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Fall Season Update 8-29-26

Fall Registration Extended
New Registration Deadline
Sunday, August 30 at 10:00 PM ET
The $40 late-registration fee begins immediately after the deadline.

Blue Chip Fall Registration remains open, and families now have additional time to register before the late fee begins.

Apparently, we jumped the gun on our previous SJCS facility update.

We entered our planned September gym schedule into the district’s new Facilitron system based on what appeared to be the revised pricing, approximately a 35% increase over our previous facility costs.

After those reservations were submitted, the District manager manually added an additional charge to our weekday reservations, bringing the effective increase back to approximately 93% over our previous rates. The manager did not notify us just left a small note buried in the system that an adjustment was added to the reservation in Facilitron, but unfortunately the system does not send a notification that the reservation or price had changed. We discovered it while reviewing the reservations and noticing the substantially higher total.

Our Fall planned budget was not designed to absorb an increase of that size, and more importantly, we do not believe passing such a significant above-market facility cost on to our families is a reasonable long-term solution. The way management dropped a dramatic sudden change on the community use of facilities, with apparently little to no consideration of the impact, no heads up or training for school administration nor community youth recreation programs. There are several significant community renters very disturbed by the situation.

We have escalated communications and are hoping the School Board will respond to our recent inquiries with options for maintaining affordable community access to basketball facilities. Especially in northern St Johns County who still has no public indoor recreation facility for volleyball and basketball. The county only has three gymnasiums; the closest one is 35+ minutes away. Depending on how those discussions progress, we may eventually ask our families and other community organizations to help express the need for better access to public recreational facilities, particularly in northern St. Johns County where indoor recreation options are extremely limited and the costs imposed by the gatekeepers to participate in quality youth sports, bordering on ridiculous.

We will continue working on solutions and will keep everyone updated as plans develop.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued support!
Register by 10:00 PM ET on August 30 to avoid the $40 late fee.
Registration and placement are separate
Completing registration places your player into the appropriate registration and placement process. It does not guarantee a particular team assignment, coach, practice location, or schedule. Final placement and scheduling information will be communicated separately as those details are confirmed.
Blue Chip Basketball

Girls Free Training 4-8th Grade – Veterans Park – All Skill Levels







Girls Outdoor Basketball Training

Free Blue Chip girls outdoor basketball training for grades 4-8. Submit the player intake form to attend.
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Girls Outdoor Basketball Training

Free training for girls in grades 4-8.

Outdoor girls basketball training session for players who want extra skill work, reps, and a chance to be evaluated for future Blue Chip opportunities.

Players interested in attending should submit the quick intake form so we can confirm the player profile and add them to the event list.

Event Details
Who Girls grades 4-8
Time 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location Veterans Park, St. Johns, FL
Cost Free
Before attending

Please complete the intake form first. Blue Chip will use it to match existing players, create a safe player profile when needed, and keep event communication organized.


Submit Player Intake

Outdoor training is weather permitting. If schedule or weather changes are needed, Blue Chip will communicate through BCOS.

If the button does not open, copy and paste this link:
https://bluechipelite.com/?bcos_public_activity=38#bcos-activity-availability


Fall 2026 Registration Is Open – Facility Update

Fall 2026 registration is now open. Blue Chip families can review the current program options and choose the path that best fits their player or team.

Fall season: September 12–October 24, 2026

View Fall Program Options and Register

St. Johns County Gym Access Update

The St. Johns County School District community-access situation remains unresolved. Blue Chip continues to monitor the situation and pursue reasonable access to community gym resources while moving forward with the facilities and program resources currently available.

If additional indoor gym space becomes available, Blue Chip may offer optional indoor practice opportunities that coaches can choose to use. Availability, scheduling, and any related cost would be communicated before families commit. These opportunities would supplement the current games-only league structure and are not guaranteed.

Current Fall Options

Blue Chip Ballers — Young Player Development

Coed, grades K–3 · $265 base

A Saturday developmental program for young players who are new to basketball or continuing to build fundamentals, confidence, and organized team-play experience.

NFLBL/BC Rec/Comp League

Boys grades 3–12 · Girls grades 4–9 · $285 games-only base

Professionally arranged weekend games with player placement based on age, ability, roster fit, and available coaching resources. Applying begins the placement review and does not charge the family immediately. Any optional coaching or indoor-practice opportunity is presented with the exact details before a family commits.

Preformed Club or AAU Teams

Established teams with their own coach, uniforms, and insurance can use the separate Club Team Registration pathway.

Open Club Team Registration

Thank you for your patience and support as Blue Chip continues building the best practical Fall season around the facilities and resources available.

Blue Chip Basketball Association

Important Update: Team App Communications Are Moving to BCOS

Stack Team App is no longer our main platform for communications and support.

Blue Chip is migrating to our new platform, BCOS, which is currently in major development and testing.

We need all families, players, and coaches to start using BCOS now so we can continue testing and improving it before the fall season.

Start Using BCOS Today

Log in, install BCOS as an app on your phone, and begin using it for updates and communication.

Open BCOS

https://bluechipelite.com/bcos

Please Be Patient During Development

Because BCOS is being custom built from scratch, features are being added and modified daily. There may be times when parts of the app temporarily stop working or feel buggy.

If you experience a problem, please take a screenshot and text it to: 904-395-5527

Exciting BCOS Features In Development

Dynamic Team Building & Registration

Smarter team building and pricing registration to better support player, family, and coach needs.

Coach & Player Connections

Improved communication, scheduling, and development support between coaches, players, and families.

Player Development Tools

Expanded skill evaluation, feedback, athletic development, academic support, long-term player progress, and school placement tools.

Better AAU Tournament Support

Improved event information, team coordination, roster support, schedule updates, and communication.

Player Fundraising

Tools to help families and athletes with program costs, team needs, and player opportunities.

How To Install BCOS As An App

  1. Go to https://bluechipelite.com/bcos.
  2. Log in to your BCOS account.
  3. On iPhone, open the site in Safari, tap the share button, then select Add to Home Screen.
  4. On Android, open the site in Chrome, tap the menu button, then select Install App or Add to Home Screen.
  5. Once installed, open BCOS from your phone’s home screen like a regular app.

If Something Is Not Working

Because BCOS is still in development, updates may sometimes cause temporary issues. If something does not load correctly, please try this:

  1. Close the BCOS app completely.
  2. Reopen the app from your home screen.
  3. If the issue continues, close any browser tabs for BCOS and reopen the app.
  4. If needed, restart your phone and try again.
  5. If the issue still does not resolve, take a screenshot and text it to 904-395-5527 with a short description of what happened.

Thank You

Thank you for helping us build BCOS into a better platform for our athletes, families, and coaches.

UPDATED – AAU National – DISNEY/ESPN Memorial Classic May 23-25th

Player Pool Update

Weekly AAU practices will continue until the tournament for players being considered for Memorial Day Classic rosters.
Updated 5/4 | Final Rosters Release this week
We have secured team spots at this sold out tournament. Check the current team status below for available openings. If you would like to be considered, complete the interest form at the bottom of the page.

This is one of the top AAU national events in the country. Last year, the tournament sold out with over 600 teams competing across ESPN Wide World of Sports and the Orange County Convention Center.

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

Players who have already submitted their pre-order commitment do not need to resubmit the form. Weekly practices will continue until the tournament, and final rosters and cuts will be decided on 5/3 at 10:00 PM.

Current Team Status

This section will update as roster demand and confirmed openings change.
BOYS STATUS
  • 5th/6th Grade – 3 spots open
  • 7th/8th Red – Full / upgrade cuts only
  • 7th/8th Blue – 2 spots open
  • 9th Grade – Full / upgrade cuts only
  • 10th Grade – Full / upgrade cuts only
  • 11th Grade – 4 spots open
GIRLS STATUS
  • 6th/7th Grade – Full / upgrade cuts only
  • 7th/8th Grade – 4 spots open

Process

1
Submit Interest Form
If you would like to play in this tournament, submit your availability ASAP. Once a coach reviews the player’s availability and information, they may be invited to pre-order the tournament ticket, which serves as their commitment to play if selected after final cuts.
2
Practice Access
Players who submit their pre-order commitment will be added to Team App, where they will receive practice and tryout access. Boys attend Wednesday sessions and girls attend Thursday sessions.
3
Final Roster Decisions
Coaches will finalize rosters and make final cuts on 5/3 at 10:00 PM.
4
Team Confirmation
Selected players will receive final team communication, tournament details, and all next-step instructions after rosters are released.
Important
Submitting interest 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.

AAU Tournament Availability

Submit the form below to be considered for upcoming AAU tournament opportunities.

Blue Chip is growing – Now Seeking Directors, Coaches, Trainers & Game Staff

Blue Chip is entering its next phase of growth, and we are actively building our staff for the 2026–2027 season.

As our programs continue to expand, we are seeking talented, dependable, and high-character individuals who can help us deliver a strong basketball experience across development, coaching, and game operations.

Development

  • Early Youth Development Director (K–9th)
  • Lead Trainers
  • Assistant Trainers

Coaching

  • Local League Coaches
  • Travel Team Coaches

Game Ops

  • Score Table Staff

Modern Coaching Experience Preferred

  • Recent high school or college players preferred
  • Strong basketball IQ and communication
  • Experience in structured, disciplined training environments

We are looking for people who can teach, lead, communicate well, and represent the program the right way.

Blue Chip is building for long-term growth, and we want staff who are serious about helping players improve while contributing to a professional, organized, and competitive environment.

Complete the application below to be considered.

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

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.

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

AAU Tournament Availability

Submit the form below to be considered for upcoming AAU tournament opportunities.