The JBL Elite Division presented by Huppin’s attracts the most talented teams from around the country.

• Co-Ed
• Men’s 6 Foot and Under
• Men’s Open
• Women

Please note that:

• Each of the four adult categories will have a maximum of 64 teams.
• When signing up for this Division, you are applying for admittance, even if you receive a confirmation letter indicating your acceptance into the Division.
• Hoopfest reserves the right to move teams from this Division to a competitive Standard Division bracket.
• Teams will be bracketed without regard to the age, height or experience level of individual players.
• Male teams whose players are all 6 feel tall and shorter will automatically be placed in the Men’s 6 Foot and Under Division and each of those players WILL BE MEASURED.
• Players on a 6 Foot and Under team who measure over 6 foot will NOT be allowed on that team.
• Other specific rules and requirements that apply for Adult Elite Division teams will be provided to each team captain.
• All Elite Division teams must wear coordinated uniforms.
• Uniforms determined by Hoopfest officials to be costumes will not be allowed and those teams must change uniforms or forfeit.
• Teams playing in this division will qualify through bracket results for the Huppin’s Championships held on Sunday at Nike Center Court.

Great Prizes for Elite Winners!

For Hoopfest 2019, Jewelry Design Center has partnered with us to create a signature piece for Elite victors. The medals are laser cut sterling silver dog tags that have been dipped in 24K Gold with two diamonds showcasing the championship letters.  See what they look like here.

High School Varsity Elite

Think you’ve got the best high school players in the country? This division is for all incoming grades 10-12 who can bring their “A” game. Teams must be male OR female; no co-ed teams will be allowed. Teams will not be bracketed according to height or experience. 

Freshman Elite

This division is for the most promising young athletes in the nation. All players must be entering grade 9 in the fall of 2020 to participate in this division. Teams must be male OR female; no co-ed teams will be allowed. Teams will not be bracketed according to height or experience.

• Adult
• High School
• Youth

Family

All team members must be related to the team captain. Family teams must submit a family verification form.

$152

Special Olympics

This division is for teams that consist entirely of Special Olympics athletes of all ages and abilities and requires registering with a paper entry form. All teams are subject to player add/change deadlines and fees.

$0

Unified

This division is for players with developmental disabilities who wish to play with their non-disabled friends or family. Each team must consist of two players with developmental disabilities. This division requires registering with a paper entry form. All teams are subject to player add/change deadlines and fees.

$0

Wheelchair

This division is for wheelchair participants of all ages. This division requires registering with a paper entry form. All teams are subject to player add/change deadlines and fees.

$0

Build Your Own Brackets

Do you have specific teams in mind that you’ve been waiting all year to play and determine who really is the best? If so, then build your own bracket. Simply sign up for your regular Hoopfest non-elite division. Then round up either seven or 15 more Hoopfest teams you want to play against and who agree to play against you and we’ll create your own bracket.