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A little bit about us

Belleville Spirits Girls Basketball Club was founded in 1987

We offer competitive and recreational basketball for girls ages 8 to 18

Our competitive program provides athletes the opportunity to compete amongst the highest levels of competition in Ontario

As a not for profit, we rely on the support of sponsors to keep basketball affordable and accessible

 

Latest News

Coach Q & A with Justin Shakell

By Spirits | September 16, 2025

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…

u12 Palleschi has been selected for the 2025-2026 season

By Spirits | September 15, 2025

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

Coach Q & A with Sandro Palleschi

By Spirits | September 9, 2025

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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