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For five years, Elite Basketball Camp has been the leading camp in Latvia. Youth national team-level programming, international training partners, top Latvian coaches, and top-tier infrastructure all in one place. Our camp is open to every player who aims to improve in a professional environment.
About
Elite Basketball Camp
This is a top-level camp in every possible aspect, where players can spar with the most motivated local and international basketball talent. A hand-picked coaching staff, a meticulously designed training program, quality living conditions, the excellent sports infrastructure of Aizkraukle, and high-quality meals create all the necessary prerequisites for high-value developmental work.
Boys and Girls:
U12 (born in 2015, 2014)
U14 (born in 2013, 2012)
U16 (born in 2011, 2010)
U19 (born in 2009, 2008, 2007)
Mission: The mission of Elite Camps is to create conditions that are equivalent to, or even exceed, the training process of the Latvian National Youth Teams, ensuring that every young basketball player has the opportunity to spend part of their summer in a high-quality, professional environment.
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What awaits you at the camp
4–6 hour daily training process
Lectures and inspirational stories
3:15 coach-to-player ratio
4 meals per day
Constant presence of a nurse and physiotherapist
Opportunity to live and train alongside international players
What sets us apart
Our camp is unique due to our rigorous coach selection system and our specialized approach to injury care. The constant presence of a physiotherapist is not standard practice in other camps. Furthermore, this is the only camp in Latvia that purposefully recruits international participants, diversifying the experience for every attendee.
5-Star Coach Selection System*
Experience as a head coach or assistant coach for national youth or senior teams.
Significant time dedicated to youth basketball development throughout their career.
Experience in a professional basketball club.
Experience as a professional basketball player.
At least 10 years of coaching experience.
Note: The minimum standard for our coaches is four stars, but the majority meet all five!
Prices
Week 1 (First Shift)
A seven-day intensive course designed to redefine your training standards. Master individual skills under the guidance of top-tier coaches and face elite international competition. Gain National Youth Team-level experience and kickstart your season at the highest pace.
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Week 2 (Second Shift)
A full-scale weekly program for those committed to training with the best. This session offers the exact same intensity and curriculum as the first—leading Latvian coaches, international peers, and world-class facilities. Everything you need to take your game to the next level.
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Additional Services
Sublimated training jersey
We offer the opportunity to purchase the official Elite Basketball Camp sublimated jersey. This jersey is more than just a uniform – it is a symbol of belonging and a lasting memory of your best summer camp experience.
Transportation: Riga – Aizkraukle (One-way)
We offer organized transportation to the start of the camp in Aizkraukle. The transfer will be provided by camp staff or an authorized representative. This is a convenient solution to save both time and travel costs
Aizkraukle – Riga (Return trip)
We offer organized transportation from the camp base in Aizkraukle back to Riga at the end of the camp. The transfer will be provided by camp staff or an authorized representative. This is a convenient, cost-effective solution for parents, ensuring a safe and supervised journey home for the players.
Available Discounts
Two-week discount
Apply for both weeks of the camp and receive a special price
Family Discount
We support basketball families! Register siblings at the same time and receive an additional 30 EUR discount on your application.
Group discount (3 persons)
Register at least 3 participants at once, and each gets a 5% discount.
Group discount (4 persons)
Register at least 4 participants at once, and each gets a 10% discount.
Group discount (5 persons)
Register at least 5 participants at once, and each gets a 13% discount.
Contact
Organization Details
SIA "MT EVENTS"
Reg. No.: 40203477470Camp Manager
Mārtiņš Tīss
Get in Touch
Have questions about the camp? We're here to help! Reach out to us using any of the contact methods below.
Location
Aizkraukle
For the second year in a row, our camp will take place in Aizkraukle. It is a modern and well-kept city located in the heart of the Baltic region, on the banks of the Daugava River, with a population of approximately 7,000. The city offers a peaceful, green, and child-safe environment, making it perfectly suited for summer camps. The city's layout is compact and functional—everything you need is within arm's reach.
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Vilar Hotel & SPA
Accommodation in a modern hotel with SPA, restaurant, and sports infrastructure
Location: 20b Gaismas Street, Aizkraukle.
Vilar Hotel & SPA is a modern and comfortable hotel offering high-quality accommodation, SPA services, and opportunities for active recreation.
The hotel is being developed as a base for tennis tournaments and sports camps, making it particularly well-suited for young athletes and their families who wish to stay close to training and competition venues.
The complex offers a variety of comfortable rooms equipped with private bathrooms, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Family rooms and private check-in/check-out options ensure a pleasant and convenient stay even for extended periods.
Additional amenities available to guests:
A high-quality restaurant serving healthy and nutritious meals;
A game room for youth to relax after training;
A fitness gym and SPA area for relaxation.
For more information about the hotel, visit: www.vilarhotel.lv
Aizkraukle Sports Center
A multifunctional sports complex for training and competitions
Location: 21B Lāčplēša Street, Aizkraukle.
The Aizkraukle District Sports Center is a modern and well-equipped sports complex that offers versatile opportunities for both professional athletes and amateurs.
It is particularly well-suited for basketball training and tournaments, as the complex features two full-size basketball courts with high-quality flooring and professional-grade hoops. Additionally, there is an extra basketball court adjacent to the main hall, which is perfectly suited for our camp's needs.
For more information, visit: www.aizkrauklessportacentrs.lv
Personal
Our camp was established by and features Latvia's leading specialists:
Basketball Program Director – Artūrs Visockis-Rubenis (Latvia Men's National Team)
Artūrs Visockis Rubenis
Strength and Conditioning Program Director – Oskars Ernšteins (Latvia Men's National Team)
Oskars Ernšteins
Basketball Coaching Staff
Gints Fogels
Sandis Buškevics
Kristaps Zeids
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Olafs Ozols
Arvis Steckis
Jevgēņijs Kosuškins
Ernests Kalve
Sandis Amoliņš
Mārtiņš Gulbis
Edijs Šlesers
Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Physiotherapists
Artūrs Paiķis
Līvija Grantiņa
Tianna Misters
Aigars Bergsons
Ingvars Lerhs