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.

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.