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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
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
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,…
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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