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Spring Tryout Registration is here !!!!!!!!!!!
Thunder Basketball Mission Statement
Thunder Basketball is a nonprofit organization focused on development, character, and opportunity.
Our mission is to develop fierce competitors and strong people. You learn habits through the game that carry into school, family, and life.
You learn the game the right way. You train with integrity, intensity, and intention. You commit to fundamentals, disciplined team play, and high-level competition.
You pursue growth with humility and heart. You hold yourself accountable. You compete with respect for teammates, opponents, and officials.
You are part of a family. You represent your community and shared values. You show commitment to excellence in how you train, play, and lead every day.
SPRING 2026
Boys Teams
3rd Boys - TBD (Local)
4th Boys - TBD (Regional)
TBD (Local)
5th Boys - Carlo Lopez (Regional)
Nancy Garrett (Local)
6th Boys - TBD (Regional)
TBD (Local)
7th Boys - Mark Thomas (Regional)
TBD (Local)
8th Boys - Mark Thomas (Regional)
Chad Butcher (Local)
9th Boys - David Stoker (National)
Jacob King (Regional)
10th Boys - Pierce Smith (National)
11th Boys - Corlo Lopez (National)
IMPORTANT DATES
Jan 11 & 18 - Elementary Tryouts
Jan 19th - Elementary Registration OPENS
Jan 21 - Uniform Order #1
Feb 1 & 8 - Middle School Tryouts
Feb 9th - Middle School Registration OPENS
Feb 11 - Uniform Order #2
Feb 15 & 22 High School Tryouts
Feb 23rd - High School Registration OPENS
Feb 25 - Uniform Order #3
Mar 2 - Team Practices Begin
Mar 14 - Team Play Starts
Girls Teams
3rd Girls - Jason Norman (Local)
4th Girls - Tabitha Paolucci (Local)
5th Girls - Bret Sullivan (Regional)
6th Girls - Ruston Pierce (Regional)
7th Girls - Carlo Lopez (Regional)
8th Girls - Carlo Lopez (Regional)
9th Girls - Earl Epps (National)
10th Girls - TBD (Regional)
11th Girls - TBD (Regional)
Schedule Below is a WORKING list for you to take a look at. We will finalize as teams are formed.
2026 Tournament Schedule
March
14/15 - St Patty's Day Shootout - Chattanooga, TN - ALL Teams
20/21/22 - TN Miracle Spring Classic - Knoxville, TN - Regional/National Teams
27/28/29 - Spear-It Classic - Ft Oglethorpe, GA - Local Teams
April
4 - Easter Shootout - Chattanooga, TN - ALL Teams
11/12 - Rollin' Thunder Shootout - Chattanooga, TN - ALL Teams
17/18/19 - Apache Memorial - Knoxville, TN - National Girls Teams
17/18/19 - Summer Jam - Gwinnett - National Boys Teams
25/26 - Generals Shootout - Chattanooga, TN - ALL Teams
May
1/2/3 - TN Miracle Classic - Knoxville, TN - Regional/National Teams
1/2/3 - Tomahawk Classic - Ft Oglethorpe, GA - Local Teams
9 - Mother's Day Shootout - Chattanooga, TN - ALL Teams
15/16/17 - Phenom Rock Hill Live - Rock Hill, SC - National Boys Teams
15/16/17 - The Classic (NE2K) - Louisville, KY - National Girls Teams
16/17 - Warriors Shootout - Chattanooga, TN - ALL Teams
23/24 - Stars & Stripes - Foley, AL - Regional/National Teams
29/30/31 - TN Miracle Nationals - Knoxville, TN - Regional/National Teams
June
6/7 - Scenic City Championship - Chattanooga, TN - ALL Teams
19/20/21 - Journey to the Top - Ft Oglethorpe, GA - Local Teams
26/27/28 - Battle in the Boro - Lebanon, TN - National Girls Teams
July
9/10/11 - Run 4 Roses Classic (NE2K) - Louisville, KY - National Girls Teams
10/11/12 - Best of the South - Atlanta, GA - National Boys Teams
10/11/12 - US Amateur Nationals - Knoxville, TN - Regional Teams
12/13/14 - Run 4 Roses Championship (NE2K) - Louisville, KY - National Girls Teams
Developmental
Non-Travel Team Players
$185 / Player Fee
Installment Options
Uniform Included
12+ Games
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Local Teams
$335 / Player Fee
Installment Options
Uniform Included
24+ Games
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Regional Teams
$485 / Player Fee
Installment Options
Uniform Included
32+ Games
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National Teams
$635 / Player Fee
Installment Options
Uniform Included
40+ Games
FALL 2026
Aug 15
Heritage High / Middle
Lakeview High
East Hamilton High
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Aug 22
Heritage High / Middle
Lakeview High
East Hamilton High
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Aug 29
Heritage High / Middle
Lakeview High
East Hamilton High
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Sept 12
Heritage High / Middle
Lakeview High
East Hamilton High
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Sept 19
Heritage High / Middle
Lakeview High
East Hamilton High
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Sept 26
Heritage High / Middle
Lakeview High
East Hamilton High
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Fall Teams
$100 / Player Fee
$35 Uniform Fee (If Needed)
10+ Games
WINTER 2026/27
Winter Information
Oct 1st - Registration OPENS
Oct 19th - 30th Open Gyms
Nov 2nd & 3rd Team Selections
Nov 9th - Team Practices Begin
Nov 15th - Uniform Order Due
Dec 5th - Scenic City League Begins
Coaches Winter Checklist
Open Gym Information
Oct 19th - 30th Open Gyms
Monday/Thursday - K/1st & 4th/5th
Tuesday/Friday - 2nd/3rd & 6th/7th
Nov 2nd
K/1st & 4th/5th Team Selections
Nov 3rd
2nd/3rd & 6th/7th Team Selections
Winter Teams
$100 / Player Fee
$35 Uniform Fee (If Needed)
10+ Games
K/1st Grade OPEN GYMS
Oct 19th/22nd/26th/29th
Action Church - 6:00 PM
2nd/3rd Grade OPEN GYMS
Oct 20th/23rd/27th/30th
Action Church - 6:00 PM
4th/5th Grade OPEN GYMS
Oct 19th/22nd/26th/29th
Action Church - 7:15 PM
6th/7th Grade OPEN GYMS
Oct 20th/23rd/27th/30th
Action Church - 7:15 PM
Spring Information
Spring Information
Tryouts & Registration
January & February
Games
Local March - May
Regional March - June
National March - July
Practices
Coaches schedule 1-2 practices each week.
Fall Information
Fall Information
Tryouts & Registration
July
Games
August - September
Player Development
July 15 - Aug 15 $40
Aug 15 - Sept 15 $40
Sept 15 - Oct 15 $40
Winter Information
Winter Information
Open Gyms & Registration
October & November
Games
December - February
Practices
Coaches schedule 1 practice each week.
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