Registration open from 30th January  2026
Number of spots: 80 participants
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis

Place: Budapest, Hungary
Date: 12-19 July 2026
Price: 990 Euros inc. airport/bus transfer
Price for local players: 500 Euros

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What can You expect from HOOPLIFE BUDAPEST CAMP 2026?

⭐ What Makes This Camp Special?

🏀 Specialized training sessions led by one of the most recognized camp coaches in the world – Coach Donnie Arey

🔥 High and well-balanced competitive level among all participants, ensuring quality games and development

🌍 Exposure – promotion of players’ skills on international markets, including the USA, Spain, Italy, Germany, and more

🧠 Skill development, focusing on decision-making, game understanding, court vision, spacing, confidence, and many other key basketball aspects

🏆 Draft into teams & Night League 5×5 games (5–7 games for each participant)

🧑‍⚕️ Cooperation with sports psychologists

🎁 Prizes: shoes, jerseys, hoodies

🏅 Awards: trophies and certificates

🔥 Unique competition combined with real basketball fun

🗣️ Improvement of English language skills through daily interaction

👕 Training jersey & camp gadgets for every participant

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

🏀 Who Is This Camp For?

💪 This camp is designed for hard-working players who:

  • are part of their club’s regular rotation (1–12 players),

  • play meaningful minutes in competitive games.


📊 Player Groups

Participants will be divided into three training groups based on skill level and experience:

  • 🔝 Highest camp level,

  • ⚖️ Mid-level group,

  • 🌱 Lowest & youngest level.


❗ Important

If you do not play competitive basketball and your skills are very basic, we strongly recommend registering for the SKILLS CAMP 2025, a camp specially designed for developing players, located approximately 4 hours north of Budapest.


🎥 Not sure if you qualify?

If you are unsure whether you qualify for the BUDAPEST CAMP:

  • 📩 Contact us, or

  • 🎬 Send us a short video of your skills.

We will review it and get back to you with a clear answer.

🔥 Camp Philosophy & Mindset

During the first days of BUDAPEST CAMP, you will quickly discover how much we love basketball.
You will notice that our coaches are fully committed to helping you become a better player, learn new skills, and gain valuable experience.


🏀 Training & Competition

We focus on creating a unique atmosphere for both training and game competition.

With us, you will:

  • 💪 train very hard,

  • ⚡ play at full speed,

  • 🛡️ compete with maximum defensive effort.

➡️ Thanks to high-level defense, camp participants naturally become better offensive players as well.


🌍 About the USA

The desire to go to the USA is not a requirement to participate in BUDAPEST CAMP.

This camp is designed for players who truly want to develop.
It is up to you whether you:

  • apply what you learn to your current club, or

  • with your club’s and coach’s approval, use this experience in a new environment or abroad.

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    📅 BUDAPEST CAMP – Daily Schedule

    📍 July 12, 2026 – Arrival Day

    🏨 Arrival at NOVOTEL Budapest City
    🕓 Hotel check-in: 4:00–6:00 PM
    🍽️ Dinner: 7:00–8:00 PM
    🎤 Official Camp Opening: 8:30 PM
    📍 Location: Magyar Testnevelési és Sporttudományi Egyetem


    🏀 July 13, 2026 – Training Day 1

    🍳 Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
    🏋️ Morning practice: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    🍴 Lunch: 1:30–2:30 PM
    🏀 Afternoon practice: 4:00–7:00 PM
    🍽️ Dinner: 7:30–8:30 PM


    🌙 July 14, 2026 – Night League Begins

    🍳 Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
    🏋️ Morning practice: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    🍴 Lunch: 1:30–2:30 PM
    🎯 Night League Draft: 4:00 PM
    🌙 Night League – Round 1 Games: 5:00–8:00 PM
    🍽️ Dinner: 9:00–10:00 PM


    🏀 July 15, 2026 – Competition Day

    🍳 Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
    🏋️ Morning practice: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    🍴 Lunch: 1:30–2:30 PM
    🌙 Night League – Round 2 Games: 4:00–7:00 PM
    🍽️ Dinner: 8:00–9:00 PM


    🌆 July 16, 2026 – Day Off

    🛑 Day off from basketball
    🍳 Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
    🏙️ Exploring the city of Budapest
    ♨️ Spa & swimming pool visit
    🍽️ Dinner: 8:00–9:00 PM


    🔥 July 17, 2026 – Night League Continues

    🍳 Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
    🏋️ Morning practice: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    🍴 Lunch: 1:30–2:30 PM
    🌙 Night League – Round 3 Games: 4:00–7:00 PM
    🍽️ Dinner: 8:00–9:00 PM


    💥 July 18, 2026 – Final Night League Games

    🍳 Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
    🏋️ Morning practice: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    🍴 Lunch: 1:30–2:30 PM
    🌙 Night League – Final Games: 4:00–7:00 PM
    🍽️ Dinner: 8:00–9:00 PM


    July 19, 2026 – All-Star & Closing Day

    🍳 Breakfast: 7:00–9:00 AM (groups assigned by time)
    ALL-STAR GAME (selected players):
    🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    🏆 Official Award Ceremony: 1:00–2:00 PM
    👋 Camp departure: from 2:30 PM

  • ✅ What’s Included in the Camp Package

    🏨 Accommodation

    • Stay at HOTEL NOVOTEL BUDAPEST CITY ★★★★,

    • located just 3 minutes’ walk from the Magyar Testnevelési és Sporttudományi Egyetem Sports Complex.

    🍽️ Meals

    • 2 meals per day:

      • buffet breakfast at the hotel,

      • buffet dinner at the hotel.

    💧 Hydration

    • Water provided during all training sessions and matches.

    🏀 Competition & Games

    • Participation in Night League evening games competing for the Camp Cup,

    • Participation of every player in the EAST meets WEST All-Star Game on the final day.

    🏆 Awards & Recognition

    • Individual awards and trophies, including:

      • MVP,

      • Top 5 Players.

    🧘 Recovery & Experience

    • 1 entrance to the pool & spa,

    • City exploration of Budapest.

    🎓 Career Development

    • 1 career consultation with a PRO FUTURO SPORTS Specialist & Scout.

    👕 Gear

    • Double-sided match jersey with the player’s name.

    ✈️ Transfers

    • Transfer (optional) from/to:

      • Budapest Airport,

      • Bus Station,

      • Train Station.

  • ❌ Not Included in the Camp Package

    🍽️ Lunches

    • Approximate additional cost: €50–60,

    • Lunches will be purchased individually by players at the shopping mall located next to the Sports Complex.

    ✈️🚆 Travel to the Camp

    • Airfare, bus, or train tickets must be purchased individually by each participant.

    🛡️ Sports Insurance

    • Each player is required to have their own valid sports insurance for the duration of the camp.

🌙 Night League – Competition Format

🔥 The Night League is a high-level competition built on 100% commitment on both defense and offense.

🛡️ Players who do not give full effort on the defensive end will see reduced playing time compared to players who consistently work hard on defense.


🏀 Teams & Game Format

  • Teams consist of 6–8 players maximum,

  • Games are played with reduced game time due to short rotations,

  • High intensity and responsibility are expected from every participant.


🎯 Draft & Team Leadership

The Night League is preceded by an official Draft.

During the Draft:

  • Players are assigned to teams,

  • Team captains are selected,

  • Captains, together with their teams, set the playing style, tempo, and basic tactics.

🏆 Captains are chosen during the first two days of training,
typically among the most outstanding players — usually the oldest or most experienced participants.

  • 🚍✈️ Travel Options to & from Budapest

    ✈️ By Plane

    • Fly to and from Budapest, Hungary.

    🚆 By Train

    • Travel to and from Budapest by train.

    🚌 By Bus

    • Travel to and from Budapest by bus.

    🚗 By Car

    • Travel and return with your parents by private car.

🏀 Aleksander Mrozik

🧠 Mastermind behind HoopLife Camps
🎯 Camp Coordinator & Scout

🏀 Jr. NBA Associate
🎓 Former NCAA Division I & Division II player

🏀 Donnie Arey

🎓 Head Coach

🌍 20+ years of experience working with the NBA at major events around the world.
🚀 Played a key role in launching NBA programs such as NBA Cares and Jr. NBA.

🌍 Marko Vulovic

🎓 President of Pro Futuro Sports
🔍 Main Scout – Budapest Camp

🏀 20+ years of scouting experience
🎯 5,000+ scholarships secured for athletes worldwide

🏀 Paweł Sosnowski

🎓 U17 / U19 Coach & Specialist

🇵🇱 Originally from Poland, raised in Seattle, USA 🇺🇸
🧠 A passionate basketball enthusiast and the mind behind a unique approach to the game of basketball

🏀 Basketball Complex

🏟️ The camp takes place at a professional basketball complex featuring two full-size indoor courts, located within the Sports Complex of the Hungarian University of Physical Education and Sport Sciences.


🏗️ Facility Overview

This university sports complex is a modern, high-quality facility that offers:

  • excellent training space,

  • a premium wooden basketball floor,

  • full air conditioning,

  • and all the infrastructure needed to successfully host BUDAPEST CAMP.


🌿 Location & Surroundings

  • The complex is situated in an urban yet calm area,

  • providing a perfect environment for recovery and relaxation after practices and games.

🛍️ Right next to the gym and the NOVOTEL Hotel, there is a shopping mall,
where players are allowed to spend free time under the supervision of coaches and staff.


📍 Accessibility

  • 🚶‍♂️ Approx. 30-minute walk from Budapest city center,

  • 🏨 Only 3 minutes’ walk from the NOVOTEL Hotel, where campers are accommodated.


🌍 Why This Location?

There is no better place to host BUDAPEST CAMP than the Sports University
located in the heart of Europe – Budapest, Hungary.

🏨 Accommodation – NOVOTEL BUDAPEST CITY ★★★★

📍 The location of NOVOTEL Budapest City** is a major advantage.

➡️ The hotel is located just 200 meters (about a 3-minute walk) from the Sport Science Basketball Gym, which will be used throughout the BUDAPEST CAMP.


🛏️ Rooms & Comfort

  • Camp participants will stay directly on campus,

  • in 2–3 person hotel rooms,

  • each room is equipped with:

    • 📺 TV,

    • 🚿 private shower,

    • 🚻 private restroom.


🍽️ Meals

  • Meals are provided by the 4-star hotel restaurant in buffet style, including:

    • 🍳 breakfast,

    • 🍽️ dinner.


🛍️ Lunches

  • Lunches are not included in the camp package.

  • Players will choose and purchase their own lunches at a nearby shopping mall,

  • always under the supervision of coaches and camp staff.

📝 Registration, Payments & Camp Rules

By registering for BUDAPEST CAMP, parents and players accept all terms and regulations of the camp.


1️⃣ Registration Process

  • 🖱️ The first step is to register for the camp by clicking the “SIGN UP TO OUR CAMP” button.

  • 📧 After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation e-mail sent to the address provided during online registration.


💳 Payments & Reservation

  • To guarantee participation in the camp, an advance payment of €150 is required after submitting the application form.
    👉 This payment secures your spot at HOOPLIFE BUDAPEST CAMP.

  • 📩 Payment instructions will be sent to the e-mail address provided during registration.

  • 💰 The second and final payment must be made by June 28, 2026,
    at least two weeks before the start of the camp.


🔄 Refund Policy

  • A full refund (advance + final payment) is possible only in the case of:

    • a documented injury, or

    • a chronic disease,
      submitted to the organizer by June 28, 2026.

  • If a documented injury or chronic disease is submitted after June 28, 2026,
    the full price will not be refunded.
    👉 The organizer will retain €150 and refund the remaining amount.

  • If participation is not possible and reported after June 28, 2026,
    it is possible to replace the registered player with another participant who wishes to join the camp at the last moment.


🏀 Camp Preparation

  • We strongly recommend:

    • implementing pre-camp training 14–21 days before the camp,

    • followed by 5 days of rest before arrival,
      to ensure full recovery and optimal performance.


🚍✈️ Transportation

📧 Around two weeks before the camp, we will contact you by e-mail to confirm one of the following transportation options:

1️⃣ Airport pick-up (Budapest)
2️⃣ Own transport – by car
3️⃣ Arrival by train
4️⃣ Arrival by bus

🚐 Good news for 2026:

  • The cost of transportation from and to the airport is covered by the organizer this year.

  • For arrivals by plane, train, or bus, we offer pick-up from stations/airport based on individual arrival schedules.

⏱️ Exact pick-up and drop-off times will be provided once all arrival and departure details of participants are confirmed.


📞 Contact

For any additional information, feel free to contact:

Aleksander Mrozik
📧 Email: aleksander.mrozik8@gmail.com
📱 Phone / WhatsApp: +48 502 41 40 62

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