Winter Season Registration is here !!!!!!!!!!!

THUNDER BASKETBALL

Thunder Basketball Mission Statement

At Thunder Basketball, our mission is to develop fierce competitors, build character through the game, and prepare athletes for success on and off the court.

We believe in teaching the game the right way - with integrity, intensity, and intention. Through elite skill development, disciplined team play,
and high-level competition, we empower our players to chase greatness with humility and heart.

We are more than a team - we’re a family.

Together, we represent our community, our values, and our relentless pursuit of excellence.

WINTER 2025/26

Thunder Winter Player Registration

Thunder Basketball Players

$100 per Player
Installment Option Available

Information
Oct 1st - Registration OPENS
Oct 21st/23rd - Week #1 Open Gym
Oct 28th/30th - Week #2 Open Gym
Nov 4th/6th - Week #3 Open Gym
Nov 6th - Rec Player Evals & Team Selection
Nov 10th - Team Practices Begin
Nov 14th - Uniform Order Due
Dec 6th - Scenic City League Begins

East Ridge Winter Player Registration

East Ridge Recreation Players

$100 per Player
Installment Option Available

Week#1 OPEN GYMS
Oct 21st & Oct 23rd
Action Church
6:00 PM K-3rd Grades
7:15 PM 4th-7th Grades

Week#2 OPEN GYMS
Oct 28th & Oct 30th
Action Church
6:00 PM K-3rd Grades
7:15 PM 4th-7th Grades

Week#3 OPEN GYMS
Nov 4th & Nov 6th
Action Church
6:00 PM K-3rd Grades
7:15 PM 4th-7th Grades

SPRING 2026

Information
Jan 19th - Registration OPENS
Jan 21 - Uniform Order #1
Feb 11 - Uniform Order #2
Feb 24 - Team Practices Begin
Feb 25 - Uniform Order #3
Mar 7th - Regional Team Play Starts
Mar 15th - Local Team Play Starts
Mar 21st - National Team Play Starts

Information
Feb 9th - Registration OPENS
Feb 2nd - Tryout #1
Feb 9th - Tryout #2
Feb 11th - Uniform Order Due
Feb 24th - Team Practices Begin
Mar 7th - Regional Team Play Starts
Mar 15th - Local Team Play Starts
Mar 21st - National Team Play Starts

Information
Feb 23rd - Registration OPENS
Feb 16th - Tryout #1
Feb 23rd - Tryout #2
Feb 25th - Uniform Order Due
Mar 3rd - Team Practices Begin
Mar 7th - Regional Team Play Starts
Mar 15th - Local Team Play Starts
Mar 21st - National Team Play Starts

Schedule Below is a WORKING list for you to take a look at. We will finalize as teams are formed.

THUNDER HOSTED EVENTS
** Local/Regional/National Teams can play in ALL of these.**

Mar 15/16
St. Patty's Day Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

Apr 12/13
Rollin' Thunder Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

Apr 19
Easter Shootout
Ringgold, GA

Apr 26/27
General Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

May 10
Mother's Day Shootout
Ringgold, GA

May 17/18
Warrior Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

Jun 7/8
Championship Seeding
Ringgold, GA

Jun 14
Father's Day Championship
Ringgold, GA

Events our Local/Regional/National Teams will be Building Schedule From.

Developmental

Non-Travel Team Players

Mar 22
Cat City Hoops Classics
Dalton, GA

Apr 12
Rollin' Thunder Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

Apr 26
General Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

May 17
Warrior Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

Jun 7
Championship Seeding
Ringgold, GA

Jun 14
Father's Day Championship
Ringgold, GA

$100 / Player
8+ Games
$25 Uniform Fee if needed

Local Teams

Tournaments

Mar 21/22/23
Cat City Hoops Classics
Dalton, GA

Apr 4/5/6
Spear-It Classic
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA

May 2/3/4
Tomahawk Classic
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA

Jun 20/21/22
Journey to the Top
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA

$300 / Player
24+ Games
$25 Uniform Fee if needed

Regional Teams

Tournaments

Mar 14/15/16
Luck O' the Irish
Dalton, GA

Mar 21/22/23
TN Miracle Spring Classic
Knoxville, TN

May 2/3/4
TN Miracle Classic
Knoxville, TN

May 24/25
Star's & Stripes
Foley, AL

May 30/31 & Jun 1
TN Miracle Nationals
Knoxville, TN

June 18/19/20/21/22
Teammate Nationals
Rock Hill, SC

Jul 5/6
July Jamboree
Knoxville, TN

$450 / Player
32+ Games
$50 HUDL Fee
$25 Uniform Fee if needed

National Teams

Tournaments

Apr 25/26/27
Apache Memorial
Raleigh, NC
Grassroots Showcase
Louisville, KY

May 16/17/18
Classic
Louisville, KY
Grassroots Showdown
Indianapolis, IN

Jul 10/11/12
Run 4 Roses Classic
Louisville, KY
Ballin' Under 1 Roof
Cincinnati, OH

Jul 18
The Splash
Louisville, KY

Jul 19/20/21
National Championship
Louisville, KY

Jul 18/19/20
Grassroots Championship
Louisville, KY

$600 / Player
40+ Games
$50 HUDL Fee
$25 Uniform Fee if needed

Fall League 2025

Aug 9
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

Aug 16
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

Aug 23
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

Sept 6
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

Sept 13
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

Sept 20
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

If your program is interested in Hosting Fall League Games as a Fundraiser, contact us to secure your spot in 2025.

Fall League Fees
ALL WEEKS - $300
Single Weeks - $75

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

Tryouts & Registration
July

Games
August - September

Player Development
August Training - $40
September Training - $40

Winter Information

Tryouts & Registration
October & November

Games
December - February

Practices
Coaches schedule 1 practice each week.

Performance Center

Thunder Performance offers group training & shooting sessions to the basketball players of our community.

TPC.THUNDERBBALL.ORG to book training sessions.

These Group Training Sessions are available to any basketball players in the community.

Player Information

Thunder Basketball offers teams for players all year long.

Spring March - July
Fall August - September
Winter November - February

Event Information

Thunder Basketball host Spring, Fall & Winter Leagues for teams from all over the greater Chattanooga Area.

Thunder Basketball host US Amateur Events during March, April, & May.

EVENTS.THUNDERBBALL.ORG to see full schedule of available events.

Thunder Basketball Alumni