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.