Hooplandia, powered by Hoop It Up and presented by Explore Western Mass, is just around the corner! The Northeast’s Ultimate 3x3 Tourney + Festival, hosted by Eastern States Exposition, is in search of scorekeepers and other volunteers for its diverse divisions. As a volunteer, you will be in the heart of the action and contribute to the seamless flow of the tournament to guarantee a positive experience for players.
Located in Greater Springfield, Mass., Hooplandia honors the birthplace of basketball by writing the sport’s modern history. The majority of gameplay will take place at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, with select division final games held at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. The names of this year’s winning teams will be added to the Hooplandia display in the Hall of Fame, making each victor an honorary Hall of Famer.
With an all-new Pro-Am division made possible by Kevin Garnett’s Hoop It Up, visits from big names in basketball and loads of entertainment interspersed between competitive gameplay, Hooplandia is expected to attract thousands of fans this summer. Best of all, this is an all-inclusive tourney that welcomes players of all ages and playing abilities, and supports our philanthropic partner, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Mass.
Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older by June 15 and must attend orientation and training on June 19 or June 20.
Available Roles
In addition to behind-the-scenes access to the tourney, volunteers will also receive: a T-shirt, snacks and beverages, free event parking, one ticket to The Big E 2025 and a meal voucher to use during their shift!
What are you waiting for? Team registration is open until June 9 and volunteer sign-ups are available until positions are filled, so head to Hooplandia.com to get your head in the game or your feet courtside!