2024 BOYS ROSTERS

2024 GIRLS ROSTERS

2024 FLIGHT MANIFEST/ARRIVALS

SCOTTSDALE CHRISTIAN – BUS SCHEDULE

CICERO PREPARATORY ACADEMY – BUS SCHEDULE

30th and 31st BUS DEPARTURE SCHEDULE

Scottsdale Christian Academy

14400 N. Tatum Blvd

Phoenix, AZ 85032

Cicero Preparatory Academy

7205 North Pima Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Skyline Prep High School

7450-7500 S. 40th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85042

FINAL COACHES LETTER

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks – December 27th or Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies December 31st, both at The Footprint Center. Contact rkennedy@suns.com (602) 379-7511 or purchase tickets (link coming soon)

ASU game TBA

NHL Phoenix Coyotes vs. TBA Mullett Arena (walking distance) (MORE INFO)

Guaranteed Rate Bowl Game – December 26, 3:30pm Chase Field (light rail accessible) (MORE INFO)

Escape Room (walking distance) (MORE INFO)

Grand Canyon Tour (MORE INFO)

Phoenix Zoo (MORE INFO)

Tempe Activities (MORE INFO)

Visit ASU campus (CLICK HERE)

Tempe has some of the Valley’s best shopping and nightlife venues including downtown Tempe, which offers a pedestrian-friendly shopping and entertainment district like no other in Arizona. Arizona Mills provides more than 175 shops and dining options under one roof including an IMAX Theater.

Tempe also offers NFL football, Major League Baseball Spring Training, rowing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and collegiate sporting events at Arizona State University, as well as Broadway shows at Gammage Auditorium, music and dance performances at Arizona State University, Childsplay at the Tempe Performing Arts Center, historical museums and art exhibits at the Nelson Fine Arts Center.

The 2024 Cactus Jam is sanctioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations.  (Learn more)

The Cactus Jam is based in the heart of Tempe at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel. The Mission Palms is a first-class hotel with over 300 rooms located near many attractions and sights. Enjoy an afternoon spent on the picturesque roof-top pool and terrace, with splendid views of Downtown Tempe, or perhaps a gathering at Harry’s Place, the inviting indoor/outdoor lounge with live Jazz on Wednesdays. And finally, a delicious dinner at the acclaimed Mission Grille. The fully-equipped fitness center is located on the roof-top terrace, along with a lighted tennis court, sauna, whirlpool, and exercise room.

Tempe Mission Palms is located within a short drive of all the local attractions, including the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Gardens, Red River Music Hall, Mill Avenue shopping, Gammage Theatre, the Sun Devil Stadium, Desert Financial Arena, Wells Fargo Arena and the Karsten Golf Course. Both great locations!

Explore the Tempe Mission Palms 

Download our 2024 Cactus Jam Pricing Sheet!

Q: How many games would we play?

A: Each team is guaranteed 3 games over 3 days (1 game per day) Dec. 27, 28, and 30.

Q: Can we stay for less than 5 nights?

A: We strongly suggest arriving on Dec. 26 and departing on Dec. 31. You never know what travel complications may delay your team’s arrival Additionally, check-ins are not guaranteed until 3:00 p.m. MST. If your team plays in the later games on Dec. 30 and chooses to depart that same night, you will be subject to late check out fees to hold onto your rooms. If you must depart on Dec. 30, aim for a departure time no earlier than 11 p.m. MST.

Q: What other costs should we budget for?

A: Each participant receives 4 breakfast coupons per person. You should have a plan for all lunches and dinners. Team activities and laundry are also costs to keep in mind.

Q: How does laundry work?

A: Laundry is each team’s responsibility. There are a few local laundromats we recommend. Eco Laundry and The Clean Spin are both good options.

Q: What team activities do you recommend?

A: See our “Things to Do” section of our website for lots of ideas! We suggest making a plan for activities ahead of time and checking with tournament staff that your plans do not interfere with game times.

Q: How does transportation work?

A: We provide team airport transfers and game transportation. The hotel also offers a shuttle to the Tempe Marketplace shopping center throughout the day. Anything outside that (laundry, dinners, activities, etc.) must be organized on your own.

Q: Are there any tournament-organized events to attend?

A: We provide free ASU basketball tickets (men’s or women’s, depending on schedule) to all participants for one game. Depending on the ASU and Cactus Jam game schedules, it’s possible that not all teams will get to attend.

Q: When will the brackets be released?

A: To avoid multiple bracket versions floating around, we typically release the brackets in November. Please keep in mind that it is very typical for teams to add or drop last minute, causing a shift in bracketing.

Q: How many brackets are there and which will we play in?

A: The number of total boys and girls brackets depends on how many total teams sign up. Each team is asked to fill out a questionnaire to best help us determine which bracket they should play in.

Q: Will we be able to practice?

A: There is not a practice court at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel or the Westin, but there is a walk through court with hoops and balls available for check out. We also have meeting rooms to sign up for in the lobby.

Q: Do we need to bring balls?

A: No, but please bring BOTH sets of uniforms. Home and away teams will be assigned when brackets are released.

Q: Where will the games be played?

A: We use multiple host sites each year. This year, our sites are Notre Dame Prep, Scottsdale Christian Academy, and Sunnyslope High School.

Q: Are there special rules to be aware of?

A: The tournament is sanctioned by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. 

GIRLS – ‘CACTUS’ DIVISION

GIRLS – ‘JAM’ DIVISION

GIRLS – ‘TEMPE’ DIVISION

BOYS – ‘CACTUS’ DIVISION

BOYS – ‘JAM’ DIVISION