2026 Hoopla STEM Challenge

Hoopla STEM Challenge:

Ready to shoot some hoops? Ready to learn something new? Is tinkering, building and creating something awesome your thing? Then we've got just the event for you...

Bring your family to participate in an exciting and FREE basketball and educational event for boys and girls, grades K-8.

• The Hoopla STEM Challenge is a FREE, hot-shot basketball contest with prizes given away for every shot made! Free Pizza, Hoopla T-Shirts, iTunes and Scene75 Gift Cards and multiple GRAND PRIZES!

• Regional and national partners will be on site for the family-friendly science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program designed to engage students and excite them about the power of STEM education.

When?

• Selection Sunday of Course!
• Check-in/Registration begins at 12:00 PM
• Opening Ceremonies will kick-off the event with basketball contests and STEM exhibits to follow (1:00PM)

Why?

• Why not?
• Bring your family and JOIN US to take part in the excitement as the road to the Final Four starts in Dayton, for the 19th straight year!

EVENT HISTORY:

• This event is expected to draw a capacity crowd on Selection Sunday.
• Pre-registration is highly encouraged for participating students.
• Regional & national STEM partners will be announced in the coming weeks & months.
• Parents and chaperones do not require a ticket for entry.

Interested in being a sponsor for the event?

Contact us: [email protected] or 937-454-2010

Interested in being a volunteer for the event?

Contact us via e-mail at [email protected]

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