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Island Garden is the premier youth sports facility in the Northeast.

Island Garden is the home of the Long Island Lightning, AAU District Championships, Adult leagues, youth leagues, clinics, camps, birthday parties and more.516-292-4956

09/09/2026

🏀 WELCOME TO THE ISLAND, QUEENS DEFENDERS! 🛡️

Island Garden Basketball is excited to officially welcome the Queens Defenders to the 2026 Fall Basketball League!

Another strong program is joining the competition as we get ready for a great fall season of basketball across Long Island. Compete. Develop. Belong. That’s what Island Garden Basketball is all about.

📣 COACHES — THE FALL SEASON STARTS SOON!
Now is the time to get your teams registered. Boys & girls divisions are available for 2nd–12th grade, with 8 regular-season games + playoffs, experienced officials, organized scheduling, and convenient Long Island locations.

🔥 Get your team together. Get registered. Get ready to compete.

🏀 2026 FALL LEAGUE
📲 REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY: ISLANDGARDEN.COM

Welcome to the Island, Queens Defenders! 🛡️🏀

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09/09/2026

🏀⚡ LIGHTNING MAKEUP TRYOUTS ARE TOMORROW! ⚡🏀

Don’t miss your chance to join Lightning Basketball for the 2026 Fall AAU season! Our Boys Lightning Makeup Tryouts are happening tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th at the Massapequa Fieldhouse.

📍 Massapequa Fieldhouse
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 7:00 PM — Grades 2–6
⏰ 8:00 PM — Grades 7–12
💵 $30 Tryout Fee

Players should attend based on the grade they are entering in September and arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

⚡ SIGN UP YOUR CHILD NOW!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Come see why Lightning Basketball is one of the largest and most respected AAU programs in the U.S. Bring your game, bring your energy, and earn your spot! 🏀⚡

📧 [email protected]
🌐 LightningBasketball.net

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09/07/2026

🏀 THE ISLAND GARDEN FALL BASKETBALL LEAGUE STARTS IN JUST TWO WEEKS!

Whether you’re bringing one team, two teams, or an entire program — every team matters at Island Garden.

This fall, teams can expect:
🏀 Competitive division placement
📅 Personal scheduling assistance
🏆 Player of the Game recognition
📸 Team, coach & player spotlights
📱 Regular social media coverage
🤝 Experienced, accessible local leadership

After highly successful Spring & Summer leagues, we’re building on that momentum with an experienced scheduling team, improved technology, and an even greater commitment to our teams.

🇺🇸 More than 30 years with AAU
Our AAU-licensed programs offer benefits beyond the fall season, including national AAU membership, applicable insurance benefits, background checks for coaches, and opportunities for AAU competition through August 31, 2027, subject to AAU requirements.

🏠 LOCALLY OWNED. PERSONALLY ACCOUNTABLE.
Island Garden has served Long Island basketball for 36 years. We know our coaches, teams, families and communities — and we’re here to serve them.

Opening day is almost here.

Every team matters. Every coach matters. Most importantly, every young athlete matters.

🏀 REGISTER NOW for the Island Garden Fall Basketball League!

Jim Fox, CEO
Island Garden Basketball
📞 516-351-6642
✉️ [email protected]

09/06/2026

🏀🍂 WELCOME RISING STARS TO THE ISLAND GARDEN FALL LEAGUE! 🍂🏀

We’re excited to officially welcome Rising Stars Basketball to the 2026 Island Garden Basketball Fall League! ⭐🔥

The field continues to grow, the competition is getting stronger, and we’re gearing up for what is going to be the BEST FALL LEAGUE EVER!

The season starts soon, and there’s still time to get your team in. Coaches and program directors — don’t wait until the field fills up. Register your team today and come compete at Island Garden this fall!

🏀 Boys & Girls Divisions
🏀 Grades 2–12
🏀 8 Games + Playoffs
🏀 Experienced Officials
🏀 Organized Scheduling
🏀 Convenient Long Island Locations

🍁 FALL BASKETBALL IS ALMOST HERE.
⭐ RISING STARS IS IN. IS YOUR TEAM?

🔥 REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY AT ISLANDGARDEN.COM

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09/05/2026

🏀 TWO GREAT CAMPS. ONE PURPOSE. 🏀

Parents — give your kids a day to build their basketball skills, grow their confidence, compete, and have fun!

Coach Jim Fox and FOX Elite Basketball Camp are bringing two special camp days to the Massapequa Fieldhouse, exclusively through Island Garden Basketball.

🔥 COLUMBUS DAY CAMP
📅 Monday, October 12

🔥 BLACK FRIDAY CAMP
📅 Friday, November 27

Both camps are open to boys & girls in grades 2nd–8th and run from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.

📍 Massapequa Fieldhouse
💵 $85 per camp

Coach Jim Fox brings 19 years of Division I basketball coaching experience and has spent his career developing players at every level. His background includes serving as Lightning Basketball Program Operations Director and National Director of AAU Basketball Training, along with recruiting players who went on to professional careers — including 2-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry.

Whether your child is looking to sharpen their game, compete with other young players, or simply spend a day getting better at basketball, these camps are built around one idea:

BUILD SKILLS. BUILD CONFIDENCE. BUILD DIFFERENT.

🏀 Don’t spend Columbus Day or Black Friday sitting around the house — get them in the gym!

👉 REGISTER TODAY: IslandGarden.com⁠
📧 Questions? [email protected]

Spots are limited — sign up early and secure your child’s place!

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09/05/2026

🏀 BIG NEWS FOR THE ISLAND GARDEN FALL LEAGUE! 🏀

We’re excited to officially welcome GAME 7 BASKETBALL to the Island Garden 2026 Fall Basketball League!

The field keeps getting stronger, and Game 7 Basketball is the latest program ready to compete this fall. 🔥

Now the question is…

IS YOUR TEAM IN?

We’re calling on AAU programs, travel teams, coaches and organizations from across Long Island and the surrounding area to join us and help make the 2026 Fall League one of the BEST and most competitive seasons yet!

🏀 Boys Divisions — 2nd through 12th Grade
🏀 8 Games + Playoffs
🏀 Experienced Officials
🏀 Organized Scheduling
🏀 Convenient Long Island Locations

Game 7 is IN. Who’s next?

Bring your program. Bring your teams. Bring the competition.

🍂🏀 LET’S MAKE THIS FALL A SEASON TO REMEMBER.

REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY
ISLANDGARDEN.COM

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09/04/2026

🏀🏆 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ISLAND GARDEN SUMMER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! 🏆🏀

What a summer of basketball at Island Garden!

This year’s Summer League brought together some of the best youth basketball talent from across Long Island, with teams competing, developing, and battling all summer long. Congratulations to all of our champions on an outstanding season—you earned it! 🥇

A huge THANK YOU to the coaches who dedicated their time, the parents and families who supported their teams every step of the way, and most importantly, the players who came ready to compete and made this summer such a success.

The summer season may be over, but the basketball doesn’t stop! We look forward to seeing everyone back on the court as we continue into our Fall and Winter seasons.

🏆 Congratulations, Champions!
🏀 Thank you, Island Garden basketball families!
🔥 See you back on the court this Fall & Winter!

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09/02/2026

🏀⚡ BOYS LIGHTNING TRYOUTS ARE TONIGHT! ⚡🏀

The 2026 Fall Boys Lightning Basketball Tryouts are happening TONIGHT — Wednesday, September 2 at Kellenberg Memorial High School!

Come compete for an opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most respected AAU basketball programs in the country.

TRYOUT TIMES:
🏀 6:00 PM — Grades 2–5
🏀 7:00 PM — Grades 6–8
🏀 8:00 PM — Grades 9–12

📍 Kellenberg Memorial High School
⏰ Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in
💵 $30 tryout fee
🎓 Attend the session for the grade you are entering this September

⚡ DON’T WAIT — REGISTER TODAY!

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.LightningBasketball.net

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09/01/2026

⚡ THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER! 🏀

Long Island Lightning tryouts are here! Girls tryouts are happening TONIGHT, September 1st, and Boys tryouts are TOMORROW, September 2nd!

If your child is ready to compete, develop their game, and be part of the Long Island Lightning program, now is the time to get them signed up. Don’t miss the opportunity to get on the court and show what they can do!

🏀 GIRLS TRYOUTS — TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 1ST
⚡ BOYS TRYOUTS — TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 2ND

There’s still time to register your child!

👉 Sign up today at LightningBasketball.net⁠

⚡ TOGETHER. TOUGHER. LIGHTNING. ⚡

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08/31/2026

🐊🏀 WELCOME TO THE ISLAND GARDEN FALL LEAGUE, GURAL GATORS! 🏀🐊

We’re excited to officially welcome the Gural Gators to the 2026 Island Garden Fall Basketball League!

The field is growing, the competition is building, and we’re looking for more boys’ and girls’ teams from 2nd–12th grade to join us and help make this one of the best Fall Leagues Island Garden has ever had!

🏀 8 Games + Playoffs
🏀 Boys & Girls Divisions
🏀 Experienced Officials
🏀 Organized Scheduling
🏀 Convenient Long Island Locations

For over 30 years, Island Garden has been providing youth basketball players, coaches, and families with a place to compete, develop, and experience the game the way it should be played.

Now it’s time to build something special for Fall 2026.

Welcome, Gural Gators! 🐊 We’re glad to have you in the league.

🔥 WHO’S NEXT?
Get your team in and be part of the 2026 Island Garden Fall League!

REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY:
ISLANDGARDEN.COM

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