Below are announcements for Tournaments, Camps\Clinics, Summer Leagues, etc. that are currently visible on the DOP Catholic Elementary Sports web sites hosted on 2badcats.com.

Current announcement types on this page include: Special Events, Tournaments, Camps/Clinics, Scrimmage Requests, Developmental (JJV) Tournaments, Tryouts, Workouts

Special Events


Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Coach Mark Walsh of Mt. Lebo Girls Basketball will be hosting a Little Dribblers basketball program for boys and girls in Grades K to 2 starting Saturday, January 11; DATES: Saturdays January 11th, 25th, February 1st and 8th; TIME: 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM; WHERE: Mount Lebanon High School South Gym (155 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh Pa. 15228); COST: $100.00 per player; Register HERE or see the attached flyer - Flyer and Registration
Boys BasketballMoon Area is hosting a Boys Basketball Showcase event on Sunday, Feb 23 at their middle school and high school facilities. This is open to all private or public school teams grades 3 thru 6 for both A and B teams. This is not an AAU or travel team event. Each team will play 2 games on Feb 23 - this is not a tournament style event. The purpose is for teams to get extra games at the end of the season against teams not in their respective leagues. Please see attached flyer for more details. If interested, please contact Ron Michnowicz (412-580-0586, rmic2@yahoo.com) to reserve your spot. If you already have games scheduled that day, we will do our best to our work around your schedules - Flyer


Tournaments


Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
South Hills Catholic Academy Athletic Association invites you to our 4th Annual Presidents Day Tournament - February 13-16, 2025; This year's tournament features Boys and Girls JV 2nd Teams (Township C Teams) and 3rd/4th Grade Boys/Girls Catholic Diocese Development Teams; Entry fee is $125 per team, with 1st place trophies awarded and half-court shot contests held throughout the event; Location: SHCA Gym at St. Anne (4040 Willow Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15234); Full concession stand; Note: Township teams will be placed on a waitlist for tournament entry until January 15; Register HERE
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
7th Annual Holy Cross Academy Boys and Girls Developmental Tournaments - February 20-February 23 for GIRLS and February 27-March 2 for BOYS; We will have a separate 3rd grade only and 4th (or combined 3rd/4th) division with a maximum of 12 teams for each weekend. Two games guaranteed. Games will be held at Holy Cross gym (307 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237); Cost is $150 with t-shirts for all participants; Diocesan teams will have first opportunity to participate unless we don't get enough teams; Fill out the FORM to guarantee your spot; For more information see the FLYER or contact Sheila Duffy (athletics@holycrossacademypgh.org)
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Our Lady of Fatima 41st Annual William L. Davis 5th Grade Tournament - February 25 through March 2, 2025;  Girls and Boys Divisions; Rosters can consist of 5th grade and below.; Each team is guaranteed three games; ‘Early-bird’ registration cost is $125.00/team, $200 for two teams from the same school; Early-bird pricing runs through January 31, 2025; After this date, cost is $150 for first team and $100 for 2nd team from the same school; Team and individual awards for Champion and Runner-up in each division; Ample parking and extensive concession hot food selections; Location: Our Lady of Fatima School (3005 Fatima Drive Aliquippa, PA 15001); For more information contact Chris Kovell (412-582-9951, a href="mailto:ackovell@comcast.net">ackovell@comcast.net)
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Mother of Mercy Academy will be holding their 2nd Annual MMA Madness Tournament for all 3rd/4th grade developmental teams. The tournament will include a 3 game minimum for both boys and girls teams. All games are at St. Elizabeth's gym (1 Grove Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15236) from March 6-9. For more information reach out to AD@MotherofMercyAcadmey.org - Flyer
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Sts Peter & Paul Len Tepsic 25th Annual JJV Basketball Tournament - March 3-9: Girls and Boys divisions; Rosters can consist of 4th grade and below; Each team is guaranteed three (3) games; Registration: $150 first team, $125 second team (from same school), $100 third team (from same school); Team Trophy and Medals for 1st and 2nd place teams in each division; Food, music and raffles! Player introductions and fabulous concessions! All games will be at Sts Peter and Paul gymnasium in Beaver, PA; Please contact Andrew Bromley (717-805-9084, andrew.t.bromley@gmail.com) for more information or to register.
Girls BasketballBurrell Girls Basketball Boosters February Frenzy - Girls Teams Grades 4-8; February 21-23; $260/team; Multi team discount available; Games at Burrell HS, Huston MS, and Bon Air Elementary; Register HERE; For more information contact burrell.youth.hoops@gmailcom - Flyer
Girls BasketballNorth Allegheny Basketball Association (NABA) Girl’s 4th, 5th and 6th Grade 2025 Tournament - "A" & "B" Divisions; Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February 9; Entry deadline is January 12; Entry fee: $250.00 per team; Three game guarantee; Early Bird Special - register by December 21 and pay only $210.00; Locations: North Allegheny Intermediate High School, McKnight Elementary, Carson Middle School, Ingomar Middle School; Register online at: www.nababasketball.org and click on Registration; For information contact George Hendrickson (412-720-4154, nabball@gmail.com) - Flyer
Boys BasketballNorth Allegheny Basketball Association (NABA) Boy's 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade 2025 Tournament - "A" & "B" Divisions (except 3rd Grade); Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February 9; Entry deadline is January 12; Entry fee: $250.00 per team; Three game guarantee; Early Bird Special - register by December 21 and pay only $210.00; Locations: North Allegheny Intermediate High School, McKnight Elementary, Carson Middle School, Ingomar Middle School; Register online at: www.nababasketball.org and click on Registration; For information contact George Hendrickson (412-720-4154, nabball@gmail.com) - Flyer
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Girls Basketball
Starting in late February/early March, Basketball Stars of America will present the Official American Basketball Circuit Powered by Adidas Spring & Summer Basketball Tournaments and 1 Day Shootouts in the Pittsburgh area; OABC Pittsburgh Basketball Tournament Information is available HERE and OABC Pittsburgh 1 Day Shootouts info is available HERE; For more info or registration by phone call 412-400-1320 or email bsahoops@gmail.com
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
On January 25-26 and February 1-2 Basketball Stars of America will be hosting two Winter Basketball Tournaments and four One Day Shootouts in the Pittsburgh area for boys and girls teams; The events will be held at the All-American Fieldhouse in Monroeville; This is BSA's 18th year running great basketball events in the Pittsburgh aea! Fall and Winter Tournaments and 1 Day Shootout information is available HERE
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Butler Catholic School is hosting our annual Developmental (3rd & 4th Grade Teams) Tournament - The tournament will be pool play; Three games guaranteed; First place winners will receive player trophies and a team trophy; Second place will receive a team trophy; The dates are Feb 22 and 23 for boys and March 1 and 2 for girls; Registration fee is $150/ team; If you have any questions, please contact Tournament Director Andy Gapinski (724-448-5333, andy.gapinski@gmail.com) - Flyer and Roster Form (PDF), Flyer and Roster Form (Word)
Girls BasketballSAEBA Winter Jam Girls Tournament - Registration for the 2025 SAEBA Winter Jam Girls Tournament is open until Sunday February 2, 2025; The Winter Jam begins on Wednesday February 12 through Sunday February 16; 6 team max per divison. 3rd, 4th A, 4th B, 5th A, 5th B, 6th A, 6th B Divisions; $275 per team; Awards for 1st and 2nd place; The tournament is a State Qualifier for the PA State Youth Baseketball Championship; Tournament InfoRegistration: SAEBA Winter Jam Tournament Registration; Questions - contact Theresa Thompson (tkabala33@gmail.com) - Flyer
Boys BasketballSAEBA Backcourt Brawl Boys Tournament - Registration for the 2025 SAEBA Backcourt Brawl Boys Tournament is open until Sunday February 16, 2025; The Backcourt Brawl begins on Wednesday February 26 through Sunday March 2; 6 team max per divison. 3rd, 4th A, 4th B, 5th A, 5th B, 6th A, 6th B Divisions; $275 per team; Awards for 1st and 2nd place; The tournament is a State Qualifier for the PA State Youth Baseketball Championship; Tournamant InfoRegistration: SAEBA Backcourt Brawl Tournament Registration; Questions - contact Theresa Thompson (tkabala33@gmail.com) - Flyer
Girls BasketballWe’re thrilled to invite you to the Rocket Girls Basketball Tournament this winter! Mark your calendars for February 28 - March 2, 2025; Register HERETournament Details: Girls in grades 2-8 (A & B divisions), Open to single-community teams (no AAU teams), PA State Qualifier, 3-game guarantee; Reduced entry fee from last year! $10 Weekend PassEntry Fee; $275 per team; Discount for organizations with 3+ teams: $225 per team; 2nd Grade teams: $250 (or $200 if 3+ teams from the same organization); Admission Fee: Only $10 for the entire weekend! (18+ only). This year, get a bracelet for full access all weekend for $10 or $7 dollars per day; Divisions: Competitive and Developmental levels available for all teams, from 2nd grade through 8th grade. 2nd, 7th and  8th grade will need to ensure we have enough teams for Competitive and developmental; Register today to secure your spot and be part of this exciting event. This tournament sold out last year, so be sure to register early! Let’s make it a tournament to remember!


Camps/Clinics


Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
EEA (Effort, Energy, & Attitude) BASKETBALL TRAINING - General individual training sessions, Dual sessions, Group training sessions, Groups may combine depending on numbers; EEA is managed by Christopher Lebakken (412-389-1867, cfro0615@gmail.com) - Flyer


Scrimmage Requests


Boys BasketballThe Mt. Lebanon 5th Grade Boys "B" Travel Team is looking for scrimmages. Contact Megan Sully (412-841-3899, sullyfamily2011@gmail.com)..
Girls BasketballDue to the size of our JV team, Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy is looking to schedule 5th grade exhibition games.If anyone is interested in scheduling please contact head coach Ron Zampogna (412-874-0120, ronzii@yahoo.com).


Developmental (JJV) Tournaments


Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
South Hills Catholic Academy Athletic Association invites you to our 4th Annual Presidents Day Tournament - February 13-16, 2025; This year's tournament features Boys and Girls JV 2nd Teams (Township C Teams) and 3rd/4th Grade Boys/Girls Catholic Diocese Development Teams; Entry fee is $125 per team, with 1st place trophies awarded and half-court shot contests held throughout the event; Location: SHCA Gym at St. Anne (4040 Willow Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15234); Full concession stand; Note: Township teams will be placed on a waitlist for tournament entry until January 15; Register HERE
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
7th Annual Holy Cross Academy Boys and Girls Developmental Tournaments - February 20-February 23 for GIRLS and February 27-March 2 for BOYS; We will have a separate 3rd grade only and 4th (or combined 3rd/4th) division with a maximum of 12 teams for each weekend. Two games guaranteed. Games will be held at Holy Cross gym (307 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237); Cost is $150 with t-shirts for all participants; Diocesan teams will have first opportunity to participate unless we don't get enough teams; Fill out the FORM to guarantee your spot; For more information see the FLYER or contact Sheila Duffy (athletics@holycrossacademypgh.org)
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Mother of Mercy Academy will be holding their 2nd Annual MMA Madness Tournament for all 3rd/4th grade developmental teams. The tournament will include a 3 game minimum for both boys and girls teams. All games are at St. Elizabeth's gym (1 Grove Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15236) from March 6-9. For more information reach out to AD@MotherofMercyAcadmey.org - Flyer
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Sts Peter & Paul Len Tepsic 25th Annual JJV Basketball Tournament - March 3-9: Girls and Boys divisions; Rosters can consist of 4th grade and below; Each team is guaranteed three (3) games; Registration: $150 first team, $125 second team (from same school), $100 third team (from same school); Team Trophy and Medals for 1st and 2nd place teams in each division; Food, music and raffles! Player introductions and fabulous concessions! All games will be at Sts Peter and Paul gymnasium in Beaver, PA; Please contact Andrew Bromley (717-805-9084, andrew.t.bromley@gmail.com) for more information or to register.
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Butler Catholic School is hosting our annual Developmental (3rd & 4th Grade Teams) Tournament - The tournament will be pool play; Three games guaranteed; First place winners will receive player trophies and a team trophy; Second place will receive a team trophy; The dates are Feb 22 and 23 for boys and March 1 and 2 for girls; Registration fee is $150/ team; If you have any questions, please contact Tournament Director Andy Gapinski (724-448-5333, andy.gapinski@gmail.com) - Flyer and Roster Form (PDF), Flyer and Roster Form (Word)


Tryouts


Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Pro Skills Basketball Pittsburgh Club Team Tryouts - Youth Boys & Girls; Grades 3 To 9; February 22; Register Now! - Flyer and Registration Link
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Girls Basketball
Basketball Stars of America, the AAU leader in Western PA, will be holding its 2025 Spring AAU Basketball Tryouts for Boys and Girls in 1st to 12th Grade throughout January, February and March at locations in Wexford, Gibsonia, Canonsburg, Bethel Park, Robinson Township and Monroeville, as well as in Beaver County; Spring In House Leagues as well as Weeknight and Weekend Skills Basketball Programs are also offered! All tryout and program information is available HERE or by emailing bsahoops@gmail.com or calling 412-400-1320.


Workouts


Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Basketball Skills Training - If your son or daughter wants to improve his/her basketball skills, I can help them reach their goals. I have over 25 years of basketball coaching experience in addition to approximately 10 years of experience in individual and small group basketball training. I can also come to school gyms to conduct basketball skills and/or speed, agility, and quickness workouts for school teams. For more information, email Tom Brush at tbrush71@comcast.net.