The Bakersfield Heat aka Bak-City Heat sports teams was established by TMTF 501c3 in 2018 to provide youth an opportunity to fully develop their basketball skills and excel at the sport without the added financial burden that comes with participation on an elite traveling sports team. Myself, alongside Head Coach Lamont Hill, and Coach Sami have a combined 28 years of experience as a basketball parent, after-school, school coaching, and athletics director. Because of this experience, our program emphasizes academics, personal growth, physical fitness, sportsmanship, life skills development, health and wellness balancing, camaraderie, humility, and aggression replacement training along with conditioning to help those suffering from obesity.
Bak-City & Bakersfield Heat coaches are committed to positioning our athletes to receive scholarships, donations and placement on top sports teams through quality conditioning and training, we believe through building relationships with scouts across the country it would provide a way to challenge young athletes year-round while keeping them off of the streets and their heads in the game.
Youth and Adult Sports Leagues
The Bakersfield Heat youth and adults traveling sports leagues consist of girls and boys basketball (youth) and men’s and women’s basketball (adults). The league was established in 2018 to provide athletes an opportunity to fully develop their basketball skills and excel at the sport without the added financial burden that comes with participation on an elite traveling sports team. The program emphasizes academics, personal growth, physical fitness, sportsmanship, life skills development, health and wellness balancing, camaraderie, humility, and aggression replacement training along with conditioning to help those suffering from obesity.
We are committed to positioning our athletes to receive scholarships and placement on top sports teams through quality conditioning and training, maintaining an active roster and stats on every athlete in the league, we believe through building relationships with scouts across the country it would provide a way to challenge young athletes year-round while keeping them off of the streets and their heads in the game.
Youth Sports Club
The youth sports program offers both Girl and Boys basketball opportunities for athletes of all ages and in all skill levels to compete. Age divisions are determined by the athletes age by August 31st, their grade level in the upcoming school year, or by a combination of both.
Bak-City & Bakersfield Heat coaches are committed to positioning our athletes to receive scholarships, donations and placement on top sports teams through quality conditioning and training, we believe through building relationships with scouts across the country it would provide a way to challenge young athletes year-round while keeping them off of the streets and their heads in the game.
Youth and Adult Sports Leagues
The Bakersfield Heat youth and adults traveling sports leagues consist of girls and boys basketball (youth) and men’s and women’s basketball (adults). The league was established in 2018 to provide athletes an opportunity to fully develop their basketball skills and excel at the sport without the added financial burden that comes with participation on an elite traveling sports team. The program emphasizes academics, personal growth, physical fitness, sportsmanship, life skills development, health and wellness balancing, camaraderie, humility, and aggression replacement training along with conditioning to help those suffering from obesity.
We are committed to positioning our athletes to receive scholarships and placement on top sports teams through quality conditioning and training, maintaining an active roster and stats on every athlete in the league, we believe through building relationships with scouts across the country it would provide a way to challenge young athletes year-round while keeping them off of the streets and their heads in the game.
Youth Sports Club
The youth sports program offers both Girl and Boys basketball opportunities for athletes of all ages and in all skill levels to compete. Age divisions are determined by the athletes age by August 31st, their grade level in the upcoming school year, or by a combination of both.
- 6th Grade: 6th grade as of September 1st (No older than 12 by 8/31)
- 7th Grade: 7th grade as of September 1st (No older than 13 by 8/31)
- 8th Grade: 8th grade as of September 1st (No older than 14 by 8/31)
- 9th Grade: 9th grade as of September 1st (No older than 15 by 8/31)
- 10th Grade: 10th grade as of September 1st (No older than 16 by 8/31)
- 11th Grade: 11th grade as of September 1st (No older than 17 by 8/31)
- 12th Grade: 12th grade as of September 1st (No older than 18 by 8/31)
Adult Sports League
The Adult Program consists of athletic participation for ages as defined by Bakersfield Heat adult sports rules. Adult athlete membership is sport specific and allows participation and insurance coverages for one sport only . Participation is open to adults ages 20-35.
Membership Pricing and Benefits
The Bakersfield Heat Membership year runs year around from September 1 to August 31. League recruitment is ongoing. The major benefits of joining Bakersfield Heat are:
1. Open Enrollment
2. Sports Scouting
3. Affordability
Membership pricing is listed below. The membership fee includes the cost of uniforms, practice facility use, transportation to away games, lodging, trophies and medallions, and player score and statistic cards. Individual athletes must be members of the Bakersfield Heat to participate in team sports in the Illuminous Sports® gym. Corporate and other team rental services are exempt from this requirement.
$150.00 – Registration Fee
$100.00 – Monthly Maintenance Fee
Membership Pricing and Benefits
The Bakersfield Heat Membership year runs year around from September 1 to August 31. League recruitment is ongoing. The major benefits of joining Bakersfield Heat are:
1. Open Enrollment
2. Sports Scouting
3. Affordability
Membership pricing is listed below. The membership fee includes the cost of uniforms, practice facility use, transportation to away games, lodging, trophies and medallions, and player score and statistic cards. Individual athletes must be members of the Bakersfield Heat to participate in team sports in the Illuminous Sports® gym. Corporate and other team rental services are exempt from this requirement.
$150.00 – Registration Fee
$100.00 – Monthly Maintenance Fee
Illuminous Sports (pending)
Illuminous Sports ® Glow-in-the-Dark Gym
(Home of the Bakersfield Heat)
The Illuminous Sports® gym is the future home of the Bakersfield Heat adult and youth traveling sports leagues and the only glow-in-the-dark gym in the Central Valley. The facility will operate as a private gym providing access to training and competitive sports tournaments with a paid Bakersfield Heat membership. However, sports teams and outside groups may rent the facility at a nominal fee. The facility will house 7,500 square feet of space and include a weight room for conditioning, kitchen area for food and concessions, and upstairs VIP suite with designated private access to scouts, professional sports athletes, and dignitaries. The gym will have a capacity of 250 persons. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 2pm to 10 pm and Saturday, 8am to 11pm.
The Illuminous Sports® gym is a brand-new concept played in a dimly lit facility under UV lights. With fluorescent bibs and glow in the dark sporting equipment we turn down the lights and allow athletes to dodge, dance and play sport whilst lighting up the room. During select activities, music and silent movie projection will play on the walls in efforts to create a fun and electric atmosphere. Spectators may wear fluorescents as well and will have the option to purchase glow-in-the-dark branded Heat merchandise.
The Illuminous Sports® gym will offer the following sports:
The Illuminous Sports® gym will be available for rental for teambuilding and corporate events, kid’s birthdays, weddings, bar mitzvahs, quinceañeras, special Olympics, and the like. Activities played under the Illuminous Sports® setting are safe and can be enjoyed by all. Non-Bakersfield Heat tournament type glow-in-the-dark team events last one hour as standard with groups of over 18 enjoying 90 minutes at a time. Athletes are encouraged to wear dark colors so that their team bibs stand out a little bit. Those attending special and corporate event parties will want to take advantage of the UV lighting and can feel free to wear the brightest colors possible. Glow in the dark face paints are also recommended. Athletes and spectators are advised to wear sport or gym wear with gym shoes. No evening wear, heals, or boots are to be worn.
(Home of the Bakersfield Heat)
The Illuminous Sports® gym is the future home of the Bakersfield Heat adult and youth traveling sports leagues and the only glow-in-the-dark gym in the Central Valley. The facility will operate as a private gym providing access to training and competitive sports tournaments with a paid Bakersfield Heat membership. However, sports teams and outside groups may rent the facility at a nominal fee. The facility will house 7,500 square feet of space and include a weight room for conditioning, kitchen area for food and concessions, and upstairs VIP suite with designated private access to scouts, professional sports athletes, and dignitaries. The gym will have a capacity of 250 persons. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 2pm to 10 pm and Saturday, 8am to 11pm.
The Illuminous Sports® gym is a brand-new concept played in a dimly lit facility under UV lights. With fluorescent bibs and glow in the dark sporting equipment we turn down the lights and allow athletes to dodge, dance and play sport whilst lighting up the room. During select activities, music and silent movie projection will play on the walls in efforts to create a fun and electric atmosphere. Spectators may wear fluorescents as well and will have the option to purchase glow-in-the-dark branded Heat merchandise.
The Illuminous Sports® gym will offer the following sports:
- Glow-in-the-Dark Basketball Bakersfield Heat Home Games are played under UV lighting. This fast-paced activity which is full of technicality and adrenaline is a unique experience that really brings out that competitive edge. Other basketball teams may also choose to play their games in the Illuminous Sports® setting.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Dodgeball There is certainly a skill to dodging a flying ball in the dark! Participants will test their agility and reflexes with this energy game, whilst having a ball at the same time.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Volleyball Inside volleyball is loads of fun for groups. Now is your time to turn up the heat! And I mean in more ways than one.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Corn Hole Not familiar with corn hole? This is a game where small bags filled with dried corn are tossed at a target consisting of an inclined wooden platform with a hole at one end. Try doing this with neon colored sacks in dim lighting. You’re sure to have a blast.
The Illuminous Sports® gym will be available for rental for teambuilding and corporate events, kid’s birthdays, weddings, bar mitzvahs, quinceañeras, special Olympics, and the like. Activities played under the Illuminous Sports® setting are safe and can be enjoyed by all. Non-Bakersfield Heat tournament type glow-in-the-dark team events last one hour as standard with groups of over 18 enjoying 90 minutes at a time. Athletes are encouraged to wear dark colors so that their team bibs stand out a little bit. Those attending special and corporate event parties will want to take advantage of the UV lighting and can feel free to wear the brightest colors possible. Glow in the dark face paints are also recommended. Athletes and spectators are advised to wear sport or gym wear with gym shoes. No evening wear, heals, or boots are to be worn.
