{"id":6683,"date":"2023-05-30T21:56:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T19:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hooplifecamps.com\/eybl-camp\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:47:31","slug":"budapest-camp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hooplifecamps.com\/en\/budapest-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"BUDAPEST CAMP"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Registration open from 30th January\u00a0 2026
\nNumber of spots: 80 participants
\nPlaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis<\/span><\/p>\n

HOOPLIFE BUDAPEST CAMP<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Place:<\/strong> Budapest, Hungary<\/span>
\nDate: <\/strong>12-19 July 2026<\/span>
\nPrice:<\/strong> 990 Euros inc. airport\/bus transfer
\nPrice for local players:<\/strong> 500 Euros
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\ud83c\udfc0 Specialized training sessions<\/strong> led by one of the most recognized camp coaches in the world \u2013 Coach Donnie Arey<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\ud83d\udd25 High and well-balanced competitive level<\/strong> among all participants, ensuring quality games and development<\/h4>\n

\ud83c\udf0d Exposure<\/strong> \u2013 promotion of players\u2019 skills on international markets, including the USA, Spain, Italy, Germany<\/strong>, and more<\/h4>\n

\ud83e\udde0 Skill development<\/strong>, focusing on decision-making, game understanding, court vision, spacing, confidence, and many other key basketball aspects<\/h4>\n

\ud83c\udfc6 Draft into teams & Night League 5\u00d75 games (<\/strong>5\u20137 games<\/strong> for each participant)<\/h4>\n

\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Cooperation with sports psychologists<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\ud83c\udf81 Prizes<\/strong>: shoes, jerseys, hoodies<\/h4>\n

\ud83c\udfc5 Awards<\/strong>: trophies and certificates<\/h4>\n

\ud83d\udd25 Unique competition<\/strong> combined with real basketball fun<\/h4>\n

\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Improvement of English language skills<\/strong> through daily interaction<\/h4>\n

\ud83d\udc55 Training jersey & camp gadgets<\/strong> for every participant<\/h4>\n

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\ud83c\udfc0 Who Is This Camp For?<\/h2>\n

\ud83d\udcaa This camp is designed for hard-working players<\/strong> who:<\/p>\n

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    are part of their club\u2019s regular rotation (1\u201312 players)<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    play meaningful minutes<\/strong> in competitive games.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83d\udcca Player Groups<\/h3>\n

    Participants will be divided into three training groups<\/strong> based on skill level and experience:<\/p>\n

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      \ud83d\udd1d Highest camp level<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      \u2696\ufe0f Mid-level group<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      \ud83c\udf31 Lowest & youngest level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \u2757 Important<\/h3>\n

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

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      \ud83c\udfa5 Not sure if you qualify?<\/h3>\n

      If you are unsure whether you qualify for the BUDAPEST CAMP<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udce9 Contact us<\/strong>, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        \ud83c\udfac Send us a short video<\/strong> of your skills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        We will review it and get back to you with a clear answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udd25 Camp Philosophy & Mindset<\/h2>\n

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

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        \ud83c\udfc0 Training & Competition<\/h3>\n

        We focus on creating a unique atmosphere<\/strong> for both training and game competition.<\/p>\n

        With us, you will:<\/p>\n

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          \ud83d\udcaa train very hard<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          \u26a1 play at full speed<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f compete with maximum defensive effort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u27a1\ufe0f Thanks to high-level defense<\/strong>, camp participants naturally become better offensive players<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n

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          \ud83c\udf0d About the USA<\/h3>\n

          The desire to go to the USA<\/strong> is not a requirement<\/strong> to participate in BUDAPEST CAMP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          This camp is designed for players who truly want to develop<\/strong>.
          It is up to you whether you:<\/p>\n

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            apply what you learn to your current club<\/strong>, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            with your club\u2019s and coach\u2019s approval, use this experience in a new environment or abroad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            \ud83d\udcc5 BUDAPEST CAMP \u2013 Daily Schedule<\/h2>\n

            \ud83d\udccd July 12, 2026 \u2013 Arrival Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            \ud83c\udfe8 Arrival at NOVOTEL Budapest City<\/strong>
            \ud83d\udd53 Hotel check-in: 4:00\u20136:00 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Dinner: 7:00\u20138:00 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udfa4 Official Camp Opening<\/strong>: 8:30 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83d\udccd Location: Magyar Testnevel\u00e9si \u00e9s Sporttudom\u00e1nyi Egyetem<\/em><\/p>\n

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            \ud83c\udfc0 July 13, 2026 \u2013 Training Day 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            \ud83c\udf73 Breakfast: 7:30\u20138:30 AM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f Morning practice: 9:30 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf74 Lunch: 12:30\u20132:00 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udfc0 Afternoon practice: 3:00\u20135:30 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Dinner: 6:00\u20137:00 PM
            \n<\/strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Scholarship meeting: 7:30\u20139:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            \ud83c\udf19 July 14, 2026 \u2013 Night League Begins<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            \ud83c\udf73 Breakfast: 7:30\u20138:30 AM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f Morning practice: 9:30 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf74 Lunch: 12:30\u20132:00 PM
            \n<\/strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Afternoon practice: 3:00\u20134:30 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udfaf Night League Draft<\/strong>: 4:30- 5.30 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Dinner: 6:00\u20137:00 PM
            \n\ud83c\udf19 Night League \u2013 Round 1 Games: 8:00\u201310:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            \ud83c\udfc0 July 15, 2026 \u2013 Competition Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            \ud83c\udf73 Breakfast: 7:30\u20138:30 AM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f Morning practice: 9:30 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf74 Lunch: 12:30\u20132:00 PM
            \n<\/strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Afternoon practice: 3:00\u20135:30 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Dinner: 6:00\u20137:00 PM
            \n\ud83c\udf19 Night League \u2013 Round 2 Games: 8:00\u201310:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            \ud83c\udf06 July 16, 2026 \u2013 Day Off<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            \ud83d\uded1 Day off from basketball<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf73 Breakfast: 7:30\u20138:30 AM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Exploring the city of Budapest<\/strong>
            \u2668\ufe0f Spa & swimming pool visit<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Dinner: 8:00\u20139:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            \ud83d\udd25 July 17, 2026 \u2013 Night League Continues<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            \ud83c\udf73 Breakfast: 7:30\u20138:30 AM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f Morning practice: 9:30 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf74 Lunch: 12:30\u20132:00 PM
            \n<\/strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Afternoon practice: 3:00\u20135:30 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Dinner: 6:00\u20137:00 PM
            \n\ud83c\udf19 Night League \u2013 Round 3 Games: 8:00\u201310:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            \ud83d\udca5 July 18, 2026 \u2013 Final Night League Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            \ud83c\udf73 Breakfast: 7:30\u20138:30 AM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f Morning practice: 9:30 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf74 Lunch: 12:30\u20132:00 PM
            \n<\/strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Afternoon practice: 3:00\u20135:30 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Dinner: 6:00\u20137:00 PM
            \n\ud83c\udf19 Night League \u2013 Final Games: 8:00\u201310:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            \u2b50 July 19, 2026 \u2013 All-Star & Closing Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            \ud83c\udf73 Breakfast: 7:00\u20139:00 AM<\/strong> (groups assigned by time)<\/em>
            \u2b50 ALL-STAR GRADUATION GAME<\/strong>
            \ud83d\udd58 9:00 AM \u2013 11:00 PM<\/strong>
            \ud83c\udfc6 Official Award Ceremony<\/strong>: 12:00 – 12.30<\/strong>
            \ud83d\udc4b Camp departure: from 1:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              \u2705 What\u2019s Included in the Camp Package<\/h2>\n

              \ud83c\udfe8 Accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                Stay at HOTEL NOVOTEL BUDAPEST CITY \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                located just 3 minutes\u2019 walk<\/strong> from the Magyar Testnevel\u00e9si \u00e9s Sporttudom\u00e1nyi Egyetem Sports Complex<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Meals<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  2 meals per day<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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                    buffet breakfast<\/strong> at the hotel,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    buffet dinner<\/strong> at the hotel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    \ud83d\udca7 Hydration<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      Water provided<\/strong> during all training sessions and matches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      \ud83c\udfc0 Competition & Games<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        Participation in Night League evening games<\/strong> competing for the Camp Cup<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Participation of every player<\/strong> in the EAST meets WEST All-Star Game<\/strong> on the final day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        \ud83c\udfc6 Awards & Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                          Individual awards and trophies<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n

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                            MVP<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Top 5 Players<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            \ud83e\uddd8 Recovery & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                              1 entrance<\/strong> to the pool & spa<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              City exploration<\/strong> of Budapest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              \ud83c\udf93 Career Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                1 career consultation<\/strong> with a PRO FUTURO SPORTS Specialist & Scout<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                \ud83d\udc55 Gear<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                  Double-sided match jersey<\/strong> with the player\u2019s name<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  \u2708\ufe0f Transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                    Transfer (optional)<\/strong> from\/to:<\/p>\n

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                                      Budapest Airport<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Bus Station<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Train Station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                        \u274c Not Included in the Camp Package<\/h2>\n

                                        \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Lunches<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                          Approximate additional cost: \u20ac50\u201360<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Lunches will be purchased individually by players<\/strong> at the shopping mall located next to the Sports Complex<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          \u2708\ufe0f\ud83d\ude86 Travel to the Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                            Airfare, bus, or train tickets<\/strong> must be purchased individually<\/strong> by each participant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Sports Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                              Each player is required to have their own valid sports insurance<\/strong> for the duration of the camp.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                              \ud83c\udf19 Night League \u2013 Competition Format<\/h2>\n

                                              \ud83d\udd25 The Night League<\/strong> is a high-level competition built on 100% commitment<\/strong> on both defense and offense<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                                              \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Players who do not give full effort on the defensive end<\/strong> will see reduced playing time<\/strong> compared to players who consistently work hard on defense.<\/p>\n

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                                              \ud83c\udfc0 Teams & Game Format<\/h3>\n