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REGIONAL SERIES I
NOVEMBER 14–15, 2026
adidas Jr. 3SSB Boys — Las Vegas, Nevada Travel Guide
West/Northwest side of Las Vegas
Las Vegas Basketball Center is a multi-court basketball facility on the west/northwest side of Las Vegas. Because of its location, Summerlin is an excellent home base for our families.
Tournament weekends can get crowded, and visitor feedback frequently mentions limited parking and seating.
TEAM TIP
Arrive early.
Give yourself time to park, walk in, find the correct court, use the restroom and let the player settle in before warmups.
We don't want our first competition of the morning to be against the clock.
TOURNAMENT HOME BASE
LAS VEGAS BASKETBALL CENTER
7350 Prairie Falcon Road
Las Vegas, NV 89128THE ROAD STARTS HERE.
This is Regional Series I.
The first opportunity to set the tone.
The first opportunity to compete together.
The first opportunity to show what kind of team we are becoming.
We're going to Las Vegas to enjoy the experience, spend time with our basketball families and make memories—but we're also traveling with purpose.
This is a business trip with your basketball family.
WHERE WE RECOMMEND STAYING
#1 — THE RESORT AT SUMMERLIN
JW MARRIOTT LAS VEGAS RESORT & SPA
221 N. Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89145
This is our preferred team hotel for families who want a quieter resort experience away from the Strip.
Why we like it for Jr. 3SSB:
✓ Summerlin location
✓ Close to the tournament side of Las Vegas
✓ Spacious rooms
✓ Mini refrigerators
✓ Complimentary self-parking
✓ Pool/resort environment
✓ Fitness center
✓ Multiple restaurants on property
✓ Neighborhood Food Hall
✓ Away from the chaos of the Strip
The biggest advantage is convenience.
After a long tournament day, families don't necessarily need to get back into the car searching for dinner.
The Neighborhood Food Hall includes options such as:
For The Win — smash burgers
Tacos 1986 — Tijuana-style tacos
Nom Wah — dim sum
Ai Pazzi Pizza — pizza
That makes feeding an entire basketball team considerably easier.
9090 Alta Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89145
Another very convenient option for this particular tournament.
Suncoast offers large rooms and complimentary self-parking, and families have a lot to do without leaving the property.
FAMILY AMENITIES
64-lane bowling center
16-screen movie theater
Arcade
Seasonal pool
Fitness center
Restaurants
Starbucks
Quick-service food
Suncoast can be especially convenient for families traveling with siblings.
PLAYER WARNING
Bowling and the arcade sound great, and they have the best chicken tenders.
After basketball.
If we have an 8:00 AM game Sunday morning, Saturday night is not the time for three hours of bowling and an arcade championship.
Recovery wins.
#2 — SUNCOAST HOTEL & CASINO
EAT • RECOVER • RESET
There is food near the gym, but families will find significantly more options around Mission Viejo, Crown Valley Parkway, San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point.
The Ladera Sports Center itself recommends nearby dining and shopping around the Terrace Shops/Ladera Ranch area.
PLAYER-FRIENDLY FOOD CHOICES
Look for meals built around:
Carbohydrate + lean protein + fruit/vegetable + fluids
Good tournament meals include rice with grilled chicken, teriyaki chicken with rice, pasta with light sauce and chicken, turkey sandwiches, chicken wraps, eggs with toast/oatmeal, yogurt with fruit, smoothies, rice bowls, poke with familiar toppings and simple burrito bowls.
Avoid experimenting on tournament weekend.
If your player never eats spicy food before games, this is not the weekend to discover hot chicken.
AÇAÍ + QUICK FUEL
ToastiqueVery close to the Ladera area with açaí bowls, avocado toast, smoothies and other lighter options. Current reviews specifically highlight its fresh, health-conscious menu.
Acai RepublicA good tournament option because players can customize their bowls. Current listings show strong ratings and bowls with açaí, banana, strawberries, blueberries and granola.
Nékter Juice BarOpen early and offers customizable açaí bowls, smoothies and protein options. Their Mission Viejo location currently lists an 8:00 AM opening, useful on basketball weekends.
ACAI PLAYER ORDERBetween games, keep it simple:
Açaí + banana + berries + modest granola + honey
Add a small amount of nut butter if the player tolerates it well.
Avoid turning the bowl into dessert with Nutella, heavy chocolate toppings, huge portions of nut butter and excessive granola immediately before the next game.
Açaí is useful primarily because the bowl gives players easy-to-eat carbohydrates and fruit. The toppings determine whether it becomes good tournament fuel or a heavy meal.
EAT LIKE AN ATHLETE, NOT LIKE YOU'RE ON VACATION
Tournament food does not have to be perfect.
It needs to be predictable.
Professional athletes are deliberate about competition-day routines because digestion, hydration, sleep and energy all affect performance.
For our players:
Before competition: prioritize familiar carbohydrate-rich foods with moderate protein.
Between close games: smaller portions, easy-to-digest carbohydrates and fluids.
After the final game: eat a complete recovery meal with carbohydrates, protein and fluids.
Save burgers, fried food, giant desserts and heavy meals for after the basketball is finished, not between games.
REGIONAL SERIES I MINDSET
The first regional isn't about proving that we're a finished product.
We're building.
We're learning how to travel.
We're learning how to prepare.
We're learning how to play when we're tired.
We're learning how to respond when a game doesn't go our way.
We're learning how to win together.
And we're learning that every possession matters.
NOVEMBER 14–15
Two days.
One basketball family.
One opportunity to establish our standard.
Don't chase highlights. Make winning plays.
Sprint back.
Talk.
Rebound.
Make the extra pass.
Defend.
Encourage your teammates.
Stay composed.
And when your opportunity comes—
BE READY.
THE VEGAS RULE
Las Vegas has distractions everywhere.
That's part of the lesson.
Athletes eventually learn that the environment doesn't determine their preparation.
They do.
You can enjoy Vegas.
You can eat great food.
You can laugh with your teammates.
You can hang out with your family.
And you can still know when it's time to shut everything down and prepare for tomorrow.
That's discipline.
SATURDAY NIGHT STANDARD
If games remain Sunday:
Eat.
Hydrate.
Shower.
Recover.
Prepare tomorrow's uniform.
Check departure time.
Charge your phone.
Put the phone down.
Sleep.
The Strip will still be there after the tournament.
Your legs need to be there Sunday morning.
PLAYER TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
BASKETBALL
Both game uniforms
Uniform shorts
Shooting/warmup shirt
Basketball shoes
Backup basketball shoes if available
Slides
Extra socks — several pairs
Compression shorts/tights
Hoodie/sweats
Team backpack
Water bottle
Small towel
RECOVERY + BODY CARE
Foam roller or massage ball
Resistance/miniband
Ice/recovery supplies if normally used
Athletic tape if normally used
Personal braces
Moisturizer/deodorant
Toiletries
Any personal medications managed by the family
FOOD BAG
Bananas
Apples/oranges
Applesauce pouches
Pretzels
Crackers
Granola bars the player already eats
Bagels
Peanut/almond butter packets if tolerated
Electrolyte packets
Water
Protein/recovery drink the player has already used successfully
TRAVEL
Phone
Charger
Portable battery
Headphones
ID if applicable
Hotel information
Tournament schedule
Emergency contact information
PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL HABITS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
Pack the night before. Professionals eliminate unnecessary stress on competition day.
Carry your basketball shoes with you when flying. Do not put the one item you absolutely need to compete into checked luggage.
Hydrate during travel. Airplanes and long car rides make it easy to forget.
Move during long trips. Walk when the car stops. On flights, get up when appropriate.
Protect your sleep. Late-night hotel hallways are not part of tournament preparation.
Eat familiar foods. Competition weekend is not the time for dietary experiments.
Know tomorrow before going to bed. Uniform. Departure time. Breakfast time. Game time. Location.
Keep your room reasonably organized. Players waste energy when they are searching for a missing sock ten minutes before departure.
Phones down at night. Recovery does not happen while scrolling until 1:00 AM.
TEAM TRAVEL STANDARD
We travel together because basketball asks us to trust one another.
That trust should not begin at tipoff.
It is built in the little things: showing up downstairs on time, making sure a teammate has a ride, waiting for the last family before leaving dinner, carrying somebody else's bag when their hands are full, and understanding that what one player does affects the whole group.
Rest is part of training.
Food is part of preparation.
Recovery is part of competition.
Enjoy Orange County. Take the pictures. Laugh with your teammates. Let the families spend time together.
But remember why we traveled.
We came to compete.
When games are still ahead, protect your legs, protect your sleep and protect your focus.
Stay together. Recover together. Compete together.