2012 Spring Women’s NCAA Certified Events by State
Arizona
April 20‐22 (Team) Spring Showcase at Court One in Tempe, Arizona
April 21 (Individual) GSB Spring Swag Fest (Women’s) at Dobson High School in Mesa, Arizona www.gsbhoops.com
California
April 20‐22 (Team) adidas Best of the West at Saddleback Valley Sports Center in Lake Forest, California www.usa-exposure-events.com
April 20‐22 (Team) Clash on the Coast (Women’s) at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove, California www.clashonthecoast.com
April 20‐22 (Team) USJN’s California Classic – 4th Annual at Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach, California www.usjn.com
April 20‐22 (Team) West Coast Spring Shootout – Sacramento 2012 at Antelope High School in Antelope, California www.bballwest.com
April 21‐22 (Team) Tournament of Champions – Los Angeles at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California www.asgr.info/
Colorado
April 20-22 (Team) Colorado Spring Classic (Women’s) at Thornton High School in Thornton, Colorado www.biokatsports.com
Connecticut
April 20‐22 (Team) Blue Chip Basketball Pre Season Challenge CT at Fairfield Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, Connecticut www.bluechipbasketball.com
Georigia
April 20‐22 (Team) 8th Annual PeachStateHoops.com Tip‐Off Classic at Suwanee Sports Academy in Suwanee, Georgia www.peachstatehoops.com
April 22 (Individual) 6th Annual PeachStateHoops.com Elite 100 Showcase at Suwanee Sports Academy in Suwanee, Georgia www.peachstatehoops.com
Illinois
April 20 (Individual) Blue Star Basketball’s Spring College Showcase / Unsigned Seniors: 7th Annual at Fieldhouse at Hinkston Park in Waukegan, Illinois www.bluestarbb.com
April 20-22 (Team) USJN’s Windy City Classic: 7th Annual at Fieldhouse at Hinkston Park in Waukegan, Illinois www.usjn.com
April 21 (Individual) The Juco Journal Chicago Invitational #1 (Women’s) at Hidden Cove Sportsplex in Bourbonnais, Illinois www.jucojournal.com
April 21 (Individual) Maximum Exposure Basketball Chicago Showcase #1 (Women’s) at Hidden Cove Sportsplex in Bourbonnais, Illinois www.maximumexposurebasketball.com
April 21-22 (Individual) Capitol City Classic (Women’s) at Gold’s Gym in Springfield, Illinois www.bballtourny.com
April 22 (Individual) The Juco Journal Chicago Invitational #2 (Women’s) at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois www.jucojournal.com
April 22 (Individual) Maximum Exposure Basketball Chicago Showcase #2 (Women’s) at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois www.maximumexposurebasketball.com
Indiana
April 20‐22 (Team) Lady Gym Rats Classic at Spiece Fieldhouse in Fort wayne, Indiana www.gymratsbasketball.com
April 21‐22 (Team) adidas Hoosier Hardwood Championships at Courts of Northwest Indiana in Valparaiso, Indiana www.usa-exposure-events.com
Kentucky
April 20‐22 (Team) Eddie Ford’s Spring Classic #1 (Women’s) at Kentucky Fair and Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky www.eddiefordhoops.com
Massachusetts
April 21‐22 (Team) New England College Showcase at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts www.basketbull.org
Missouri
April 21‐22 Sho-me Showcase (Women’s) at Ft. Zumwalt East High School in St. Peterson, Missouri www.shomeshowcase.com
Nevada
April 20‐22 (Team) Bigfoot Hoops Las Vegas Grand Opening (Women’s) at Doolittle Community Center in Las Vegas, Nevada www.bigfoothoops.com
New Jersey
April 21-22 (Team) USJN’s East Coast Classic at Kean University in Union, New Jersey www.usjn.com
April 22 (Individual) EKB H.S. / JUCO Showcase at West Orange High School in West Orange, New Jersey
North Carolina
April 20‐22 (Team) Deep South Classic at Middle Creek High School in Apex, North Carolina www.asgr.info
April 20‐22 (Team) Premier Spring Classic at Greensboro Sportsplex in Greensboro, North Carolina www.sphoops.com
April 22 (Individual) SuperHoops Women’s Senior Showcase at Northern Durham High School in Durham, North Carolina
Ohio
April 20 (Individual) MGBR Top 50 Skills Camp and Showcase at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio www.michigangirlsbasketballreport.com
April 21-22 (Team) Best of the Great Lakes at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio www.michigangirlsbasketballreport.com
Pennsylvania
April 20 (Individual) Steel City Individual Showcase at North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania www.ohiobasketball.com
April 21-22 (Team) Steel City Madness at North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania www.ohiobasketball.com
South Carolina
April 20‐22 (Team) AAU Super Regional (Women’s) at YMCA Graniteville in Graniteville, South Carolina www.aikenwarriors.org
Texas
April 20 (Individual) 2012 PBR Texas JUCO Slam Jam at Fieldhouse USA in Frisco, Texas www.premierbasketballtournaments.com
April 20-22 (Team) 2012 PBR 13th Annual Heart of Texas Showcase at Fieldhouse USA in Frisco, Texas www.premierbasketballtournaments.com
April 20-22 (Team) Girl’s Rising Stars Showcase at Cypress Wood High School in Cypress, Texas www.primetimesportz.com
Virginia
April 20‐22 (Team) Blue Chip Basketball Center Court Challenge at Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia www.bluechipbasketball.com
April 20‐22 (Team) Blue Chip Basketball Pre Season Challenge-VA at Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia www.bluechipbasketball.com
April 20‐22 (Team) Boo Williams Nike Basketball Tournament at Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Virginia www.boowilliamsbball.com/girls-tournaments/details/21-boo-williams-nike-invitational
April 22 (Individual) Boo Williams Unsigned High School Seniors Junior College Girls Basketball Showcase at Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Virginia www.futur-inc.org
Washington
April 21-22 (Team) MSNM Spring Fling at Juanita High School in Kirkland, Washington www.hooptoournaments.com
Wisconsin
April 21-22 (Team) 2012 Midwest Elite Showcase at University of Wisconsin, Stout Johnson Fieldhouse in Menomonie, Wisconsin
6 Simple Steps for Setting Spring Recruiting Visits
Talking to college coaches and setting up visits can seem overwhelming. Break it down into an action plan with simple steps, and it’s easy. Read on to learn how to set up a spring visit.
1. You’ve been researching schools that you’re interested in and you’re a good athletic and academic fit for – right? If you haven’t, and you are serious about playing college athletics, do it by the end of the day. This is absolutely crucial whether you’re planning a spring visit or not. All the other steps won’t do much good unless you’ve done this. Check recruiting guidelines for your sport here and make sure your GPA and test scores are at least close to what the school typically looks for.
