EVENTS

Press Release

Albany, NY April 14, 2022

BALLERS PARADISE: A PREMIER 3 DAY, 2 NIGHT BASKETBALL CAMP DESIGNED FOR
ATHLETES AND FAMILIES ON A 100 ACRE RESORT IN UPSTATE, NEW YORK.

BALLERS PARADISE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & EXPOSURE CAMP JUNE 3-5, 2022

On June 3-5, 2022 Ballers Paradise, LLC will mobilize the Capital Region basketball community up at one of New York State’s premier family oriented basketball facilities – The Sonju Sports Complex at Camp-of-the-Woods. The complex boasts 4 full length courts, one of them being the 1986 NBA All-Star Court. The Camp is open to boys and girls 10-18 and will feature the following events:

A Friday afternoon Combine, Clinic; a Friday evening Top 50 Boys & Girls All-Star Game; competitions including Three Point Competition, Slam Dunk and 1vs1. Saturday and Sunday events will feature the 7th Annual Hoops 4 Hope AAU Tournament. And If that was not enough, Ballers Paradise has partnered with Febabu [Federation de Burundi du Basketball] and are preparing to welcome 15 of the top boys basketball players from Burundi, Africa. This is a rare opportunity for your athlete to meet, greet and compete against 15 of the best from the imploding African basketball nation.

CAMP-of-the-WOODS on LAKE PLEASANT, NY

CAMP-of-the-WOODS located on Lake Pleasant in Speculator, NY has been for decades a crown jewel for vacation getaways for thousands of families and basketball lovers from around the country. The resort is loaded with family oriented recreational amenities such as: beachfront lounging, lakeside swimming, fishing and boating, tennis, miniature golf, children’s playground, gameroom, library, ice cream parlor, and so much more. Immaculate and newly renovated Hotels and Beachfront Lodging and delicious all inclusive meal plans truly make this facility a sight to behold www.camp-of-the-woods.org and literally a Ballers Paradise www.ballersparadise.org

NORM SONJU SPORTS COMPLEX

The athletic complex was named in honor of Norm Sonju, the tireless champion and dedicated supporter of the ministry of CAMP-of-the-WOODS. Norm Sonju, former owner of the Dallas Mavericks served on the board from 1970 to 2020. He was the visionary and coordinator of the CAMP-of-the-WOODS Pro Basketball Clinics for 33 Summers [1963-1996]. Over three decades 56 NBA players and coaches made the trek up to COTW to train hundreds of up and coming elite youth basketball players from around the country. Don’t be surprised if Norm himself makes a special guest appearance :)

DEVELOPING TOMORROW’S LEADERS ON AND OFF THE COURT

Our goal for this camp is to create an experience on and off the court that will hone the character, skills and talents of our athletes (your children) that will help them compete at the highest level against other elite ballers. Second is to unite the Capital Region basketball community and provide a truly enjoyable and unforgettable vacation experience for every family that attends.

WILL YOU JOIN US IN PARADISE?

On June 3-5, 2022 Ballers Paradise, LLC will build upon this rich legacy of basketball lure and welcome a new generation of up and coming basketball prodigies and respective families to be part of this historic new beginning. Will you join us at Ballers Paradise, June 3-5, 2022?

“The Capital Region is flourishing with elite youth 518 Ballers that demands more reliable mediums of exposure for these athletes. Ballers Paradise Youth Development & Exposure Events has answered the call and is mobilizing the best of the best in our community to build high exposure creative platforms to find solutions.”
Vance Parella, CEO, Ballers Paradise, LLC

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BALLES PARADISE LLC The executive team behind Ballers Paradise are industry leaders in providing elite youth and mens basketball training and exposure events. We have created platforms at the highest levels, creating unique opportunities for thousands of athletes across the Capital Region and most recently in Burundi, Africa where we showcased the country’s top boys basketball players.