SALEM, OR – Friday, 7/7/23 – Hoopla XXIV presented by Capitol Toyota and Dutch Bros. is pleased to announce the new Chuck E. Cheese Thursday 1×1 Tourney will commence this year.

“We’re super excited to expand our offerings and build out Hoopla further,” said Hoopla Tournament Director Jason Unruh.  “We’ve contemplated a 1×1 tourney for a number of years. It’s a big part of the history of basketball, and winning that kind of tourney gives you ‘top dog’ type bragging rights.  We think this is going to be fun, and a natural expansion both in terms of offerings but also on the calendar for us.”

The wildly-popular Kona Ice Friday 2×2 Tourney paved the way for the new 1×1 event. “There’s no question about that,” remarked Unruh. “The Kona 2×2 tourney has established itself so fast and it’s a huge part of the Hoopla experience now.  We had more than 130 teams play in that last year and the growth rate is more than 30% a year right now.  So it’s booming.  We think the 1×1 on Thursday will complement both the 2×2 and Hoopla 3×3 on the weekend.”

Making it possible in 2023 is the support of Chuck E. Cheese, who will be the event’s lead sponsor having signed a multiple-year agreement with Hoopla earlier this week.  “Chuck E. Cheese stepped in and their timing is impeccable,” said Unruh. “We could not be more pleased with their partnership; they represent so many of the same traits that make Hoopla great… family, gathering, entertainment, fun.  It’s a perfect fit.”

With 21 divisions from which to choose and a user-friendly year one price of $25/participant, Unruh envisions a robust first year.  “We think this is going to be really, really fun.”

The format for the event is to be announced, but it will be a blend of Hoopla 3×3 rules and some modifications that will enhance the 1×1 experience.

Registration for the new Chuck E. Cheese 1×1 Thursday Tourney is open now at: www.oregonhoopla.com/register 

The deadline for singing up for the Chuck E. Cheese Thursday 1×1 Tourney is Tuesday, July 25, mirroring the registration deadline for the Kona Ice Friday 2×2 Tourney.

The team registration for the 3×3 tourney at Hoopla XXIV is July 11.