HSBCAMPS & TEAM RISE Partner for Youth Basketball Camp

March 15, 2011 - PRLog -- HSBCAMPS, America’s leader in bringing kids of all ages face-to-face with the pros, has partnered with Team RISE of the Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo (RISE), to provide a world-class basketball camp experience for local youths geared towards “giving back”.  Announcing its second Dallas area location, HSBCAMPS will donate a portion of the camp proceeds to various entities within the local community and make scholarships available for underprivileged kids wishing to attend the two-day event, slated for June 17 to June 18, 2011.

The HSBCAMPS Day Camp will be geared towards teaching and developing the fundamentals of basketball for boys and girls in elementary, middle and high school grades. From team competitions to individual contests, players will participate in fun, instructional work under the direction of the HSBCAMPS staff, comprised of collegiate and professional coaches and players.

“Like many of our partners, Team RISE consistently provides top tier basketball educational and development programs,” explains Carson Sofro, HSBCAMPS Founder. “When the opportunity arose to team up and join forces, it was a partnership we quickly embraced.”   HSBCAMPS prides itself as a youth basketball program that “gives back”, donating a portion of every programs proceeds to schools and non-profits within each of the communities they serve.  With more than $50,000 raised to date, HSBCAMPS stands firm in its commitment to provide every child, regardless of age or income, with an opportunity to attend.

"We are excited to partner with HSBCAMPS and bring a top notch basketball camp to the Rockwall area,” shared Mark Williams of Team RISE. “We look forward to our Team RISE players getting the opportunity to train with the pros." In addition to the greater Dallas area, the nationally expanding youth basketball camp will also be serving up high scoring experiences in Houston, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Hailey, Idaho; Twin Falls, Idaho; Bend, Ore.; Medford, Ore.; Park City, Utah; and Bellevue, Wash. To register for one of HSBCAMPS youth basketball programs or for more information, visit www.hsbcamps.com.

About HSBCAMPS
Hot Shot Basketball Camps (HSBCAMPS, LLC.) is America's leader in bringing young basketball players of all ages face-to-face with the pros. Founded in the summer of 2007 by Director Carson Sofro, HSBCAMPS is now gearing up for its fifth campaign and operations throughout the western United States. Sofro, joined by a cast of Collegiate and Professional coaches and players, delivers a world-class basketball experience to kids (Grades 1-12) for a fraction of the price of similar programs. HSBCAMPS is committed to giving back, donating a portion of proceeds to schools and non-profits, as well as the HSBCARES fund. Through the HSBCARES fund, HSBCAMPS is able to award camp scholarships, support basketball programs for disabled and underprivileged children, and provide public schools and youth programs with vital basketball equipment to operate at the highest level. For more information and to register, visit http://www.HSBCAMPS.com.

About The RISE
R.I.S.E. is a premier indoor sport facility located in Rockwall, Texas with over 100,000 square feet of fun. With easy access off I-30 and Highway 205 in Rockwall, R.I.S.E. is the perfect arena for league games, tournaments, open pick-up play, and special events. We provide quality year-round recreational and competitive sports leagues to youth and adults including soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, martial arts, fencing, summer camps, skills clinics, and much more!

About TEAM RISE
Our mission is to teach young athletes to play basketball at a highly competitive level. We believe in giving them a firm foundation in the many individual skills required to be a strong basketball player. Equally important, our coaches teach their players to use these skills effectively as a team. While our goal is to field teams that can compete at the regional and national level, we also field developmental, local area teams. We are hopeful that our players, at every level, will consistently demonstrate continued improvement over time.

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Hot Shot Basketball Camps (HSBCAMPS, LLC.) is America's leader in bringing young basketball players of all ages face-to-face with the pros.