Sports • Events • Community

MORE THAN FOUR COURTS.

A place to play. A place to compete. A place to gather. Basketball, volleyball, cornhole, pickleball, Wiffle ball, camps, tournaments, concerts and community events.

PLAY

Leagues, tournaments, open play and pickup opportunities.

TRAIN

Camps, skills clinics, team training and private development.

ATTEND

Concerts, tournaments, expos, shows and community events.

RENT

Reserve a court, practice space or the full facility.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

TimeMonTueWedThuFri
6–9 AMWalkingWalkingWalkingWalkingWalking
9–11 AMSeniorsAdaptiveHomeschoolAdaptiveSeniors
11–2 PMPickleballPickleballPickleballPickleballPickleball
3–5 PMTrainingTrainingTrainingTrainingOpen Gym
5–9 PMLeagueLeague3v3League / CornholeRotating Event
Full Year

12-MONTH SCHEDULE

Leagues, tournaments, concerts, shows, cornhole, Wiffle ball, inclusive sports and community programming.

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All five demo seasons, every league, and all four courts. The monthly ideas below remain an event planning outline.

January
Basketball + Winter Cornhole
Recurring programming
Youth basketball leaguesAdult basketball3v3 WednesdayWinter Cornhole LeaguePickleball morningsSenior walkingAdaptive recreation
Featured events
Tournament • First full weekend

Grand Opening Shootout

Community • Third Friday

Friday Night Lights

Show • Last weekend

Gun & Outdoor Show

February
Basketball Peak + Inclusive Sports
Recurring programming
Youth basketball leaguesAdult basketball3v3 WednesdayWinter Cornhole LeaguePickleballSenior walkingAdaptive recreation
Featured events
Tournament • Presidents Day weekend

Presidents Weekend Basketball Tournament

Inclusive • Late February

Hardwoods Inclusive Basketball Day

March
Championships + Expo
Recurring programming
Basketball playoffsAdult basketball playoffs3v3 championship seriesCornhole championshipPickleballWalking
Featured events
Cornhole • Early March

Winter Cornhole Championship

Show • Third weekend

Farm, Home & Business Expo

April
Volleyball + Spring Cornhole
Recurring programming
Youth volleyballAdult volleyball3v3 basketballSpring Cornhole LeaguePickleballUnified Night
Featured events
Show • Second weekend

Spring Craft Show

Inclusive • Fourth Friday

Unified Sports Night

May
Volleyball + Unified Sports
Recurring programming
Youth volleyballAdult volleyballBasketball trainingSpring Cornhole LeaguePickleballHomeschool PE
Featured events
Inclusive • Second Saturday

Hardwoods Unified Sports Festival

Tournament • Fourth weekend

Regional Volleyball Weekend

June
Summer Camps + Wiffle Ball + Concert
Recurring programming
Basketball campsVolleyball campsPrivate trainingSummer Wiffle Ball League3v3 basketballFast 4 volleyball
Featured events
Tournament • Second weekend

Summer Basketball Shootout

Concert • Fourth Saturday

Hardwoods Summer Concert

July
Summer Games
Recurring programming
Basketball campsVolleyball camps3v3 basketballFast 4 volleyballWiffle ballCornhole nights
Featured events
Festival • Second weekend

Hardwoods Summer Games

Cornhole • Fourth weekend

Hardwoods Cornhole Classic

August
Back to School + Concert
Recurring programming
Volleyball preseasonBasketball trainingCheer campPickleballOpen gymRegistration clinics
Featured events
Community • Third Saturday daytime

Back-to-School Bash

Concert • Third Saturday evening

End-of-Summer Concert

September
Fall Leagues + Expo
Recurring programming
Fall volleyballBasketball development3v3 WednesdayFall Cornhole LeaguePickleballWalking
Featured events
Show • Third weekend

Fall Farm & Business Expo

October
Specialty Sports + Fall Events
Recurring programming
Fall volleyballCornholeBasketball trainingPickleballAdaptive recreation
Featured events
Community • Weekend before Halloween

Halloween Dodgeball Tournament

Wiffle • Second weekend

Fall Wiffle Ball Weekend

November
Basketball Returns + Inclusive Sports
Recurring programming
Youth basketballAdult basketball3v3 WednesdayPickleballWalkingAdaptive recreation
Featured events
Show • Second weekend

Gun & Outdoor Show

Inclusive • Fourth Saturday

Inclusive Basketball Kickoff

December
Basketball + Christmas Events
Recurring programming
Youth basketballAdult basketballPickleballWalkingHoliday open gym
Featured events
Show • First weekend

Christmas Craft Market

Cornhole • Second weekend

Holiday Cornhole Classic

Concert • Optional third weekend

Christmas at The Hardwoods

Sports & Leagues

FIND YOUR GAME.

Year-round leagues, seasonal programs, training, open play and special competition formats built around four courts.

Seasonal rhythm

WINTER

Basketball, 3v3, cornhole, pickleball and adult leagues.

SPRING

Volleyball, cornhole, basketball training and Unified programming.

SUMMER

Camps, Wiffle ball, 3v3, Fast 4 volleyball and open training.

FALL

Volleyball, cornhole, basketball development and preseason leagues.

Core programs
Two basketball players competing at The Hardwoods

Basketball

Youth and adult leagues, 3v3, camps, skills training, open gym and tournament weekends.

Main seasonNov–Mar
Also activeYear-round
Formats5v5 + 3v3
AudienceYouth + Adult
Youth volleyball players competing at The Hardwoods

Volleyball

Youth and adult leagues, Fast 4, camps, training and regional tournament weekends.

Main seasonApr–May
Fall seasonSep–Oct
Formats6v6 + Fast 4
AudienceYouth + Adult
3v3 basketball player taking a jump shot at The Hardwoods

3v3 Basketball

A signature Wednesday-night program with short games, small rosters and frequent competition.

Primary nightWednesday
SeasonYear-round
Format3-player teams
StyleFast-play
Players competing in a cornhole league at The Hardwoods

Cornhole

Recurring Thursday-night league play plus seasonal championships and the Hardwoods Cornhole Classic.

Primary nightThursday
SeasonsWinter / Spring / Fall
Format2-person teams
AudienceAdult / Coed
Players competing in a Wiffle ball league at The Hardwoods

Wiffle Ball

A summer test league designed for youth, family, coed and adult play, plus a fall tournament weekend.

Main seasonJun–Jul
Special eventOctober
Roster4–6 players
Game length35–45 min
Players competing in a doubles pickleball game at The Hardwoods

Pickleball

Weekday open play with room to expand into leagues, social divisions and tournament play.

Primary time11 AM–2 PM
SeasonYear-round
FormatOpen play
AudienceAdult / Senior
Adult recreational volleyball game

Adult Leagues

Adult basketball, volleyball and cornhole built into late-evening and seasonal programming.

BasketballWinter
VolleyballSpring / Fall
Cornhole3 seasons
Typical time7–10:30 PM
Youth basketball training session

Camps & Training

Basketball and volleyball camps, private development, team training and summer skills programming.

Peak seasonJun–Aug
After school3–5 PM
FormatsCamp / Clinic / Private
AudienceYouth / Teams
Adaptive wheelchair basketball player

Inclusive Sports

Adaptive recreation, Unified basketball and volleyball, cornhole, pickleball and Special Olympics partnership opportunities.

Primary useWeekday mornings
Special eventsFeb / May / Nov
FormatsAdaptive + Unified
GoalRegional events
Events at The Hardwoods

BIG WEEKENDS LIVE HERE.

Concerts, tournaments, expos, shows and community events turn the four-court facility into a regional gathering place.

Signature annual events

SUMMER CONCERT

June anchor event with live music, food, VIP seating and full-building production.

END-OF-SUMMER CONCERT

August evening concert paired with the Back-to-School Bash.

HARDWOODS SUMMER GAMES

3v3, volleyball, cornhole, Wiffle ball, pickleball and skills events in one summer weekend.

Event categories
Crowd at an indoor gym concert

Concerts

Two anchor live-music events with room for an optional Christmas concert or seasonal show.

SummerJune
Late summerAugust
OptionalDecember
FormatFull facility
Indoor hunting and fishing expo with vendors

Gun & Outdoor Shows

Winter and fall vendor weekends focused on hunting, fishing, outdoor gear and related exhibitors.

WinterJanuary
FallNovember
UseAll courts
StyleVendor show
Indoor farm machinery and business expo

Farm & Business Expos

Twice-yearly regional expos built around local business, agriculture, equipment, services and community traffic.

SpringMarch
FallSeptember
UseAll courts
StyleExpo
Indoor craft market with local vendors

Craft Markets

Spring and Christmas markets designed for local makers, gifts, food vendors and family traffic.

SpringApril
HolidayDecember
UseMulti-court
StyleVendor market
Active indoor gym community event

Community Nights

Rotating Friday events keep the building active with family, teen and specialty programming.

NightFriday
FrequencyRecurring
ExamplesDunk / Dodgeball
AudienceCommunity
Youth basketball tournament inside a gym

Tournament Weekends

Basketball, volleyball, cornhole, Wiffle ball and specialty competition weekends throughout the year.

BasketballWinter + Summer
VolleyballSpring + Fall
CornholeJuly
WiffleOctober
Special Olympics Unified basketball game

Inclusive & Unified Events

Dedicated adaptive and Unified event dates tied to basketball, volleyball, cornhole and community programming.

Basketball dayFebruary
FestivalMay
KickoffNovember
GoalRegional hosting
Back-to-school community fair inside a gym

Back-to-School Bash

A daytime family and registration event that rolls directly into the August End-of-Summer Concert.

MonthAugust
TimeDaytime
PairingConcert evening
AudienceFamilies / Schools
Youth Basketball League

BUILD SKILLS. PLAY GAMES. COMPETE CLOSE TO HOME.

An eight-week school-team league for young players, hosted at The Hardwoods.

Season overview

Winter basketball at The Hardwoods

Team fee: $300 for the full season

Season: Eight weeks

Kindergarten: Coed division

Grades 1–2: Separate boys and girls divisions

Grades 3–4: Separate boys and girls divisions

Registration: One coach registers and pays for the complete team

Team-fee registration: Parents will add player information and sign waivers through a roster link after the coach registers. Parents will not make separate league payments.
League structure

How teams enter

Team registration: A coach registers an established school or community team for the season.

Roster: The coach receives a roster link for parents to complete player information and waivers.

Competitive balance: Divisions can be split further if registration numbers support recreational and competitive groupings.

Four-court advantage: Multiple age groups can play at the same time, helping keep the schedule compact and predictable for families.

Proposed divisions

1st–2nd Grade

Developmental

Teaching-focused play with modified equipment and limited pressure defense.

3rd–4th Grade

Recreational

Modified rules, smaller ball and age-appropriate basket height.

5th–6th Grade

Rec / Competitive

Traditional court setup with more standard game rules and standings.

7th–8th Grade

Competitive

Regulation court setup with high-school-style game flow.

Proposed game rules

1st–2nd Grade

  • 8- or 9-foot goals
  • Smaller basketball
  • Short quarters
  • No full-court press
  • Instructional emphasis
  • Consider no standings

3rd–4th Grade

  • 9-foot goals
  • 28.5-inch basketball
  • Four 8-minute quarters
  • Limited pressing
  • Balanced playing time

5th–6th Grade

  • 10-foot goals
  • 28.5-inch basketball
  • Traditional game rules
  • Pressing with restrictions
  • Standings and postseason tournament

7th–8th Grade

  • Regulation court
  • Standard basket height
  • Age-appropriate boys/girls ball size
  • Traditional high-school-style rules
  • Full standings and postseason tournament
What families can expect

7–8 GAMES

A compact regular season that is long enough to matter without dragging on.

POSTSEASON

An end-of-season tournament gives every division a clear finish.

WEEKDAY PRACTICES

Practice blocks are built around after-school and evening hours.

SATURDAY GAMES

Primary game day keeps weekly scheduling predictable.

Youth Volleyball League

LEARN THE GAME. BUILD CONFIDENCE. COMPETE TOGETHER.

The Hardwoods Youth Volleyball League is built for spring and fall play, with age-appropriate divisions, weekday practices, league matches and tournament opportunities inside a four-court facility.

Season overview

Spring and fall volleyball at The Hardwoods

Spring season: April through May

Fall season: September through October

Team fee: $300 for the full eight-week season

Practices: Weekday evenings

Matches: Weeknights and selected Saturdays

Regular season: Eight weeks

Postseason: End-of-season tournament or championship day

Registration: One coach registers and pays for the complete team

Full-season team payment: The $300 fee covers all eight weeks. Parents complete roster details and waivers without making separate league payments.
League structure

How the league is designed

Team registration: School, club or community teams can enter as complete rosters.

Individual registration: Players without a team can register individually and be placed when enough players are available.

Skill development: Younger divisions use modified rules so serving, passing and rally development come before pure competition.

Four-court advantage: Multiple divisions can play simultaneously, making it easier to keep matches on predictable nights.

Proposed divisions

3rd–4th Grade

Developmental

Modified serving and shorter match formats with heavy emphasis on learning to pass, serve and rotate.

5th–6th Grade

Recreational

More traditional six-player structure with age-appropriate serving rules and team rotation.

7th–8th Grade

Competitive

Standard six-player volleyball with standings and postseason competition.

High School

Open / Competitive

Optional division if registration supports it, plus Fast 4 and summer play.

Proposed match structure

3rd–4th Grade

  • Modified serving line
  • Shorter sets
  • Coach-assisted rotation
  • Developmental emphasis
  • Balanced playing time

5th–6th Grade

  • Six-player rotation
  • Age-appropriate serving allowances
  • Rally scoring
  • Best-of-three match format
  • Balanced playing time encouraged

7th–8th Grade

  • Standard court setup
  • Traditional rally scoring
  • Best-of-three matches
  • Standings
  • Postseason tournament

High School / Fast 4

  • Traditional six-player or Fast 4 format
  • Short, high-energy games
  • Ideal for summer and off-season play
  • Can support school and club athletes
  • Flexible league or event format
What families can expect

6–8 MATCHES

A compact season with enough repetition for teams to improve.

SPRING + FALL

Two league windows create more chances to participate throughout the year.

WEEKDAY PRACTICES

After-school and evening practice times keep the schedule consistent.

TOURNAMENT FINISH

Each season ends with a championship day or postseason tournament.

Summer extension: Fast 4 volleyball can run in June and July as a faster, lower-roster off-season program alongside camps and skills training.
3v3 Basketball

FAST GAMES. SMALL ROSTERS. MORE TOUCHES.

3v3 Wednesday is designed to become one of The Hardwoods' signature recurring programs: short games, frequent touches, compact rosters and multiple divisions running at once.

Program overview

3v3 Wednesday at The Hardwoods

Primary night: Wednesday

Season: Year-round, with seasonal sessions

Session length: Eight weeks

Team fee: $300 for the full session

Roster: 3–5 players recommended

Game length: Short-format games to keep teams moving

Schedule: Multiple games per team each night when possible

Format: Half-court 3v3 with age-based divisions

Full-session team payment: The $300 fee covers the complete eight-week session. Players do not pay a separate league fee.
Why 3v3

More involvement per player

With fewer players on the floor, athletes get more possessions, more defensive repetitions and more decision-making opportunities.

It also lets The Hardwoods use court space efficiently. A full basketball court can be divided into multiple 3v3 playing areas, allowing several games to run simultaneously.

Best use: weeknight league sessions, summer competition, tournament add-ons and development-focused play.

Proposed divisions

3rd–4th Grade

Developmental

Simple rules, short games and an emphasis on spacing, passing and confidence.

5th–6th Grade

Recreational / Competitive

Faster games with standings and seasonal championship opportunities.

7th–8th Grade

Competitive

Higher pace, tighter rules and bracket-style postseason play.

High School / Adult

Open Division

Optional evening divisions if registration supports them.

Proposed game format

Game structure

  • Half-court play
  • Short timed games or first-to-target scoring
  • Quick turnaround between games
  • Multiple games each session when possible

Possession rules

  • Check ball to begin play
  • Clear the ball beyond the arc after a defensive rebound or turnover
  • Standard basketball fouls apply
  • Modified free-throw or possession penalty rules can keep games moving

Scoring

  • Inside-arc baskets worth 1 point
  • Outside-arc baskets worth 2 points
  • Target score or timed format by division
  • Ties decided by a short overtime or next-score rule

Season finish

  • Standings for competitive divisions
  • Season-ending championship night
  • Optional all-star or skills night
  • Summer 3v3 tournament as part of Hardwoods Summer Games
What players can expect

SMALL ROSTERS

More playing time and fewer players standing on the sideline.

MORE TOUCHES

Every player handles the ball, defends and makes decisions more often.

FAST SESSIONS

Short games let teams play more than once in a night.

YEAR-ROUND

3v3 can stay active even when traditional league seasons change.

Cornhole League

THURSDAY NIGHT IS CORNHOLE NIGHT.

The Hardwoods Cornhole League is built as a recurring social and competitive program with winter, spring and fall seasons, short weekly matches and a signature summer tournament.

Multiple teams playing cornhole across the courts at The Hardwoods
Cornhole league play at The Hardwoods
League overview

Cornhole Thursday at The Hardwoods

Primary night: Thursday

Seasons: Winter, Spring and Fall

Team format: 2-person teams

Season length: Approximately 8 weeks

Team fee: $300 for the full season

Weekly format: Multiple short matches when scheduling allows

Season finish: Championship night

Full-season team payment: The $300 fee covers the complete eight-week season for both players.
Why cornhole works here

A social league that uses space efficiently

Cornhole gives The Hardwoods a consistent adult and social program that can run without taking over the entire facility.

Multiple boards can be set up across one or two courts while basketball, volleyball or other programming continues elsewhere.

Best use: Thursday-night leagues, company teams, coed play, senior divisions and weekend tournaments.

Proposed divisions

Social

Recreational

For newer players and teams primarily looking for a fun weekly league.

Competitive

Experienced

For stronger teams that want standings, seeding and a more competitive format.

Coed

Mixed teams

A flexible division that can become a strong community and couples league.

50+ / Senior

Optional

Add this division if registration supports a dedicated daytime or evening group.

Proposed league format

Weekly play

  • 2-player teams
  • Round-robin or scheduled matchups
  • Multiple matches per night when possible
  • Standings updated weekly

Scoring

  • Standard cancellation scoring
  • Games to 21
  • Best-of-three or timed-match options
  • House rules can be standardized before launch

Season finish

  • Seeded championship bracket
  • Social and competitive champions
  • Optional skills challenge
  • Season awards or recognition

Signature event

  • Hardwoods Cornhole Classic in July
  • Open tournament format
  • Multiple divisions
  • Potential Unified division in the future
What teams can expect

THURSDAY NIGHTS

A consistent weekly identity people can remember.

3 SEASONS

Winter, spring and fall opportunities keep the league active most of the year.

2-PERSON TEAMS

Easy to organize and accessible for a wide range of players.

SUMMER CLASSIC

A larger July tournament gives the league a signature annual event.

Wiffle Ball League

SHORT GAMES. BIG ENERGY. SUMMER FUN.

The Hardwoods Wiffle Ball League is designed as a flexible summer program with small rosters, fast games and divisions for youth, families, coed teams and adults.

League overview

Summer Wiffle Ball at The Hardwoods

Primary season: June through July

Primary night: Friday evenings

Team size: 4–6 players

Game length: Approximately 35–45 minutes

League length: Six weeks

Team fee: $225 for the full season

Season finish: Championship night or mini-tournament

Full-season team payment: The $225 fee covers all six weeks. Year 1 remains a test season and can expand if registrations support more divisions.
Why Wiffle Ball

A different reason to come to the gym

A batter, pitcher and fielders playing Wiffle ball on The Hardwoods court
Wiffle ball on The Hardwoods court

Wiffle ball gives The Hardwoods a summer program that feels completely different from basketball and volleyball.

It can run with portable bases, netting, a strike zone and temporary field markings without permanently changing the facility.

Best use: Friday-night leagues, family divisions, adult social play and special weekend tournaments.

Proposed divisions

8–11 Years

Youth Development

Short games, simplified rules and strong emphasis on participation.

12–14 Years

Youth Competitive

More traditional game flow with standings and postseason play.

High School

Open Division

Fast, social competition for older teens during summer.

Adult / Family / Coed

Social League

Flexible division for adults, mixed teams and family groups.

Proposed game format

Field setup

  • Portable bases
  • Portable backstop or netting
  • Strike-zone target
  • Temporary foul lines and field markings

Game structure

  • 4 defensive players on the field
  • 4–6 players on a team roster
  • 5 innings or 40 minutes, whichever comes first
  • 3 outs per half inning
  • Multiple games per night when possible

Batting & pitching

  • Official-style plastic Wiffle bat and baseball-size perforated plastic ball
  • 4 balls = walk; 3 strikes = out
  • Physical strike-zone target behind home plate
  • No bunting
  • No dropped third strike

Baserunning & defense

  • No leading off
  • No stealing
  • No infield-fly rule
  • No sliding into bases indoors
  • No pegging in the 8–11 division; older divisions may use a below-the-shoulders house rule

Scoring & game finish

  • 10-run mercy rule after 3 innings
  • Home runs must clear the designated fence or net line on the fly
  • Extra innings begin with a runner on second or use a next-score rule
  • Championship night at the end of the summer season

Division pitching rules

  • 8–11: slow pitch; no pegging
  • 12–14: controlled pitching; optional below-shoulders pegging
  • High school: competitive pitching
  • Adult / Coed: competitive house rules

League & special event

  • 6-week summer season
  • Weekly standings
  • Fall Wiffle Ball Weekend in October
  • Youth, adult, family and coed brackets as demand supports
What teams can expect

FRIDAY NIGHTS

A fun summer identity that can become one of The Hardwoods' most recognizable specialty programs.

SMALL TEAMS

Easy to organize with only 4–6 players needed.

FAST GAMES

Short game times make it possible to run multiple matchups in one evening.

FALL WEEKEND

An October tournament keeps Wiffle ball visible after the summer league ends.

Rules reference: The Hardwoods house rules are adapted from the World Wiffle Ball Championship format, which uses miniature fields, four defensive players, six-inning games, standard Wiffle equipment, and a 15-run mercy rule after the third inning. The Hardwoods modifies those standards for indoor league play with a shorter five-inning / 40-minute format and tighter safety rules.
Pickleball

OPEN PLAY. SOCIAL PLAY. COMPETITIVE PLAY.

Pickleball at The Hardwoods is designed to fill weekday daytime hours with open play first, then grow into skill-based leagues, social divisions and tournament play as participation builds.

Program overview

Year-round pickleball at The Hardwoods

Primary time: Weekdays, approximately 11 AM–2 PM

Season: Year-round

Format: Open play first, with league and tournament options added as participation grows

Organized league: Eight-week doubles season

League team fee: $300 for the full eight-week season

Audience: Adults, seniors, beginners and competitive players

Game types: Doubles primarily, with singles available when court space allows

Open play comes first. Once we know participation levels, we can split players by skill level and add organized leagues.
Facility setup

Built around standard court dimensions

Four adults playing doubles pickleball on The Hardwoods court
Pickleball on The Hardwoods court

A regulation pickleball court measures 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for both singles and doubles.

The non-volley zone, commonly called the Kitchen, extends 7 feet from the net on each side.

Best use at The Hardwoods: multiple temporary pickleball courts striped or taped across basketball courts with portable nets.

Proposed program levels

Beginner

Learn & Play

Basic serving, scoring, positioning and kitchen rules with slower-paced open play.

Social

Recreational

Open doubles play for people who know the basics and want regular games.

Competitive

Advanced

Faster play, stronger pairings and eventual standings or league nights.

50+ / Senior

Daytime focus

A dedicated daytime division if participation supports it.

Core rules

Court & kitchen

  • Standard court: 20 ft × 44 ft
  • Kitchen / non-volley zone extends 7 ft from the net on each side
  • You may not volley while standing in or touching the kitchen
  • Balls that bounce in the kitchen may be played

Serve

  • Serve diagonally into the opposite service court
  • Serve must clear the non-volley zone
  • Standard USA Pickleball serving rules apply
  • Only one serve attempt unless a replay is required by rule

Two-bounce rule

  • The serve must bounce before the receiving side returns it
  • The return must also bounce before the serving side volleys
  • After those two bounces, players may volley from outside the kitchen

Scoring

  • Standard games typically go to 11
  • Win by 2
  • League formats can use standard scoring or approved rally-scoring formats if desired
  • Doubles is the primary Hardwoods format
Rules reference: The Hardwoods pickleball program follows USA Pickleball rules for court dimensions, the 7-foot non-volley zone, serving, the two-bounce rule and standard game structure. House scheduling and league formats can be simplified without changing the core playing rules.
What players can expect

WEEKDAY PLAY

Daytime open play helps keep the courts active outside youth-sports hours.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

New players can learn the game before moving into faster groups.

SKILL GROUPS

Open play can evolve into beginner, social and competitive divisions.

TOURNAMENT READY

Once participation is established, The Hardwoods can add doubles tournaments and Unified play.

Adult Leagues

KEEP PLAYING AFTER WORK.

Adult leagues at The Hardwoods are built around evening play, short seasonal formats and multiple sports so the building stays active beyond youth programming.

Program overview

Adult competition throughout the year

Primary times: 7 PM–10:30 PM on selected weeknights

Basketball: Winter season

Volleyball: Spring and Fall

Cornhole: Winter, Spring and Fall

Pickleball: Open play year-round, with adult league options as demand grows

Format: Short seasonal leagues with standings and championship play

Team fee: $300 for each complete eight-week league

Full-season team payment: One $300 payment covers the complete eight-week league. Adult leagues can still be added or removed based on registration.
League philosophy

Competitive enough to matter. Social enough to return.

The goal is to create adult leagues that are organized, predictable and enjoyable without requiring a travel-team level of commitment.

Short seasons, consistent nights and clear standings make it easier for working adults to participate.

Best use: late-evening court time that would otherwise be difficult to fill.

Proposed adult leagues

Adult Basketball

Winter

5v5 league play with standings, officials and a postseason championship.

Adult Volleyball

Spring / Fall

6v6 league play with coed and open options if registration supports both.

Adult Cornhole

Winter / Spring / Fall

Thursday-night doubles with social and competitive divisions.

Adult Pickleball

Year-round

Open play first, then organized ladder or doubles leagues when participation is strong enough.

Proposed league formats

Adult Basketball

  • 5v5 full-court play
  • 8-week season target
  • One game per week
  • Standings and seeded postseason bracket
  • Assigned officials

Adult Volleyball

  • 6v6 format
  • Best-of-three matches
  • Coed or open divisions depending on registration
  • 8-week season
  • Championship night

Adult Cornhole

  • 2-person teams
  • Thursday-night league identity
  • Social and competitive divisions
  • Weekly standings
  • Season championship bracket

Adult Pickleball

  • Doubles primary format
  • Beginner, social and competitive groupings
  • Open play before formal league launch
  • Potential ladder format
  • Future doubles tournament weekends
What adult players can expect

CONSISTENT NIGHTS

Each league should stay on the same weeknight whenever possible.

8-WEEK SEASONS

A consistent eight-week format makes the schedule and full-season team price easy to understand.

STANDINGS

Competitive leagues have clear records, seeding and a championship finish.

MULTIPLE SPORTS

Adults can stay involved beyond one season by moving between basketball, volleyball, cornhole and pickleball.

Camps & Training

GET BETTER. GET REPS. KEEP IMPROVING.

Camps and training at The Hardwoods are built to fill after-school and summer hours with basketball, volleyball, team development and skill-specific instruction.

Program overview

Training throughout the year

After-school training: Weekdays, approximately 3–5 PM

Summer camps: June through August

Sports: Basketball and volleyball first, with room to add cheer and specialty clinics

Formats: Camps, clinics, private lessons, small-group training and team sessions

Audience: Youth athletes, school teams, club teams and individual players

Year 1 should stay focused. Basketball and volleyball should be the anchor training products before we add too many specialty programs.
How we use the building

Train when league courts are quiet

Training is designed to use court time that sits between school and evening leagues.

Afternoons can support small groups and private sessions, while summer mornings can support larger camps without interfering with evening programming.

Best use: recurring after-school development plus larger seasonal camps.

Core training programs

Basketball Skills

After school + summer

Shooting, ball-handling, finishing, footwork and game-speed decision making.

Volleyball Skills

After school + summer

Serving, passing, setting, attacking, movement and team-system development.

Team Training

School / Club

Structured sessions for teams that need court time, drills and organized development.

Private / Small Group

Individual focus

One-on-one or small-group development for players who want more targeted instruction.

Summer camp structure

Basketball Camps

  • Shooting camp
  • Ball-handling and guard skills
  • Post / finishing camp
  • All-skills camp
  • Team camp opportunities

Volleyball Camps

  • Serving and passing
  • Setting
  • Hitting and attacking
  • All-skills camp
  • Fast 4 competition sessions

Clinic Format

  • Short 60–90 minute sessions
  • Single-skill focus
  • Small-group repetitions
  • Easy to schedule after school
  • Can run weekly or as a one-time event

Team Development

  • School-team sessions
  • Club-team practice blocks
  • Preseason tune-ups
  • Off-season development
  • Scrimmage and controlled-play opportunities
What athletes can expect

MORE REPS

Sessions are built around active repetition rather than long lines and waiting.

SKILL FOCUS

Clinics can isolate one skill while camps provide broader development.

YEAR-ROUND

After-school training keeps development active outside traditional league seasons.

TEAM OPTIONS

School and club teams can train together instead of relying only on individual sessions.

Inclusive Sports

EVERYONE DESERVES A PLACE TO PLAY.

Inclusive Sports at The Hardwoods are designed as a permanent part of the calendar, with adaptive recreation, Unified opportunities and room to grow into Special Olympics practices, skills events and regional competition hosting.

Program overview

Inclusive programming throughout the year

Weekday mornings: Adaptive recreation for day-hab, assisted-living and community groups

Sports: Basketball, volleyball, pickleball and cornhole

Unified opportunities: Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities competing together

Special event months: February, May and November

Long-term goal: Become a regular area or regional competition site

Important: The Hardwoods can run its own adaptive and inclusive programs immediately. Any event promoted as an official Special Olympics competition would be coordinated with the appropriate Special Olympics organization.
Why this belongs here

Not a one-day event

Inclusive sports should be part of the regular operating schedule, not just an annual charity event.

The Hardwoods can offer predictable recreation blocks during weekday mornings, then add larger Unified and competition-style events throughout the year.

Four-court advantage: different activities can run at the same time so athletes with different abilities and interests can participate in one event.

Core inclusive programs

Adaptive Basketball

Skills + Games

Shooting, dribbling, passing, 3v3 and modified full-court play.

Adaptive Volleyball

Skills + Team Play

Serving, passing, modified rallies and Unified team formats.

Pickleball

Social + Unified

Beginner-friendly play that can be adjusted for pace and mobility.

Cornhole

Accessible Competition

Low-impact doubles play with social, competitive and future Unified divisions.

How the calendar works

Weekly / Monthly

  • Adaptive recreation mornings
  • Day-hab and assisted-living groups
  • Basketball and volleyball skills
  • Pickleball and cornhole
  • Unified practice nights as participation grows

February

  • Hardwoods Inclusive Basketball Day
  • Individual skills stations
  • 3v3 opportunities
  • Unified basketball
  • Modified full-court games

May

  • Hardwoods Unified Sports Festival
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Cornhole
  • Pickleball

November

  • Inclusive Basketball Kickoff
  • Preseason skills and games
  • Unified team opportunities
  • Volunteer and partner engagement
  • Preparation for winter competition
Four-court event concept

One building. Multiple ways to participate.

Court 1: Full-court basketball games

Court 2: Unified basketball or volleyball

Court 3: 3v3 and modified games

Court 4: Individual skills, pickleball or cornhole

This setup lets athletes with different abilities participate at the same event without forcing every program into one format.

Who we want to work with

DAY-HAB PROGRAMS

Recurring weekday recreation and activity blocks.

ASSISTED LIVING

Low-impact recreation, social activity and adapted games.

SCHOOLS & TEAMS

Unified partnerships, volunteers and student participation.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Future practices, skills events and possible area or regional competitions.

Concerts at The Hardwoods

WHEN THE COURTS BECOME A VENUE.

The Hardwoods concert plan is built around two major anchor events each year, with room for a third seasonal show once the format is proven.

Annual concert plan

Two anchor concerts in Year 1

Summer Concert: June

End-of-Summer Concert: August

Optional seasonal show: December

Format: Full-building conversion from sports facility to live-event venue

Audience: Regional families, adults, community groups and visitors

Year 1 goal: keep concerts limited and intentional so each one feels like a major event rather than just another date on the calendar.
Venue conversion

Four courts become an event floor

The Hardwoods can shift from sports use to concert use with floor seating, bleacher seating, a stage area, sponsor zones, food service and controlled entry.

Possible layout: stage at one end, floor seating or standing room in the center, bleachers around the perimeter, and VIP seating near the stage.

Best use: country, gospel, Christian, regional touring acts, local support acts and family-oriented entertainment.

Anchor events

Hardwoods Summer Concert

June

Primary summer concert with local opener, supporting artist, headliner, food and sponsor areas.

End-of-Summer Concert

August

Evening concert paired with the Back-to-School Bash for a full-day community event.

Christmas at The Hardwoods

Optional December

Potential gospel, country Christmas, choir or family holiday show after the first two concerts are evaluated.

Event-day structure

Sample timeline

  • 4:00 PM — Doors open
  • 5:00 PM — Local opener
  • 6:30 PM — Supporting act
  • 8:00 PM — Headliner
  • Post-show exit and cleanup

Audience areas

  • General admission floor
  • Bleacher seating
  • VIP seating
  • Accessible seating areas
  • Controlled entry / ticket scanning

Food & vendors

  • Food trucks or concession service
  • Artist merchandise
  • Sponsor booths
  • Local business partners
  • Optional beer garden only if legally permitted and operationally appropriate

Production needs

  • Stage
  • Sound system
  • Lighting
  • Power distribution
  • Security and crowd management
  • Load-in / load-out plan
What makes the concert plan work

2 BIG DATES

Enough to create excitement without oversaturating the market.

FULL-BUILDING USE

The facility shifts from sports to entertainment for a true venue experience.

COMMUNITY PAIRING

The August concert connects directly to the Back-to-School Bash.

ROOM TO GROW

December stays optional until the first two events prove demand.

Gun & Outdoor Shows

HUNTING. FISHING. OUTDOORS. ALL UNDER ONE ROOF.

The Hardwoods Gun & Outdoor Show is planned as a winter and fall vendor event built around hunting, fishing, outdoor equipment, local businesses and regional traffic.

Annual show plan

Two weekends each year

Winter show: January

Fall show: November

Format: Multi-court vendor show with wide aisles and clearly marked exhibitor zones

Audience: Hunters, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, families and local shoppers

Facility use: All four courts available for booths, demonstrations and sponsor areas

Compliance comes first. Any firearms-related vendors or transactions would be required to follow all applicable federal, state and local laws, licensing requirements and venue policies.
Show positioning

Broader than a traditional gun show

The event should be marketed as a full outdoor show rather than relying on one category of vendor.

That gives us room for hunting, fishing, archery, outdoor apparel, guides, farm and land services, taxidermy, trailers, ATVs, camping gear and local businesses.

Goal: make it appealing to an entire family and to exhibitors beyond the firearms category.

Potential exhibitor categories

Hunting

Hunting gear, calls, blinds, optics, clothing and related services.

Fishing

Tackle, rods, boats, guides, bait, apparel and local fishing businesses.

Outdoor Equipment

ATVs, trailers, camping equipment, tools and outdoor-lifestyle products.

Local Services

Taxidermists, guides, land services, outfitters, conservation groups and sponsors.

Facility layout

Courts 1–2

  • Primary exhibitor floor
  • High-traffic vendor booths
  • Wide customer aisles
  • Featured sponsors

Courts 3–4

  • Additional exhibitors
  • Outdoor-equipment displays
  • Local businesses and service providers
  • Demonstration or education areas when appropriate

Entry & concessions

  • Single controlled public entrance
  • Admission / ticket scanning
  • Concessions near the main traffic path
  • Clear exits and emergency access

Vendor operations

  • Scheduled load-in period
  • Assigned booth locations
  • Vendor check-in
  • Security plan
  • Load-out after public hours
Suggested show schedule

FRIDAY

Vendor load-in, booth setup and final facility inspection.

SATURDAY

Primary public day with the longest hours and highest vendor traffic.

SUNDAY

Shorter public day followed by vendor load-out and floor conversion.

2X PER YEAR

January and November keep the event spaced out and seasonally relevant.

Farm & Business Expo

LOCAL BUSINESS. AGRICULTURE. EQUIPMENT. COMMUNITY.

The Hardwoods Farm & Business Expo is planned as a twice-yearly regional showcase for agriculture, equipment, contractors, service companies, local businesses and community organizations.

Annual expo plan

Spring and fall regional expos

Spring Expo: March

Fall Expo: September

Format: Full four-court exhibitor floor

Audience: Farmers, landowners, homeowners, contractors, business owners and families

Goal: create one place where regional businesses can be seen by a broad local audience

Positioning matters: this should feel broader than a farm show. Agriculture is a major anchor, but contractors, banks, insurance, real estate, healthcare, retail and local services should all have a place.
Why it fits The Hardwoods

A large indoor floor with regional reach

Four courts give the expo enough room for a strong vendor mix without making the event feel cramped.

The Hardwoods can separate large-equipment and agriculture exhibitors from service businesses, community organizations and smaller vendors while keeping everything under one roof.

Best use: one major spring show and one major fall show, spaced far enough apart to keep each event meaningful.

Potential exhibitor categories

Agriculture

Farm equipment, feed, seed, fencing, livestock services, ag technology and farm suppliers.

Home & Construction

Builders, HVAC, roofing, flooring, excavation, concrete, plumbing, electrical and home improvement.

Business & Finance

Banks, lenders, insurance, accounting, real estate, marketing, legal and professional services.

Community & Retail

Retail businesses, healthcare, nonprofits, schools, civic groups, local products and community organizations.

Suggested four-court layout

Court 1 — Agriculture

  • Farm suppliers
  • Feed, seed and fencing
  • Livestock-related businesses
  • Large anchor exhibitors

Court 2 — Equipment & Construction

  • Equipment dealers
  • Contractors
  • Building products
  • Home improvement services

Court 3 — Business Services

  • Banks and lenders
  • Insurance
  • Real estate
  • Professional services

Court 4 — Community & Retail

  • Local retail
  • Healthcare
  • Schools and nonprofits
  • Food and local products
Event-day plan

FRIDAY

Vendor load-in, booth setup and sponsor installation.

SATURDAY

Main public day with demonstrations, vendor traffic and community programming.

SUNDAY

Optional shorter second day or business networking block, followed by load-out.

2X PER YEAR

March and September create a spring and fall rhythm without overloading the calendar.

Future enhancement: add short stage presentations or demos throughout the day—farm management, home improvement, financing, local business marketing, safety, youth agriculture and community topics.
Craft Markets

LOCAL MAKERS. SEASONAL SHOPPING. COMMUNITY.

The Hardwoods Craft Markets are designed as family-friendly spring and holiday events featuring local makers, small businesses, food vendors and seasonal shopping.

Annual market plan

Spring and Christmas markets

Spring Craft Show: April

Christmas Craft Market: December

Format: Multi-court vendor market with wide aisles and a family-friendly layout

Audience: Families, gift shoppers, local residents and regional visitors

Vendor mix: Handmade goods, boutique items, food products, gifts and local small businesses

Vendor balance matters: the market should prioritize handmade, local and distinctive products so it feels curated rather than like a general flea market.
Market positioning

A shopping event, not just rows of tables

The best version of this event feels festive, organized and easy to browse.

Vendor zones, food areas, seasonal decor, music and family activities can make the event feel like a destination instead of a basic rental hall.

Best use: one spring market and one major holiday market with strong local vendor participation.

Potential vendor categories

Handmade Goods

Woodwork, pottery, candles, soaps, art, jewelry and handcrafted home decor.

Boutique & Gifts

Clothing, accessories, personalized gifts, seasonal items and specialty products.

Food & Local Products

Baked goods, jams, honey, candy, packaged foods, local farm products and specialty treats.

Community Businesses

Local shops and small businesses that fit the event's shopping and gift-focused atmosphere.

Suggested market layout

Courts 1–2

  • Primary handmade vendors
  • Featured makers
  • Wide shopping aisles
  • Seasonal displays

Court 3

  • Boutique and gift vendors
  • Local small businesses
  • Personalized-product vendors
  • Holiday-focused booths in December

Court 4 / Common Area

  • Food vendors
  • Seating area
  • Kids' activity or photo area
  • Community partners

Entry & Flow

  • Single main entrance
  • Clear vendor map
  • Wide aisles for strollers and accessibility
  • Easy exit and re-entry process
Event-day atmosphere

SPRING MARKET

Fresh seasonal decor, local makers and family shopping in April.

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Holiday shopping, festive decor and gift-focused vendors in December.

FOOD + SEATING

Give visitors a reason to stay longer instead of just walking through.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Photo spots, kids' activities and seasonal touches make the market more memorable.

Future enhancement: add a holiday photo area, live acoustic music, gift-wrapping station, maker demonstrations or a small kids' craft zone.
Community Nights

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE HARDWOODS.

Community Nights are rotating Friday events designed to keep the building active, give families and teens something local to do, and let The Hardwoods test new programming without committing to a full league season.

Program overview

A different Friday every week

Primary night: Friday

Frequency: Weekly or selected Fridays depending on the season

Format: Rotating events instead of one fixed program

Audience: Families, teens, youth athletes, adults and community groups

Purpose: Give people a reason to come back even when they are not in a league

Community Nights should stay flexible. The strongest concepts can later become recurring programs, while weaker ideas can be replaced without disrupting the yearly schedule.
Why it matters

Programming beyond leagues

Not every visitor wants a full-season commitment. Friday nights give The Hardwoods a lower-commitment way to reach more people.

It also creates a space to test ideas like dodgeball, dunk contests, family competition, teen nights and specialty sports before turning them into larger events.

Best use: 2–4 rotating concepts each month depending on the rest of the event calendar.

Core Friday concepts

Dunk Night

Lowered rims for younger athletes, dunk contests, trick shots, music and skills challenges.

Family Night

Parents vs. kids, free-throw contests, knockout, pickleball, volleyball and open recreation.

Teen Night

Middle-school and high-school open gym, music, contests and supervised social recreation.

Dodgeball

Short tournaments, themed nights and age-group or adult divisions.

Skills Night

3-point contest, free throws, serving challenges, shooting games and team competitions.

Open Volleyball

Drop-in volleyball nights for teens and adults without a full league commitment.

Wiffle Ball Friday

Summer Friday-night games, pickup play or special mini-tournaments.

Unified Night

Inclusive basketball, volleyball, cornhole or pickleball in a community event format.

Sample monthly rotation

First Friday

  • Family Night
  • Open gym
  • Parents vs. kids
  • Simple skills contests

Second Friday

  • Teen Night
  • Basketball and volleyball open play
  • Music
  • Short contests

Third Friday

  • Dunk Night or Dodgeball
  • Ticketed specialty event
  • Announcer and music
  • Social-media-friendly competition

Fourth Friday

  • Unified Night
  • Wiffle Ball
  • Open Volleyball
  • Rotating seasonal concept
What makes Friday nights work

LOW COMMITMENT

People can attend one night without signing up for a full season.

ROTATING IDEAS

We can change concepts based on participation and season.

TEEN + FAMILY FOCUS

Friday gives younger visitors and families a strong local entertainment option.

PROGRAM TESTING

The best Friday concepts can grow into leagues or major events later.

Operating idea: keep at least one court flexible during most Community Nights for open play or overflow instead of locking all four courts into one activity.
Tournament Weekends

FOUR COURTS. ONE WEEKEND. A LOT OF GAMES.

Tournament weekends are built around basketball and volleyball first, with cornhole, Wiffle ball and specialty events added throughout the year.

Tournament strategy

Regional events without taking over every weekend

Basketball: Winter and summer tournament weekends

Volleyball: Spring and fall tournament weekends

Cornhole: Signature summer tournament

Wiffle Ball: Fall tournament weekend

Goal: create destination weekends while preserving enough open weekends for leagues, rentals and community events

Four-court advantage: The Hardwoods can run multiple divisions at once, reduce dead time between games and keep spectators moving through one building.
What a weekend looks like

Friday setup. Saturday volume. Sunday finish.

Most events can use Friday for team check-in, optional early games or facility setup, then concentrate the largest number of games on Saturday.

Sunday becomes bracket play, championships and awards for larger events.

Best use: keep formats compact enough that teams know exactly when and where they play without spending the entire weekend waiting.

Annual tournament lineup

Grand Opening Shootout

January

Youth basketball tournament to launch the year and introduce teams to the facility.

Presidents Weekend Tournament

February

Winter basketball event with multiple age divisions and a full weekend format.

Regional Volleyball Weekend

May

Spring volleyball tournament with pool play and bracket competition.

Summer Basketball Shootout

June

Summer basketball event for school, club and travel teams.

Hardwoods Summer Games

July

Multi-sport weekend featuring 3v3, volleyball, cornhole, Wiffle ball and skills competitions.

Hardwoods Cornhole Classic

July

Signature doubles event with social and competitive divisions.

Fall Wiffle Ball Weekend

October

Short-format youth, adult, family and coed Wiffle ball competition.

Seasonal Volleyball Events

Spring / Fall

Additional tournament weekends can be added if league and club demand supports them.

Suggested tournament format

Basketball

  • Age- or grade-based divisions
  • Pool play or 2–3 game guarantee
  • Bracket play after pool games
  • Championship games on featured courts
  • Assigned officials and centralized scoring

Volleyball

  • Pool play to start
  • Best-of-three matches
  • Bracket play based on pool results
  • Multiple courts running simultaneously
  • Championship match on a featured court

Specialty sports

  • Cornhole: round robin into bracket play
  • Wiffle ball: short games and pool play
  • 3v3: fast half-court games
  • Skills contests between major game blocks

Operations

  • Central check-in desk
  • Posted court assignments
  • Live bracket or schedule board
  • Concessions and spectator areas
  • Awards area near the final court
Weekend flow

FRIDAY

Optional early games, check-in, team arrival and facility setup.

SATURDAY

Highest game volume, pool play and early bracket rounds.

SUNDAY

Championship brackets, finals and awards for larger events.

YEAR-ROUND

Tournament weekends rotate by sport instead of repeating the same event every month.

Scheduling principle: use tournament weekends strategically. The goal is a strong regional event calendar, not filling every weekend with tournaments and pushing out leagues, rentals, concerts and community programming.
Inclusive & Unified Events

ONE EVENT. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE.

The Hardwoods Inclusive & Unified event plan is built around basketball, volleyball, cornhole and pickleball, with recurring annual dates and a long-term goal of becoming a trusted regional host for Special Olympics-related competition.

Annual event plan

Three anchor inclusive events

Inclusive Basketball Day: February

Unified Sports Festival: May

Inclusive Basketball Kickoff: November

Sports: Basketball, volleyball, cornhole and pickleball

Goal: build a recurring regional calendar, not a one-time event

Official-event language matters: The Hardwoods can host its own adaptive and Unified-style events. Any event promoted as an official Special Olympics competition would be coordinated with the appropriate Special Olympics organization.
Event philosophy

Different formats under one roof

Not every athlete needs the same game format. A four-court facility lets The Hardwoods run full games, 3v3, individual skills and lower-impact activities at the same time.

This makes the event more inclusive without isolating participants into separate days or separate buildings.

Best use: mix competition, skills, social activity and family participation in one event.

Anchor events

Inclusive Basketball Day

February

Basketball-focused event with full-court games, 3v3, Unified play and individual skills stations.

Unified Sports Festival

May

Multi-sport day combining basketball, volleyball, cornhole and pickleball.

Inclusive Basketball Kickoff

November

Preseason basketball event with skills, games, volunteer engagement and winter-season preparation.

Future Regional Event

Long-term goal

Build toward hosting an area or regional competition in partnership with the appropriate organization.

Four-court event layout

Court 1 — Full Games

  • Full-court basketball
  • Modified basketball games
  • Traditional team play
  • Featured championship games when appropriate

Court 2 — Unified Play

  • Unified basketball
  • Unified volleyball
  • Mixed-team competition
  • School and community partner involvement

Court 3 — 3v3 / Modified

  • 3v3 basketball
  • Modified games
  • Shorter competition formats
  • Flexible divisions by ability and age

Court 4 — Skills & Low-Impact

  • Individual basketball skills
  • Pickleball
  • Cornhole
  • Recreation and activity stations
Who we want involved

ATHLETES + FAMILIES

The event should feel welcoming, organized and easy to navigate.

SCHOOLS

Unified partners, student volunteers and school-team participation.

DAY-HAB + COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Recurring partners can transition naturally into larger event days.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS PARTNERS

Long-term event growth should be coordinated with the appropriate organization.

Operating principle: inclusive event days should combine competition, skills and social activity so participants with different needs can all have a meaningful experience.
Back-to-School Bash

ONE BIG DAY BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS.

The Hardwoods Back-to-School Bash is planned as a daytime family event that brings schools, youth organizations, sports registration, food, activities and community partners together before rolling directly into the End-of-Summer Concert.

Event overview

Daytime community event + evening concert

Month: August

Format: Daytime family event followed by the End-of-Summer Concert

Audience: Families, students, schools, youth groups and community organizations

Purpose: Create a high-energy community day while also driving fall sports registrations and awareness of upcoming Hardwoods programs

Best version: make the daytime event useful for families, not just promotional. Schools, youth groups and community organizations should have something real to offer—registration, information, activities or services.
Why pair it with a concert?

Build one major community day

Instead of asking families to attend two separate events, the Back-to-School Bash and End-of-Summer Concert can work as one full-day experience.

Daytime programming drives family traffic and sports registration. The concert creates a strong evening finish and gives the entire day a destination feel.

Best use: late summer, just before school and fall sports schedules fully take over.

What happens during the day

School Booths

Schools, clubs and student organizations can share information, activities and upcoming opportunities.

Sports Registration

Basketball, volleyball, cornhole, camps and fall programming can all open or promote registration.

Family Activities

Skills contests, open gym, games, inflatables or activity stations depending on the final layout.

Food & Vendors

Food trucks, concessions, local businesses and community partners can stay active throughout the day.

Suggested event schedule

10:00 AM–12:00 PM

  • Doors open
  • School and community booths
  • Sports registration
  • Kids' activities

12:00–3:00 PM

  • Open gym and skills contests
  • Food and vendors
  • Community demonstrations
  • Family activities

3:00–5:00 PM

  • Final daytime activities
  • Concert setup transition
  • Vendor closeout or repositioning
  • VIP / concert check-in prep

Evening

  • Concert doors open
  • Opening act
  • Supporting artist
  • End-of-Summer Concert headliner
Who should be involved

SCHOOLS

Districts, clubs, teams and student groups can participate directly.

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

Churches, clubs, recreation programs and nonprofit groups can connect with families.

LOCAL BUSINESSES

Family-focused businesses can sponsor, exhibit or support activities.

HARDWOODS PROGRAMS

Use the event to open fall registration and promote the upcoming calendar.

Operating principle: keep the daytime event free or very easy to attend whenever possible, then treat the evening concert as the primary ticketed portion.
One place to get started

REGISTER & PAY

Choose the way you want to play, attend or reserve. Team sports use one team payment; camps, passes, rentals and events use the payment option that fits the activity.

How registration works
1Choose an activityLeague, tournament, camp, pass, rental or event.
2Register onlineEnter the team, player, guest or vendor information.
3Sign & payComplete required waivers and use secure checkout.
4Get confirmationReceive your receipt and next steps automatically.
$300 · eight weeks

Youth Basketball

The coach registers the complete team with one $300 payment covering the full eight-week league season.

  • Kindergarten coed
  • Grades 1–2 boys and girls
  • Grades 3–4 boys and girls
  • Parents complete roster details and waivers with no separate league payment
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Full-season team fees

All Other Team Leagues

One coach or manager registers and pays for the complete team. Every fee covers the league's full published schedule.

  • Youth Volleyball — $300 / 8 weeks
  • 3v3 Basketball — $300 / 8 weeks
  • Cornhole or Pickleball Doubles — $300 / 8 weeks
  • Wiffle Ball — $225 / 6 weeks
  • Adult Basketball, Volleyball or Cornhole — $300 / 8 weeks
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Deposit + balance

Tournament Teams

A team deposit reserves the spot. The remaining balance is due before the tournament, so unpaid teams do not hold space.

  • Coach or manager registers the team
  • Deposit is charged at registration
  • Balance due date appears before checkout
  • Roster and waiver link follows by email
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Individual prepay

Camps & Training

Each athlete registers and pays individually. Payment immediately holds the athlete's spot in the camp, clinic or training session.

  • Basketball and volleyball camps
  • Skills clinics and private training
  • Capacity and remaining spots displayed online
  • Waiver and emergency information included
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$5 day · $40 month

Open Gym, Pickleball & Walking

Choose a $5 day pass for one calendar day or a $40 monthly pass for 30 consecutive days of public pass hours.

  • Open gym, pickleball open play and walking
  • One pass per person
  • Monthly pass begins on the selected start date
  • Leagues, rentals, tournaments and ticketed events are separate
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Reserve & prepay

Court & Facility Rentals

Select an available time, reserve the space and pay in advance. Larger facility rentals may use a deposit with the balance due later.

  • Single-court practices
  • Team training and private rentals
  • Multiple courts or full-facility use
  • Immediate reservation confirmation
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Tickets + booths

Events, Expos & Shows

Spectators purchase tickets while exhibitors reserve and pay for booths through a separate vendor checkout.

  • Concert and special-event tickets
  • General admission and premium options
  • Vendor, corner and premium booths
  • Automatic receipt and event instructions
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One account. Every activity. The final checkout will keep registrations, team rosters, waivers, balances and receipts together. Prices and due dates will be shown before payment.