Spring Break Basketball Camp
Get quality basketball instruction over the upcoming break. Perfect for players gearing up for their AAU and travel seasons, or just to have a little fun against solid competition!! Camp will be held in first class facilities at the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. Starts Monday, April 21 and wraps up Thursday April 24th Hours 9 AM to 3 PM Call (516) 773-5323 for details!
St. Patrick's Summer League
The St. Patrick's Summer League is one of the oldest and best on Long Island. Team registration for the Boys division is being accepted now through April 1. Team registration for our Summer Basketball League for the Girls division is being accepted now until June1. MORE INFORMATION
Future Hoops Program
The Island Garden's highly successful program for boys and girls ages 5-8 iaccepts new players each Tuesday. This training session runs from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM. The young players really do learn the basics during these fun filled sessions. They are coaches by two outstanding college students, Matt Nies and Jory Baron, who have been involved with this program for two years. Each player receives individual attention. Players may attend any one or more of the sessions at a pro-rated price. Each player receives a uniform shirt at the beginning and an award at the conclusion of the program. The Future Hoops program is an excellent opportunity to receive outstanding instruction in developing fundamental skills. You may register by contacting Island Garden at 516-292-4956.
Top 16U Program Needs Player
Skilled big man needed for Elite 16U program. Muti state tournaments and great development. Email for a workout okok@att.blackberry.net
Adidas Phenom Camp
The New York Phenom Camp will be held Mar 29 & 30 @ Fordham University. All the top 5th-11th grade boys basketball players in the area will be attending, so if you think you belong in that group, or want to test yourself by playing against them, then sign up at www.nyphenom.com
Spring Developmental Clinic
Dates: Clinic begins the week of April 15th
Times: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Fee: $175.00 Per Player
Location: Interstate Sports Academy
246 N Main St.
Sayville, NY 11782
Open to: Boys & Girls Grades 2-4
Format:
The ISA Developmental Clinics for 2nd, 3rd & 4th grades are designed to teach young athletes how to learn the game. There will be 10 sessions beginning Tuesday, April 15th. All Clinics will be 6:30 to 8:00 pm. All clinics will be directed by Leon Martin, Long Island’s top AAU coach. Coach Martin’s teams have won US Jr. National championships and AAU National championships. He is considered one of the finest teachers in the game today.
Enrollment:
For more information please call 631-244-0400 or email us at info@isasportsacademy.com. If you are mailing in your application, please make your checks payable to Interstate Sports Academy. Confirmation of enrollment will be e-mailed to the contact person.
10U and 11U AAU Tryouts
Team Underrated will be holding try-outs for its 10u AAU Team, (4th grade or players that turn 11 after September 1,2008) and our 11u AAU Team, (5th grade or players that turn 12 after September 1, 2008).
Attitude Is The Way
With tryouts for spring and summer teams apon us, its the perfect time for an article by new contributer Gus Alfieri about the importance of attitude GO TO ARTICLE
Presidents Week Camp PRESIDENTS WEEK CAMP IS SET TO RUN FROM FEB 18th UNTIL 22nd The very popular winter vacation camp will again be held during Presidents Week and will be under the direction of top coaches Tim Cluess and Bob Paul. The camp will run each day from 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM. All players currently in grades 3 through 8 are invited to attend. Players can choose to attend for the entire week for a price of $250.00 or on a daily basis for $65.00. Lunch can be purchased each day at the snack bar. You can register by emailing us at jimfox@islandgarden.com or by calling Island Garden at 516-292-4956.
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Metro AAU Membership Drive
The New York Metro AAU Executive Board is sponsoring a membership drive for all persons interested in participating in any one of the 26 sports currently operated by the AAU. On Sunday, January 20 between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, members of the New York Executive Board will be available to answer questions and assist in the registration process with anyone desiring to register as a club, team or individual. The event will be held at the Island Garden which is located at 45 Cherry Valley Avenue, West Hempstead, New York 11552. Such issues as insurance, finding local tournaments and ways to qualify for National Championship events will be covered. We will register you on the spot if you decide to become a member of AAU.
Teams registering for AAU on this day will also have a chance to win AAU shirts for members of their team. For further information, please contact Jim Fox at 516-292-4956 or jimfox@islandgarden.com. Howie Frajberg Tournament
The 1st Annual Howie Frajberg Memorial Holiday Tournament was a great success. The results of the Championship Round are as follows:
5th Grade Division I Championship -
Plainview Pride defeated St. Agnes 54-17
5th Grade Division II Championship
NYC Panthers defeated St.Thomas 44-18
6th Grade Division I Championship -
LI Lightning Milhaven over St. Vincent Ferrer 66-32
6th Grade Division ll Championship
Christ the King ll defeated St.Mary 45-36
7th Grade Division I Championship
NY Tigers over Vipers I 66-40
7th Grade Division II Championship
Rockaway Riptide over Bellmore Bombers 61-49
8th Grade Championship
NYC Panthers over Blue Thunder 69-52
JV Division I Championship
LI Elite defeated Vee Bees 64-63
JV Division II Championship
Oceanside defeated LI Lightning Akoumianakis 85-64
2008 Maccabi Games Tryouts
CALLING ALL PLAYERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 -16. The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in Roslyn will be holding Basketball tryouts for the 2008 JCC Maccabi Games as follows :
Girls basketball tryouts will be held on January 6th and January 13th from 12pm-2pm
Boys basketball tryouts will be held on January 6th and January 13th from 2pm-4pm.
For further information,please contact Sarah Schmitt at 516-484-1545 ext.143 or send email to sschmitt@sjjcc.org or contact Coach Mitch Pruzan at 516-967-7427 or send email to mpruzan@aol.com
St. Dom's 3 on 3 Champions
Its was another outstanding 3 on 3 tournament at St. Dominic in Oyster Bay. Teams from Brooklyn, Queens, and all over Long Island participated, and these are the 2007 champions:
3rd Grade - St. Dominic4th Grade - Plainview Pride5th Grade - Lucky Charms6th Garde - St. Edwards7th Grade - Elite 38th Grade - Elite 4 Holiday Basketball Tourney
The SS. Cyril & Methodius AnnualHoliday Basketball Tournament will be held Dec. 27th thru Dec. 30th.
• 4 Team Tournament Bracket
• Each team guaranteed 2 games
• Individual awards to 1st & 2nd place teams
• Team Trophies to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams
• All- tournament Player award
• MVP award to each team
• Each player receives tournament t-shirt
• Referee fees included
• All games at ss. Cyrils’ gym
Entry Fee $200 per team. For more information email: stcyrilcyo@yahoo.com Or call Mike Gonzalez at (917) 705-5355. Boys & Girls ‘c’ or ‘b’ division CYO Teams
Grades 5th thru 8th. Ss Cyril & Methodius CYO, 125 Half Hollow Rd, Deer Park, NY 11729
Southampton PAL Tryouts
There will be tryouts for Southampton PAL teams on November 12th and 15th at the Southampton Rec Center. $75 registration fee. Grades 3/4 boys - 6:30 PM
Grades 5/6 boys and girls - 8:00 PM Call 631-287-1511
Coast To Coast Clinics
The Coast To Coast AAU Program will be conducting youth clinics at the Southampton Rec Center on Saturdays starting 12/1. $100 per child. Call 631-287-1511
Good 4th Grade Teams Needed
Team Underrated league is shaping up to be a good one. We still have have 2 spots for 10u (4th grade) teams. Commited teams are Team Underrated, Riverside, Positve Direction, Brentwood Travel, and Deer Park All-Stars. I can be reached at coachdre@optonline.net or 631-664-6751
Super League Team Tryouts
Individual Players May Now Tryout For Super League Teams. The following age groups will be holding tryouts:
6th Grade Boys - Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6:00 PM
8th Grade Boys - Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2:45 PM.
Tryouts will be held at Island Garden
Those selected will be offered the opportunity to play with an FE Hoops team that will be playing in Super League. FE HOOPS, which is under the direction of Jim Fox and Bruce Eiber, will be forming teams that will play a full Super League schedule. We will field teams from Grade 4 through High School. The exact number of teams will depend upon the response we receive. In addition to playing a full Super League schedule, players will practice at Island Garden, receive their own full uniform, be registered with the AAU for insurance purposes and be coached by an experienced and knowledgeable individual. If you are interested in knowing more about FE HOOPS and Super League, please call Jim Fox at 516-351-6642.
Hot Rod 3 on 3 Basketball Classic
Sponsored by the Deer Park Community Center & SECCA Youth Activities. 1st Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Double Elimination Tournament. All Profits will be donated to the Ryan Horodnicki Memorial Fund. Registration Going on now. Games start in January Divisions starting 8 and up - adults Included! For more information call 631-667-6665 or go to www.deerparkcommunitycenter.com
Gus Alfieri Defensive Clinic
Legendary coach Dr. Gus Alfieri will present his famous Scramble Defense at a one day clinic October 27th at Christ the King Gymnasium in Commack. Coach Alfieri will teach the techniques and various options of the defense, and all the drills you will need to teach it to your team. He will also be available all season long to answer questions and give pointers at no additional cost .This is an extremely effective trapping defense that can turn an average team into a successfully one. The clinic will run from 8:30a.m to 12:30 p.m, and the cost is $50 per coach attending. Those interested in learning more about the clinic please e-mail or call AALF@OPTONLINE.NET OR 631-265-7142 Dr. Alfieri is the former State Championship Coach at St. Anthony’s High School, and author of Lapchick, the well received biography of the Hall of Fame coach.
Reach One Teach One Skills Camp
Reach One Teach One Basketball Inc. presents their 4th Annual Fundamental Skills Camp, a 10 week program held on Saturdays from November 03, 2007 thru January 12, 2008. We are currently accepting registration, the application can be downloaded from our web site at www.coachfisher1.com . In person registration will be held on Saturday October 20, 2007 and Saturday October 27, 2007 Time: 10:00am to 2:30pm. The program is for boys and girls, grades 3 thru 8 and players of all skill level, this is extremely helpful to a student athlete who wishes to advance in our AAU program. For more information or if you have any questions contact me Coach Fisher, Jeanine R Fisher, Program Director at (516) 285-4505.
Time To Register For Super League
Registration for the 2007 - 2008 Island Garden Super League has now begun. All coaches and program coordinators should submit their registration materails as soon as possible as the deadline is quickly approaching. REGISTRATION FORM
Merrick 7th Grade Tryouts
A Seventh Grade Team from the Merrick area which intends to play at the Division lll level of Super League will be holding tryouts at Island Garden on Saturday, Ocober 6th at 10:00 AM. Interested players can register at 9:45 AM that same day.
League Needs Home
We are looking for an indoor facility to run our Winter 2007-2008 Jr NBA/WNBA basketball program for ages 7-13. If you know of any in the southern Nassau area please let me know. Coach Darryl Burgess, Nassau Ballaz. shabazz1168@aol.com
Dix Hills Travel Team Tryouts
Travel Team Tryouts will be conducted on Sunday, 30-September, at Candlewood Middle School. Call (631) 777-8475 for details.
New IG Program for Third Graders
There has been one age group which has always been a bit too old for Future Hoops and not quite old enough for the IG's other programs and that is the Third Grade group. We are offering a special program under the direction of Tim Capstraw which addresses this need. Coach Capstraw will work with this group of boys and girls to improve their fundamental skills as well as prepare them to play in games. Time will be split in practice between skills development and scrimmages. The goal will be to develop the group so that thay can compete in Super League if they wish. After the program is complete in late October, we will attempt to form Super League teams if therre is sufficient interest to continue.
This group will meet on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Island Garden for five consecutive weeks beginning September 26th. The fee for this program is $165.00. Please call Island Garden at 516-292-4956 to register Huntington Town Programs
After School Basketball: Instruction and game play. Grades 4-6, Tuesdays from 4 to 5pm. Grades 1-3, Thursdays and Fridays 4-5pm and 5 - 6pm. Fee $60 with REC card, $80 without. Location: 101 Browns Rd. Online registration starts 9/26 REGISTER.
Holiday Workshop: 12/26,27,28. Grades 1-3, 9:30an to 11am. $35 with REC card, $50 without. Grades 4-6 , 11:15am to 1:15pm. $40 with REC card, $55 without. Location: Coindra Hall, 101 Browns Rd. Online registration starts 10/24. REGISTER
Northport / E. Northport Registration
Eaton's Neck Youth Club. Boys and girls grades 3-12. Dates: Tuesday Sept. 18th, 7-9pm. Thursday Sept. 20th, 7-9pm. Wednesday, Sept. 26th, 7-9pm Location: The Laurel Ave. School cafeteria. For more information, call 631-961-9610.
Massapequa PAL Basketball
P.A.L. Basketball has separate Boys & Girls Divisions for Grades 2 through 12. This program holds practices during the month of December and plays competitively during January & February. Occasionally, games are played against P.A.L. units from neighboring communities. Each participant receives a P.A.L. reversible basketball jersey and, at the end of the season, each participant also receives a P.A.L. Participation Trophy. The registration fee is $75 per person and registration is held during September and October. Boy's Basketball Grades 2 - 12, runs December thru February. Giirl's Basketball Grades 2 - 12, runs December thru February. Line Basketball Grades K - 1, runs December thru February. Line basketball is an instructional program for boys & girls in Kindergarten & 1st Grade. This program focuses on basketball basics such as ball handling, dribbling, ball passing, blocking, etc. This program runs on Saturday afternoons during the months of December through February. Email questions to opsnkids@MassapequaPAL.org
Coach Cluess 12,11,10U Tryouts
Coach Tim Cluess is holding tryouts for his 12U, 11U, and 10U AAU teams on Thursday Sept. 13th starting at 7p.m. at the Island Garden in West Hempstead. They are for 4th,5th and 6th grade teams or 7th graders who have not turned 12 yet. Teams will be playing in the Island Garden Super League this winter as well as the spring AAU season. Please contact Tim Cluess at THOOPS4435@aol.com for further information.
7th Grade/13U Tryout
Any 7th Grader or 13yr old that is interested in playing
basketball this fall in the Roundball Classic in the Gaucho Gym please contact Navro Robinson via email (Navro2001@aol.com) for tryout information.
Rockville Centre Registration
Registration:*
9/15 SSMS: 10:00 am – Noon
9/15 Kid's Fest @ Rec Center: Noon – 4:00 pm
9/19 SSMS: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
9/20 SSMS: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
*Registrants after September 20th, may be placed on a waiting list.
Player Evaluations:scheduled by divisions: TBA
9/24, 9/25, 9/26 & 9/27 Rec Center
Coach's Meeting:
10/10 Rec Center: 7:00pm
Practices start:
10/15
Freshman Program (3rd Grader) starts:
10/20 (Boy's & Girl's Curriculum)
Opening Day Games: 10/27
Dix Hills Travel Coaches Meeting
If you are interested in being a travel coach with the Dix Hills Basketball Association, it is imperative that you attend the Travel Coach Meeting on 10-Sep at 7pm at the League Office at 92 Field Street in West Babylon (click Locations link above for Directions). Please contact the League Office (631-777-8475) if you plan on attending. Glen Stanis is our Travel Commissioner and will be able to answer any/all questions or concerns you may have.
United North Amityville Youth Org.
U.N.A.Y.O.’s Basketball Program Runs from November to June. They provide Basketball skills training and league competition. U.N.A.Y.O. host tournaments and camps as well as being the founders of the Super Successful Western Suffolk Basketball League. WEBSITE
LuHI Fall Basketball School
LuHi Summer Programs and Brian Carey's Shooter's School present the 5th Annual Fall Preseason Boys
Basketball School on the Campus of Long Island Lutheran High School in Brookville. For the serious player only! Four Sunday sessions, October 14, 21, 28
November 4. Enrollment is strictly limited to 80 players
20 players per playing level. Levels are:
Middle School - grades 7 and 8
J.V. Level - grades 9 and 10
Varsity Level - grades 9 thru 12
* New * 6th Grade Group - strong emphasis on Fundamentals.
Use the attached brochure to register or get more information.
LI Lightning (12U) 6th Grade Tryout
A Long Island Lightning 6th Grade Division I Team looking to fill a few spots. 6th or 7th grade Boys born after 9/1/95 are eligible. Some players may continue on the team's LIL Spring AAU team and/or be eligible to play/practice with the Coach's 14U squad as well at times. Coach David Rothman has been a Lightning/AAU Coach for 5 years and is a senior instructor each summer at the Five-Star Basketball Camp in Pennsylvania. He is also on the executive board of his
local (Roslyn) youth basketball league - mainly responsible for player development and coaches' training. For further details and/or to arrange a tryout, please email hoopsadmin@optonline.net
BYA Fall Classic In Brentwood
The 1st ANNUAL BYA FALL BASKETBALL CLASSIC
will be held Columbus Day weekend October 5, 2007
In Brentwood. All AAU and Travel teams are welcomed
Divisions: 10U -- $225.
12U -- $225.
14U -- $250.
16U -- $250.
Six Teams per Division
Registration fee Includes 10 shirts & All Ref Fees
Pool Play Guarantees 2 Games
Registration Fees due 9-17-07. 6PM–9PM @the Brentwood Clubhouse Address: 35 3rd Ave Brentwood, NY PO money order or Bank Check. Please, no personal checks. Rosters Due 9-24-07
For more information or to register a team pleases contact:
Claude Ellis ce11706@aol.com
Syd Barrington Sydizen@hotmail.com
Andre Smith whipplestreet@aol.com
Care and Feeding of Young Athletes
Eating a balanced, healthy diet is important for children of all ages. Should that balance change if you're involved in athletics? FIND OUT HERE
JR NBA/WNBA Fall Program
The Plainview Basketball Club has a Jr NBA/WNBA program that starts in October . 10 weeks. Saturdays only. Boys and girls Kindergarten through 9th grade. This is your child's chance to really learn and work on his/her game. Players will work on basic skill development including : shooting, ball handling, passing dribbling, rebounding, and footwork. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive participation in a fun and rewarding manner. COST for 10 weeks $175 + $70 yearly RIBS fee (Registration, Insurance, Basketball, Shirt) CALL 516- 779 9718 for more information. To REGISTER click here
Outstanding Youth Coaches Clinic
The Nassau County Sports Commission and SUNY Old Westbury are holding a FREE "one night only" basketball coaching clinic next Thursday evening, August 23, 2007 from 6-8 pm at the Clark Center on the SUNY Old Westbury campus. For all the details, click HERE. This event is completely free of charge for all youth basketball coaches on Long Island. We simply ask that all reservations be made by this Friday, August 17. Any coach that is interested should contact Bryan Revello at 516-365-9625 or via email at bryan@nassausports.org
Deer Park CYO Tryouts
St. Cyril's in Deer Park will be having Tryouts and Registrations this upcoming Wednesday & Friday from 6pm to 9pm
Girls Tryout Schedule Wednesday Aug. 1st: 8th Grade Girls 6pm -7pm, 9th/10th Gr Girls 7pm - 8:15pm, 11th/12th Gr Girls 8:15pm to 9:30pm
BoysTryout Schedule Friday Aug 3rd, 9th/10th Gr. Boys 6:00pm - 7:30pm, 11th/12th Gr. Boys 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Monday Aug 6th Girls Tryout Schedule: 5th Grade Girls 6pm -7pm, 6th Grade Girls 7pm -8pm, 7th Grade Girls 8pm -9pm
Monday Sep 10th Boys Tryout Schedule: 5th Grade Boys 6pm -7pm, 6th Grade Boys 7pm -8pm, 7th Grade Boys 8pm -9pm, Tueday Sep 11th Boys Tryout Schedule
6th Grade Boys 7pm -8pm
Registration Fees: Grades 4th through 8th $150,
Grades 9th through 12th $170
Ss Cyril & Methodius CYO, 125 Half Hollow Road
Deer Park, NY 11729 StCyrilCYO@Yahoo.com
The Maccabi Games
For the past 19 years, the Suffolk Y JCC has sent a delegation of young men and women to compete in the JCC Maccabi Games, an Olympic-style competition for Jewish teens, 13-16 years of age. This year's games will be held in Orange County, California from August 12-17, 2007. The games will be attended by delegations from around the world. The boys basketball team will be competing against teams from Seattle, New Jersey, California and Manhattan during the first days of competition.
The team will also participate in The Day of Caring and Sharing Program, which gives the boys the opportunity to give back to their community by engaging in a hands-on community service project.The Suffolk JCC Boys Basketball team is coached by Jerry Schwartz and Alan Bluman. The nine-man roster includes:Ray Anczelowicz Ben Resner
Ben ResnerSamuel Davis Tyler Seidman
Tyler SeidmanTrevor Dym Jared Smith
Jared SmithDavid Grossman Alex Stolls
Alex StollsShane Janicola
Bulldogs 8th Grade Champions
The Bulldogs from Sayville/Bayport beat a tough Brentwood team to capture the St. Patrick's Summer League Championship. The Bulldogs led by 15 at the half. The Brentwood team pressed their way back to a 3 point lead with one minute to go. Led by game MVP Kevin Jacob, Sayville/Bayport scored 5 points in the last minute to win the game. The champions are: Richard Geiger (Sayville), Kevin Jacob (Sayville), Sean Murphy (Sayville), Ian Scala (Sayville), Matt Seeba (Sayville), Matt Ali (Sayville), Alp Akdeniz (Bayport), Chris Karpi (Bayport), John D'Ambrosio (Bayport), Billy Koebel (Bayport), and Steven Longo (Bayport
Basketball Trophies
One of our earliest supporters and advertisers - Louie Max - who do a great job with uniforms and T-shirts and things like that - are now offering trophies, awards and plaques too. Give them a call toll free at 888-824-2674 and let them bid on your next order. We know you'll be pleased with the results! Remember, when you support our advertisers, you support us too!
August Summer League/Camp
Go to www.easternlibasketball.com and check out the "Drill Your Skillz" Basketball Camp catering to players in the Patchogue-Medford area and the Eastern Long Island Basketball League, Long Island's newest Youth Basketball League! Eastern Long Island Basketball is committed to providing a positive learning environment while building self-esteem and encouraging the right
choices on and off the court.
They are currently still accepting applications for the August 6th- 10th camp session.
Kindergarten - 1st grade = $50.00
2nd and 3rd grade = $50.00
4th and 5th grade = $50.00
6th, 7th and 8th grade = $55.00
9th and 10th = $60.00
Family discounts and friend referral discounts available! Register at www. easternlibasketball. com or call 631-439-5946.
2007- 08 (12U) Lightning Team
There will be Tryouts for a 2007-08 (12U) LI Lightning 6th Grade Boys Team. We are looking to fill a few open roster spots on a Long Island Lightning 6th Grade (2007-08 School year) Boys Travel Basketball Team that will play in Division I of the Island Garden Basketball Super League. Players must be born after 9/1/95 to be eligible (this means all rising 6th graders and young 7th graders). Some players may continue on the team's LIL Spring AAU team and/or be eligible to play with the Coach's (2007-08) 14U squad as well at times.
Coach David Rothman, who has been a Super League and Lightning/AAU Coach for 5 years, is a senior instructor each summer at the Five-Star Basketball Camp in Pennsylvania. He is also on the executive board of his local (Roslyn) youth basketball league - mainly responsible for player development and coaches' training. For further details and/or to arrange a tryout, please email hoopsadmin@optonline.net . Middle School League Standings
Here are the first official standings from the Southbay Sportsplex Middle School Summer League:
BBP Porters 2 - 0
Center Moriches 2 - 0
ESM 1 - 1
Mercy 1 - 1
SWR 0 - 2
OLOW 0 - 2
Dix Hills Fall Season
Early registrations are now being accepted for the 2007-Dix Hills Basketball Association Fall season
The following programs are open for registration:
Boys/Girls Instructional Program (K, 1st and 2nd Grade)
Boys/Girls Intramural Program (3rd thru 12th Grade)
Boys/Girls Travel Program (4th Grade and up)
* Travel Teams will be formed based on enrollment.
A Coaches Clinic will be offered in October for all participating coaches in the DHBA Program.
Metro Sports Summer League/Clinic
Metro Sports Summer Clinic/League for 2nd and 3rd grade players will have 4 1 1/2 hour clinic sessions followed by 4 sessions of League play. Players will be separated into teams. All dates are Thursdays beginning July 5th - 6:30 to 8:00 pm 4 - Clinic sessions / 4 session game league schedule Clinic/League will be held at St. Pius X in Plainview Air Conditioned Gym! $125 per participant fee includes reversible uniform top 40 total participants accepted—registration is a first come first serve basis REGISTRATION FLYER
St. Dominic Summer Camp
Long Island's top basketball program also has an excellent basketball camp. Coach Pavinelli and his staff always seem to find the perfect mix of fun and serious basketball. This years dates are 6/25-29, 7/23-27, and 7/30-8/3. GO TO BROCHURE for details and registration information.
Hoop Mountain Summer Classic
The Summer Classic is a one day mini-camp for players looking to showcase their basketball talents. It will take place July 22 at the Island Garden. This Division I NCAA certified event will allow players a chance to play in front of college coaches and editors of top scouting publications. This camp will also feature a one hour seminar on how to become an NCAA qualifier and how to be a recruitable player. This camp is for players entering 10th grade through Post Graduate (13th grade). All players must have Varsity basketball experience to attend this camp. This camp will be recruited by Division I, II, and III coaches.
Contact information:
Gregory M. Kristof Phone: 978.922.3350, Fax: 978 -922 -3348 e-mail: GKristof@hoopmountain.com or go to
www.hoopmountain.com. By mail: Hoop Mountain
P.O. Box 7068, Beverly, MA 01915
YOUTH SUMMER LEAGUES
We have a lot of teams and players looking for summer leagues and teams to play on. If your Long Island based league is still open for registraion or your team has an opening let us know!
Tryouts for Fall/Winter 12U Team
We are looking to fill a few open roster spots on a
(Fall/Winter) Long Island Lightning 6th Grade (2007-08
School year) Boys Travel Basketball Team that will play in Division I of the Island Garden Basketball Super League. You must be born after 9/1/95 to be eligible (this means all current 5th graders and young 6th graders). Some players may continue on the team's LIL Spring AAU team and/or be eligible to play with the Coach's (2007-08) 14U squad as well at times. The coach is David Rothman, who has been a Super League and Lightning/AAU Coach for 5 years and is a senior instructor each summer at the Five-Star Basketball Camp in Pennsylvania. He is also on the executive board of his local (Roslyn) youth basketball league - mainly responsible for player development and coaches' training. For further details and/or to arrange a tryout, please email
7/8th Grade Team Needs Players
Team looking for 1-2 PLAYERS for SPRING LEAGUE TEAM - 7/8 GRADE BOYS Position: FORWARD (Call Coach Merola 516 365-1120)
Long Island Jaguars Tryouts 12U
Uniondale's Long Island Jaguars are having tryouts for the 12u boys basketball team on May 9, 2007 at 7pm. The team competes in AAU tournaments and leagues Email us at mail@lijaguars.com or call (917) 674 5578 for full details. Limited Spots Avaialble!!!!
13U Team Tryout
A 13U (Seventh Grade) Boys Team has an opening for either a Guard or a Center. If you are interested in a tryout, please contact Ken Feeley at 516-292-4956.
Youth League Registration
Registration is underway for the Southbay Sportsplex Youth Draft Basketball League and Girls and Boys Youth Leagues. Both start in May. The Youth Draft League is for individuals 12 and under, and works like the NBA Draft. Players are evaluated and drafted onto teams for league play. Cost is $125. It is a great opportunity for a young player to gain experience in the challenging world of competitive basketball. A traditional Youth League for 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U teams also begins in May. Cost is $900, which includes ref fees. INFO AND REGISTER
Jamaica Summer League
Reach One Teach One 2K7 “Summer League” Basketball, in its Initial season will begin in June, continuing through the league’s Play-Offs and Championships in August.Reach One Teach One 2K7 “Summer League” games will be played at the High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety (116-25 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434. An Indoor Air-Conditioned Facility!!!! No Rain Outs!!!!!) Reach One Teach One 2K7 “Summer League” is scheduled for weekend play and features Invited teams and organizations for boys and girls from New York City's Five (5) Boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County, Rockland County, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. To Participate In The Reach One Teach One 2K7 “Summer League”, Applications And Deposits Must Be Submitted By May 31, 2007. For more information, contact Jeanine R. Fisher at (516) 285-4505, E-mail: rotobasketball@aol.com or download the information package via the web at www.coachfisher1.com .
BYA 11-12 Champions
Our thanks to Sydney Barrington, who sent us pictures of the BYA In-House League11/12 year Old Division Champions. Congratulations to the kids and coaches from Long Island Basketball.com
Nike Swoosh League
The Nike Swoosh League is the largest summer basketball league in the area servicing over 3,500 players with separate boys and girls divisions. The Long Island League is based in Westbury. Entry fee includes a full set of mesh uniforms for games, referee fees, and trophies for1st and 2nd place. All champions are invited to play in the Nike Swoosh Tournament of Champions at Riverbank State Park, August 16 - 19. The deadline to register is MAY 31st . For more information contact: Youth Sport Services, Inc. 55 Elm Street
Staten Island, N.Y.,10310 (718) 876 – 6756
Little Dribblers Program
Coach Sonny will lead a basketball clinic for first grade and kindergarten kids. The players will work on basic skill development including shooting, ball handling and passing. 10 week program cost $220 and starts Saturday April 14..2 Groups 11:15AM and 1:45PM There will be age appropriate balls and baskets.For Info contact Coach Sonny 516 779 9718 or info@plainviewbasketball.com or go to www.PlainviewBasketball.com
Unique All-Stars 11U Tryout
The Unique All-stars are holding tryouts for a new 11U 5th grade team this Thursday, March 29 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Candlewood Middle School in Dix Hills. You cannot turn 12 until after September 1, 2007. The Unique All-Stars AAU organization won the NY Metropolitan Region 11U AAU Title two years in a row in 2002 and 2003. For further information or directions please e-mail uniquesports@aol.com
Metro Sports Spring league
The Metro Sports Spring League for boys and girls teams 5th through 8th grade will be starting April16th and the registration deadline is April 6th. Seven games plus playoffs. $850 league fee which includes referee fees. Games in Plainview and Massapequa. For further information and registration forms, please go to their website Individuals may register and will be placed on a team—Individual Registration fee is $85.
13U Boys Tryouts
Center Island Sports, Inc. is holding a tryout for our 13U Boys team for League & Tournament play on Sat. April 14, 2007 at Samoset Middle School on School Street in Ronkonkoma - for directions go to sectionxi.org and click on directions and then click on Samoset- The trouts are from 1pm to 3pm and the cost is $20. For more info please call CIS at 631 467 210
New Basketball Program Starting
Southbay Sportsplex is a major new facility that opened in Calverton this past November and has been hosting indoor football, soccer, lacrosse and baseball all winter long on their state of the art turf field. They will follow up their successful winter programs with a new and very ambitious basketball program this spring. The first event will be an open house to show off their three new basketball courts. The event will feature Jay Hernandez of Pro Hoops, who will conduct a clinic for elite players on the main court while the Southbay staff conducts clinics for youth players on the two side courts. Once things get into full swing, they will offer a full schedule of camps, clinics, leagues and tournaments as well as strength and conditioning programs. Contact program director Anthony Parlato for more information at 631-953-6969. You can also visit their website at www.southbay sportsplex.com
The St. Patrick's Summer League
The St. Patrick's Summer League, based in Smithtown, is one of the oldest and best summer leagues on Long Island. This season, there will be competition for boy's 5th grade through varsity teams and girl's 4th grade through 8th grade teams. Fee is $1000, which includes jerseys, two officials, scorekeeper, and an eight game season plus playoffs. Boy's seasom goes from mid May through July. Girl's July through Labor Day. Contact 631-360-0185 with any questions.
Assistant Coaches Needed
There are openings for assistant coaches for our 6th grade 12U and 9th Grade 15U boys teams in the Reach One Teach One "Hawks" basketball program for the 2007 AAU season. We are seeking men and women who have coaching experience at the CYO, Middle School or High School levels. The position requires a significant amount of dedication and personal organization. The season starts with practices in March then tournament play in April. It does not conflict with either CYO or high/middle school seasons. We will begin interviewing interested candidates on March 09, 2007. The application process includes interviews with program directors as well as a background investigation. If you are interested in becoming a "Hawks" coach or have questions about it, please call Norman A Fisher, Jr. 516-285-4505.
Nothing But Net Tournament
Martin De Porres Academy in Elmont is having boys basketball tournaments for teams 11u through 15u.
11u and 13u dates are 4/20, 21 and 22 and 12u, 14u and 15u are 4/27, 28 and 29. Cost is $325 per team,. For registration, call Coach Eddie at 516-457-0291 or email eroldedouard@yahoo.com
JV And Freshman News
The NSCHSAA held it's annual Freshman and JV championship tournaments at Holy Trinity. In the Freshman championship game, Holy Trinity defeated St.Anthony's and on the JV level, St.John the Baptist defeated Chaminade. The Brentwood JV Basketball Team Made History!! This years Brentwood JV basketball team is the first one in Brentwood Basketball history to go undefeated with a record of 18-0. This is the same team that won the Center Island sports summer league with a final record of 14-0. This JV team had a total win streak of 32 consecutive games. The future of Brentwood Basketball is bright!!!! SMITHTOWN EAST J.V. went 18-0 this season under Coach Rory Kuhn.
Suffolk PAL Division Leaders
With The PAL Suffolk County League season winding down, here are the division leaders (PAL divisions are based on year of birth):
1992 Division: Longwood 5-1
1993 Division: Gordon Heights 4-0
1994 Division: BYA 7-0
1995 Division: BYA and Central Islip 7-1
1996 Division: Running Rebels 6-0
ALL-STAR PHOTOS POSTED
Presidents Week Camp
The Island Garden will be holding a Presidents Week Camp hosted by Tim Cleuss from February 19th to the 23rd. The camp will run from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM and is open to boys and girls in grades 3 through 8. Cost is $250.00 per week or $65.00 daily. INFO/REGISTRATION
Coast 2 Coast 14 U Tryouts
GOT GAME? Tryout for the premiere 14U AAU travel team on Long Island. If you have the talent, we have the skills to make you a champion!Saturday, February 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 25th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. *Try-out fee: $25.00 (Non-Refundable) Please make checks payable to: Coast 2 Coast Basketball, Inc. LOCATION: Longwood High School, 100 Longwood Rd. Middle Island, NY 11953. Contact: Head Coach: Nick Thomas-(631)
664-0724 Program Director: Terrell Dozier-(631)909-3788.
Plainview Basketball Registration
Plainview Basketball Club LEARN-TO-PLAY BASKETBALL registration has started. The session meets Saturdays until June 14 is open to boys and girls KINDERGARTEN to 7th Grade. Boys and girls practice separately and each age group has their own group. This is your child's chance to really learn and work on their game led by a professional coach. The players will work on basic skill development including shooting, ball handling, passing, rebounding,and footwork, and will play full court basketball games with age appropriate balls and baskets. Volunteer Coaches and sponsors are welcome. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork, sportmanship and positive participation in a fun and rewarding manner. Coach Sonny will use Video presentations from time to time. This program is open to Plainview Old bethpage residents. For more information call Plainview Basketball Club at 516 779 9718 or email: info@plainviewbasketball.com or
visit: www.plainviewbasketball.com
Island Garden Tournament Results
The NYC Rise Panthers dominated this years Island Garden Holiday Tournament . The champions were:
4TH B DIV NYC RISE PANTHERS
4TH B DIV II NYC RISE PANTHERS
5TH B DIV I LI LIGHTNING MILHAVEN
5TH B DIV II DIX HILLS STORM
6TH B Div 1 NYC RISE PANTHERS
7TH B NYC RISE PANTHERS
8TH DIV I LI ELITE
8TH DIV II BYA
8TH GIRLS WESTCHESTER STARS
BJV I HERSH
BJV II STUFF
Congratulations to the teams and their coaches.
JCC Maccabi Basketball Tryouts
The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic style event for Jewish teenage athletes between the ages of 13-17. This week long experience involves athletes competing in their chosen sport, participating in a community service project, and building pride in their Jewish heritage. Each summer 6,000 Jewish teens from around the USA and the world come together to create lasting memories and friendships.The JCC Maccabi Games will be held August 12 – 17, 2007 in Orange County, California. Tryouts for the Maccabi Games will be held at the Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725. Dates to be announced.For tryout information for the 13-16 year old boy’s basketball team please contact either Jerry Schwartz or Alan Bluman. Contact Information: Jerry Schwartz, Phone: 631-754-3667 or jerjoy @optonline.net or Alan Bluman, 516.946-1024 or abluman@verizon.net
3 on 3 Tournament For Cancer
The best 3 on 3 teams on Long Island will be battling it out at the Top Gun 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament to be held at North Shore High School the weekend of MARCH 24 & 25 2007. The tournament benefits the JAYS WORLD CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION. Open to boys, girls, men, and women ages 8 to 60+ . The participants will play 4 minute games plus playoffs. Although this is a two day tournament each age group plays all their games on the same day in 4 to 5 hours. The donation to enter a 4 player team is $150.00. All players get a Top Gun T-Shirt and the first and second place finishers in each division get trophies.
So You Want to Coach Basketball?
As part of Basketball Coaches Association of New York's Professional Development efforts, board member Pat Cauley has put together a new booklet for individuals who are just starting out in the profession. Coach Cauley has coached on all levels at one time or another and is in his 10th year as the Boys Varsity Coach at Hamburg HS. Email Dave Archer, BCANY, Ex. Director and a copy will be emailed to you. DArcher@stny.rr.com.
Holiday Clinic with Tim Cleuss
From Dec 26th to Dec 29th. CAMP DIRECTOR – TIM CLUESS ! Tim is presently the Head Men’s Basketball coach at CW Post College. This camp is a great opportunity to work directly with one of the top coaches in the New York area. It will be an outstanding week of basketball with emphasis on basketball fundamentals, development of shooting skills and game playing. BOYS & GIRLS - GRADES: 3RD THRU 8TH - COST: $225.00 MORE INFO
Fundamental Skills Camp
CoachFisher1.com, Inc. presents the 3rd Annual Reach One Teach One Fundamental Skills Camp a program to be held November 2006 thru June 2007. We are currently accepting registration, the application can be downloaded from our web site at www.coachfisher1 . com or register in person Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:45pm at Public School 38, 135-21 241st Street, Rosedale, NY 11422. The program is for boys and girls, grades 2 thru 9 and players of all skill level, this is extremely helpful to a student athlete who wishes to advance in our AAU program. For more information or if you have any questions contact Coach Norman A Fisher, Jr. at (516) 285-4505, Coach Frankie Mickens at (516) 671-4020, Coach Gene Vignola (718) 772-6405
Playing Through Pain? Not for Kids
The Washington Post has an interesting article about concussions and young athletes. ARTICLE
Details About St. Matthews
On July 15, 2006 St. Matthews pastor, Rev. John J. McCartney, made the difficult decision to cancel the existing athletic program after the District Attorney’s Office began a criminal investigation of the administration of the athletic program’s funds. That weekend, as he announced the closing of the old program, he also announced the opening of a new program under the direct supervision of the parish. This announcement was met with applause at every mass. Fr. McCartney appointed an athletic board comprised of seven members of the parish to help form a new athletic program for the children. Since that time, St. Matthew’s has gone forward and has begun to implement a new basketball program for the 2006/2007 season. They have registered girls and boys teams in the Nassau - Suffolk CYO travel leagues, and they are also offering an intramural program for boys and girls in grades 2 through 8. So far, there are more than 250 children, and more than 30 coaches. The program is indeed alive and well. The parish is grateful to the many people who are volunteering their time to make this program be a great experience for our children.
6th Grade Champ St. Edwards
7th Grade Champ Elite 3
Deadlines Here For Spring Leagues!
Deer Park: 9-13 year old divisions. 5 games plus playoffs S250 DPCCCoachGreg@aol.com
W. Hempstead: Grades 5-Varsity. 8 games plus playoffs $975 REGISTER ONLINE
Sayville: Boys Grades 4-8th. 8 games plus playoffs. $875 info@isasportsacademy.com
Sayville: Grades 2-6 Developmental League
8 games plus playoffs. $75 per child info@isasportsacademy.com
Lightning Developmental Program The Long Island Lightning Developmental Program for grades 3rd through 9th is now accepting registrations. This program offers outstanding coaching by individuals with college and high school experience who will work on developing fundamental skills with motivated players. The program begins in April and continues through the latter part of June. For full details, visit www.longislandlightning.com. This program has sold out for each of the past three years. Registration Information: Fax the registration form to 516-292-7555 or Register Online.
2008 CYO Champions
8th Grade A - St. Christopher, Baldwin
8th Grade B - St. Frances, Wantagh
8th Grade C - Our Lady of Mercy, Hicksville