It has been a long time since I've posted info. on this site - Sorry about that! I've been in basketball mode all Spring trying to get everything ready for the season and organize both the SMS Boys' Basketball Program and the Golds. I am fired up for this season. Wednesday night Jr. Golds is going extremely well - we have 40 players between grades 3 - 8 and we are practicing from 6:00 to 7:30. Our final session with the boys will be held on November 26th at TRU where we will compete in a U12 to U14 tournament against teams from both Kelowna and Kamloops.

GOLDS - we are going to start practices next week - I just left a message at the school to see when I can get some gym time. I am looking at going next week (Mon., Tuesday, & Thursday) from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Spread the info. - Check the blog - watch for announcements at school.

Football and Soccer players - GOOD LUCK IN YOUR GAMES AND PLAY-OFFS!!!

GOLDS' CAMP - GR. 9 - 12

OUR PRE-SEASON CAMP WILL BEGIN THIS THURSDAY, AT THE JACKSON CAMPUS, STARTING AT 6:00 PM.

THIS IS NOT A TRY-OUT!!!

ALL INTERESTED GRADE 9 - 12 ARE INCOURAGED TO ATTEND IF IT DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH OTHER ACTIVITIES

CAMP WILL RUN FROM: THURSDAY 6:00 TO 7:30
FRIDAY 4:00 TO 5:30
SATURDAY AM TBA

FALL B-BALL PROGRAM

Fall Basketball -Information meeting for parents and registration for the Jr. Golds Fall Basketball program will take place tonight (Wednesday) at SMS, starting at 6:30 PM.

The program is for all boys in Grades 4 - 8. Parents of boys who are in Grade 3 are welcome to attend - there might be an opportunity for your child to participate in the program.

The program will only accept 40 participants.

LAST OPEN GYM BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS

MONDAY, AUGUST 29th - OPEN GYM FOR GRADES 9 - MASTERS (7:30 to 9:00)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31st - OPEN GYM FOR GRADES 3 - 8 (6:00 to 7:30)



FALL BASKETBALL PROGRAM:

Meeting and Registration will take place at SMS on Wednesday, September 14th. Space will be limited.

Program Details:

Junior Golds - Grades 3 to 8
- 3 on 3 League will begin Monday, September 19th

- Grade 3 to 5 from 6:00 to 6:45
- Grade 6 to 8 from 7:00 to 7:45

- limited instruction for 3 on 3 team play will be provided during the
- 8 minute warm-up at the beginning of each session
- new teams will be made every week
- three teams per basket (round-robin format)
- Games will be 12 minutes in length and each team will play two games
- COST = $10.00 per player
- Maximum 48 players per group

- Junior Golds Fall Basketball will begin Thursday, September 22nd

- Grades 4 to 8 (6:00 to 7:30)
- Thursdays for 1.5 hours
- COST = $20.00 per player
- Maximum number of participants = 40
- program will focus on individual skill development and team play
- the program is designed for those players who are motivated to become a better basketball player
- players will compete in weekly drills and games
- games will be organized with TRU Jr. Wolfpack Program

NO OPEN GYM MONDAY!!!

Monday, August 22nd - Game at TRU (7:00 PM) against Div III team from Walla Walla Washington - So there will be no Open gym for the Seniors - check Tuesday for possible open gym times later in the week.

Wednesday, August 24th - Open gym for Grades 3 to 8 - call three friends to invite (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM)

(Golds) Senior Pre-Season Camp runs form Thursday, September 15th to Saturday, September 17th - all players wanting to "TRYOUT" - NOT "TRYON" - for the Golds this year must attend all three days. Times to be announced.

OPEN GYM CONTINUES THIS WEEK!

THE SMS GYM IS SCHEDULED TO BE CLEANED AND RESURFACED SOON! CHECK BLOG ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR DETAILS.

MONDAY NIGHTS - 7:30 PM TO 9:00PM - GRADES 9 - 12 PLUS ADULTS (COMPETITIVE)

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM - GRADES 3 - 8 (PARENTS WELCOME)

FALL BASKETBALL WILL START IN SEPTEMBER: MONDAY NIGHTS 3 ON 3 FOR PLAYERS IN GRADES 3 - 12 (MAYBE ADULTS???) AND THURSDAY NIGHTS CLUB B-BALL FOR PLAYERS IN GRADES 4 - 8

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10th

Open Gym tonight will be modified - Floors in the school are being done - there will be no access to the washrooms, equipment rooms, water fountains, etc... players must bring their own ball and water bottle.

Gym time will be from 6:00 pm to 6:45 for any players in grades 3 to 8!

Continue to check the blog on a regular basis for open gym times and changes.

Beginning in September - Fall Basketball Program for players in Grades 4 to 8 - this program will take place one night per week for 1.5 hours. The program will focus on skill development, team play, games and we will end the session in Kamloops at TRU with a mini tournament (Sept. to December). Winter session will follow (Jan. to March).

OPEN GYM SCHEDULE RESUMES!

Monday, August 8th - Open gym at SMS (7:30 to 9:00) - Grades 9 - 12 + adults - any adults who still have that competitive egde are welcome to come out for a run against the high school players.

Wednesday, August 10th - Open gym at SMS (6:00 to 7:30) - Grades 3 - 8 + adults

ALL ATHELTES ATTENDING MUST PHONE 3 FRIENDS WHO PLAN ON PLAYING B-BALL THIS YEAR AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO ATTEND! Open Gym can be a great social setting if you make it happen - work on skills, compete agianst you teammates, have fun, and hang out with your friends.

NO OPEN GYM MONDAY!!!

Sorry guys. There will be no open gym tonight - however, I will be opening the gym at SMS on Wednesday, August 3rd from 6:00 pm to 7:30. I will divide the gym in half - younger players on one side and older players on the other. Take advantage of the opportunity and make the effort to attend to work-on skills or play 1 on 1, 2 on 2, 3 on 3 4 on 4 or 5 on 5. Phone your teammates and encourage them to come out! Each player needs to bring a friend/teammate.

Wednesday, August 3rd - 6:00 to 7:30 (Grades 3 to 12)

MONDAY NIGHT OPEN GYM!

Only four grade 9's showed up to open gym. GOLDS (gr. 11 &12), although this time is for all Golds, it's really for you guys (us)!!! Does this time not work? Let me know. I have a family at home and I would love to spend time with them. Next open gym times are:

For Seniors at SASS (Sullivan) - Tuesday and Thursday - 7:00 pm
- Next Monday at SMS (Grades 9 - 12) - 7:30 pm

For Grades 3 - 8 (SMS) - Wednesday 6:00 pm

GREAT CAMP PLUS OPEN GYM OPPORTUNITIES

Once again, thanks to Coach Clark and Chris Kok - they put on an outstanding camp at SMS this past week. I think all the boys had a good time and learned something. Remember to continually work on your game (everyday). Open Gym opportunities are as follows:

Mondays - 7:30 to 9:00 (doors open at 7:30) for all players going into grade 9 to 12

Wednesdays - 6:00 to 7:30 (doors open at 6:00) for all players going into grades 3 to 8

All players are responsible for contacting their teammates to encourage them to attend open gym opportunities!

Wednesday, July 12, 2011

Grade 3 to Grade 8 players interested in playing basketball tomorrow night (Thursday) from 6:30 pm to 7:30 - 8:00 are welcome to attend open gym at SMS. Gate will be locked so park below and walk up to enter outside gym doors. Basketball only - work on your skills (dribbling, shooting, etc...) and play games (1 on 1, 2 on 2, ... 5 on 5)

TRU CAMP IN SALMON ARM NEXT WEEK

Starting Monday at SMS, Coach Clark from TRU will be in town to begin his basketball camp - Grades 4 to 7 from 9:00 am to noon and Grades 8 to 12 from 1:00 to 4:00. Any players who would still like to register can contact me, or show-up Monday morning at the school to sign-up. Cost is $90.00 - cheques made out to Thompson Rivers University Men's Basketball - Care Card # is required. Once again, this is an outstanding opportunity for our boys in SA, so I hope several will take advantage. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2011

Open gym last week went well. We had one Gold, two Gr. 7's, three Gr. 5's, three Gr. 3's, and two visitors from Calgary - it was worth opening the gym. This coming week looks like rain, so I will open the gym, for younger players going into grades 3 to 9, on Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 (10:30) and I MIGHT open the gym on Wednesday - check blog on Tuesday night. Senior Golds - take advantage of open gym at SASS on Tuesday and Thursday Nights - playing agianst the older players will improve your game.

TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011

Basketball Camp Information:

I talked to Coach Clark last night and he's excited about coming to Salmon Arm to offer his camp to our boys. He said no matter what the numbers are, the camp is a go. Reminder that the camp will be held on July 18th to 21st, at SMS - Grades 4 to 7 from 9:00 am to 12:00 and Grades 8 to 12 from 1:00 to 4:00. Please help promote the camp by spreading the word - this is a great opportunity for our boys and basketball in Salmon Arm.

Open Gym Times:

Looks like rain this week - I will open the gym on Friday, July 8th, from 9:30 to 10:30 or 11:00 - time will depend on numbers and interest. Remember, basketball is the most difficult sport to play because of the skills involved and the off-season is the most important time to develop those skills. Players who drop out of basketball are the ones who never work on improving their skills and fail to improve; therefore, they become frustrtated because they can't play the game well, so they quit and we often hear "basketball sucks!" No, its a great game - its just a lot more difficult to play than many of the other sports. It takes constant dedication, commitment, and WORK! Become a "GYM RAT"! Make your time in the gym fun by competing, hanging out with friends, making new friends, and working on your game. I plan on opening the gym at least once a week, so check the BLOG on a regular basis and keep your friends informed.