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2026 Spring Basketball Tryouts
Southern Tier Surge Athletics is thrilled to announce tryouts for the 2026 AAU basketball season!
Join us to showcase your skills, be part of a dedicated team, and elevate your game.
Don’t miss this opportunity to become part of the Southern Tier Surge family!
Sign up today and get ready to compete!
2026 Tryout Details
2026 Tryout Details
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Girls
4th Grade: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coach TBD
5th Grade: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coach Chris Downey
6th Grade: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coach TBD
7th Grade: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Coach Kristen Lemon
8th Grade: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Coach TBD
Boys
7th Grade: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Coach TBD
8th Grade 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Coach Makeba Brown & Jose Hines
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Boys
3rd Grade: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coach TBD
4th Grade: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coach TBD
5th Grade: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Coach Kyle Skinner
6th Grade: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Coach Dario Vazquez
9th Grade: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Coach Ralph Bucci
10th Grade: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Coach TBD
Where:
MacArthur Elementary School
1123 Vestal Ave
Binghamton, NY 13903
*The gym doors are located on the East end of the school closest to Rush Avenue. There is off-street and on-street parking available.
Important Information
We’re looking for committed, coachable players to join our program.
Tryouts are open to boys and girls in the grades listed above.
Tryouts are CLOSED to parents. The only adults in the gym during the tryout period will be our evaluators.
Each team will consist of 10-12 players.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and warm ups.
Note: Divisions may be combined based on available coaching staff, the number of participants, or overall skill level of the players (e.g., grades 3/4, 5/6, 7/8).
2026 Spring Tournaments
Our 2026 spring season is gearing up, and we’re excited for what’s ahead!
Tournament Schedule: The tournament schedule is currently TBD and will be finalized in February. Please note that dates and locations may adjust based on tournament registrations and availability.
Season Duration: Spring tournaments will run from March through May.
Practices: Teams will hold 1-2 practices per week, starting at the end of the school basketball season (usaully late February).
Tournaments: We will participate in 5-6 tournaments, including both local and overnight events, with 1-day and 2-day tournaments held on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
Travel: In past seasons, we’ve competed in such locations as:
Albany
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Erie, PA
Scranton, PA
Manheim (Spooky Nook), PA
Stay tuned for the finalized schedule in February and join us for another exciting season!
Let’s Surge into 2026 - see you on the court!
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