Alright, Kirkland… it’s October. The leaves are falling, pumpkin spice is assaulting your nostrils from every direction, and let’s be honest—your kid’s been in costume mode since September 15th. You’re trying to keep them off sugar and TikTok, and suddenly you’re realizing: we need something fun, active, and actually productive before I lose it.

Enter: Haunted Hoops at EBC Training Centers.

This October, we’re bringing the heat and the haunted. Think basketball drills meets Halloween thrills. It’s the perfect combo of fitness, fundamentals, and just enough spooky fun to keep the kids talking about it until Thanksgiving. And no, we’re not putting anyone in a Jason mask during full-court drills—but we’re not ruling it out either.

Fall Training Meets Fright Night: What Is Haunted Hoops?

Look, Halloween is great. Candy, costumes, chaotic neighborhood kids hopped up on Smarties—it’s tradition. But at EBC, we’re flipping the script with a month-long Halloween-inspired basketball experience for athletes who want to keep their skills sharp while still getting in on the fun.

This isn’t just “trick-or-treat and shoot a free throw.” This is legit training, with a twist.

Here’s what we’ve got brewing in the cauldron this October:

🎃 Halloween-Themed Drills

We’re bringing the boo to your bounce pass. Every week, we mix in themed stations like:

Zombie Closeouts: Defensive slide like something undead is chasing you. Because it is.
Pumpkin Pick & Rolls: Just like it sounds… minus the squishy mess.
Witch Hat Shooting Challenges: Accuracy, footwork, and maybe some flying brooms (not guaranteed).
Monster 1-on-1 Matchups: Face off with your teammates in full costume. You think your crossover’s deadly now? Wait ‘til you try it dressed like a vampire.

👻 Friday Night Haunted Open Gym

Every Friday night, we dim the lights and turn up the Halloween vibes.

Players can wear costumes (as long as they can run in them)
Haunted soundtrack blasting
Friendly scrimmages, contests, and giveaways
Bonus points if your costume actually improves your defense

🍬 Trick Shot for a Treat

Yes, we’re giving out candy. But you gotta earn it.

Players attempt trick shots at the end of each session
Land it? Treat. Miss it? Push-ups. (Just kidding... maybe.)

Why Haunted Hoops?

Because let’s be honest—October is where kids start to check out. School’s back, homework’s piling up, the days are shorter, and motivation drops like your kid’s GPA after Fortnite dropped a new update.

Haunted Hoops keeps players engaged with:

Fun and structure
Real skill development (that doesn’t feel like work)
Mental and physical focus when most kids are starting to drift

If you're a parent, this is the golden zone—your kid gets to run around, stay sharp, and come home tired. You win.

What Skills Are We Building? (Besides Being Scary Good)

Despite all the ghostly jokes, we’re still focused on fundamentals:

Shooting under pressure (because yes, it’s hard to shoot in a mask)
Dribbling in chaos (costumes, distractions, spooky music—welcome to the real world, kid)
Agility, speed, and conditioning
Team communication (yes, even mummies need to call for the ball)
Confidence through creativity—because nothing builds swagger like crossing someone over in a werewolf costume

And don’t worry—we still run structured stations, give real coaching feedback, and keep everything organized. This is EBC, not your neighbor’s garage haunted house.

Who Should Join?

✔️ Beginner players looking to learn the game in a fun, low-pressure environment
✔️ Intermediate athletes wanting to keep their edge during the fall slump
✔️ Advanced hoopers who can’t stand a month off and love a good challenge
✔️ Kids who want to wear their Halloween costume more than once

We group athletes by age and skill level, so no one’s getting dunked on by a 6'2" eighth grader in a skeleton onesie.

Parents: Let’s Talk

We know Halloween weekend is full of chaos. Parties. Parades. Candy negotiations. Haunted Hoops gives you something you don’t have to organize.

You drop your kid off. We:

Run them through fun, high-intensity basketball training
Keep them engaged, active, and social
Send them home with a sugar-free adrenaline high (okay maybe a tiny bit of sugar)

You enjoy 90 minutes of peace. It’s practically a spa day.

When & Where

📍 EBC Training Centers
6601 132nd Ave NE #1
Kirkland, WA 98033

🗓️ Haunted Hoops runs all October long
🕓 Weekday training sessions, plus Friday Night Haunted Open Gyms

📞 Call (425) 655-7802
📧 Email Info@EBConefamily.com
🌐 Register now at ebconefamily.com

Spots fill up faster than a pumpkin spice latte on a rainy morning—get in now.

Final Thoughts (a.k.a. Don’t Be a Scaredy Cat)

Listen—fall is when most kids start to coast. They get comfy. They start slacking. And then tryouts roll around and boom—reality hits harder than an 8th grader with a growth spurt.

Don’t let your player fall into that trap. Haunted Hoops gives them the edge while everyone else is taking October off.

Plus… c’mon.
Basketball in a costume?
Monster drills?
A candy-fueled shooting contest?
This is the kind of stuff they’ll remember.

So grab the face paint, tie up your laces, and join us at EBC Training Centers in Kirkland for Haunted Hoops—where the only thing scarier than Halloween is skipping practice before tryouts.

🎃🏀 Let’s get spooky. Let’s get better. Let’s get buckets.