Basketball
Bloomington is a premier basketball tournament destination. We have 15 state-of-the-art courts located between just two venues less than three miles from each other, less than seven miles from Mall of America, nine miles from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport and just minutes from our family-friendly hotels.
Local Sports Associations
- Bloomington Athletic Association (BAA)
- Bloomington Jefferson Boys Traveling Basketball Association (JBTBA)
- Bloomington Jefferson Girls Traveling Basketball Association (JGTBA)
- Bloomington Kennedy Boys Traveling Basketball Association (KBTBA)
- Bloomington Kennedy Girls Traveling Basketball Association (KGTBA)
- Born Again Jocks
Bloomington Jefferson High School & Activity Center, Bloomington
4001 West 102nd Street
Bloomington, MN 55437
Jefferson High School Main Gym: The Main Gym can be conveniently divided into north and south sides with a vinyl curtain. It features a hardwood floor, two electronic scoreboards, a PA system, and boys and girls locker rooms. It was designed to allow spectators to sit close to the action. Wooden bleachers pull out on the east, west, and north sides of the varsity court, providing seating for approximately 1,250 people. The upper walking concourse provides standing room for another 50. The gym has been the site of Minnesota State High School League regional gymnastics competitions and the state adapted floor hockey tournament. It is also the home of the Jefferson Jaguars.
Jefferson High School Activity Center: JAC is the perfect site for athletic tournaments. It features five basketball/volleyball courts separated by vinyl and mesh curtains. Each court has its own LED electronic scoreboard and bleacher/chair seating for approximately 60 people. All courts have spring-loaded hardwood maple floors. Adjacent to the courts is the large Team Room that can function as tournament headquarters, trainer’s room, or a referee hospitality site. Concession sales can be conveniently located in the adjacent school lunchroom or operated out of the school’s concession stand. In combination with the Main Gym, the facility has a total of seven basketball/volleyball courts.
Venue features include:
- 7 courts with 84′ x 50′ dimensions
- Spring-loaded hardwood maple flooring
- Seating for 2,200
- Parking for 681 vehicles
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
Bloomington Kennedy High School & Activity Center, Bloomington
9701 Nicollet Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Kennedy High School Main Gym: The main gym encompasses 18,000 square feet (with bleachers pushed in). Solid, folding walls can be used to delineate three courts. Wooden bleachers pull out from the wall in Gyms A and C, providing seating for 1,900 people, while Gym B offers a varsity court. Quality features include hardwood floors, two electronic scoreboards, a PA system, and boys and girls locker rooms. The main gym has been the site of Minnesota State High School League regional wrestling competitions and is the home of the Kennedy Eagles.
Kennedy High School Activity Center: KAC is nearly identical to the Jefferson Activity Center and makes an ideal site for athletic tournaments. It features five basketball/volleyball courts separated by vinyl and mesh curtains. Each court has its own LED electronic scoreboard and bleacher/chair seating for approximately 60 people. All courts have spring-loaded hardwood maple floors. Adjacent to the courts is the large Team Room that can function as tournament headquarters, trainer’s room, or a referee hospitality site. Concession sales can be conveniently located in the school store in the hallway just outside the courts. In combination with the Main Gym, the facility has a total of eight basketball/volleyball courts.
Venue features include:
- 8 courts with 84′ x 50′ dimensions
- Spring-loaded hardwood maple flooring
- Seating for 2,200
- Parking for 484 vehicles
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
43 Hoops Basketball Academy, Hopkins
1002 2nd Street NE
Hopkins, MN 55343
The 43 Hoops Basketball Academy is a 26,000-square-foot state-of-the-art basketball and volleyball training facility. The Academy features three hardwood courts, speed, strength, plyometric, and cardio rooms, a pro shop, lobby and an industrial kitchen. 43 Hoops hosts the 43 Hoops Summer Classic and the Twin Cities premier spring and summer AAU basketball teams.
Venue features include:
- 3 courts with 84′ x 50′ dimensions
- Wood flooring
- Limited seating
- Parking for 100 vehicles
- Concession stand
- A/C
Apple Valley High School, Apple Valley
14450 Hayes Road
Apple Valley, MN 55125
Host to the AAU Girls’ Basketball National Championship.
Venue features include:
- 4 courts with 84′ x 50′ dimensions
- Wood flooring
- Seating for 2,000
- Parking for 630 vehicles
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
Burnsville High School, Burnsville
600 State Highway 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
Venue features include:
- 1 court with 84′ x 50′ dimensions
- Spring-loaded hardwood maple flooring
- Seating for 3,000
- Parking for 600 vehicles
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
Chaska High School, Chaska
545 Pioneer Trail
Chaska, MN 55318
Venue features include:
- 7 courts with 84′ x 50′ dimensions
- Hardwood flooring
- Seating for 2,850
- Parking for 854 vehicles
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
Concordia University Saint Paul - Gangelhoff Center, Saint Paul
235 Hamline Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Venue features include:
- 4 courts with 94′ x 50′ dimensions
- 2 wood, 2 synthetic floors
- Seating for 1,200 (permanent) with 2,800 additional temporary seats
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
Eagan High School, Eagan
4185 Braddock Trail
Eagan, MN 55123
Venue features include:
- 3 courts with 84′ x 50′ dimensions
- Hardwood floors
- Seating for 2,734
- Parking for 819 vehicles
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
Eastview High School, Apple Valley
6200 140th Street W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Venue features include:
- 4 courts with 84′ x 50′ dimensions
- Hardwood floors
- Seating for 1,655 (permanent) with 676 additional temporary seats
- Parking for 684 vehicles
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie
17185 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Venue features include:
- 8 courts with 84′ x 50′ dimensions
- Hardwood and tartan floors
- Seating for 3,300
- Parking for 722 vehicles
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C on 6 of 8 courts
Hopkins High School & Royals Athletic Center, Minnetonka
2400 Royals Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Venue features include:
- 6 courts with 94′ x 50′ dimensions
- 5 hardwood courts, 2 synthetic courts
- Seating for 2,800
- Parking for 1,250 vehicles
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
Macalester College - Leonard Center, Saint Paul
125 Snelling Avenue S
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Venue features include:
- 5 courts with 94′ x 50′ dimensions
- 1 hardwood court, 5 synthetic courts
- Seating for 1,400 at hardwood court
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
Target Center, Minneapolis
600 N 1st Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Venue features include:
- 1 hardwood court with 94′ x 50′ dimensions
- Seating for 19,000
- Parking for 8,000 vehicles
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C
University of St. Thomas - Anderson Arena, Saint Paul
2115 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Venue features include:
- 1 hardwood court with 94′ x 50′ dimensions
- Seating for 1,800
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- A/C