Tralee Magic Basketball Club is excited to announce a full-day U15 Boys Tournament on Saturday, 14th February 2026, at Mounthawk School Gym in Tralee. This event promises an action-packed day of youth basketball, featuring six talented U15 teams from across the country. All supporters are welcome to come enjoy the games and cheer on the next generation of basketball players in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Participating Teams and Pools
The tournament will feature six teams divided into two pools:
Pool A: Tralee Magic (host), Limerick Celtics, Bantry BC
Pool B: St. Brendan’s BC, Blue Demons, Éanna BC
Each team will play round-robin games within their pool, guaranteeing plenty of exciting matchups before the knockout rounds.
Schedule & Format
The competition schedule is structured to provide non-stop action from morning to evening. Key times for the day are as follows:
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM: Pool games (round-robin within Pool A and Pool B)
3:30 PM: Semifinal 1 (Pool A 1st place vs Pool B 2nd place)
4:30 PM: Semifinal 2 (Pool B 1st place vs Pool A 2nd place)
5:30 PM: Third-place playoff
6:30 PM: Championship Final
After the pool stage, the top two teams in each pool advance to the semifinal crossover games. Winners of the semifinals will meet in the Final at 6:30 PM, while the other semifinalists will contest the 3rd Place game at 5:30 PM. Trophies and pride are on the line, so expect intense competition as the day progresses.
Key Game Rules
To keep the tournament running smoothly and fairly, the following key game rules will be in effect:
Games consist of 4×7-minute quarters (running clock).
Each team is allowed 1 timeout per half.
Ties at the end of regulation will be decided by a sudden-death free-throw shootout.
These rules ensure fast-paced games and a thrilling finish if teams are deadlocked, guaranteeing that everyone will be on the edge of their seats for every basket.
Special Thanks to Jimmy Diggins
Tralee Magic extends a heartfelt thank you to Jimmy for generously sponsoring this tournament.
Coach Jimmy Diggins has been a pillar of Tralee basketball for over 50 years. A Hall of Fame coach, Diggins has mentored teams from junior levels all the way up to national squads, and he even guided the current U15 Magic players from their academy days through to U14. His passion and lifelong dedication to the sport have touched multiple generations of players, and our club is honored to have his support.
We’d love to see plenty of support on the sidelines throughout the day. So, come out to Mounthawk Gym to support these young athletes – with Coach Diggins, and bring you plenty of spirit!
Best of luck to all teams travelling to Tralee — and we’ll see you for a magic day of basketball💙
Participating Teams and Pools
The tournament will feature six teams divided into two pools:
Pool A: Tralee Magic (host), Limerick Celtics, Bantry BC
Pool B: St. Brendan’s BC, Blue Demons, Éanna BC
Each team will play round-robin games within their pool, guaranteeing plenty of exciting matchups before the knockout rounds.
Schedule & Format
The competition schedule is structured to provide non-stop action from morning to evening. Key times for the day are as follows:
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM: Pool games (round-robin within Pool A and Pool B)
3:30 PM: Semifinal 1 (Pool A 1st place vs Pool B 2nd place)
4:30 PM: Semifinal 2 (Pool B 1st place vs Pool A 2nd place)
5:30 PM: Third-place playoff
6:30 PM: Championship Final
After the pool stage, the top two teams in each pool advance to the semifinal crossover games. Winners of the semifinals will meet in the Final at 6:30 PM, while the other semifinalists will contest the 3rd Place game at 5:30 PM. Trophies and pride are on the line, so expect intense competition as the day progresses.
Key Game Rules
To keep the tournament running smoothly and fairly, the following key game rules will be in effect:
Games consist of 4×7-minute quarters (running clock).
Each team is allowed 1 timeout per half.
Ties at the end of regulation will be decided by a sudden-death free-throw shootout.
These rules ensure fast-paced games and a thrilling finish if teams are deadlocked, guaranteeing that everyone will be on the edge of their seats for every basket.
Special Thanks to Jimmy Diggins
Tralee Magic extends a heartfelt thank you to Jimmy for generously sponsoring this tournament.
Coach Jimmy Diggins has been a pillar of Tralee basketball for over 50 years. A Hall of Fame coach, Diggins has mentored teams from junior levels all the way up to national squads, and he even guided the current U15 Magic players from their academy days through to U14. His passion and lifelong dedication to the sport have touched multiple generations of players, and our club is honored to have his support.
We’d love to see plenty of support on the sidelines throughout the day. So, come out to Mounthawk Gym to support these young athletes – with Coach Diggins, and bring you plenty of spirit!
Best of luck to all teams travelling to Tralee — and we’ll see you for a magic day of basketball💙
