Countdown to HoopsFest Altoona
About Us
HoopsFest is a thrilling annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament held in Altoona, transforming the downtown area into a vibrant basketball arena. With divisions for both youth and adults, the event attracts 300 teams, 1,000 players, and 6,000 attendees from over six states.
Started in 2001, HoopsFest promises a day of competitive basketball, family-friendly activities, and an unforgettable experience for all participants.
HoopsFest benefits multiple youth and community organizations and outreaches including Joshua House, Arrows Christian Academy, and Center City Church City Park Revitalization.
For lodging and other things to do, visit ExploreAltoona.com.
A big thank you to this year’s Main Event Sponsor, Altoona First Savings Bank.
Registration Now Open!
Registration deadline is July 15th!
Your team’s registration will be marked incomplete until payment has been received in full. Any teams submitting their registration payment after the deadline will be ineligible. Checks, made payable to HoopsFest, can be mailed to 1220 12th Avenue Altoona, Pennsylvania. TEAM NAME and DIVISION must be written in the MEMO LINE to be accepted.
Your team’s registration fee includes a $25 non-refundable deposit in the event you need to cancel your registration at any time.
Any teams registering for a school-aged division must provide proof of age for each of their players. Acceptable forms for proof of age include: birth certificate, school document, driver’s license, or any other official document that has the child’s date of birth. The age for these divisions is based on the player’s age as of July 1st of the current year.
Divisions
Age as of July 1st
Adults
- Men’s All-Star (Highest Level of Competition)
- Men’s Competitive (2nd Highest Level)
- Men’s Recreational (3rd Highest)
- Men’s Really Rec (4th Highest Level)
- Women’s All-Star (Highest Level of Competition)
- Women’s Competitive (2nd Highest Level)
- 40 & Over
Boys
- 8U – 8 or under
- 10U – 10 or under
- 11U – 11 or under
- 12U – 12 or under
- 13U – 13 or under
- 14U – 14 or under
- 16U – 16 or under
- 18U – 18 or under
Girls
- 8U – 8 or under
- 10U – 10 or under
- 11U – 11 or under
- 12U – 12 or under
- 13U – 13 or under
- 14U – 14 or under
- 16U – 16 or under
- 18U – 18 or under
HoopsFest is a family oriented event, therefore the rules are set to have the best experience for everyone. Please take time to read through the rules.
Event Schedule & Map
Volunteer
We couldn’t make HoopsFest happen without volunteers! This is an exciting event to be part of. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the form below. One of our volunteer coordinators will be in touch to make sure you get plugged into the right spot.
Sponsorships
We appreciate all our sponsors and welcome new sponsors every year. For 2024 Information, call (814) 201-2454 or email HoopsFest@gmail.com!