So, as we return back to Boise to finish planing for this year's BAM Jam, we do so energized by what we just saw and with a goal of where we someday could be.

Looking at our sponsors

A big thanks to the following:

Major Sponsor
Idaho Trust National Bank (Center Court)

Official Sponsor
Regence BlueShield (Information Booth)

Media Sponsor
Citadell Communications (Magic 93.1, KTIK, The Eagle, KIZN 92)

Court Sponsors
AAA Idaho
Eddie's Diner/The Bench Car Wash
Goss Gustavel Goss
Helly Hansen
Jackson & Jackson Insurnace
Key Bank
Washington Trust Bank

And now on center court...

Idaho Trust National Bank is back this year to bring you the Idaho Trust National Bank Center Court. This is where all the action will happen at BAM Jam including men's, women's and 6'0 under elite games, the slam dunk competition and more special events. As we get closer to the start of BAM Jam (August 7-8) we will have a full schedule of events that you can check out or participate in at the Idaho Trust National Bank Center Court.

CLICK HERE to see why they are the Best Business Bank in the Business

Just In

Regence BlueShield Of Idaho is now an Official Sponsor of BAM Jam! Their support is helping make the August 7-8, 2009 event a success. Thank you!

BAM Jam court sponsors

Thanks to Helly Hansen and Jackson & Jackson for renewing their sponsorships early for this year's BAM Jam. And thanks to AAA of Idaho for getting on board with us. The 2009 event is growing, and that means that we will need more baskets, tape and supplies in general. It is because of great sponsors like these that we are able to handle these up front capital expenses. If you are interested in getting involved, please send an email to us at info@idahoselect.org.

Helly Hansen in Bodo, 860 West Broad Street, hellyhansen.com

Jackson & Jackson, (208) 939-6602, email: clarson@jjinsurance.com

AAA of Idaho, aaaorid.com