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March 5, 2012 - The Holy Cross Junior and Senior Boys Basketball Teams are hosting a Spring Basketball league at Holy Cross, running in April and May.
The games will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning April 11th, 2013 and continuing through May 30th, 2012. The games will be played between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Teams will each have a 15 minute practice, followed by an hour long game. A full schedule will be issued after the teams are formed.
The league is for 12 – 15 year old boys (Grades 7 – 9) and the teams will be coached by members of the Senior Boys basketball team. The coaches of the Junior and Senior Varsity Crusaders, Mr. Garant, Mr. DeMelo, and Mr. Dzierniejko, will be organizing and supervising the league. The cost to join is $25 which includes a league t-shirt.
If interested, please fill out the registration form and submit to Mr. Dzierniejko or drop off at the school.
House League Overview
The Kingston Impact Basketball Club is pleased to continue to offer a House League program that began in the Fall 2007. It will continue in the tradition originally developed by Barry O'Connor and the former Kingston Pacers Basketball Club.
Philosophy
FUN, Fun and more Fun. Make friends, learn basic movement, basketball specific skills and participate in fitness related activities. Develop a love for sport for life!!
The Impact House League wishes to promote an active lifestyle by providing a positive experience in sport. To that end, we want all players to experience the fun of being a contributing member of a team while gaining confidence by learning new capabilities.
Changes for 2010-2011
- Skill sessions are age specific LTAD relative with more appropriate time allocated to age specific development
- All games are 4 on 4 cross court.
- Active for life & fun are the key constant
Program Focus
- Skills
- Focus on fundamentals of movement
- Age specific drills
- We believe team tactics are not necessary but an age appropriate understanding of the game is.
- Try to assure equal match ups whenever possible for positive development
- Fundamentals
- Ball handling
- Passing
- Shooting
- Lay-ups
- Individual offense/defense
- Stance and movement
- Court markings, rules of the game and basketball terminology
- Encourage fair play and teamwork.
- Focus on Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD)
Equipment
The club will provide all equipment required except the following:
- Players are to wear comfortable clothing, shorts, t-shirt, sock and indoor running shoes.
- Team reversible jersey will be provided but must be returned at the end of the season.