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JOIN US FOR THE 9th ANNUAL CACTUS JAM
COLLEGE HOOP CLASSIC, DECEMBER 26-31, 2008!
This tournament fills fast, so book early for 2009 and beyond!

Phoenix/Tempe: Warm desert sun, great shopping and restaurants, famous southwestern hospitality.... what a perfect place to bring your college team for unforgettable adventures and great basketball competition at the Cactus Jam College Hoop Classic!

The Cactus Jam College Hoop Classic has come to the "Valley of the Sun" to tap into all the sunny excitement the desert southwest has to offer. Location is everything and the tournament hotel is right in the heart of the action. Walk or take the free FLASH shuttle to 170 shops, restaurants, and entertainment along famous tree-lined Mill Avenue. Down the street are Sun Devil Stadium and the Arizona State University campus.

Hike, shop, or rent paddleboats at the "Rio Salado" and "Town Lake," a brand-new retail/entertainment/ recreation attraction along a two-mile stretch of the Salt River, just behind the hotel. Golf is available just blocks away at the Pete Dye-designed ASU Karsten Golf Course. With all these options, the Cactus Jam Hoop Classic offers something for everyone, a complete fiesta under the sun!

 

2008 Tournament Field
Albion (MI) Aurora (IL) Cazenovia (NY) Christ. Newport (VA)
Lewis & Clark (OR) Transylvania (KY) UW-Superior (WI) Bridgewater St. (MA)
UW-Oshkosh (WI)      
[View 2008 4-Team Bracket] [View 2008 6-Team Bracket]
2007 Tournament Finish
1. Carroll (WI) 2. Clark (MA) 3. Wartburg (IA) 4. Wheaton (MA)
5. Linfield (OR) 6. Pacific Lutheran (WA) 7. Ramapo (NJ) 8. Kean (NJ)
[View 2007 Bracket]

Eligibility
This holiday tournament is open to Men's Div. III collegiate teams.

Tournament Format & Site
Guaranteed 3 games total for your team. All games are held at Phoenix College.

Booking Procedures
All tournaments are filled on a first-to-pay basis. Once you have called us and indicated your interest in participating, the following procedures apply:

  • $1000 non-refundable team deposit due by April 1.
    NOTE: The $1000 deposit guarantees your spot in this tournament.
    Positions are filled on a first-to-pay basis. Spots fill fast so book early.
  • 25% of group total due by September 1.
  • 75% of group total due by November 1.

Tourament Itinerary/Highlights
Dec 26: Arrive in Phoenix, Practice
Dec 27: Tournament games

Dec 28: Day Off
Dec 29: Tournament games; ASU Men’s Basketball Games
Dec 30: Final game and tournament awards banquet
Dec 31: Depart for Home

Accommodations
The Tempe Mission Palms Hotel is a first–class hotel that has over 300 rooms, heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, sauna, whirlpool, exercise room, and golf privileges at ASU’s par-72 Karsten Golf Course. Walk to hundreds of shops & restaurants. Great location!

What is Included
5 nights at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, charter bus transportation (to and from airport, games, attractions), 2 buffet breakfast coupons, awards banquet dinner, tickets to Arizona State Men’s Basketball "Azcentral.com Classic", free transport to Arizona Mills Mall, tournament T-shirt, all tournament fees, plus many more extras!

What is not Included
Airfare, transportation to departure city, meals, incidentals (phone, laundry, etc.), and travel insurance.

Parents & Boosters
Parents and boosters can also purchase the tour package for this same price and receive all of the same benefits as your team.

Driving Teams
For Teams within driving distance to Phoenix/Tempe, we offer 4 and 5 night packages where you supply all your own ground transportation. Call our office for this special pricing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT JASON SARKIES AT:

BASKETBALL TRAVELERS, INC
225 Fourth Ave. South
Edmonds, WA USA 98020-3562
Phone: 425-776-2775 / FAX: 425-776-4094

Email: Jason Sarkies