The Sunshine State Showdown is here and it’s one of the biggest tournaments of the season! Please review the details below to make sure your athlete is ready to perform at their best this weekend.
📍 Tournament Location & Details
- Event: Sunshine State Showdown
- Dates: April 4–6, 2025
- Location 1:Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus
3021 Sports Coast Way, Wesley Chapel, FL
- Location 2: Skills Center Elite (SCE) 5107 N 22nd St Tampa, FL, 33610
- Game Schedule: Download the Exposure Events App on App Store or Google Play
- Tickets: Tickets will be available at the door
⏰ Arrive Early — Be Ready
Athletes are expected to arrive 45 minutes before their game time. This is not just for stretching — it’s about mentally and physically locking in as a team.
- Group stretch + game-speed warmups = locked in performance
- No distractions or playtime before games — we’re here to compete
- Rest, hydrate, and fuel properly throughout the weekend
🎒 What to Pack: Game Day Checklist
Parents, help your athlete stay organized with this must-pack list:
✅ Team jersey and shorts
✅ Undergarments and socks
✅ Basketball sneakers
✅ Suns warm-up gear or hoodie
✅ Refillable water bottle
✅ Healthy snacks
✅ Backpack to carry it all
🍏 Healthy Snack Ideas
Pack smart between games. Here are some quick, easy snacks to keep energy up:
- Sliced Bananas topped with Nut butter
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Trail mix with nuts, seeds, and raisins (low sugar)
- Grapes, apple slices, or orange wedges
- String cheese & whole grain crackers
- Low-sugar protein bar
- Yogurt pouch or smoothie (kept cold)
🍽️ Great Eats Near the Gym
Looking for better quality food options near Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus? These picks are all within 5 miles:
- First Watch – Healthy brunch, power bowls, and fresh juices
- Panera Bread – Salads, soups, and sandwiches
- Chipotle – Fresh customizable bowls with protein and veggies
- Shake-A-Salad – Fast, affordable salad and wrap options
- The Hungry Greek – Fresh Mediterranean bowls and pitas
- Noble Crust – Southern-Italian with a modern twist
- Chuck Lager Tavern – Elevated American dishes
- Skybox Rooftop Bar – Small plates and rooftop vibes (for parents!)
🌦️ Weather Forecast
- Friday: Sunny, high of 85°F
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, 84°F
- Sunday: Scattered showers, 82°F
Pack light rain gear and stay cool between games!
👀 Off the Court? Stay and Watch.
When your team isn’t on the court, don’t just hang around or leave — watch the action!
This weekend is packed with high-level competition, and we encourage all Suns players and families to support our Elite Level Suns and Suns alumni compete. Let’s bring the energy from the sidelines too!
- Search “Miami Suns” or “Gnation Suns” in the Exposure Events App for schedules
💬 Wrapping It Up
This weekend is about discipline, effort, and team pride. If we stay focused and support each other, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish.
Let’s make this tournament one to remember.
Let’s Go Suns — Let’s bring home those W’s!
