Chatham, NJ
Rising 5th to 8th graders
SUMMER OF 2025
Chatham Middle School courts
Garden Park, 280 Main St, Chatham, NJ
3 vs. 3 tournaments
Contests and prizes
Food trucks and refreshments
How it works
Register
Join as a captain or team member
Raise Money
Make a donation and/or raise money through your fundraising page. You do not have to fundraise to participate–but if you do, you'll be eligible to win some great prizes!
Play
Join us for a fun 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament with prizes, food and more!
Step 1: Captains create teams
1. Go here and click “Create Team” (top right)
2. Enter team and captain information
3. Due to a glitch in the system, when prompted to donate today, leave it at $0. You can return later to make a donation.
4. Click "Create Your Team"
Thank you! Now you can invite team members to join and friends and family to support you with a donation!
Step 2: Players join teams
Once your captain has created your team:
1. Go here and click "Join a Team" (center of page)
2. From the list, select your team and click “Join Us.” Enter your information
3. To register, either:
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Donate $10 or
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Send 5 emails to spread awareness of the B+ Foundation (please copy chathambepositivebb@gmail.com)
4. Click "Register"
Thank you! Now you can invite friends and family to support you with a donation!
Sign up today
Questions? See our FAQs below or email Mark Pasacreta at chathambepositivebb@gmail.com
For the latest tournament news, follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Thank you for making a difference in a child's life!
Top fundraisers can win prizes!
You and your team could win cool stuff thank you to our generous sponsors.
Other ways to join the cause
Volunteer
We welcome volunteers on the day of the event. If you're interested, email us at chathambepositivebb@gmail.com
Fundraise
Not playing in the tournament? Customize your own fundraising page by clicking “Individual Sign Up.”
Frequently-asked questions
TOURNAMENT
How competitive is it?
This is a FUN 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament for charity. It is planned, organized and refereed by high school students of the Chatham B+ Club. We invite kids of all levels to join us.
What are the age groups?
Tournament 1: Rising 5th - 6th graders
Tournament 2: Rising 7th - 8th graders
There will be girls and boys brackets
What do I need to bring?
Basketball, drinks, sunblock and team pinnies or color-coordinated jerseys. There is a water bottle refill station at the court.
Where can I buy a Hoops for Hope T-shirt?
Order online at Alfred's Sport Shop. We will have some available at the event for purchase. Proceeds go to B+ Foundation.
Will there be food and drinks?
Yes, there will be snacks and drinks for sale. There is also a water refill station.
Can friends and family watch?
Yes, the more fans the better! Bring your chairs and cheer on your team.
Is there a rain date?
TBD
How will I get updates about the tourney structure and event?
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
REGISTRATION
Do I need to fundraise to participate?
No, you do not but you do need to create a fundraising page. To register, each player pays $10 OR sends 5 emails to spread awareness (copying chathambepositivebb@gmail.com). If you choose to fundraise, you'll be supporting a good cause and eligible for fundraising prizes.
If I copy you on 5 emails, what will you do with that information?
We will not save that information or email your friends and family.
Where does the money go?
100% of the money we raise goes to the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, the largest provider of financial assistance to families of kids with cancer in the US. It is an IRS 501(c)3 registered organization. Learn more
I need help with registration–who do I contact?
Email Mark Pasacreta at chathambepositivebb@gmail.com
Thank you!
Thank you to all the players, donors, volunteers and sponsors!
And a special thanks to:
The Chatham Basketball Club
Chatham Recreation Department
Chatham Department of Public Works