Junior Hoops Arizona

The Eastside Sports Arena Holds "Open House" for Investors

The proposed Eastside Sports Arena (ESA) held an "open house" on Tuesday, March 16th to basketball and scoccer coaches, tournament directors and investors. 

J. Mark Carpenter, Chairman of ESA, invited attendees to preview the 10 court/4 field indoor arena that will be future host to East Valley youth competitive leagues as well as to some of the biggest basketball and indoor soccer tournaments in the USA.

With over 139,000 feet of sports heaven, the ESA will feagure live webTV game coverage on every court and field;14 giant flat screens in the ESA Sports Lobby featuring live game coverage and live scores from all 14 courts and fields; Every game filmed and uploaded for coaches, players and parents playback; a basketball and soccer gear shop; concessions, sports arcade; athletes training center and more.

The ESA is opening at 1235 S. Power Rd. in Mesa at the former Costco building. If you are an East Valley basketball or soccer enthusiast, contact Mark Carpenter to find out more about the future of Arizona youth sports.

Currently, investment opportunities are still open for the project.  If interested, call 602-5189-5553 or email jmarkcarpenter@yahoo.com

Looking for Investors for the Eastside Sports Arena Project

J. Mark Carpenter, Chairman of the Eastside Sports Arena Project, along with the City of Mesa, is proposing the renovation of the old Costco building on Power Road be converted to an indoor Sports Arena.  The 139,000 facility will feature 10 indoor basketball courts and 4 indoor soccer fields along with a fitness center, sports lobby, and other amenities provided for league and tournament operations.  The facility would be the largest basketball venue in the Western United States.  The Eastside Sports Arena project is projected to cost $11 million and to profit $1.5 million annually.  The group is seeking development funding to launch the project.  Investors are welcome to contact Carpenter at 602-518-5553 or email your inquiry to JuniorHoops@gmail.com.

The Southern Arizona Indoor Sports Center: Dedicated To Tucson's Youth

The Southern Arizona Indoor Sports Center is a new, centrally located, multi-court indoor facility that will be dedicated to youth sports, giving Tucson area youngsters a chance to learn, play and compete in quality sports programs, primarily basketball and volleyball.

The facility will be a model public-private partnership with Pima County.  Southern Arizona Community Sports Inc., a Tucson-based non-profit organization, will raise up to $1 million from the private sector to supplement the balance of construction funds to be provided by the County.

The project is attracting support from educators, youth agencies, sports groups and business leaders, all of whom recognize its value and benefits.  When completed, the Southern Arizona Indoor Sports Center will have a profound, positive effect on the youth sports landscape in Pima County.

For more information call: 520-888-1288 or email at info@soazcommunitysports.org.   You can visit their website by cliking here.