About
Elite Skills Camp'2026
This is a top-tier camp in every possible aspect, offering you the opportunity to elevate your technical skill set. A hand-picked coaching staff, a meticulously designed program, high-quality accommodations, Aizkraukle’s excellent sports infrastructure, and premium catering create all the necessary conditions for high-value and 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
4–5 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
Skills Camp'26
If your goal this off-season is to become a more dangerous and technically skilled player, Elite Skills Camp '26 is where it begins. This camp is created with a single focus – your individual skills. We will follow the best traditions and principles of Elite Basketball Camp, but this time we will emphasize an even more detailed and personal approach. It is the perfect start to the summer to change inefficient habits and boost your individual mastery
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Additional Services
Transportation: 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.
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
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.
Available Discounts
Family Discount
We support basketball families! Register siblings at the same time and receive an additional 30 EUR discount on your application.
Group discount (4 persons)
Register at least 4 participants at once and each get a 10% discount.
Group discount (5 persons)
Register at least 5 participants at once and each get a 13% discount.
Group discount (3 persons)
Register at least 3 participants at once, and each gets a 5% discount.
Staff
Camp leadership
Artūrs Visockis Rubenis
Oskars Ernšteins
Mārtiņš Tīss
Basketball Program Developer – Artūrs Visockis-Rubenis (Latvian Men's National Team)
Strength and Conditioning Program Developer – Oskars Ernšteins (Latvian Men's National Team)
Camp Organizer – Mārtiņš Tīss (Tukums Sports School)
Coaching Team
Our camp stands out with its rigorous coach selection process (5-star system) and a specialized approach to injury prevention and care. Having a physiotherapist constantly on-site is a rarity among other camps. At our camp, you can expect leading Latvian specialists who have designed a dedicated training plan specifically for this program to develop key skills.
Dāvis Čoders
Marts Ozolinkēvičs
Kristaps Zeids
Jevgēņijs Kosuškins
Arvis Steckis
Artūrs Visockis Rubenis
Ingvars Lerhs
SKILLS SESSIONS:
Dāvis Čoders – RĪGAS ZEĻĻI | LATVIAN MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM: effective dribble usage and finishing near the basket.
Marts Ozolinkēvičs – UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA: fundamental shooting technique and game situations.
Jevgēņijs Kosuškins – VEF RĪGA: utilizing various types of screens and post play (facing and back to the basket).
Arvis Steckis – BK LIEPĀJA | REGIONAL NATIONAL TEAMS: defensive skills required by modern basketball.
GROUP SESSIONS:
Artūrs Visockis-Rubenis – BK LIEPĀJA | LATVIAN MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
Kristaps Zeids – BALTIC ROLLERS | REGIONAL NATIONAL TEAMS
STRENGTH, CONDITIONING, AND PHYSIOTHERAPY:
Ingvars Lerhs – TALSU SPORTS SCHOOL | REGIONAL NATIONAL TEAMS
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
Home page
Additional information regarding the weekly schedule, program, and frequently asked questions can be found on our website: www.elitecamps.eu
Contact
Organization Details
SIA "MT EVENTS"
Reg. No.: 40203477470Camp Manager
Mārtiņš Tīss
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