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THUNDER BASKETBALL

Thunder Basketball Mission Statement

At Thunder Basketball, our mission is to develop fierce competitors, build character through the game, and prepare athletes for success on and off the court.

We believe in teaching the game the right way - with integrity, intensity, and intention. Through elite skill development, disciplined team play,
and high-level competition, we empower our players to chase greatness with humility and heart.

We are more than a team - we’re a family.

Together, we represent our community, our values, and our relentless pursuit of excellence.

WINTER 2025/26

Thunder Winter Player Registration

Thunder Basketball Players

$100 per Player
Installment Option Available

Information
Oct 1st - Registration OPENS
Oct 21st/23rd - Week #1 Open Gym
Oct 28th/30th - Week #2 Open Gym
Nov 4th/6th - Week #3 Open Gym
Nov 6th - Rec Player Evals & Team Selection
Nov 10th - Team Practices Begin
Nov 14th - Uniform Order Due
Dec 6th - Scenic City League Begins

East Ridge Winter Player Registration

East Ridge Recreation Players

$100 per Player
Installment Option Available

Week#1 OPEN GYMS
Oct 21st & Oct 23rd
Action Church
6:00 PM K-3rd Grades
7:15 PM 4th-7th Grades

Week#2 OPEN GYMS
Oct 28th & Oct 30th
Action Church
6:00 PM K-3rd Grades
7:15 PM 4th-7th Grades

Week#3 OPEN GYMS
Nov 4th & Nov 6th
Action Church
6:00 PM K-3rd Grades
7:15 PM 4th-7th Grades

SPRING 2026

Information
Jan 19th - Registration OPENS
Jan 21 - Uniform Order #1
Feb 11 - Uniform Order #2
Feb 24 - Team Practices Begin
Feb 25 - Uniform Order #3
Mar 7th - Regional Team Play Starts
Mar 15th - Local Team Play Starts
Mar 21st - National Team Play Starts

Information
Feb 9th - Registration OPENS
Feb 2nd - Tryout #1
Feb 9th - Tryout #2
Feb 11th - Uniform Order Due
Feb 24th - Team Practices Begin
Mar 7th - Regional Team Play Starts
Mar 15th - Local Team Play Starts
Mar 21st - National Team Play Starts

Information
Feb 23rd - Registration OPENS
Feb 16th - Tryout #1
Feb 23rd - Tryout #2
Feb 25th - Uniform Order Due
Mar 3rd - Team Practices Begin
Mar 7th - Regional Team Play Starts
Mar 15th - Local Team Play Starts
Mar 21st - National Team Play Starts

Schedule Below is a WORKING list for you to take a look at. We will finalize as teams are formed.

THUNDER HOSTED EVENTS
** Local/Regional/National Teams can play in ALL of these.**

Mar 14/15
St. Patty's Day Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

Apr 4
Easter Shootout
Ringgold, GA

Apr 11/12
Rollin' Thunder Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

Apr 25/26
General Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

May 9
Mother's Day Shootout
Ringgold, GA

May 16/17
Warrior Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

Jun 6/7
Scenic City
Spring
Championship
Ringgold, GA

Events our Local/Regional/National Teams will be Building Schedule From.

Developmental

Non-Travel Team Players

Mar 14
St Patty's Day Shootout
Ringgold, GA

Apr 4
Easter Shootout
Ringgold, GA

Apr 11
Rollin' Thunder Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

Apr 25
General Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

May 9
Mother's Day Shootout
Ringgold, GA

May 16
Warrior Shootouts
Ringgold, GA

$125 / Player
8+ Games

Local Teams

Tournaments
ALL SCENIC CITY EVENTS

TBD
Spear-It Classic
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA

May 2/3/4
Tomahawk Classic
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA

Jun 20/21/22
Journey to the Top
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA

$325 / Player
24+ Games

Regional Teams

Tournaments
ALL SCENIC CITY EVENTS

Mar 13/14/15
Luck O' the Irish
Dalton, GA

Mar 20/21/22
TN Miracle Spring Classic
Knoxville, TN

May 1/2/3
TN Miracle Classic
Knoxville, TN

May 23/24
Star's & Stripes
Foley, AL

May 29/30/31
TN Miracle Nationals
Knoxville, TN

$475 / Player
32+ Games

National Teams

Tournaments

Apr 17/18/19
Apache Memorial
Knoxville, TN

Apr 24/25/26
Grassroots Showcase
(E40 Circuit)
Louisville, KY

May 15/16/17
Classic
(NE2K)
Louisville, KY

May 29/30/31
Grassroots Showdown
(E40 Circuit)
Cincinnati, OH

Jul 9/10/11
Run 4 Roses Classic
(NE2K)
Louisville, KY

Jul 10/11/12
Ballin' Under 1 Roof
(E40 Circuit)
Cincinnati, OH

Jul 12/13/14
Run 4 Roses Championship
(NE2K)
Louisville, KY

Jul 17/18/19
Grassroots Championship
(E40 Circuit)
Louisville, KY

$625 / Player
40+ Games

Fall League 2025

Aug 9
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

Aug 16
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

Aug 23
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

Sept 6
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

Sept 13
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

Sept 20
Action Church
East Ridge Middle
Howard High

If your program is interested in Hosting Fall League Games as a Fundraiser, contact us to secure your spot in 2025.

Fall League Fees
ALL WEEKS - $300
Single Weeks - $75

Spring Information

Tryouts & Registration
January & February

Games
Local March - May
Regional March - June
National March - July

Practices
Coaches schedule 1-2 practices each week.

Fall Information

Tryouts & Registration
July

Games
August - September

Player Development
August Training - $40
September Training - $40

Winter Information

Tryouts & Registration
October & November

Games
December - February

Practices
Coaches schedule 1 practice each week.

Performance Center

Thunder Performance offers group training & shooting sessions to the basketball players of our community.

TPC.THUNDERBBALL.ORG to book training sessions.

These Group Training Sessions are available to any basketball players in the community.

Player Information

Thunder Basketball offers teams for players all year long.

Spring March - July
Fall August - September
Winter November - February

Event Information

Thunder Basketball host Spring, Fall & Winter Leagues for teams from all over the greater Chattanooga Area.

Thunder Basketball host US Amateur Events during March, April, & May.

EVENTS.THUNDERBBALL.ORG to see full schedule of available events.

Thunder Basketball Alumni