Kings go undefeated in youth basketball league

Posted: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 10:30 am

Kings go undefeated in youth basketball league

Weaverville/Douglas City Parks and Recreation District Co-Ed Varsity 3 on 3 Basketball season has come to an end. Congratulations to the Kings as they went undefeated this season, and to all of the basketball players. WDCPRD extended special thanks to coaches for volunteering their time and the California Highway Patrol (Weaverville) and Bill’s Auto Shop for sponsorship of the youth sports program.

KINGS TEAM PLAYERS: Brandon Merryman, Lily and Steven Camara, Abby Styczynski, Ryan DeMoss and coached by Scott Merryman, sponsored by California Highway Patrol (Weaverville), were 15-0.

MYSTICS TEAM PLAYERS: Natalie Everest, Caila Barone, Jonathan Vess, Nichole Yacoub, Madelyn Beans, Emily Suda and coached by Bill Everest, sponsored by Bill’s Auto Shop were 10-5.

TIMBERWOLVES TEAM PLAYERS: Kaley Lancaster, Olivia Teal, Aspen Link, Mallory and Timmy Jenrette and coached by Josh Spagel went 4-11.

LAKERS TEAM PLAYERS: Dara Gaeuman, Nicole Fornaciari, Micaila Telles, Audrey Bandrowski, Michael Prindiville and Cameron Catanese and coached by Dave Gaeuman were 1-14.

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Rose Bigelow B-Ball Tourney Returns Saturday

There’s still time to assemble a team and compete in the annual Rose Bigelow 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, which returns to the Great Valley High School gymnasium Saturday. Registrations are taken right up until the 8:30 a.m. tip-off, and last year’s event drew more than 300 people.

The tournament was created in 2005 in memory of an East Whiteland woman who died unexpectedly the previous year. Rose Bigelow worked as a teacher’s aide in the Great Valley School District and her three children attended district schools. Most of the money raised through the tournament goes to scholarship funds for local students in her honor.

“She was a great lady, and it’s a very happy day, always, to celebrate what a great person she was,” said Rose’s husband, Ken Bigelow.

In October 2004, Ken and his wife were enjoying their 20th wedding anniversary in Bermuda—a return to their honeymoon destination—when Rose died in a moped accident. She was 50 years old.

Ken credits Rose’s friends—Steve and Gaye Jablonski, Robin Young, Bettye Byrne, Kim Knaff, Brooke Nicklas, and Tom and Lisa Nackers—with first coming up with the idea for the tournament in early 2005, and doing the work to make it a reality.

The money raised by registration fees pays for two $1,500 scholarships for Great Valley High School graduating seniors, although the most recent tournament was successful enough for three scholarships to be awarded. Some funds also go to the junior class after prom and Great Valley Basketball League.

According to Ken, Rose was working with first-graders at K.D. Markley at the time of her death. He plans to continue the tournament and scholarship program until those students graduate in 2016.

Games in the 3-on-3 tournament are played on a half-court, and registration costs $20 per player, or $15 for students. Many teams are comprised of four players, as winning squads can expect to play a full day of basketball and benefit from a rotation. For more information, see the tournament flyer attached to this article.

Durham Wildcats ask companies to support coaching drive

Durham Wildcats ask companies to support coaching drive

10:42am Tuesday 28th February 2012 in North-East Business News

By Andy Richardson

BUSINESSES have an opportunity to help develop the next generation of North-East sports stars following the launch of an innovative sponsorship campaign.

Durham Wildcats basketball club, with the backing of Durham County Council, is hoping to raise £10,000 to support the development of the British Basketball League (BBL) newcomers.

The aim is for 20 local companies to each invest £500 in the club and in exchange the Wildcats have pledged to introduce 10,000 local schoolchildren to the sport.

Business backers will be invited to nominate the school of their choice to receive elite coaching sessions from the Wildcats team. Furthermore, the company would become match sponsor at an upcoming
BBL fixture at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre.

Councillor Neil Foster, the council’s cabinet member for regeneration and economic development, said: “This is a very exciting opportunity to see businesses in County Durham help, support and
foster excellence in schools while obviously raising their own profile at the same time.

“The Wildcats offer us as a county the chance to showcase home grown talent on a world stage and closer to home they have pledged to support pathways to excellence. I am delighted to support their
campaign.”

The Wildcats coach Dave Elderkin, explained how the youngsters would benefit from the programme. “Without exception all the pupils enjoy learning the skills and work very hard to master the game,”
he said.

“They really love working with the senior Wildcats players. We concentrate on teaching passing, shooting and dribbling skills and introduce 3 on 3 basketball, making it as much fun as possible.

“We also put together festivals for schools within their clusters and offer youngsters opportunities to play in front of a live audience before our own competitive Wildcat BBL games.”

The Wildcats have faced tough competition since making the step up to the top level of English basketball this season, but the move has significantly boosted the clubs profile; attracting crowds of
about 500 spectators and upping media coverage.

The Wildcats recent encounter with Mersey Tigers is being broadcast in full Tuesday February 28 at 8.00pm on Sky Sports 3.

Companies interested in backing the club should contact Richard Warburton, Wildcats operations manger on 0191 334 4737 or email richard.warburton@durham.ac.uk for more details.

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RX edges Enterprise at the Rec

Monday February 27, 2012

BRATTLEBORO — Kyle Henry exploded for 26 points to help Hotel Pharmacy past Brown Enterprises, 73-70, in a Brattleboro Recreation Parks Department Division 1 men’s basketball league game on Wednesday.

Sean Goodell ended up with 20 points to pace the Enterprise. Jim Derosia followed with 14 points and Eric Nystrom added 11.

Five different players reached double figures for Connectivity Marketing, in their 86-66 rout of BVT Ballers. Kris Kackelmeyer (23 points) and Trey Sparks (19) were the top guns for the victors, while Kyle Bauer went off for 23 points in a losing effort.

Nothin’ But Net

BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club’s 16th annual “Nothin’ But Net” Tournament will be held on Sunday, March 11, at Brattleboro Union High School. The “Nothin’ But Net” Tournament is a 3 on 3 basketball tournament for the entire community. The net proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Scholarship Fund.

Teams will compete in a double-elimination format in divisions for adult men and women, middle school and high school boys and girls. Entry fees are $50 per adult team and $40 per student team. The registration deadline is Friday, March 2.

Major sponsors include Entergy Vermont Yankee, Pepsi and Classic Hits 92.7 WKVT. For more information or to request a registration form, contact Toni Sewing at 802-254-0047.

Players can

also download a registration form at www.brattleborosunriserotary.org. This year’s tournament falls on Daylight Savings Time weekend so players are reminded to set their clocks ahead to avoid being late.

Senior All Stars

WINDSOR — On Saturday, March 24, the Vermont Basketball Coaches’ Association will host its annual Senior All Star Games at Windsor High School.

This is when the best high school seniors play four games (Divisions 1 and 2, Divisions 3 and 4, boys and girls) in a North vs. South format. It is a chance to see all the top players in the state for one last time.

In addition to the four games, the VBCA also honors and gives out a variety of awards, including Players of the Year, Coaches of the Year, 1000-point Scorers, the Darrell Sawyer Best Official Award, and the Tommy Finnell Outstanding Service Award.

Sports brief for February 04, 2012 – Daily News

Published February 4, 2012

College events canceled

The Galveston College baseball and softball games originally scheduled for this weekend have been canceled because of inclement weather.

The College of the Mainland 45-plus 3-on-3 basketball tournament scheduled for today and the 18-plus Run and Gun Adult Basketball League, which was set to begin Monday, have been canceled.

For information on future COM leagues, contact Michael Richardson at 409-933-8190 or mrichardson6(at)com.edu.

Copyright 2011 The Galveston County Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Basketball league, tournament coming to COM – Daily News

Published January 11, 2012

TEXAS CITY — The NBA is back in action, and college basketball matchups are more exciting than ever.

Next month, basketball fever will come to College of the Mainland with the inaugural 18-and-older adult basketball league and a 45-and-older 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which are both open to the public.

COM’s Run and Gun Adult Basketball League will begin Feb. 13 at the COM gym. Game days, times and duration will be based on the number of teams in the league.

“We want to provide a place for everybody to come and compete,” said Michael Richardson, COM’s coordinator for membership and community recreation. “It’s a nice, healthy, competitive league for everybody.”

Registration, which begins Jan. 23, is $375 for teams and $55 for individuals. Those without a team will be placed with other players to form a team.

The 3-on-3 tournament runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 4.

Registration, which includes the team roster, runs through Feb. 1, and the cost is $150 per team. Teams may have three or four players on the roster.

For information on the league or the tournament, contact Richardson, 409-933-8190 or mrichardson6(at)com.edu.

Copyright 2011 The Galveston County Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Warsaw Parks And Rec. Department Provides Ways To Prevent Cabin Fever

Friday, December 30, 2011 10:57 AM CST

Enterprise Staff

There is no need to get cabin fever over the long winter months. Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department has several ways to keep in shape and stay entertained throughout the winter season.

A Men’s 3 on 3 basketball league is currently forming. The cost is $15 per team and games are scheduled to be played on Sundays from 4:00PM until 8:00PM. This is a four week league that will span over February and March. Players must be 14 to register.

Sign- ups are currently being held for an adult co-ed volleyball league. Registration ends on January 6, 2012. The cost is $100 per team, and sponsors are optional. Teams must consist of at least two female players playing at all times. Shirts are not provided but may be ordered at a cost of $7 per shirt. A team name (or sponsor name) must be provided. Sign-ups are for entire teams only and no individual sign-ups will be permitted.

Youth volleyball sign-ups will also end on January 6, 2012. The cost is $10 for ages fifth through eighth grade. This is an instructional league, and players will be learning the basic fundamentals of volleyball. The program will run for duration of six to eight weeks, and the program will begin in January.

Feel the Burn Mountain Bike Race series continues its races on Sunday, January 8 and Sunday, February, 12, 2012. The blue loop is the course being used at the park for this race and is a total of 3.4 miles per lap. The cost for each race is $5 for adults and all children and junior riders are free.

As always, a step aerobics course is also offered and is held in the Warsaw Community Building’s gymnasium. These classes include step, weights, abs and stretching exercises. Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:45 PM until 6:45 PM. The cost for this program is $3 per person per class or $30 for a 12-class punch pass. The class instructor is Karen Shackles. There is no need to pre-register for this event. The Community Building gymnasium is also open for all walkers from 6:00 AM until 2:00 PM Monday through Friday.

For more information on all of the programs offered through Warsaw’s Parks and Recreation Department or to register please contact the director, Mac Vorce, at 438-2312. Registration may also be made at the Warsaw Community Building’s Parks and Rec. office during the regular business hours of 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Sports bulletin board for Dec. 29

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Basketball

3-ON-3 LEAGUE: Teenagers interested in a 3-on-3 basketball league at the Boys Girls Club of Palm Springs can sign up until Jan. 6. The league is open to boys and girls ages 13-18. Membership is $5 per player and league fee is $10 per team. League play begins Jan. 10 and is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. at the Boys Girls Club of Palm Springs, 450 S. Sunrise Way. Participants may enter as a team or as an individual and they will be placed on a team. Membership and league registration forms may be picked up at the Boys Girls Club of Palm Springs or they may be downloaded at www.bgcps.org. Info: contact Lupe Branson at (760) 327-1304 ext. 303.

Football

PLAYERS NEEDED: The Palm Springs Coyotes, a semi-pro football team that will compete in the Pac West Football League, is looking for experienced players who are out of high school. The first games will be in April. Info: Call Tom Lewis at 512-689-2229.

Tennis

Senior tennis tournament: The Plaza Racquet Club will be holding it’s 19th Annual Senior USTA Tennis tournament from January 9-15. Signups and entries close on Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. The event features men’s singles and doubles in all divisions from 35-90′s. The tournament also holds combined age mixed doubles divisions of 100, 125 and 140. Info: Contact Tennis Director, Kurt Haggstrom at (760) 323-8997.

WANT IN? Submit the information in writing, either in person, by mail or e-mail to The Desert Sun Sports Department, 750 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, 92262; or sports@thedesertsun.com. Please include first and last names, and a contact name and a telephone number in case more information is needed.

Sports briefs: Dec. 28 – Petoskey News

Youth holiday 3-on-3 basketball tourney slated Dec. 29-31

GAYLORD — Otsego County Parks and Recreation will host a holiday 3-on-3 basketball tournament Dec. 29-31. The tournament is for students in third through eighth grades.

Each grade bracket will be limited to the first six teams that register. There are four players per team and each team is guaranteed three games. Cost is $40 per team, and the games will be officiated.

Registration deadline is Monday, Dec. 26. Team captains will be contacted with their first game time on Tuesday, Dec. 27.

Individual awards will be given to first- and second-place teams. There will be separate brackets for boys and girls in each grade. Third-graders will play with an 8-foot rim and all others will play with a 10-foot rim. All games will be played at the Otsego County Community Center. To sign up for the tournament, contact the community center at 732-6521.

Adult basketball

league starts Jan. 8

GAYLORD — Otsego County Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for an adult basketball league. Each team will play 10 regular season games, followed by a double elimination tournament.

Games will be played on Sundays beginning Jan. 8. Cost of the league is $450 per team.

If you are interested in registering a team, contact the Otsego Community Center at 732-6521 or stop by at 315 S. Center Ave. The league is also looking for MHSAA registered officials.

All games will be played at the community center.

Sign-up for

men’s hockey league

GAYLORD — The Gaylord Area Men’s Hockey League, an adult recreational league, is now forming teams for its Winter 2012 season.

Games are played in the evening from January to March at the Otsego County Sportsplex.

Cost for the season is $265 for skaters and $50 for goalies. The registration deadline is Sunday, Jan. 8. Games will begin the week of Jan. 15.

Contact league secretary Janet Smigielski at 619-8754 or at jhenley510@gmail.com for more information.

Recreation calendar – Springfield News

Recreation Calendar

Dec. 26-27 — Dick Birmingham Christmas Pitching and Catching Camp, for ages 9-14, at Balls Strikes, 2136 E. Pythian in Springfield. Sessions will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: $45. For more information or to register, call 889-0779.

Dec. 26-28 — Dick Birmingham Christmas Hitting Camp, for ages 7-9 (8-10 a.m.) and 10-12 (10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.), at Balls Strikes, 2136 E. Pythian in Springfield. Fee: $55. For more information or to register, call 889-0779.

Dec. 29-30 — Missouri State Pitching and Catching Camp at Hammons Field, for players in grades 8-12. Fee: $150. Call Paul Evans at 836-4496 or visit www.missouristatebears.com.

Jan. 11 — Start of Mid-America Umpires New Official Certification Course, with sessions every two weeks, at 7 p.m. on the fourth floor of the MSU Professional Building, at Kimbrough and Cherry. No charge for the sessions. For more information, call 993-5278 or visit www.midamericaumpires.weebly.com.

Jan. 14-15 –Session I of the Missouri State Winter Hitting Camp, at the Bill Rowe Training Facility at Hammons Field. Open to players in grades 8-12. Fee: $150. For more information, call 836-6196 or visit www.missouristatebears.com.

Jan. 28-29 –Session II of the Missouri State Winter Hitting Camp, at the Bill Rowe Training Facility at Hammons Field. Open to players in grades 8-12. Fee: $150. For more information, call 836-6196 or visit www.missouristatebears.com.

basketball

Dec. 30 — Registration deadline for 12th annual Winter Basketball League at The Courts. Open to boys’ and girls’ teams in K-6th grade and junior high. League play begins Jan. 9. Ten-game guarantee. Recreational, intermediate and competitive divisions for all grades. For more information, call 831-3333 or visit www.thecourtsezone.com.

Dec. 30 — Registration deadline for ninth annual Blue Gold/Pink White Basketball Tournament at The Courts. Open to boys’ and girls’ teams in grades 2-6 and junior high. Three-game guarantee. Recreational, intermediate and competitive divisions. For more information, call 831-3333 or visit www.thecourtsezone.com.

Jan. 8 –Free throw contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council 13682, for boys and girls ages 10-14, at the Palotti Center Gym (behind St. Agnes Cathedral, 533 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield), from 1-4 p.m. Registration is at the gym, and one parent or guardian must be present at registration.

Jan. 9 –Start of play in the Branson Parks and Recreation’s Adult Basketball League. Recreational (Mondays), intermediate (Mondays) and competitive (Wednesdays) divisions are offered, and all players must be ages 16 or older. Fee: $340 per team ($295 for residents), with an early bird rate of $315 per team ($275 for residents) if registered by Dec. 29. For more information, call 335-2368.

Jan. 14-15 –Hoops Midwest Basketball Snowball Shootout at the Ozark Community Center. Open to boys’ and girls’ teams in grades K-1 through 8. Fee: $125. Call Mike Edwards at 343-9709 or Steve Reith at 839-4559.

Jan. 14-15 –HoopIN’ 2012 Basketball Tournament in Rogersville, open to boys’ and girls’ teams in grades 3-8. Fee: $125 per team, or $150 per team after Jan. 6. For more information, call David Argo at 606-0253.

Jan. 14-15 –Basketball tournament at Republic Middle School, a fundraiser for the Republic American Legion Baseball Program. Open to boys’ and girls’ recreational and competitive teams in grades 3-junior high. Fee: $125. Call Bob Moffitt at 229-0600 or Joe Kirby at 207-1662.

Jan. 21 –Start of play in the second half session of the Boys Girls Clubs of Springfield’s Youth Basketball Program. The registration deadline for individuals is Dec. 29, with the team registration deadline Jan. 5. The season begins on Jan. 21 , with grades K-4 playing at the Musgrave Unit, and grades 5-8 playing at the Stalnaker Unit. Fee: $35 per individual or $350 per team, with a separate $75 team fee for the postseason tournament. For more information, call 865-2821.

Jan. 28 –Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s Elite Basketball Clinic with Cheryl Burnett, at the Doling Family Center. Clinic open to any boy or girl in grades 5-7 and will follow a college practice format. Fee: $35 per player, with a Jan. 23 registration deadline. For more information or to sign up, call 837-5817.

Feb. 1 — Registration deadline for 12th annual Late Winter Basketball League at The Courts. Open to boys’ and girls’ teams in K-6th grade and junior high. League play begins Jan. 9. Ten-game guarantee. Recreational, intermediate and competitive divisions for all grades. For more information, call 831-3333 or visit www.thecourtsezone.com.

Feb. 4 — Willard Summer Baseball 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Fundraiser, at the Willard Middle School. Boys’ and girls’ divisions for grades 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and adults. Entry fee: $10 per player, with four players per team. Registration deadline is Jan. 28. Call Scott Stewart at 849-2111 or email stewbldr@yahoo.com.

Feb. 4-5 –Hoops Midwest Basketball Snowball Shootout at the Ozark Community Center. Open to boys’ and girls’ teams in grades K-1 through 8. Fee: $125. Call Mike Edwards at 343-9709 or Steve Reith at 839-4559.

Feb. 11 — Osceola Future Farmers of America basketball tournament, for boys’ and girls’ teams in grades 5-6. Fee: $125 per team, with a Feb. 1 registration deadline. Call Carrie at 646-2007 or 719-337-5078.

Feb. 18-19 — Hoops Midwest “I Love Hoops” Basketball Tournament at Logan-Rogersville area schools. Boys’ and girls’ divisions for grades 3-8. Fee: $165. Register online at www.mayb.com. For more information, call Mike Edwards at 343-9709 or Steve Reith at 839-4559.

SOFTBALL

Jan. 8 — Start of eight Missouri State softball clinics at the Bill Rowe Indoor Hitting Facility at Hammons Field. Clinics will be All Skills Developmental Clinic (Jan. 8, grades 1-8, 1-4 p.m.), Fundamental Pitching Clinic (Jan. 22, grades 5-12, 9 a.m.-noon), Catching Clinic (Jan. 22, grades 7-12, 9 a.m.-noon), Advanced Pitching Clinic (Jan. 22, grades 9-12, 1-4 p.m.), All Skills Showcase Clinic (Feb. 4, grades 9-12, 9 a.m.-noon), Advanced Hitting Clinic (Feb. 4, grades 9-12, 1-4 p.m.), All Skills Showcase Clinic (Feb. 5, grades 9-12, 9 a.m.-noon) and Advanced Hitting Clinic (Feb. 5, grades 9-12, 1-4 p.m.). Fee: $70 per session. Call Sue Frederick at 836-8384.

Jan. 21 –Evangel University Softball Hitting Clinic, featuring the Evangel team and two-time Olympic gold medalist Crystl Bustos, at the Evangel Softball Indoor Facility. Sessions will be offered from 8 a.m.-noon and from 2-6 p.m. Open to all age groups, with a maximum of 60 players per session. Fee: $75 before Jan. 7, or $90 after Jan. 7. Coaches, players and fans are allowed to observe if they pay a $20 admission fee. To register, call 865-2811, ext. 7265.

Feb. 28 –Evangel University Pitching Clinic, from 1-5 p.m. at the Evangel Softball Indoor Facility. Registration available as an individual ($25), as a parent/coach and player ($40), or two parents and player ($60). To register, call 838-5956.

Volleyball

Jan. 12 –Start of play in the Branson Parks and Recreation’s Adult Volleyball League. Recreational and competitive divisions are available, with play on Thursday nights at the Branson RecPlex. Players must be age 16 or older. Fee: $200 per team ($175 for residents), with an early bird rate of $175 per team ($150 for residents) if registered by Dec. 29. For more information, call 335-2368.

Jan. 9 — Start of play in the Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s Adult Volleyball leagues. Women’s leagues (Monday nights), men’s leagues (Tuesday nights), and co-ed leagues (Thursday and Friday nights) are offered. Fee: $150 per team. For a registration form,visit www.parkboard.org or www.eteamz.com/parkboard or call 837-5817.