HoopsFest

06/01/2026

Hey HoopsFest Country, here are the youth basketball camps (by date) in the Altoona area to check out this Summer:

🏀 Williamsburg Boys Basketball Camp
Grades: K-2nd and 3rd-9th
Dates: June 1, 2, 3

🏀 Williamsburg Girls Basketball Camp
Grades: K-2nd and 3rd-9th
Dates: June 4, 5, 6

🏀 Red Flash Elite Camp (St. Francis)
Grades: 9-12th Boys
Dates: June 6

🏀 BG Lady Marauders Camp
Grades: 1st-7th Grade, Boys and Girls
Dates: June 8-10

🏀 Penn State Altoona Little Lions Co-Ed Basketball camp
Ages: 6-8
Dates: June 8-11

🏀 Penn State Altoona Lions Youth Co-ED Basketball camp
Ages: 9-14
Dates: June 8-11

🏀 Mt. Aloysius Girls Basketball summer camp
Ages: 7-16 Girls
Dates: June 15-18

🏀 BG Marauders Camp
Grades: 3rd-8th Grade Boys
Dates: June 22-25

🏀 Red Flash Boys Basketball Camp (St. Francis)
Grades: 2nd-10th Grade Boys
Dates: June 22 -26

🏀 Red Flash Mighty Mites Camp
Ages: 5-8 Boys
Dates: June 22 -26

🏀 Penn State Altoona Women's Lady Lions Youth camp
Ages: 8-13 Girls
Dates: July 7-July 9

🏀 Lanie Wilt Skills Camp @ Building II
Grades: 1st-4th
Dates: July 14-16

🏀 Hollidaysburg Summer Basketball Camp
Grades: 1-8
Dates: August 10-12

Camp Coaches - if we missed your camp, DM us and we'll add you to the list. 👍

Have a great summer of development! ...and don't forget to register your team for HoopsFest, the Mid-Atlantic's largest outdoor 3v3 tournament for all ages. 3v3 basketball is a great development opportunity with 40% more touches on the ball verses 5v5. 🏀

05/25/2026

Beyond the barbecues and gatherings, Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the courage and sacrifices of our military service members. We cherish the memory of those who fought for our liberty. Never forget their sacrifice.

This year, HoopsFest is celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great country with red, white, and blue colors and our theme 'United. One Nation Under God.'

Please join us on July 18th for the 24th year of HoopsFest. You can register today to secure your team's spot at HoopsFest.Net 🇺🇸🏀

05/12/2026

Are you ready HoopsFest Country?! This July is HoopsFest 2026!!! Let's goooo!!!!!
Register your team today at HoopsFest.Net 🏀 🇺🇸

04/16/2026

Hey HoopsFest Country! Former NY Giant David Tyree is coming to Altoona!

Best known for his iconic Super Bowl “Helmet Catch,” David Tyree’s impact extends far beyond the football field. After retiring as a player in the NFL, he transitioned into a meaningful off-field career serving as Director of Player Engagement for the New York Giants. This rewarding role equipped him with invaluable tools to guide others toward purposeful living, while teaching him what people truly need to hear—and do—to achieve lasting success.

With over 15 years of experience in the NFL, both as a player and Director of Player Development, David has inspired countless audiences by sharing how his faith carried him through adversity, victory, and transition beyond the game. His journey shows that with God’s purpose at the center, anything is possible. As David often says, “Be well, do well.” By prioritizing faith and spiritual growth, individuals are better equipped to thrive in their families, communities, and calling.

Bringing a unique perspective on decision-making, values-based leadership, and holistic development is what David does best. Off the stage, he’s a devoted husband of over 20 years and a father of seven—real-world roles that have equipped him with the wisdom and emotional intelligence audiences deeply connect with. David’s life journey offers practical inspiration for anyone looking to grow with integrity and purpose.

HoopsFest 2026 is Saturday, July 18th in downtown Altoona.

HoopsFest is the mid-Atlantic's largest outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament for all ages.

You can register your team today at hoopsfest.net 🏀

04/09/2026

Congratulations Coach Detwiler!! 🎉👏

Angela Detwiler was honored Tuesday when she was voted the Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Girls Basketball Team’s Class 1A Coach of the Year.
🔗http://tiny.cc/apj1101

04/06/2026

Congrats to all of the region’s players on a successful year!

04/06/2026

Congratulations to Pace and Gannon!!

Congratulations to Pace Prosser and his Gannon University Basketball Team. A well deserved victory yesterday beating a very good Lander team coached by my friend Coach Omar Wattad. A great accomplishment to win the NCAA Division II tournament.

Pace had 28 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals to lead his team! After the game Coach Bazzolli shared an Impactful testimony and God definitely had His hand in that moment!

Great to see all your hard work continue to pay off Pace!

04/04/2026

Congrats to all of the local talent!
And a special shout out to Zaelinh Nguyen-Moore - Girls Player of the Year. And to coaches Angela Detwiler and Chris Fleegle.

You all represent the community well.

03/25/2026

We are proud to announce the 2026 HoopsFest All-Championship Boys Team from the PIAA Basketball Championships this past weekend.

2026 HoopsFest All-Championship boysteam includes:

🏀 Shakur Starling - Central Dauphin

🏀 Korey Francis - Monsignor Bonner

🏀 Andre Steel - Trinity

🏀 Mamadou Kane - Sewickley Academy

🏀 Jaden Craft - Devon Prep

🏀 Nafis Dubose - Sankofa Freedom Academy

🏀 Latief Lorenzano-White - Imhotep

🏀 Kedron Gilmore - Neighborhood Academy

🏀 Jelani Easter - Central Dauphin

🏀 Marcus Yeager - Trinity

🏀 Kingston Wheatley - West Catholic

The ‘HoopsFest All-Championship Boys Team’ was voted on by media representatives.

Also, a big shout out to Eric James from Obama Academy for securing the most fan favorite votes of the PIAA championships. 🎉

You are all invited to come to HoopsFest, the mid-Atlantic's largest outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament for all ages on Saturday, July 18th in Altoona, PA.

We have youth, high school, and adult divisions (from 8U and up).

To learn more about HoopsFest and to register your team, head over to HoopsFest.net. 🏀

03/25/2026

We are proud to announce the 2026 HoopsFest All-Championship Girls Team from the PIAA Basketball Championships this past weekend.

2026 HoopsFest All-Championship team includes:

🏀 Emilia Coleman - Upper Dublin

🏀 Madison Pullen - Oakland Catholic

🏀 Erica Gribble - Greensburg Central Catholic

🏀 Reginna Baker - Neumann Goretti

🏀 Ryan Oldaker - South Fayette

🏀 Levada Gorsuch - Williamsburg

🏀 Samantha Walker - Berlin Brothersvalley

🏀 Ella Stinger - Delaware County Christian

🏀 Coral Prosser - Berlin Brothersvalley

🏀 Azzure O'Connor - Neumann Goretti

🏀 Jayla Peterson - Greensburg Central Catholic

The ‘HoopsFest All-Championship Girls Team’ was voted on by media representatives.

Also, a big shout out to McKenzie Chimock from Holy Redeemer for securing the most fan favorite votes of the PIAA championships. 🎉

You are all invited to come to HoopsFest, the mid-Atlantic's largest outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament for all ages on Saturday, July 18th in Altoona, PA.

We have youth, high school, and adult divisions (from 8U and up).

To learn more about HoopsFest and to register your team, head over to HoopsFest.net. 🏀

Note: The boys all championships team will be released today at 3 PM.

Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association - PIAA