Beach Blast
February 18, 2022 - February 20, 2022
Basketball
Event Overview
The 11th Annual Beach Blast, hosted by IMG Academy, is a premier basketball event bringing in Prep and Post-Graduate competition to beautiful Bradenton, Florida. The three-day event guarantees teams three games of competitive play in brand new, state-of-the-art basketball facilities. College coaches and NBA Scouts from around the world will be in attendance and consider IMG Academy a premier destination for athlete development and unrivaled competition. Year after year, the IMG Academy Beach Blast proves to be one of the best events in the nation and provides scouts the opportunity to view talented players from across the globe.
Fees & Tickets
Teams
Early Registration
Single team: $625
Multiple teams: $600
Cut-off date registration (after November 30)
Single team: $725
Multiple teams: $700
How to Watch
All games in the event will be livestreamed. More information will be available here prior to the event.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Feb. 4, 2022 | Registration deadline |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | Roster submission due |
| Feb. 18, 2022 | Check-in |
Important Links & Forms
Contact
Basketball Program Manager
Tyler Shirey
941-900-9075
[email protected]
Event Manager
Collin Bryant
941-592-7354
[email protected]
Stay-to-Play
The IMG Beach Blast is a "stay-to-play" tournament. Every team participating must book their accommodations through our preferred travel provider, Anthony Travel.
The Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy is the ultimate stay-to-play accommodation for IMG events. Participants and spectators will enjoy a modern suite of luxury amenities at this lifestyle, boutique hotel - all within walking distance from the IMG Academy campus. Recover in our 24-hour fitness center or by our resort-style pool, connect over a meal at Icon Eatery & Bar or Icon Loft, or enjoy in-room dining.
For questions on booking accommodations please reach out to our housing team at 844-395-0697 or [email protected]
Travel & Planning
Airport Transportation
IMG Academy offers dropoff and pickup services for all local Florida airports. Teams and players can schedule arranged transportation through Travel and Planning on IMG Academy’s website.
Local Airports
Sarasota/Bradenton Florida is conveniently located in central Florida and located near many large international airports. Make sure to book travel through one of these local airports.
Retail
Visit the Official Online Store of IMG Academy at shopimg.com, your IMG Academy branded gear headquarters. On campus shopping also available in the IMG Academy Campus Center’s bookstore.
Local Attractions
Florida’s premier theme parks are located just minutes away from IMG Academy.
Visit Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios or the Tampa Bay Rays to experience Florida.
Performance Based Nutrition
Dining on campus provides athletes with a full balanced nutritional diet designed for athletes competing at the highest level.
Options include buffet style and made to order menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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