Posts Tagged ‘Basketball’
Queen’s Women’s Basketball Summer Training Camp
Are you or somebody you know interested in getting some high-level training in before the summer ends?
Then this training camp is just for you!
Queen’s University Women’s Basketball is running a performance program for ages 14-17 at the end of the summer.
Athletes will experience on-court instruction from Queen’s Women’s Basketball coaches and players, while living in residence on the Queen’s campus. The camp will also include off-court strength and conditioning training and video analysis sessions. The camp will focus on skill development, while creating opportunities for games and competition. This is an opportunity for players to get the full U-SPORTS student-athlete experience and begin making meaningful connections with coaches, players, and our campus.
Age: 14-17 years old
Fee: $600 (Residential) $375 (Non-Residential)
Schedule: Camp will run from Thurs Aug 22 at 10:00 am to Sun Aug 25 at 9:00 am
Link to register: https://getactive.gogaelsgo.com/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=972efa76-7177-4f86-81bc-15ff20d75785 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://getactive.gogaelsgo.com/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=972efa76-7177-4f86-81bc-15ff20d75785__;!!C6U3kMug-CLylaU!ml4ypMZ3bxOUWekb_4t4UOlozs540za2YGOWhcADoJc1C_BtN1jJsJyg_1ljYZblo8VzHmdinuQVbNh3i8NZ$)
u12 Girls Ontario Cup Weekend in Ottawa
The U12 Girls finished their season with their Ontario Cup Finals this past weekend in Ottawa.
After finishing 19 and 5; including a gold medal win in Brockville and OBL Gold Medal after moving up a division and running the table 6-0 for a combined 11-1 OBL record; the girls again moved up another division to compete in Division 3 of the Ontario Cup, ranked 21st overall and 5th in D3 pool.
With 8 Grade 5s and 3 Grade 6s, we knew we’d be in tough but it’s been like that most of the year.
In Game 1 the girls were outstanding winning 37-35 against the Number 1 seed Nepean Blue Devils. Sammy Bentley led the team with 16 points and Abigail Sword with 6 points. Possibly our best game all year.
In Game 2 the girls again played well. We led at half by 10 points but had a rocky 5th shift where we were outscored by 11 points. It was a devastating loss for the girls and the head coach who prides himself with in-game adjustments, didn’t adjust fast enough in that 5th shift. We had good looks in the last minute to pull it out but rimmed out a couple of shots in the dying seconds.
In Game 3 we were up against a dominant Gator Academy team that should have been playing 1 or 2 pools up (they were the eventual Gold Medal winner, winning 42-14). Having said that, while they destroyed every team, we played them tough; losing by only 13; 38 to 25 and out-scoring them in the 2nd half. This on top of playing against a 3-2 zone trapping defense (which is not illegal but discouraged at this age group) and probably the best U12 player I”ve ever seen (she scored 20 points). Ciara Lewis and Mila Kaliaieva led with 5 points each followed by Raya Holoway, Abigail and Irelyn O’Connor with 4 each. A very respectable showing.
Unfortunately we lost the 3-way tie-breaker by 2 points and ended up 3rd in the Pool and out of medal contention.
The kids and parents had a great night together back at the hotel and the girls woke up Sunday ready to rumble in our last official game.
In the 3rd vs 3rd cross-over game we played what might be the most memorable game I’ve been a part of versus Huron Lakers. The game ended up tied in regulation time and in the first OT Huron tied the game again with no time left, sinking a great 3 point shot at the buzzer. The 2nd OT period was back and forth with Huron leading by 2 with less than a minute left when Sammy Bentley drained a 3 pointer to give us the 1 point lead followed by a late foul shot and a well deserved and exciting 33-31 victory. A great way to end the season and a game that all of us will remember for a long time.
A very emotional end to the season for both parents and players as the team will diverge with the eight Grade 5s remaining in U12 and the three Grade 6s moving up next year.
We are all very proud of the girls as they exceeded all expectations and proved to be warriors against older and bigger competition. The team would be considered undersized for U12 but not when you measure the size of their hearts where we were 2nd to none.
Congratulations to a big part of the Spirits future:
Abigail Sword, Raya Holoway, Ciara Lewis, Sophiya Vance, Mila Kaliaieva, Everly Clarke, Sammy Bentley, Kiyon Maracle, Reese Coughlin, Irelyn O’Connor and Eve Mitchel.
Coaches Steph Holoway, Terri Coughlin and Sandro Palleschi with special mention to guest coaches Geordie Michel and Ivan Kaliaieva.
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Belleville Spirits Rep Development Camp
By: Jessyka Maliksi
BELLEVILLE – Are you a Belleville Spirits rep player interested in shaking off some rust before the season starts?
This end of summer development camp offered by the Belleville Spirits boys is just what you need!
From Aug. 19-23, the Belleville Spirits boys are offering half-day end of summer development sessions to all Spirits rep players.
This camp costs $100 and has limited spots per group.
- Boys born 2011-2013 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Girls born 2010-2013 (12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Location: Centennial Secondary School
NCCAA National Champion, Clinton Cybulski will be a guest coach at this camp.
If you’re interested in getting some work done before the summer ends, make sure you register by emailing jr*************@gm***.com
Register now! Spots limited!
USports women’s basketball coach to be in attendance…more details coming soon…
U16 McGrath girls take home 2nd place trophy at IEM Tournament
By: Jessyka Maliksi
NEWMARKET – Over the weekend, the u16 McGrath girls competed in the IEM Tournament, and came home with the second-place trophy.
The girls started off the weekend strong, winning three games in a row, leading them to the gold medal game.
The team’s first win was against Oakville Venom, working together and coming out with a team win, winning 48-18.
The girls brought that big win energy to their next game Defeating the Brockville Blazers by five (38-33) to end their Saturday night.
Being able to sleep in the following day, the girls took advantage of the extra hours and came out strong against NuStep Basketball. Winning 47-26 and clenching their spot at a first-place trophy.
In a nail-biting gold medal game, the girls played hard until the very last buzzer but came up short.
Losing to u15 Kingston Impact by 4 (30-34).
Catch the girls in action for their 4-game OBL weekend on Apr. 6 and 7.
u16 McGrath girls with second place trophy at the IEM Tournament in Newmarket
Spirits u19 girls go 1-1 at home
By: Jessyka Maliksi
BELLEVILLE – This past Saturday the u19 girls took on the North Toronto Huskies and KW Vipers at Bayside Secondary School.
Being the first game of the day, the girls did not disappoint.
Their first game was against the North Toronto Huskies.
Both teams kept it close all four quarters, but the Spirits came up on top, winning 54-50.
With three players in double digits, this was a team effort up until the very end.
#23 Charlotte Farrell finished with 15 points, hitting crucial threes for the team to keep their lead.
#12 Louie McFaul and #2 Emery Leveque adding 12 points each.
After an eight hour wait, the girls played again for their last game of the day.
The Spirits went against the KW Vipers.
They put up a good fight the entire game, but couldn’t close the gap, losing by nine (51-60).
After a hard-fought battle, #4 MaKennin Roach finished the game with 14 points.
#23 Charlotte Farrell adding nine.
The girls’ next game is on Apr. 13 and 14 at Catholic Central High School.
u19 Belleville Spirits at Bayside Secondary School.
U16’s bring OBL wins to 6
Saturday saw the girls travel to Havergal College in Toronto for two OBL games. Possibly inspired by the great gym on an awesome campus the Spirits major midget girls racked up two more wins, bringing their OBL total to six. The early morning start against Ottawa Next Level proved no deterrent as the team came out early and strong with a full court press, good rebounding, and quick transition. With Spirits leading 30 – 18 at the half, Ottawa was unable to match the ongoing pace and pressure. Final score was 57 – 31 with Lou getting 18 points, Avery and Mak with 12 each.
The afternoon game, against Niagra Red Raiders, was more tenacious, especially at the start. We are trying to implement different defensive and press strategies as well as diversify our offensive options. Certainly some confusion but, as we get it figured out, our game will certainly grow stronger. After a 31 – 17 half time lead the Spirits finished strong, winning 51 – 33. A very balanced scoring game; Emery leading with 10 points.
Defense, rebounding, and transition continue to influence every game we play. Shoutout to Grace for ‘ never quit’ ball pressure defense, to all the girls who are, with time, figuring out how to secure rebounds for us. Our transition offense – and defense – continues to get quicker, stronger, smarter. Thank you girls for doing the hard work required to get better.
Finally, many parents at the games. Awesome to see. Many thanks.
Next event is March 4/5 tournament in Newmarket.
U14 Belleville Spirits golden in Orleans
By BROCK ORMOND, from InQuinte.ca
The U14 Belleville Spirits basketball team took the mantle of ‘golden girls’ on the weekend.
The Spirits clinched the Division 3 gold medal at the Mike O’Connor Memorial Tournament in Orleans (near Ottawa) on Sunday with a 35-14 victory over the Kanata Selects.
That win capped off a 4-0 weekend for the Spirits after they defeated a pair of teams from Nepean by scores of 40-20 and 63-18 and knocked off a Brockville Blazers squad 36-19 to book their ticket to the Gold Medal game.
Team members are as follows: #3 Scarlet Clarke, #4 Madilyn Whiten, #5 Alexa Drumm, #6 Logan Potts, #10 Sofia Edgett, #11 Hadley Rozema, #20 Whitney Milne, #25 Paige McGrath, #33 Rylee Baldini-Lazier, #40 Tess Shakell, #42 Julia Smith
Head Coach- Darrell McGrath, Assistant Coaches- Darrell Edgett, Justin Shakell, Manager- Sara Rozema
Visit the Spirits website or Facebook page to keep track of the organization through the rest of the season.
Titan Hoops registration opens
St. Theresa’s Titan Hoops Basketball
Hello Grade 7 and 8 students, teachers and parents!
St. Theresa Catholic Secondary is running a grade 7/8 basketball league on Thursday nights starting March 23rd running until May 25th. This is open to all grade 7 and 8 students, and any skill level with basketball is welcome! Registration is open until March 1st, 2023. The cost will be $50 for the basketball fees and will include a team t-shirt. Payment can be made during the first week of the season with either cash or cheque in person. Games will be 5pm or 5:45pm in the St. Theresa gym. You can fill out the Microsoft Form or scan the QR Code on the info poster to access the registration form. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Maureen Langabeer (ml********@al****.ca) or Julia Tees (jt***@al****.ca).
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=eWrjBJpsTkKu9WekMhYEwcPQaIZM0GhHiIo5OsBA7olUQ1ZNUVRDTjJXR0JMMk1XWDVLUEM1NVBLRC4u&fbclid=IwAR3gdU_n1dOyT3KjyyuIDZ2ldaRXrgkTfY_g6LmyJfTSiPMrSFyB0YtTj9o
U19 Profit 1-1 in OBL weekend #2
Final scores for the U19 Profit teams last OBL weekend. The girls are now 2-2 in their pool.
Next up: OBL weekend #3, Feb 18/19
U19 McGuire girls go 1-1 in OBLX weekend #2
Final scores for the U19 McGuire team. The girls played in Peterborough Saturday for OBLX weekend #2
