Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Upcoming Tournaments!

Coaches/Team Managers
In addition to the weekly BAS tournaments that are provided almost every weekend, Each team has an opportunity to play in "Outside" tournaments. Please be sure to communicate with our VBA Staff regarding all outside tournaments such as the ones listed below. Every tournament has a registration deadline.  
We want to make sure to sign up our teams in time if you plan on going. 
Failure to communicate could result in a team being left out.

Teams are not limited to the tournaments listed below.  If there are other tournaments that you are interested in and your team has the budget for it, let us know.  There are lots of options.

April 16-17, 2016
Bay City Spring Showcase
The team list for this tournament is already posted at:
The schedule should be posted later on this week, at the same website address.


April 23-24, 2016
Oakland PAL
The link for the schedule will be posted here once it is available.

Jam On it - Reno, NV
Please use the links below for information regarding this tournament. The deadline for team registration is April 15, 2016.  We would like to register all Vision teams by 4/13/16.





This Jam On It Tournament is one of the biggest AAU tournaments in the entire west coast.  It attracts thousands of teams annually.  It is a very competitive experience as we will sign up our teams for their appropriate skill level.  Most of our Vision teams will be going to this one!

Important Memo for Reno Tourney
All teams should make sure that they have their books in order by the end of this month. Each team must have the following items for each player: Birth certificates, latest report card and AAU card.  Each team must register their team rosters online before the event.  Also, when we get to Reno, each team will have to physically register their teams/rosters at the designated registration location. 
Failure to register could result in having your team forfeit your games.  

If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me, Jon Robles, at 510-965-2010.

California State Games Championships
July 15-17, 2016
More information can be found at:
http://www.calstategames.org/s-basketball
ALL TEAMS NEED TO BE PREPARED TO PLAY ON FRIDAY JULY 15 STARTING AT 8AM.



OUTSIDE TOURNAMENTS FOR THE 2015-2016 SEASON*
*These are only suggestions, Vision teams are not limited to the list of tournaments below.

POSSIBLE TOURNAMENTSLOCATIONDATE(S)EST. COST
Stockton Tigers Elite 13U/14UStockton, CA11/7/15 - 11/8/15350
BAS Turkey Shoot OutSF Bay Area11/28/15 - 11/29/150
BAS Holiday HoopsSF Bay Area12/12/20150
Oakland PALOakland, CA12/19/15 - 12/20/15250
VBA 3rd Annual MLKSF Bay Area1/16/16 - 1/17/160
Oakland Rebels Best of the WestOakland, CA1/21/2016350
Nike Gym RatsPortland, OR2/13/16 - 2/15/16425
SF RebelsSF, CA2/27/16-2/28/16
WildcatsLivermore, CA3/12/16 - 3/13/16
Bay CitySF, CA3/19/16 - 3/20/16250
Bay Area Mambas 3/19/16 - 3/20/16
Oakland Rebels Easter InvitationalOakland, CA4/2/16 - 4/3/16350
BAS Spring Showcase (Calstate Qualifier)SF Bay Area4/9/16 - 4/10/160
Oakland SoldiersWalnut Creek, CA4/9/16 - 4/10/16
Bay CitySF4/16/17 - 4/17/16250
Team Esface - Hustle Up Vol. 5SF Peninsula4/23/16 - 4/24/16300
Oakland PALOakland, CA4/23/16 - 4/24/16275
SAS (National Qualifier)Sacramento, CA4/30/16 - 5/1/16300
VBA 3rd Annual Memorial Day Tune UpSF Bay Area5/16/16 - 5/17/160
Jam On ItReno, NV5/28/16 - 5/30/16450
BAS - Wild West ShootoutBay Area, CA6/9/16- 6/10/16
Coca Cola Classic NationalsLos Angeles, CA6/17/16 - 6/19/16425
Berkeley Bears - Under Armour - BASBay Area6/18/16 - 6/19/16
WCE25Los Angeles, CA7/1/16 - 7/3/16450
13U D1 & D2 NationalsGreensboro, NC7/2/15 - 7/9/15?
Oakland Rebels Alliance FinaleOakland, CA7/9/2016300
Calstate GamesSan Diego, CA7/15/16 - 7/17/16450
12U D1 NationalsHampton, VA7/17/15 - 7/22/15?
Fab 48Las Vegas, NV7/25/16 - 7/28/16600
Big Foot Last CallLas Vegas, NV7/25/16 - 7/27/15475
Jam On ItLas Vegas, NV7/22/16 - 7/14/16600
BAS TOC - Tournament of ChampionsSF Bay Area8/27/16 - 8/28/160


Sunday, November 15, 2015

11/14/15 - Champions

14U Boys Champions
Vision (Moreno) @ Merritt College

12U Boys Champions
Vision (Gipson) @ Merritt College


Monday, November 9, 2015

2015 VBA Winter Raffle

Hello VBA Family,
We are very excited to announce our 2015 VBA winter raffle! This fundraiser helps to support our 501(c)3 non-profit organization and will give us a good foundation to kick off the 2015-2016 season.  The contributions that we receive will go towards: Gym time, basketball, equipment and a cushion for every VBA team to be able to afford the more expensive team fees for travel tournaments during the season.
As we did last year, this is a great way to get credit for monthly dues!  50% of your total sales will go towards your monthly dues. Example: If you sell $300 in raffle tickets, you will receive $150 in credit that will go towards your monthly dues.  
To be eligible for the 50% of raffle sales, you must sell a minimum of $100 worth of tickets.  If you have any questions, please contact a VBA Staff member.
Also, if you have any prizes to add to the raffle, or if you know of anyone (or company) who would like to contribute to the prize pool, please let us know!
 The 2015 VBA Winter Raffle  will be held on December 19, 2015 (at the 13U/14U VBA Tournament) and will also be announced on our website. 
The Top Prize so far is a Hoverboard/Smart Balance Wheel!*
The complete list of the prizes will be listed in the following link:

*The VBA player who sells the most Raffle tickets will also get a Hoverboard!!!

We will be distributing raffle tickets within the next week or so.  
Please see your TM and/or coach.

As always, thank you all for your support!!!
GO VBA!!!
Sincerely,
-VBA Staff



11/07/15 - Champions

Vision (Torres) 10U Champions 
@ Merritt College

Vision (Manansala) 13U Champions 
@ De Anza High School

Vision Basketball Academy 13U Champions
@ The Gregory Keith Davis Jr. Memorial Tournament

VBA Tryouts (All ages) - 11/17/15 to 11/18/15

6:30PM to 8:00PM at Helms Middle School

November 9, 2015 through November 15, 2015

This post will be updated as we get more information.  

VBA Practice & Training Schedule for the week of November 9, 2015 through November 15, 2015. *

MONDAY
El Sobrante Boys & Girls Club (El Sobrante, CA)

12U (Gipson) - 6:15pm to 7:45pm

Tuesday 
Helms Middle School (San Pablo, CA)
Vision 10U Torres - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
13U Manansala - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
13U Elite/14U (Moreno) - 7:00pm to 8:30pm (Conditioning)

Wednesday
Helms Middle School (San Pablo, CA)
Vision 8U/10U Torres- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
All 13U players & 14U Moreno - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

*** Contact us if interested in more practice time.  ***

If your Vision team would like a spot this Saturday, please send an email to info@bayareasports.org by Tuesday night.  If there is a spot available in your respective division, your team will be added to the schedule. Location is De Anza High School in El Sobrante,CA.