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NWI Tradition AAU Travel League

NWI Tradition is an exciting AAU travel league open to boys in 6th-9th grade designed to provide young athletes with a competitive yet supportive environment to develop their basketball skills and enjoy the game. Open to middle and high school students, NWI Tradition emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development, helping players build a strong foundation for future success. This league offers a fantastic opportunity to grow, compete, and make new friends.

NWI Tradition

Our travel league provides a competitive and supportive environment for players who are ready to challenge themselves and grow in their basketball journey. Try-outs are held at the Hammond Sportsplex, with a $25 try-out fee for all participants. NWI Tradition travels to tournaments in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. This is your opportunity to showcase your skills and become part of a program that emphasizes development and teamwork.

To register for a league, click on the league's tab below.

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Estimated Cost of Leagues

NWI Tradition: Ages 11-12

This league offers young athletes the chance to compete at a higher level with tournament travel throughout Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area. This league provides a fantastic opportunity for players to develop their skills, experience competitive play, and grow as a team while facing top competition in the region.

Try-outs: November 22, 2024

Try-out Fee: $25

 

Estimated League Cost Per Child - $600 - $800*

Payment plans available

Pricing Includes:

  • Team Fees

  • Practices

  • Coaching

  • Two (2) Uniforms

  • Two (2) T-shirts

  • Two (2) Hoodies

  • Tournament travel commitment for Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland

*Prices subject to change.

City of Hammond Sports and Recreation Scholarships Information

Questions?

Contact our Athletic Supervisor of Basketball, Devin Ellis, ellisd@gohammond.com.

A Message from Mayor McDermott

As Mayor, it gives me great pride and excitement to welcome you to the Hammond Sportsplex and Community Center, one of the Midwest’s premier youth and college sports facilities. This state-of-the-art complex is not only a hub for athletic development and healthy competition, but serves as a place where our community spirit thrives. Whether you're here to train, compete, or cheer from the stands, this facility represents the heart of our commitment to providing high-quality recreational opportunities for all.

Since its inception in 2018, the Hammond Sportsplex has become a top destination in the Midwest for youth and collegiate sports, from volleyball to soccer to basketball and much more. This facility also plays a crucial role in fostering local talent and attracting regional competitions, which support our city's economic development and put Hammond on the map as a destination for sports enthusiasts of all ages.  

Thank you for visiting Hammond and its Sportsplex. Whether you are in our city as a visitor or a resident, I hope you explore all that Hammond has to offer and that you return to the Sportsplex and enjoy the competition! 

mayor tom mcdermott jr
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Hours of Operation 

Monday - Friday: 8AM to 9PM

Saturday - Sunday: 9AM to 5PM*

*Subject to change based on tournaments and leagues.

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