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Spring Eurostep Basketball Clinics in Kingston
Hi, I hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out to share an upcoming training opportunity this spring and to ask if you would be willing to pass this information along to your athletes and their families. My name is Brooke Hussey, and I’m currently a player with Queen’s Women’s Basketball. I was honoured to be…
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St. Lawrence Lightning Spring Development Program
Please see the email below regarding St Lawrence Lightening’s Spring Development Program: — Hi all, I am pleased to announce that the St. Lawrence Lightning Basketball Club will be running our Spring Development Program again in 2026. We will run 16+ 2 hr practices in May – June and participate in 3 travel events again…
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U13 Michell Opens OBL Weekend #1 with Two Wins
In the girls’ first game, they faced the County Clippers and got off to a slow start, falling behind early. The momentum shifted when they turned up the intensity on defense, forcing several turnovers. Capitalizing on those mistakes, they took control of the game and pulled away for a dominant 44–20 win. Their second game…
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u16 Barbeau has been selected for the 2025-2026 season
Congratulations to the following players: Rylee Baldini Shelby Brant Violet Buxton Kyrah Currin Kaylynn Dutton Myla Empey Peyton Pleasance Charlee Sage Hannah Serviss Abigail Whiten Madilyn Whiten
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u19 McGrath has been selected for the 2025-2026 season
Congratulations to the following players: Regina Castillo Villanueva Lily Galloway Nora Genereaux Grace Hampel Chloe Lucas Brooklyn Maracle Ava McKeown Paige McGrath Elisa Ostlaender Anabelle Wilson
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u16 Shakell has been selected for the 2025-2026 season
Congratulations to the following players: Liberty Bergen Scarlet Clarke Sawyer Crisp Alexa Drumm Remy Dullard-Krizay Clara Fernández-Puebla Nora Gabourie Lana McKeown Hadley Rozema Tess Shakell Joon Taylor
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u14 de Vries has been selected for the 2025-2026 season
Congratulations to the following players: Briella Criss Hope Duong Claire Gunning Raya Holoway Ciara Lewis Kiyon Maracle Irelyn O’Connor Lillian Seniuk Sophiya Vance June Wollenberg
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U13 Michell has been selected for the 2025-2026 season
Congratulations to the following players: Gracyn McColl Reese Coughlin Samantha Bentley Norah Lad Athena Stapley Eve Michell Everly Clarke Mila Kalaieva
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Coach Q & A with Ryan Barbeau
Team Name:U16 BarbeauTotal Years Coaching:20 yearsTeams Played for:– Belleville Spirits (Grades 4-12)– Nicholson Crusaders (2003-2007)– University of Western Ontario (2007-2012)– Baskets Vilsbiburg- German Pro B League (2012)Favourite Practice Drills:Player led scrimmage and game situationsTop 3 Qualities You Want in a Player:– Someone who loves the success of their teammates– Players who are willing to play…
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Coach Q & A with Geordie Michell
Name & Team: U13 Michell Years Coaching Basketball: 6 years coaching Spirits girls and boys Playing Background: Nicholson Crusaders, Old Man Rec Leagues Favourite Basketball drill: 1v1 full court Top 3 Qualities You Want in a Player: Work ethic, coachable, good attitude Your Favourite Basketball Memory: East Meets West overtime championship win with my U14…
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Coach Q & A with Justin Shakell
Name & Team: u16 ShakellYears Coaching Basketball: 10 years totalPlaying Background:Moira Trojans for 5 years (under the great Ken Smith) Favourite Basketball Drill:Any competitive drill that produces lots of sweat (maybe a bit of blood) Top 3 Qualities You Want in a Player:WE before ME attitude, hard worker, laughs at my jokes Your Favourite Basketball Memory:Building a 275 link chain…
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u12 Palleschi has been selected for the 2025-2026 season
Congratulations to the following: Josefina Tie Ten Quee Quinn Heintzman Mountenay Londyn Mayer Paige Richardson Lola Hart Heidi Di Genova Warner Madelyn Harvey Annabel Georgekutty Emily Howden Lauren Gemmell Cooke Irelyn Callaghan Iyla Lawrence
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Grade 7-8 Open House
Open House Basketball Night for Grade 7-8 Girls (2012/2013 Birth Years) Date: Friday, September 12 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Location: St Theresa Secondary Gym, BellevilleCalling all Spirits players, friends, and curious newcomers — join us for a fun night of basketball!
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Coach Q & A with Sandro Palleschi
2025-2026 Team:U12 Belleville SpiritsYears Coaching Basketball:20 years, 18 with the SpiritsPlaying Background:I played volleyball and ball hockey as a kid. I got involved in coaching when my daughters started to play school and competitive basketball in London, OntarioFavourite Basketball Drill:2on2 Frenzy – it’s a fast-paced drill that works on transition, offense, defense, passing, outlets, closeouts,…
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Coach Q & A with Darrell McGrath
Name & Team:Coach McGrath – U19Years Coaching Basketball:7 years with Belleville SpiritsPlaying Background:Loyalist CollegeFavourite Basketball Drill:First to 10 team lay-ups�Top 3 Qualities You Want in a Player: Attitude/Effort/Willingness to learn�Your Favourite Basketball Memory: back to back to back OBA championships�Basketball Pet Peeve:a busted mesh�Pre-Game Playlist Must-Have:Warm It Up – Kris Kross�Favourite Thing to Do Outside…
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