MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 2013

Salmon Arm Synergy Elite Basketball try-outs will take place this Wednesday, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.  Those players who make the team will have to register after practice (at home on their own computers).  I have a plan...  We have 15 or 16 boys trying out... so parents, please meet with me at 7:15 - fifteen minutes prior to the end of practice.  I think everyone will like my "PLAN"!  Anyway, the rest of our crew (Boys and Girls) will begin their Synergy sessions on March 4th, from 5:30 to 7:00 - see schedule below.

Mondays - Salmon Arm Synergy Program Practices - 5:30 to 7:00
               - Synergy Elite Travel Team Practices - 7:00 to 8:00

Fridays - GAME NIGHT - First set of games will be from 6:00 to 7:00 and our second set of games will
                                          run from 7:00 to 8:00 (younger players first and older players second)

Tournaments Schedule - April 6th Salmon Arm Tournament (2 Synergy Teams)
                                   - April 13th or 27th??? Vernon Tournament (2 Synergy Teams)
                                   - April 19th to 21st Club Provincial Championships (Elite Team Only- 10 will be
                                     selected)
                                   - May 3rd / 4th TRU Tournament (2 Synergy Teams)

*All Tournaments are for U12 and U13 Players - We will have at least one (1) U13 Team competing in all of the tournaments listed above.  Please note:  Players from both programs will be invited to compete on teams that enter the above tournaments - players will be selected / invited who possess a strong/improved skill set, who are coachable, who work hard in all practices and seem to be enjoying themselves...                                   

2013 SYNERGY CLUB PROGRAMS BEGIN

Happy New Year everyone!!!  Our Synergy Youth Basketball Programs will be starting in February.  On February 20th, at 6:00 PM, at Shuswap Middle School, in the gym, a informational Meeting will be held for all those interested in the program.  The Program will offer opportunities for Boys and Girls in Grades 4 - 7 to improve their basketball skills and compete in games both in and out of town.  Information has been sent home from each of the schools and it is important that parents attend the meeting on Wednesday night if their child is interested.  Last day to Register for the Spring 2013 season will be Friday, February 22nd.  Sorry no exceptions this year!

• February 13 Harlem Globe Trotters in Kamloops at the Capital Center
• February 20th Inforamtion Meeting and registration
• February 27th U13 Program Begins for Boys' Elite Program (Gr. 6/7) 6 - 7:30 PM
• March 4th SA House Program Begins for Boys & Girls - 5:30 to 7:00
• March 6th Synergy U13 Selected that will play in the Kelowna Club Spring League once per week - Games played on Wednesday Nights - one per week
• March 8th - Synergy House Game Night Begins (Fridays at 6 and 7 PM)
• Players will be put on teams and one hour game times will be set
• March 25th to 28th Try-outs in Kelowna for the Legends League
• April 6th U13 Elite Tournament in Salmon Arm
• April 19th - 21st U13 Provincial Tournament on the Coast (Richmond Oval)
• April thru May - our Elite Team(s) will attend weekend tournaments held at TRU, Vernon, Kelowna and on the Coast(?)

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.