Next Generation

HG Next Gen

Next Generation
middle school tournaments, camps, & clinics

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Be Part of the Next Generation 

Hoop Group Next Generation is the premier platform for middle school (Grades 4-8) student-athletes to receive top flight instruction and exposure, compete against the best players in their class, and become part of the Next Generation of renowned Hoop Group Alumni. Hoop Group "Next Gen" features camps, circuits, showcases, and tournaments at premier facilities throughout the East Coast.

Become part of the Next Gen and prove you are #Built4This!

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Steel City Jam Fest | Ages 11U(2032) - 17U(2026)

Steel City Jam Fest

  • Overtime Elam Ending Format
  • Benefit all of your players with UNMATCHED media exposure on a national platform
  • Stay-To-Play
  • Certified Officials
Location

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  • Centrally located to experience downtown Pittsburgh
  • 26 courts with 4 black wood courts
  • venders and food available onsite

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Event Connect

Hoop Group Hotel Contact

1-888-723-2064

TeamRelations@eventconnect.io

Hotel Information

Stay to Play Information

All teams participating in the event are REQUIRED to stay at a Hoop Group approved hotel provided to the left. Hoop Group works with neighboring Hotel companies to get discounted rates on quality hotels in the area to help the event run on time.

 
Why Next Generation?
1 compete against serious players ACROSS THE NATION in your age group.
2 BECOME THE FOCUS OF NATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS AND SCOUTING SERVICES.
3JOIN the next generation of Hoop Group Elite PLAYERS.
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The Main Event | Boys Grades 4th-8th

The Hoop Group and Select Events collaborate in Atlantic City for the Main Event. Two leaders combine for a monster event to wrap up the Spring season and set the tone for the summer session.

  • 3 game guarantee
  • Certified Officials
  • All games Live Streamed, game film available
20+Media Outlets
2Industry Leaders
2Days
Location

Atlantic City Convention Center

1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

  • 20+ courts
  • Steps from outlet shopping, restaurants, and hotels
  • Enjoy shows, the boardwalk, and the exciting environment AC offers

Directions

Hotel Information
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Event Connect

Hoop Group Hotel Contact

1-888-723-2064

TeamRelations@eventconnect.io

Hotel Information

Stay to Play Information

All teams participating in the event are REQUIRED to stay at a Hoop Group approved hotel provided to the left. Hoop Group works with neighboring Hotel companies to get discounted rates on quality hotels in the area to help the event run on time.

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Winter Warm-Up | Grades 4th - 8th

Count down until the Middle School Winter Circuit. Centrally located, Winter Warm-Up spotlights the top talent in the northeast and creates a platform to showcase your program's emerging talents.

  • Certified Officials
  • All Games Live Streamed
  • Face Regional Competition
4Courts
2+Game Guarantee
40+Teams
Location

Hoop Group Headquarters

1930 Heck Ave, Neptune City, NJ 07753

  • 4 Newly Renovated NBA Replica Courts
  • Snack Stand

Directions

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Fall Circuit | 10u-14u teams

Hoop Group RETURNS with its Fall Middle School Circuit. Designed to showcase the top youth programs on the East Coast, the Next Gen Circuit adds three sessions to prepare your team.

  • National Media Exposure
  • Certified Officials
  • All Games Live Streamed
  • Prepare your team against REAL competition

2025 Fall Session Dates

2 of 3 regular sessions required to qualify for championship

  • Session #1 - October 5-6 | King of Prussia PA | Shoot Hoops
  • Session #2 - October 11-12 | Hanover PA | Starland Sportsplex
  • Session #3 - October 18-19 | Neptune NJ | Hoop Group Headquarters
  • Championship - November 1-2 | Manalapan NJ | Multi-sports Kingdom
4Events
5
Divisions
80+Invite Only Teams
 
Locations

Hoop Group Headquarters

1930 Heck Ave Building 3, Neptune City, NJ 07753

directions

multi-sports kingdom

150 Woodward Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

directions

shoot hoops

320 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406

directions

Starland Sportsplex

637 Washington St, Hanover, MA 02339

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hghq
MSK
competitive edge
starland sportsplex
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Winter Circuit | Grades 4th-8th

We Sleep in March. Hoop Group jump starts its Winter Middle School Circuit. Designed to showcase the top youth programs on the East Coast, the Next Gen Winter Circuit invites teams to participate in 3 sessions all leading to a Championship in March.

  • National Media Exposure
  • Certified Officials
  • All Games Live Streamed
  • Prepare your team against REAL competition
  • 3 Sessions leading to a Championship Session

2024-25 Winter Session Dates

  • Session #1 - December 14-15 | Sportika & HGHQ
  • Session #2 - February 1-2 | Starland Sportsplex
  • Session #3 - February 15-16 | Athletic Republic
  • Championship Weekend | March 1-2 | Sportika & HGHQ

2024-25 Winter Session Age Breakdown

An athlete must be in thier registered grade as of September 1, 2024. They must be born between August 1 and December 31 in the years listed bellow. No athletes enrolled in the grade above are allowed to play a grade below regardless of age!

  • 8th Grade Division | Aug 1,2010 - Dec 31,2011
  • 7th Grade Division | Aug 1,2011 - Dec 31,2012
  • 6th Grade Division | Aug 1,2012 - Dec 31,2013
  • 5th Grade Division | Aug 1,2013 - Dec 31,2014
  • 4th Grade Division | Aug 1,2014 - Dec 31,2015
  • Challenge: All challenges for Hoop Group NXT Gen must be brought to NXT Gen Director Will Louis. The challenged player must provide documentation that proves enrollment in school and birth date such as a birth certificate and/or report card. If a player is disqualified, they cannot play in the rest of the circuit and all games played in become a forfeit.
4Months of Events
5Divisions
80+Invite Only Teams
 
Locations

Athletic Republic

6417 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747

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Starland Sportsplex

637 Washington St, Hanover, MA 02339

directions

Hoop Group Headquarters

1930 Heck Ave. Bldg 3, Neptune, NJ 07753

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Sportika

150 Woodward Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

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October 4-5
Session #1 Boys // 10U -14U
Shoot Hoops King of Prussia, PA
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October 11-12
Session #2 Boys // 10U -14U
Starland Sportsplex Hanover.MA
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October 18-19
Session #3 Boys // 10U -14U
Hoop Group Headquarters Neptune, NJ
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November 1-2
Championship Boys // 10U -14U
Multi-Sports Kingdom Manalapan, NJ
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Next Gen Replay
player & team features, interviews, top performers & more

2023 Fall Circuit

Standouts, Spotlights, and Recaps Coming Soon

2023 Fall Nxt Gen Scranton Review

2023 Fall Nxt Gen KING OF PRUSSIA Review

Contact Information
732-502-2255
FAQs

Fall NXT GEN costs coming soon.

12 games guaranteed, 9 regular season games and 3 games guaranteed at the championship.

Teams must attend 2 of 3 regular sessions required to qualify for championship.

Hoop Group has a partnership with National Sports ID, the industry leader in youth sports age and grade verification. NSID's service offers a secure platform that meticulously verifies birth certificates and report cards, guaranteeing that all players compete in their appropriate divisions. This process is essential in upholding the principles of fair play in youth sports.

Seeding is determined by win/loss record through the three regular season stops.

Cancellation Insurance

When registering for a Hoop Group event in any manner: online, over the telephone, or in person, customers are granted the opportunity to purchase Cancellation Insurance for an additional fee. Purchasing this insurance provides the following protections for the customer:

With Cancellation Insurance, the following conditions apply when a customer can no longer attend and/or participate in an event they were registered for: (i) When notifying Hoop Group of the need to cancel prior to 7 days before the first day of an event, a customer is entitled to a full refund of the cost of the missed event. (ii) When notifying Hoop Group of the need to cancel within 7 days of the first day of the event, the customer is entitled to a credit on said customer's account redeemable for any event within 13 months of the original purchase.

If Hoop Group has to postpone, reschedule, or cancel any event for any reason, including but not limited to natural disasters, facility cancellations, COVID-19, and general health concerns customers with cancellation insurance will have the option to receive a credit redeemable for 13 months towards any future event or a full monetary refund of the purchase price (less their cancellation insurance and add-ons).

Without Cancellation Insurance, the following conditions apply when a customer can no longer attend and/or participate in an event they were registered for: (i) When notifying Hoop Group of the need to cancel prior to 7 days before the first day of an event, a credit will be applied to customers account and is redeemable for any event within 13 months of the original purchase. (ii) When notifying Hoop Group of the need to cancel within 7 days of the first day of the event, no credit or refund whatsoever will be applied to the customer account.

If Hoop Group has to postpone, reschedule, or cancel any event for any reason, including but not limited to natural disasters, facility cancellations, COVID-19, and general health concerns the customers without Cancellation Insurance will receive a full credit redeemable for 13 months towards any future event.