About the BABC

Welcome to the BABC, Official Website of the
Boston Amateur Basketball Club

MARA

BABC Mission
To Provide Youth the Opportunity to Learn and Excel.

Established in 1977, the Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC) has evolved into one of the most prestigious amateur basketball programs in the country. Founded by Head Coach Leo Papile, the BABC has much to be proud of having won 12 National Championships and capturing 56 gold and 8 silver medals in the AAU New England competitions.

Founded solely to serve as an elite boys basketball program (enabling metropolitan Boston high school athletes the ability to compete at the highest level of amateur competition available nationally and internationally) the program has today evolved into a multi-tiered non-profit corporation. In addition to our acclaimed elite boys basketball team, BABC currently sponsors an amateur ABF/USA sanctioned boxing program; a developmental boys basketball program – BABC Academy (grades 5-8); and regional boys basketball teams (BABC South). In the past we have sponsored a BABC girls program as well.

BABC has become a leader in the Boston basketball community with the hosting of two of the areas’ most prestigious events. Each June the Boston Shootout has been hosted by BABC (since 1999), carrying on a tradition began by the Boys Clubs of Boston from 1972-1998. The event consists of 8 elite boys basketball teams.

In 1996 BABC started the Holiday Classic for high school Boys and Girls teams over Christmas vacation week at Chelsea high school. This event has developed into New England’s most prestigious holiday tournament. Legendary New England high school powers like Cambridge Rindge & Latin, Lexington, New Bedford, Springfield Central, Wilbur Cross (New Haven, CT) and Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, RI) are among our annual participants. Chelsea high school has been the recipient of nearly $50,000 in scholarships donated by BABC over the history of this event.

BABC is a 501c3 organization and eligible to receive tax deductable donations and also contributes approximately $10,000 annually to many non-basketball charities. Anyone who feels they may be eligible for any assistance for any needy cause (primarily educational assistance or health-related organizations) are welcome to contact our Board of Directors.

3/11/2008

Boston Amateur Basketball Club P.O. Box 191818 Roxbury, MA 02119