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The training began in December 2009 and continues every Saturday afternoon at The YMCA from 3:30pm. The young players have access to the national head coaches of both the Men’s Senior and Junior Teams, as well as other volunteer coaches who bring a level of enthusiasm and expertise to the program that is unparalleled anywhere else on the island.

“This type of activity is the only way basketball will improve its performance and impact” says the president of The BABA Carlos Moore. “The idea is to generate interest and participation by coaches, players, parents or anyone else involved in youth or basketball by introducing MiniBasketball first at the “Y” then moving it to various community courts to spread the word and the experience.”

The association plans to expand its activities over the coming year focusing on further development of youth initiatives.

Carlos Moore

BABA 2010 Season Bounces off with a Bang

Mar 31st

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The results of the games played at the YMCA on Sunday March 28, 2010 are as follows

In the first game ACT 2 Clapham Bulls defeated Sagicor Combine Schools Trident 72 – 70 with a last second jumper by Rahim Gibbons with 2 seconds to go in the game. The school boys had one opportunity to tie or win the game but Akeem Williams shot was blocked by the Clapham Bulls stifling defence.

At the end of the first quarter the scores ware 22 – 18 to Clapham Bulls. At halftime the scores were 37 – 32 to Clapham Bulls and at the end of the third quarter the scores were 56 – 54 to Clapham Bulls

Leading scorers for Clapham Bulls were Jeremy “bull” Gill with18 points, Sean Parris scored 13 points, Rahim Gibbons and Alvin Padmore scored 10 points each.

For the Schools Daniel “Danny” Lovell scored 17 points including a monster dunk over the Clapham Bulls defence, Nicholai Williams Scored 11 points and Manuel Alleng scored 10 points.

In the second game Nicholls Baking Company Cougars upset the double crown champions Mcpack Station Hill Cavaliers 67 – 65. The scores were tied 17 all at the end of the first quarter. At half time the scores were 31 – 29 to Station Hill Cavaliers and at the end of the third quarter the scores were 54 – 41 to Station Hill Cavaliers.

Leading scorers for Cougars were Antonia Yearwood who scored 20 points, Ricardo “Howard” Jemmott who scored 14 points and Geoffrey “GT” Leacock who scored 11 points including the last 7 points for cougars which included the game winning 3 pointer with 12 seconds remaining in the game.

For Station Hill Cavaliers Kelvin “Brown” Patterson scored 21 points, Kelvin “Cutting” Sealy and Errol “Flash” Pollard 11 points each.

It should be noted that 4 of Station Hill Cavaliers key players veteran Andrew Alleyne 0 points, National Players Jason Smith 0 points and Corey Williams 3 points and former National Player Junior Moore 3 points combined for only 6 points in the game.

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Derrick Garrett

http://www.bajanbasketball.leaguerepublic.com/

Holford’s Academy of Basketball Easter Clinic – March 30 to April 1

Mar 26th

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C/o Ryan Holford

No 2 Coral Cliffs, Bottom Bay, St. Philip

Contact: Ryan Holford 423-0973/235-8163

PRESS RELEASE

From March 30 to April 11, 2010, Holford's Academy of Sport will host its 2nd Gatorade Easter Hoops Basketball Coaching Clinic/Camp.

The clinic will run Monday to Friday from 9:00a.m – 1:00pm daily in the first week, and Monday to Saturday during the following week; Good Friday excluded. The clinic will cater to persons between the ages of 9-17 years-old, and will take place at the YMCA.

One of the major reasons behind the clinic is to prepare the students for the upcoming National Sports Council Under-16 Basketball Competition as the standard of play at this level is steadily declining due to insufficient preparation. Another is to reach a younger group of players and build or strengthen their fundamental skills from early.

The clinic will focus on all aspects of the game, but the mastery of the fundamental skills will take priority. Preparing the participants for the game situation will also be a major part of the focus.

Following the clinic there will be a tournament which will run for three consecutive Saturdays (April 18, 25, May 2 all day each day) to further assists schools in getting their teams game ready and to reinforce what was learnt.

The tournament is also open to all clubs and youth groups.

The cost of the Coaching Clinic is $100.00 and same day registration is accepted.

Ryan Holford is the Camp Director and will be assisted by Gillian Martindale and Keith Mayers.

GATORADE is the major sponsor of Holford's Academy of basketball.

Opening Ceremony For BABA 2010 Season

Mar 26th

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Last weekend the BABA 2010 Season was officially launched at the Wildey Gym. Here are some of the sites and sounds from the launch.
We hope to be able to give you more information on the prizes and teams registered by next week.