The Competitive Pyramid

Four tiers. One standard. Performance determines your position.

BA NEXT

17U / 19U · College & Olympic Pathway

NEXT

National Platform · Showcase Events

Elite

Regional & National Bridge

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Foundation Development Stage

BA NEXT

17U & 19U

The pinnacle of the Blitz Academy ecosystem. BA NEXT is the college and Olympic pathway platform for elite athletes ready for the next level.

  • Direct college recruiting exposure
  • National team identification pathway
  • Professional-grade showcase events
  • Verified combine testing
  • Hudl film integration for every game

NEXT

All Age Groups

The national platform tier. Teams at this level compete in structured showcase events with exposure to scouts and program evaluators.

  • National championship qualification
  • Multi-regional competition
  • Enhanced visibility and exposure
  • Performance tracking and analytics

Elite

All Age Groups

The competitive bridge between regional and national play. Elite tier teams have proven themselves locally and are ready for expanded competition.

  • Regional championship events
  • Cross-regional matchups
  • Pathway to NEXT tier promotion
  • Verified competition quality

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All Age Groups

The foundation tier for developing programs. Teams at Select level compete regionally while building toward Elite tier promotion.

  • Local and regional league play
  • Development-focused competition
  • Entry point for qualifying teams
  • Clear pathway for advancement

Promotion & Relegation

Performance determines tier placement. Win, and you move up. Underperform, and you move down. Every game matters.

30

Games per season

2

Championships per year

5

Months of competition

Where does your team belong?

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