OPEN GYM FOR 3 on 3 PRACTICE

FRIDAY, AUG. 24, FROM 6 - 7:30 PM.  WE WILL BE INSIDE IF IT IS RAINING OR THE WEATHER IS POOR!

NBA SHOOTING COACH AT TRU

NBA SHOOTING COACH - DAVE LOVE (HE HAS WORKED WITH THE PHOENIX SUNS AND OKC THUNDER) - WILL BE PROVIDING A SHOOTING CLINIC AT TRU IN KAMPLOOPS ON SEPTEMBER 15TH.  THERE ARE TWO SESSIONS - 10 TO 1:00 PM, OR 2 TO 5:00 PM AND THE COST IS $49.95.  CHECK OUT DETAILED INFO AT dave.love@theloveofthegame.com AND CLICK "SERVICES".  THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!!

3 on 3 Practices

We are continuing to practice at SMS from 6 - 7:30 PM tonight (Friday) and next week on Monday and Wednesday.  All practices will be outside unless the weather is wet - so bring an outside ball and inside shoes just in case.  There are very specific rules for 3 on 3 - see basketball bc site and search "Step up 3 on 3" - there is a PDF for the rules.  The game is fast!  50 teams have registered, so it's going to be a blast.

3 on 3 Practice at SMS

3 on 3 practices at SMS this week - we will be outside from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - if it is raining, we will move into the gym.  BRING your outdoor basketballs!

STEP-UP 3 V 3 IN KELOWNA

For those interested, Basketball BC'c Step-up 3 on 3 Tournament in Kelwona is AUGUST 24 to 26, NOT the September Long Weekend!!!  Anyone in Grades 5 to 10 interested, please contact me if your looking at organizing a team, or you can do it on your own (check out the Basketball BC website for details).  We have five (5) players in grade 6 who have expressed an interest.  We need one more to make two teams of 3 or two more players to make two teams of three with one sub each.  Teams of three will cost $41.67 each player, and a team of 4 will cost $31.25 per player.  Teams will play 4 games and if the team makes the play-off round, more games will be played.  This is a great opportunity to play against other athletes outside of SA!!!  There will be an open gym at SMS Tomorrow night (Wednesday, Aug. 8th) from 6:00 PM to 7:30 for all of those players interested in the 3 on 3 Tourney in Kelowna.  We will play some 1 on 1, we will work on some 3 man offense and defense, and we will play 3 on 3.  No 5 on 5 will be played at any of the SMS open gyms until after the 26th of Aug.

FRIDAY MORNING OPEN GYM

BADMINTON ONLY - 9:00 AM to 10:00 (ish) - All boys and girls up to and including Grade 8 are invited (elemtary and middle school age).  Like the game - thinking about playing on the SMS team this year - want to learn - come out and give it a try!  All racket sports are great for hand-eye coordination and lateral movement.  When I played quaterback, part of my weekly workout was to play tennis, or badminton, or racquetball, or squash - I played all of the time!  Plus, they are a blast to play!

WET WEDNESDAY OPEN GYM

Work on your skills, play 1 on 1 - 2 on 2, or 3 on 3!  All players - boys and girls - from grades 4 - 8 are welcome to attend open gym on Wednesday, July 18th, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.  Bring your B-ball (INDOOR SHOES) and a water bottle.  Work is being completed in the school, so we will not be allowed in the PE hallway.  PLEASE... only attend if you are FIRED-UP to work on your skills or play mini games - there are lots of things to do during the summer.  I will help those who ask for it, otherwise - I do not plan on doing any coaching or officiating.  The gym will be open to those who want to improve their skills, work hard, compete, and focus - to me that's fun.  My open gym time is not a place to goof around or hang out waiting for Mom or Dad to pick you up.  Only committed players need attend!!!

OPEN GYM TIME SOON!

Hi Everyone,

I will be holding open gym times soon - we (The Smiths) just purchased our new puppy.  He is 8 weeks old and we are working things out at the present time.  Keep checking in to see when open gym times are happening.  REMINDER... TRU CAMP IS JULY 23rd and anyone interested in competing in the Step-up 3 on 3 Tournament in Kelowna at the end of August can contact me.  Enjoy the GREAT weather in the Shuswap!

WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THE OFF-SEASON TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME?

IT'S NOT THE NUMBER OF HOURS YOU PUT INTO WHAT YOU ARE DOING THAT COUNTS; IT'S WHAT YOU PUT INTO THOSE HOURS THAT REALLY COUNTS!  SMS COURTS ARE OPEN EVERY DAY ... AND THEY ARE FREE!

TRU SUMMER B-BALL CAMP IN SA

REMINDER - COACH SCOTT CLARK - HEAD MEN'S BASKETBALL AT TRU (KAMLOOPS) - WILL BE HOLDING A CAMP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS (GRADES 4 - 12) IN SALMON ARM FROM JULY 23RD TO 26TH.  PLEASE CONTACT COACH CLARK AT sclark@tru.ca FOR INFORMATION.  YOUNGER PLAYERS (GRADES 4 - 7) WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE CAMP DURING THE MORNING AND OLDER PLAYERS (GRADES 8 - 12) WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE CAMP DURING THE AFTERNOON.  YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT ME (AARON SMITH) AT hsmith@sd83.bc.ca FOR INFORMATION.

OUTDOOR B-BALL FOR SYNERGY PLAYERS

Wednesday, June 27th, from 5:30 to 6:45, on the tennis courts at SMS.  This will be a skills session for all synergy players from Grades 4 - 9.  Players who want to work on their skills, improve their game, and work hard are welcome to attend.  Check Steve Nash's thirty-nine minute video on YouTube to follow the practice plan.

SYNERGY U12 HOST TOURNAMENT TODAY

Our Synergy U12 Teams host a five team tournament today with teams from Kelowna, Vernon, and Kamloops attending.  Games begin at 8:30 AM with the two Synergy Teams playing against each other and the last game starts at 4:00 PM with Synergy playing Vernon.  If you get a chance, come and check these little ballers out!

SCHEDULE:

 8:30 SA (2) vs SA (1)

9:45 KEL vs Vernon
11:00 TRU vs SA (2)
12:15 KEL vs SA (1)
1:30 TRU vs Vernon
2:45 KEL vs SA (2)
4:00 SA (1) vs Vernon

U14/15 TEAM IN KELOWNA

Congratulations to our Synergy U14 Boys' Team for their excellent performance in Kelowna last weekend.  The Team competed in the KMBA Boys' Basketball Tournament that took place on both Saturday and Sunday.  A BIG THANKS to Head Coach Mr. Rhys Waters and Assistant Coach Brody Duxbury!  Coach Waters praised the boys for their play in all four games and their 2 wins - 1 tie - and 1 loss outing.  Although the effort has always been there, the boys' toughness and basketball "IQ" are improving - the more "we" play the game and are exposed to competition outside the Salmon Arm area, the better we will become.  Continue the effort boys - love the game - work hard - compete to win - and have fun!  Coach Waters and I are working on our Home Tournament for June 16th.  We are hoping to attract three outside teams in both the U14/15 level and the U12 level.  Stay tuned!

Future Plans - I would love to see our group of U14 boys go to the Gonzaga Team Camp held in Spokan Washington next June (2013) - something to think about and something to work towards.

KELOWNA TOURNAMENT

Our U14/15 boys are off to Kelowna this weekend.  The boys will play on Saturday, May 25th, at Dr. Knox Middle School - Game #1 is at 12:00 noon against Diablos and Game #2 is at 2:40 against Axemen.  On Sunday the team will travel to Glenrosa Middle School in West Kelowna to play against Excallibur at 12:00 noon and the U13 Regional Team at 2:40.  Once again, this is a great opportunity and play against some quality teams.  Good luck boys!!!

Synergy Uniforms are IN!!!

Ryan W., Daniel S., and Lee W. give me a call so that I can get you your uniform and settle our accounts.

TRU TOURNAMENT

U 14/15 will be competing in their first game on Friday, May 4th at 3:45 PM

U12 will be competing in their first game on Friday, May 4th at 5:00 PM

More information and details (schedule) will be sent out by Tuesday night when the Schedule has been finalized by Coach Clark from TRU.

REMINDER OF SCHEDULE FOR SYNERGY PROGRAM

GRADE 4 to 6 PLAYERS - MONDAY 5:30 to 6:45 AT SMS
WEDNESDAY 6:30 to 7:30

GRADE 7 to 11 PLAYERS - MONDAY 5:30 to 7:00 AT JACKSON CAMPUS (SASS)
- WEDNESDAY 5:30 to 7:00 AT JACKSON CAMPUS

CLUB BALL BEGINS WEDNESDAY!!!

ALL GRADE 4 to 6 PLAYERS WILL MEET AND PLAY AT SMS ON WEDNESDAY - 6:30 TO 7:30. EACH PLAYER MUST BRING THEIR OWN BASKETBALL! SHORTS, T-SHIRT, AND INDOOR BASKETBALL RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED.

ALL GRADE 7 TO 11 PLAYERS WILL MEET AND PLAY AT THE HIGH SCHOOL (JACKSON CAMPUS) ON WEDNESDAY - 5:30 TO 7:00 (7:30).

ANY PLAYERS WHO HAVE NOT PAID, MUST PAY ON WEDNESDAY. LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012. ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO "DRIBBLE DRIVE".

WE WILL BE SIZING FOR OUR UNIFORMS WHICH WILL BE ORDERED ON THURSDAY. SHORTS AND SHIRT SIZES WILL BE REQUIRED.

SPRING BASKETBALL REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 AT THE SHUSWAP GYM BETWEEN 5:30 and 6:30 PM. OUR FIRST PRACTICE SESSION WILL BEGIN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11th. PLEASE PROVIDE MEDICAL INFO. AND FEES MUST BE PAID AT THIS TIME.

PROGRAM: - For all boys in grades 5 - 11
- U12 & U13 (grades 5, 6, & 7) Mondays 5:30 to 6:45 and Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30
at SMS
- "U13" (players can play against the older kids), U14, & U15 (gr. 7, 8, & 9) Mondays
6:45 to 8:00 at SMS **** I am looking for a coach for this group ****
- "U15, U16, & U17 (gr. "9", 10, & 11) Mondays 5:30 to 7:00 and Wednesdays
5:30 to 6:30 0r 7:00 depending on numbers and teams - at Jackson Campus.

Practice on Mondays (skill development + 1 v 1, 2 v 2, & 3 V 3)
Games on Wednesdays 5 v 5 full court

COST: U12 to U17 - $125.00 (cheques payable t0 "Salmon Arm Mini Dribblers")

Cost per player - Insurance = $15
- Uniform = $40
- Gym rental = $20
- Equipment & Coaches expenses (?)
- Some of the money collected "might" go towards tournament
entry fees; however, players (families) will have to pick up the
additional costs for tournament entry fees.

* For the fall program - players who are a part of the spring program will not
have to pay the Inusurance fee and Uniform fee (- $55).

Tournaments and extra games:
U12 = TRU late May; Salmon Arm early June + games against Vernon & Kamloops (?)
U13 to U17 = TRU late May; I am still working on other opportunities (Salmon Arm, Fraser Valley, Kelowna, SFU)
U17 will play our local men's team occaissionallly

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!

SALMON ARM CLUB BASKETBALL

I will be offering club basketball opportunities for boys from grades 4 - 11 in Salmon Arm this Sping and next Fall (maybe Winter - we will see how long the teachers job action exists). In the past I ran the Spring Basketball Program through the School at a cost of $5 to $20. The funds raised helped to purchase uniforms and equipment for our School Basketball Program - insurance and gym use was covered by the school. I will no longer be running the Spring Basketball Program I offer through the schools. Players and parents must understand that the program I am offering is not be affiliated with the schools in Salmon Arm; therefore, there will be a fee to join the club ($100 to $150 - final cost still to be determined). Each player will have to pay for the following: gym rentals, player insurance (includes membership to Basketball BC), uniform (reversible and shorts), b-ball, equipment costs, administrative fees, and coaches expenses. All players in grades 8 - 11, who play spring/fall basketball and attend tournaments or play in organized games, must belong to Basketball BC and be insured. School colours cannot be worn during games and school equipment cannot be used. Failure to comply with these rules will result in suspensions and fines. Players in the younger grades must belong to registered club programs to compete in tournaments. Please stay tune for more information. I will be finalizing cost and details before the end of March. The Programs that I would like to offer are Grades 5 - 7 (4's invited), Grades 7 - 9, and 9 - 11. Grades 4 - 7 will run on Monday and/or Wednesday 6:00 pm to 7:00 or 7:70 pm. STAY TUNE - MORE INFO TO FOLLOW.

Kelowna / Penticton Road Trip

Bus departs Sullivan Campus at 2:30 on Friday. Those who haven't payed owe 25$. Our first game is in West Kelowna at Mt. B. (6:45). Immediately following our game, we will drive to Penticton. We are staying at the Sandman Hotel. It has a Denny's on site (late dinner boys). Bring some food to munch on and enough money for two dinners, one breakfast, and lunch. Make sure you have both uniforms and all of b-ball wear. The Girls play at 12:00 on Saturday and the Golds play at 1:45. We are expected back in SA at around 6:00 PM Saturday night.

"It doesn't matter if you can take a hit. What matters is what you are able to do... how you respond to being repeatedly hit and knocked down." - Lets make this a fun and worth while weekend boys. Focus and prepare yourselves to compete! I'm FIRED UP!

GOLDS' PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EXAM WEEK

We will practice at the Jackson Campus on Tuesday and Thursday, from 6:00 pm to 7:30. Our first game on Friday is at 5:00 pm (PVSS) against Valley View from Kamloops. They are a good quick shooting team and will be a challenge. Wake up early every day and study... study...study! Use your time wisely during the day to study and prepare yourself to practice hard at night. Good luck on your exams boys and I will see you at practice.

GOLDS' SCHEDULE FOR 2012

JANUARY 18th @ SASS vs #1 KSS
JANUARY 20th to 21st @ VSS TOURNAMENT (First Game is on Friday, at 7:15 pm)
JANUARY 27th to 28th @ PVSS TOURNAMENT (First Game is on Friday at 5:00 PM)
FEBRUARY 1st @ SASS vs Rutland (7:15 pm)
FEBRUARY 3rd @ SASS vs Penticton (7:00 pm)
FEBRUARY 7th @ SASS vs NorKam (6:45 pm)
FEBRUARY 10th @ Mt. B
FEBRUARY 11th @ Penticton
FEBRUARY 14th @SASS vs Mt. B. (7:45 pm)
FEBRUARY 21st @ Rutland

#1 KSS VISITS GOLDS ON WEDNESDAY

I am hoping that many of you will be able to attend the game at SASS on Wednesday, January 18th. The #1 KSS Owls are in town for their second meeting against the Golds. In our first match-up, the Golds fell to the Owls 104 to 29 - I am expecting a better performance by the young Golds both offensively and defensively in our second meeting. As a TEAM the Golds have been improving and our Basketball IQ is slowly increasing. Although our offensive output has been poor against great teams like KSS and South Kamloops, we have been able to compete against some good AAA teams. The reallity is that basketball is what it is right now in Salmon Arm - we have great athletes who play soccer, hockey, football, etc..., however we do not have a group of committed players that make basketball a priority. And until that changes, we will not be able to compete with great teams. Wednesday would be a GREAT OPPORTUNITY for our young basketball players in town to see an excellent team - the size and hieght is impressive, and their skill is outstanding. Girl's game is at 5:00 and the Boy's game begins at 6:45.