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HOOPLA NATIONAL: Building the Future of Hoopla

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HELP US BUILD THE FUTURE OF HOOPLA

For nearly three decades, Hoopla has brought joy, competition, and connection to thousands of players and families across Oregon and beyond. What began as a small 3-on-3 basketball tournament has grown into the second-largest event of its kind in the country — a celebration of sport, community, and everything that makes summer in Salem so special.

Now, it’s time for the next chapter.

INTRODUCING HOOPLA NATIONAL

We are launching a bold and heartfelt effort to create Hoopla National — a permanent home for Hoopla and a one-of-a-kind destination where basketball, community, and youth development can thrive year-round.

But this dream goes far beyond just courts and facilities — it’s about opportunity, inclusion, and impact. A place where:

  • Kids can play, learn, and grow.
  • Families and teams can come together for everything from tournaments and camps to concerts, festivals, and community celebrations.
  • The spirit of Hoopla — fun, inclusive, grassroots basketball — can live on every day, not just one weekend a year.
  • Basketball is just the beginning — with space for other sports, outdoor activities, arts and cultural events, educational programs, and community gatherings to grow and thrive.
  • Local organizations and partners can host community events, camps, fundraisers, and educational programming in a space designed for lasting impact.

WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP — AND WHY NOW

We’ve come a long way on heart, hustle, and community. But to take the next step in making Hoopla National a reality, we must raise critical funding by July 28th.

This funding will allow us to secure our dream property for this transformational project — bringing us closer to creating a vibrant, multi-use, permanent home that will serve generations of kids, families, and fans for years to come.

HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you’ve ever:
  • Played in Hoopla
  • Coached a team
  • Volunteered your time
  • Cheered from the sidelines
  • Or just felt the magic of this event
…we’re asking you to believe in something even bigger.

Your donation — big or small — is more than a gift.
It’s a vote for community.
It’s an investment in a legacy.
It’s a piece of a future we’re building together.

LET'S BUILD THIS TOGETHER
Please join us.

Let’s build Hoopla National.
Let’s build home.
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    Jason Unruh
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    Salem, OR

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