Great Events. Great Destinations.

Trip Sports is an event management company that specializes in collegiate basketball events. With locations such as Fort Lauderdale & Las Vegas — our events offer destinations that are sure to excite your players and fans!

The typical hassles of planning travel – researching where to stay, reserving hotel rooms, booking rental vans, etc. – are all taken care of for you. Trip Sports can even assist you in booking your airline tickets. Less work dealing with these travel issues mean more time for your other responsibilities.

While a great location is a good start, your travel experience is not complete without a great basketball event. Trip Sports manages all aspects of the event, from the scheduling through the actual game management. Now entering our 22nd year, we have the knowledge and experience to provide you with a first-class event.

The Cruzin Classic takes place in Fort Lauderdale just prior to the Christmas holiday each season. In addition to the beautiful scenery and warm temperatures, the event offers incredible convenience for participating teams and their fans.

Upon arrival at the official hotel for the event, the Hilton Lauderdale Marina, everything you need is located within walking distance. This includes restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping, and the beach.

The Greater Fort Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center is the host site for all practices and games. It is also conveniently located across the street from the Hilton.

For teams looking to add an extra element of exotic appeal, Trip Sports can arrange an optional cruise to the Bahamas after the games are complete in Fort Lauderdale.

The Las Vegas Hoopla takes place in Las Vegas just prior to the Christmas holiday each season. Participants stay directly on the world-famous “Las Vegas strip” and can walk to all the sights, restaurants, and other attractions that Las Vegas has to offer.

With direct flights into McCarran International Airport (LAS) from nearly every major U.S. city, Las Vegas is a convenient destination for teams and fans alike.

For teams looking to travel after Christmas, the Arizona Shootout presents a great opportunity to experience beautiful weather and the incredible scenery of the great southwest United States.

The Hyatt Regency is the official hotel for the event. The hotel is located in downtown Phoenix and is within a short walk of everything that downtown Phoenix has to offer.

The revitalized downtown area contains dozens of restaurants, shops, entertainment options, and more. The Phoenix light rail system also connects the downtown area to Tempe for additional dining and entertainment options.