Category: AAU

AAU National – Memorial Classic May 23-25th

AAU Memorial Day Classic Player Pool Update

Orlando, FL | May 23–25
Wednesday AAU player practices will continue through the tournament for players being considered for Memorial Day Classic rosters.
Availability Deadline: 4/10 10pm
Any player interested in being considered must submit their availability by 4/12 so we can determine which teams we are planning to take.

This is one of the strongest and most popular AAU national events in the country. Last year, the event sold out with over 600 teams playing across ESPN Wide World of Sports and the Orange County Convention Center.

Blue Chip is currently building its Memorial Day Classic player pool. These are selection-based rosters, so not all players who submit availability will be chosen. Final teams will be formed based on fit, attendance, readiness, team need, and coach selection.

Current Expected Team Groups

Update this section as roster demand and confirmed openings change.
BOYS
  • 5th/6th Grade – 1 team – 3 spots open
  • 7th Grade / 8th Grade – 2 teams 5 spots open
  • 9th Grade – 1 team 2 spots open
  • 10th Grade – 1 team 5 spots open
  • 11th Grade – 1 team 6 spots open
GIRLS
  • 5th/6th Grade – Expected 1 team
  • 7th/8th Grade – Expected 1 team

Process

1
Submit Availability
Players must submit their tournament availability by 4/10 10pm.
2
Attend Wednesday Practices
Wednesday AAU player practices will continue through the tournament for players being evaluated and grouped.
3
Coaches Select Rosters
Coaches will choose final rosters based on team need, fit, readiness, and overall evaluation.
4
Selected Players Purchase Ticket
Players who are selected will receive communication with instructions to purchase their player ticket and pay their tournament fee.
Important
Submitting availability does not guarantee a roster spot. Not all players will be selected for this event. Players who are not chosen for this tournament may still be considered for future AAU events.

Easter Classic – Orlando – April 3-5th

Competitive AAU Players

UPDATE 3-25-26

Any experienced players with high skill and athleticism who are interested in playing real AAU tournaments please fill out our interest/availability form ASAP

Blue Chip 2026 AAU Tournament Player Pool Now Open

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Blue Chip 2026 AAU Tournament Player Pool – Now Open

Spring local league is the beginning of our tournament player development cycle. From there, we evaluate, develop, and build throughout the spring and summer with the goal of finishing strong at End of Summer Slam at ESPN in Orlando.

Blue Chip is now building its 2026 tournament player pool for boys in 4th through 12th grade. This process is for:

  • IDP players
  • Current Blue Chip players coming out of Spring League
  • Outside competitive players looking for high-level tournament opportunities

Competitive Player Opportunities

In addition to our core Blue Chip players, this process is also open to experienced and high-level players outside of the program who are looking for additional tournament opportunities.

Many skilled players participate in multiple sports or are part of other organizations that may not attend larger multi-court events such as ESPN tournaments. We are actively looking to identify and include players who:

  • can compete at a high level
  • are looking for additional game reps and experience
  • may be available for select tournaments only

Players may be selected for one or multiple tournament weekends based on fit, availability, and team needs.

This is not a recreational or guaranteed-placement program. It is a competitive player pool where teams are built based on performance, readiness, and roster construction.

Our summer program is designed to be flexible, competitive, and realistic for families. Instead of locking every team into one large tournament commitment, we first collect player availability, evaluate fit, and then build teams tournament by tournament on an a la carte basis.

Our Summer Strategy

In past years, we have been one of the top organizations by total team count at the AAU Memorial Day Classic at ESPN. This year, we are still targeting major ESPN events, but our goal is to build throughout the summer and make End of Summer Slam at ESPN our primary season finale.

Phase 1 – Spring League Build
Develop all players through league play and training.

Phase 2 – Early Tournament Entry
Selective team submissions for Easter and Memorial events.

Phase 3 – Summer Development
Mini-camps, weeknight games, and local tournament reps.

Phase 4 – Premier Event Window
Selective teams compete in high-level events.

Phase 5 – End of Summer Slam
Primary organizational finish at ESPN.

Target Events

Easter Classic – Orlando – April 3-5

Florida Mayhem – Gainesville / Alachua S&E Center – May 2-3

AAU Memorial Day Classic – ESPN – May 23-25

Summer Jam Fest – Tavares / Big House – June 5-7

Elite Summer Classic – Game Point – June 20-21

AAU World Championships – ESPN
8th-12th: July 2-5
3rd-7th: July 6-9

End of Summer Slam – ESPN – July 24-26

Summer Programming

  • Mini-camps: 3-hour sessions every other week (included for IDP)
  • Flexible scheduling: works around gym maintenance
  • Weekday game reps: live practice through games
  • Supplemental play: pop-up tournament/game opportunities
High-level players from outside the program are encouraged to submit availability for consideration.

Enter the Blue Chip Summer 2026 Tournament Player Pool

Submit the form below to be considered for tournament opportunities.

Tournament dates subject to change based on operator confirmation, roster formation, and organizational approval.

Blue Chip AAU – Kings Court Travel Tournament – Dec 20-21 – Orlando

Competitive AAU Players

UPDATE 12-8-25

This event will be held at the Game Point Events Center, which is a top-tier facility with 8 courts.

So if you are an expereinced player with availability who wants to be considered for this tournament or future AAU tournaments, submit your availability form below ASAP.

Players who have already submitted an interest form or made a preorder, we already have your submission in the database so you do not need to resubmit unless your status has changed.

Blue Chip – Main Event Travel Tournament – July 12-13 – Gainesville

Competitive AAU Players

UPDATE 6-23-25

BC will have 6-8 teams attending.

This event will be held at the Alachua County Sports Center, which is a new top-tier facility with 10 courts.

Final rosters will be announced Wed, 6/2 @ 9pm with several practices scheduled before the tournament. So if you believe you are a player who wants to try out to be considered for this tournament or future AAU tournaments, submit your availability form below ASAP.

BC Teams Expected to attend

BOYS
BC 2032/33 4/5th
BC 2031 6th
BC 2030 7th Red
BC 2030 7th Blue
BC 2029 8th Blue
BC 2026/27 JV 10/11th
BC 2025/26 Varsity 11/12th

GIRLS
BC 2030 5/6th
BC 2029 7/8th

Criteria scales for cuts (20 cumulative max) = BC IDP participation/evaluation (0-8) + Skill/Athleticism (0-5) + Coachability (0-3), Experience (0-2) + Parental Responsiveness (0-2)

Players who have already submitted an interest form or made a preorder, we already have your submission in the database so you do not need to resubmit unless your status has changed.

Blue Chip – AAU National Memorial – May 24-26, 2025 – Disney ESPN

Competitive AAU Players

UPDATE 5-8-25

BC will have 11 teams attending. These will be cut teams, so all players who have preordered may not make the team.

This is one of the best and most popular AAU National tournaments in the country. It is already sold out with 475 teams, 2 months in advance.

Final rosters will be announced Sunday, 5/11 9pm. So if you believe you are a player who wants to try out to be considered for this tournament or future AAU tournaments, submit your availability form below ASAP.

BC Teams Confirmed & Currently Open spots as of 5-8-25 (10 max player rosters)

BOYS
BC 2032/33 4/5th – 2
BC 2031 6th – FULL
BC 2030 7th Red – FULL
BC 2030 7th Blue – 1
BC 2029 8th Red – FULL
BC 2029 8th Blue – 2
BC 2028 9th – 2
BC 2026/27 JV 10/11th – 2
BC 2025/26 Varsity 11/12th – 1

GIRLS
BC 2030 6/7th – 1
BC 2029 7/8th – 2

Criteria scales for cuts (20 cumulative max) = BC IDP participation/evaluation (0-8) + Skill/Athleticism (0-5) + Coachability (0-3), Experience (0-2) + Parental Responsiveness (0-2)

Players who have already submitted an interest form or made a preorder, we already have your submission in the database so you do not need to resubmit unless your status has changed.

Blue Chip – AAU Summer Tournament Player Availability – June-August

Competitive AAU Players

Based on Summer player availability, Blue Chip typically has 3-8 4th-12th grade teams participating in Summer Tournament activity. Usually, at a minimum, we participate in:

AAU Worlds @ Disney ESPN
End of Summer Slam
We also target opportunities to participate at amazing multi-court facilities like ACSE in Gainesville, The Villages & Myrtle Beach.

Use the form below to let us know if you want to be included in our pool of players looking to play in any of these tournaments. For squads where we have more players than spots, here are the current criteria the staff coaches generally use to determine who they choose for their squad:

Total Eval Score (20 cumulative max) = BC IDP participation/evaluation (0-8) + Skill/Athleticism (0-5) + Coachability (0-3), Experience (0-2) + Parental Responsiveness (0-2)

AAU/School/NIL Prep – Blue Chip Tournament Team – Spring 2025 Schedule

Competitive Players

UPDATED 3-20-25

Blue Chip historically has 5-8 5th-12th grade teams participating in each tournament we enter during the Spring/Summer season.

We present our tournaments typically in an ala-carte format where we assemble new teams for every tournament we enter. We will still have this option for this 2025 season, but in addition, we will be assembling core teams of players who want to play together across multiple events and enter in higher and more competitive divisions to better prepare them to play at higher levels.

So the current roadmap and APPROXIMATE costs for core team members will be:

  • 3/29-5/17 Local Spring League Competitive Division – Games, Playoff Tournament & Weekly Practice $450
  • 4/19-4/20 AAU National Easter Classic – Orange County Convention Center – $175
  • 5/24-5/26 AAU National Memorial Classic (SOLD OUT – We have 11 BC Teams Attending)(Largest AAU tournament in the country) – $200
  • Summer Tournaments TBD approx 2 per month based on how core teams do and player availability (will be ala carte)

So for this period of play 3/21 thru 8/11 the game count range should be 16-28 games with a cost estimate of $925± depending on how many tournaments a player is able to participate. So a BC IDP player’s schedule will be training once a week, squad practice once a week for a total of 2 practices a week. Any gaps in the schedule that present an opportunity to get extra practices are usually around $15/practice.

IMPORTANT

For players who select the option to be considered for the core team rosters (expected to participate in all events during this period) There will be a preorder of $500 non-refundable credit toward fees as a commitment. It will not be charged until the coaches have finalized their rosters.

For players who want to stay a la carte or do not get picked for a core roster. You must select all the tournaments in the list you are available for and then you will be considered for a team or as core team fill-in for that particular tournament based on player availability.

Players who have already submitted an interest form, we already have your submission in the database so you do not need to resubmit UNLESS your availability status has changed.

Blue Chip – Elite Sports – Nov/Dec Tournaments – Orlando Tournament Player Availability Inquiry

Competitive AAU Players

UPDATED 11-26-24

CURRENT STATUS
Open Spots for December Kings Court CLICK HERE

Gladiator II Nov 7-9

8th Grade Champs

HS V Champs

King’s Court Dec 21-22nd
@ Game Point Event Center

7th Grade 3 spots
8th Grade Blue 2 spots
8th Grade Red 2 spots
HS JV 4 spots
HS V 2 spots

Available coaches, also please fill out this form.
If you are a player who would like to be considered by coaches for one of these squads, please fill out your availability form below to let us know.

Completing this form puts you on the list for coaches to consider for building their team rosters this does not guarantee placement. Coaches will optimally choose their best-ranked players that are available for both tournaments. Once teams are built players will pay a tournament fee and once the coach determines the squad practice schedule (usually Thursday nights) there will be a gym practice fee

We expect to form final rosters for these Kings Court squads soon and AAU Squad practice is currently in progress on Wednesdays or Thursdays.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THIS FORM DO NOT RESUBMIT UNLESS YOU HAVE CHANGES IN YOUR AVAILABILITY

Player Development Sessions with Scotty Mason – Pro NBA/College Trainer

Wednesdays 6-9

Small Group – Very Limited Slots are Available $40/session

  • 6pm
  • 7pm
  • 8pm


Scotty Mason (click for staff profile) will review player profile submissions and based on the player mix he will configure the groups and do a custom session based on what he feels the individuals in the group need to work on the most. Text any questions to 904.395.5527

Submit your profile below and once Scotty places you in a group, you will then get a link to your training ticket. If you cannot be placed in this session due to being full or player mix you will be put in queue to be considered with the next group.

Submit Your Trainee Profile