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January 20, 2012

U14 Club Coach Required 

The Mid-Isle Magic require a coach for their U14 boys team (spring).  If you are interested in applying, contact Shayne Connolly at shayne@connollygroup.ca.

   


January 17, 2012

Volunteers Required 

Basketball PEI will be hosting 3 major tournaments in the coming months and will require volunteers to help make each event a success.  We are looking for individuals to fill various roles with the following events:

-Spring Classic, May in Summerside

-Eastern Canadian Championships, June 28-July 1 in Charlottetown

-Red Rock Classic, July 6-8 in Charlottetown

Please contact the Basketball PEI office at info@basketballpei.ca or call 368-4986, if you are available to help out with any of these events.  Thank you!

   


January 17, 2012

U15 Girls Provincial Team Coaches Required 

Basketball PEI is now accepting applications for a Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions for the 2012 U15 girls provincial team.   Interested candidates are asked to submit their coaching resume to the Basketball PEI office, no later than Monday, February, 6th, 2012 (4:30 PM AST) in order to be considered.  [More]  

   


January 16, 2012

NBA Weekend Raffle  

The NBA Weekend Raffle draw was held this afternoon at the Basketball PEI office. 
 
Here are the winning tickets:

 
1st Place -  West Prince MBA
- Ticket Seller: WPMBA (#05096)
2nd Place - Brian Craig - 4 Storm Tickets (#02393)
3rd Place - George Campbell - 4 Storm Tickets (#01311)
4th Place - Steve Hardy - 4 Storm Tickets (#00378)
5th Place - Kensington & Area MBA - 4 Storm Tickets
(#08425)

Martine d"Entremont
, Sport PEI and Rudi Terstege, President, Basketball PEI make the draw at 3:10 PM, Monday, January 16th, 2012

   


December 16, 2011

Regional Development Clinics  

Basketball PEI will be offering Regional Development Clinics (no charge) to member Minor Basketball Associations for Jr Mini and Mini age groups, beginning in early January.  Our certified coaches will focus on fundamentals & skill development using a variety instructional techniques & drills.  Minor coaches are encouraged to participate as well.  Contact the Basketball PEI office to book your clinic date/time at info@basketballpei.ca or call 368-4986.  

   


December 16, 2011

2012 Spring Classic      

Basketball PEI will be hosting the 2nd Annual Spring Classic in Summerside at Credit Union Place and local area gyms, May 18-20th.  Last years tournament was a tremendous success, with 17 - U13 & U14 club teams from around the Maritimes participating.  We will be looking to expand the tournament this year to a minimum of 24 teams.  Registration & tournament information will be made available early in the new year.

   


December 16, 2011

2012 Red Rock Classic      

Basketball PEI will be hosting the Red Rock Classic on July 5-8 next summer at the University of PEI, Holland College and local high school gyms. The 2011 Red Rock Classic was a terrific success with 35 teams (U15+) participating, making it the largest basketball tournament in PEI history. Registration & tournament information will be made available early in the new year.

   


December 16, 2011

2012 Eastern Canadian Championships      

Basketball PEI will be hosting the 2012 Eastern Canadian Club Championships (U13 & U14) on June 28-July 1st in Charlottetown at the University of PEI, Holland College and local high school gyms. We will be calling for volunteers & committee members to help us organize and host this major event early in the new year.

   


December 15, 2011

2013 Canada Games Men's Team ID Session      

There will be an identification session held for all those athletes U14-U17 wanting to try out for the 2013 Canada Games  Men's Basketball team at UPEI from 12:30-2:30 on Monday, January 2nd.   For more info, contact head coach Jared Cheverie at coachcheverie@gmail.com or call 902.626.6261.

  

  


December 15, 2011

2013 Canada Games Women's Team ID Session      

There will be an identification session held for all those athletes U14-U17 wanting to try out for the 2013 Canada Games  Women’s Basketball team at the Canada Games Sports Centre in Slemon Park from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 22nd.   For more info, contact head coach Kathy Murray at murraykt@maritimeelectric.com or call 902.940.3291.

  

  


December 15, 2011

Introduction to Competition Course Offered      

Due to demand, Basketball PEI will be offering another Introduction to Competition course beginning Thursday, December 22nd & 28th at the Canada Games Sports Centre in Slemon Park.  This course will also be subsidized by Basketball PEI so registration cost will be $45 only.  Space will be limited so register early with Basketball PEI at info@basketballpei.ca or call 368.4986 / 315.4986. [More] 

  

  


 

December 15, 2011

Rising Stars Basketball League      

Basketball PEI & Minor Basketball Associations have launched the Rising Stars Basketball League.  This will be a transition year in which we will be recording all RSBL games between participating Mini teams over the winter on the RSBL webpage.

Our goal for next year is to identify participating teams early in the fall and establish a full fall/winter schedule for various levels of play (IE: Division 1, 2 etc...).  

The Rising Stars League will continue in the spring of 2012 with the U13 & U14 league getting underway in early April.


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November 30, 2011

Basketball PEI Board of Directors  

The Basketball PEI Annual General Meeting recently took place at Sport PEI in which several new members were elected or appointed to the Board of Directors. The following individuals now make up the new Board; [Front L/R] Garth Turtle, Past President, Rudi Terstege, President, Brenda Simmons, Secretary, Peter Murray, Treasurer.  [Back L/R] Kellie Steele, Member at Large, Gary McLeod, Member at Large, Shayne Connolly, Minor Basketball Council Rep, Nathan Clarke, Member at Large and Barry Strongman, Vice President.  Missing from the Photo was Rick MacKinnon, PEI Basketball Officials Association Rep and Stephen Marchbank, Executive Director.
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November 30, 2011

NBA Weekend Raffle Tickets Still Available     

We still have NBA Weekend Raffle tickets available to basketball programs and teams.  This fundraiser will enable participating organizations and teams an opportunity to raise funds to help out with association & team expenses.  The 1st place prize is two tickets to see the New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors on March 2, 2012 at the AC Centre in Toronto.  Airfare for two, 2 nights accommodations (downtown), $250 spending money are also included.  This year the winning ticket holder will have the option to take $2000 instead of the NBA weekend package.  For more infor, contact the Basketball PEI office at info@basketballpei.ca or call 368.4986.

  


November 21, 2011

Charlottetown Tigers Jamboree    

The Charlottetown Tigers Minor Basketball Association will be hosting their annual basketball Jamboree on Saturday, December 3rd at UPEI for Grades 1&2, 3&4, 5&6.  For more information or to register, contact Alex Wotton at
alexwotton6@hotmail.com or Shayne Connolly at shayne@connollygroup.ca.

  

  


November 15, 2011

Basketball PEI AGM    

Basketball PEI's Annual General Meeting will be held on November 29th in room 212 at Sport PEI at 7:00 PM.

   


November 14, 2011

Storm/MRSB Donate Tickets    

The Summerside Storm and MRSB, one of it's corporate partners, have donated tickets to PEI Minor Basketball Associations for all remaining Storm home games.  The MBA's will be able to sell the donated tickets and keep the funds for their clubs.  Upcoming games will see the East Prince Minor Basketball Association selling tickets for the Storm game vs the Saint John Mill Rats on Thursday, Nov 17 and the Charlottetown Tigers Minor Basketball Association will be selling tickets for the Friday, Nov 18th Storm game vs the Moncton Miracles.

   

   


November 1, 2011

Doug McKinney Joins the Storm    

The Storm have called back PEI forward Doug McKinney.  The Storm made the roster change as they get set to begin their regular season with games on Thursday and Friday at Credit Union Place.  [More].

 

  


October 24, 2011

PEIBOA Looking for New Officials    

The school and minor basketball season is fast approaching, and the Prince Edward Island Basketball Officials Association (PEIBOA) is looking for new officials to join the association. The PEIBOA is looking for new members, particularly young women and men in Grade 12 and older, who have an interest in basketball. If you have some background in basketball, especially if you are a former player, why not stay in the game by becoming an official?  The PEIBOA will provide you with training, education, and mentorship...  [More]

  

  


September 15, 2011

Long Term Athlete Development  

Many parents are looking for answers to explain what is right for their child when it comes to athletic development.   The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) has released an updated document which will help to explain the facts in an user friendly way.   This "Long Term Athlete Development Information for Parents" will help coaches educate parents of children in their programs.  This LTAD document gives accurate advice on what parents can do to encourage their child’s current physical, and athletic development and suggests tips to help them assist their child as they move into the later stages of development.  [More]     

 

  


September 14, 2011

George Morrison Entering PEI Sports Hall of Fame  

Long time Basketball Coach, George Morrison, will be inducted into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame this weekend.  For over 40 years George Morrison has been coaching Basketball on PEI.  He has had an amazing coaching career with numerous accomplishments.  Most notably, winning a conference title as head coach of the UPEI Men's Panthers in 1986, followed with back to back titles in 1988 & 1989, in addition to regular season titles in 1990 & 1991.  Other highlights include being ranked No. 1 in the country in 1988-89, winning over 300 varsity games, and putting a 47-game home winning streak together from 1987-1991.  Coach Morrison also won AUAA coach of the year honours in 1985 and 1996.  George Morrison has had an incredible impact on the development of basketball on PEI over the years and continues to do so.  Congratulations Coach Morrison!  There is a great story in the Guardian this morning on this - [Read more]

 

  


 

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