Get ready for Hoopsfest 2024!

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania’s biggest 3-on-3 basketball tournament Hoopsfest is almost here for summer 2024! What started as a small 15 team tournament 21 years ago has turned into a full-day event that is expected to bring in four to five thousand people and welcomes in teams from six states.

The event started in 2001 in Tyrone, PA through Joshua House, a community youth organization, for the purpose of providing a great family friendly community event.

This year’s event will be on Saturday July 22nd starting at 10am in downtown Altoona.

Creator Jim Kilmartin says they came up with the idea of doing teams of three because there’s a little more accountability with players, and it creates a more tight-knit community among teams.

Teams still have time to register by clicking here. It’s $150 per team, and teams can have up to four players.

Don’t feel like playing, but still want to get involved? Hoopsfest is also looking for volunteers! Sign up here !

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