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ontario basketball presents U17 Juvenile Girls ontario cup brantford may 3-5 Letter from Ontario Basketball Letter from Brantford Mayor - Chris Friel Letter from Ontario Premier - Kathleen Wynne Letter from Brantford Briers Ontario Basketball Awards Editorial - AAU and Ontario Basketball Editorial - Club Excellence Division 1 - Schedule Division 1 - Roster Division 2 - Schedule Division 2 - Roster Ontario Basketball Merchandise Kitchener and Waterloo Map Division 3 - Schedule Division 3 - Roster Division 4 - Schedule Division 4 - Roster Editorial - Play 3x3 Editorial - Canadian Sport for Life OUA Player Profile - Danielle Boiago (McMaster University)
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Printed by Medallion Press About Ontario Basketball Provincial Championships is owned and operated by Ontario Basketball, in collaboration with 18 host clubs throughout 12 Ontario communities. Over eight weekends each Spring, more than 16,000 athletes playing for nearly 1,200 club teams will compete for approximately 150 divisional provincial titles. Tournaments are held for both genders in all age categories between Under 10 through Under 19. In remaining dedicated to the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) model, teams are grouped into eight-team divisions to ensure quality competition and a positive playing environment. Ontario Cup remains one of the largest basketball events in North America. For updated scores, standings, photos and more, visit www.basketball.on.ca or follow us on Twitter @OBANews and use #ItAllStartsHere.
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MESSAGE FROM
THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On behalf of the board of directors and staff, welcome to the 2013 Ontario Cup Provincial Championships. Ontario Cup represents the pinnacle of the season for many Ontario Basketball (OBA) teams, who under the guidance of dedicated coaches and passionate volunteers, arrived here with great preparation and leave with memories that will last a lifetime. This year, Ontario Cup is hosted in 12 communities representing all corners of the province. These communities offer a wealth of experiences that we encourage you to explore during your downtime. Thank you to the 20 Ontario Basketball member clubs who work extremely hard to ensure that Ontario Cup is an enjoyable experience for all. Please join us and take a moment to acknowledge the great work being done by the convenors, table officials, volunteers and those running concession and merchandise stands throughout the weekend. Most importantly, let us collectively acknowledge the achievement of more than 16,000 players on more than 1,150 teams who are participating at an Ontario Cup event this year. Let us all be reminded that this is a game in which we want to create a positive environment for all participants. Thank you to Ontario Basketball corporate partners and local sponsors for their enthusiasm and support of amateur basketball. Sport tourism is a growing business in Ontario and this event represents a significant impact on local economies. Members of the Ontario Basketball staff are available in all host cities. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the many programs and services available to you. Please enjoy yourself in this weekend of basketball celebration and competition. Yours in basketball,
Ken Urbach President
Michael T. Cvitkovic, ABC Executive Director
GREETINGS FROM MAYOR CHRIS FRIEL As Mayor of the City of Brantford, it is my pleasure, on behalf of my Council colleagues to welcome you to the 2013 Ontario Cup Provincial Championship, being held, March 22nd – 24th and May 3rd – 5th, 2013. In particular, I extend a warm welcome to the many visitors to our community for this event, including special guests from outside our City. The City of Brantford is a dynamic City, and home to more than 94,000 residents, conveniently located along Highway 403, just one hour west of Toronto. We are “The Tournament Capital of Ontario”, providing excellent tournament services to enhance every event. In 2013, Brantford will be hosting numerous provincial and national tournaments, including the annual CYO/Bisons Alumni Paul Mitchell Basketball Tournament. As you are well aware, the excitement is mounting and the finishing touches are being made to the new and expanded Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. The Grand re-opening for the complex is slated for 2013. At that time, the construction will be completed, and this new world class facility will be open for the enjoyment of the entire community and visitors. The City of Brantford has enjoyed the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre for over 35 years, and it is the centre of sports and leisure activity for the community, offering residents and visitors year-round access to the sports and activities we love. The new and expanded Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, which displays memorabilia from well-known celebrities, including our most famous hockey celebrity – Wayne Gretzky is well underway and will be a wonderful feature of the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Other sites to visit in our community include the Bell Homestead, Woodland Cultural Centre, Mohawk Chapel and the Brantford Visitor and Tourism Centre. You will also find great accommodations, shopping areas, and a large variety of restaurants to help make your stay a pleasant experience. Thank you to all of the players, coaches and volunteers who put so much energy and hard work into their sport. I wish each and every one of you a grand time in the “Telephone City” - Tournament Capital of Ontario. Good luck to all participating teams! I know that your stay will be enriched by the warmth and hospitality of our citizens. Best wishes to all of the participants! Sincerely,
Chris Friel, MAYOR CHRIS FRIEL, MAYOR, City Hall, 100 Wellington Square, Brantford, ON, N3T 2M3, P.O. Box 818, Brantford, ON, N3T 5R7 Phone: (519) 759-4150 Fax: 519-751-7109, email:chrisfriel@brantford.ca www.brantford.ca
Premier of Ontario - Première ministre de l’Ontario
March 22 – May 26, 2013
A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone attending and competing in the 2013 Ontario Cup Provincial Championships, organized by Ontario Basketball. Ontario enjoys a special connection to basketball, given that James Naismith, a native of Ontario, organized the first competitions. With the game coming to Canada as early as 1892, it can be safely said that it is a sport of enduring popularity — clearly demonstrated by the 2013 championships which are taking place 121 years later. I commend all the young athletes who are participating in these championships — your dedication and hard work have brought you to this exciting event. And to the parents and coaches: thank you for supporting these young people in their quest to excel in the sport they so obviously love. I wish to acknowledge Ontario Basketball for giving Ontario youth the opportunity to participate in organized basketball and for raising awareness of the positive role this sport can play in young lives — from building self-confidence to enhancing physical well-being. Please accept my best championship games.
Kathleen Wynne Premier
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245 King George Road, Suite 177 Brantford, Ontario N3R 7N7 Voice Mail: 519-756-8435 Email: briersbasketball@sympatico.ca Website: www.briersbasketball.ca
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Briers Basketball Club is a volunteer organization, which is committed to the enjoyment and development of basketball, promoting participation, teamwork, fellowship, and individual potential. 2013 U11 Atom Girls and U17 Juvenile Girls Ontario Cup Provincial Championship
Players, Coaches, Fans,
Briers Basketball Club has been part of the Brantford Basketball Community since 1978, providing area youth with the opportunity to participate in the sport of basketball, both recreational and competitive. As the host club we would like to welcome each and every one of you to the 2013 U11 Atom Girls and U17 Juvenile Girls Ontario Cup Provincial Championships. Countless individuals have offered their time and services to make the tournament run smoothly, which is greatly appreciated. Good luck to the players, fans, coaches and referees. Enjoy yourself and encourage enjoyment for others.
Yours in Basketball
On behalf of Briers Basketball Club Bob Crane President
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OABO Ontario Association of Basketball Officials
Winners will be honoured at the annual oba awards gala
ONTARIO BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION AND AAU The basketball landscape in this province, and the country, has changed significantly over the past few years. While Ontario Basketball (OBA) attempts to provide services and programming to all elements of the game, it is through collaboration and the strength of its member clubs that the mission is delivered. These clubs also provide OBA with the necessary knowledge and trends in the game to help shape its direction. The origin of clubs in Ontario stemmed mostly to provide concentrated basketball programming that complemented the high school season. Clubs would run teams after OFSAA finished and everyone would take the summer off. A chosen few would make Team Ontario while the many enjoyed “summer sports,” while others enjoyed an "off season" of rest and recovery. Things have changed significantly over the past few years. Today, many clubs run for an entire 12-month period - the good ones, who understand periodization - also understand the significant importance of rest and recovery periods to create optimal performance. While the less informed clubs simply run summer teams that, at times, can fragment the existing club system and overuse the athletes. In this day and age, it seems the best recruiters win the best athletes instead of clubs that understand the long-term development of an athlete. We need to help OBA member clubs do both; provide a pathway for athletes to develop their skills through international competition and opportunities for exposure. As the governing body for the sport of basketball in Ontario, it is vital for OBA to strengthen and protect its clubs and at the same time, educate parents and coaches about all the stakeholders in the game. In a study taken during the 2012 OBA season, more than half of the responding clubs indicated at least one of its teams play summer ball. As a result, OBA developed a three-year partnership with the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States (AAU). Some OBA clubs with AAU experience understand the wide range of good and bad events that exist in the USA, no different than tournaments within Canada. This partnership will help teams who wish to travel with the education of recommended events. Through partnerships with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and AVIS-Budget car rental, the OBA is attempting to make summer travel easier for its members as well. The foundation of Ontario Basketball (OBA) remains its more than 200 member clubs that represent the game from Windsor to Ottawa; from Niagara to Thunder Bay; and everywhere in between. How, when, where and why they play the game is different than even just five years ago. The partnership with the AAU isn’t going to solve recruiting challenges or eliminate “rogue” clubs, but it will hopefully send the message that OBA recognizes it needs to address the challenges that face its member clubs and create a better environment for its members to flourish – whatever their basketball pathway might be. Above: Scarborough Basketball’s U16 Major Midget girls pose following their 2012 provincial championship in Kitchener-Waterloo.
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When James Parker, AAU Director of Sport, attended the announcement last year in Toronto, he indicated that OBA should become the focal point of AAU in the province and can also see the association coordinate AAU events within Canada. Beginning at these 2013 Ontario Cup Provincial Championships, the winners of Division One in U13-17 age categories will automatically qualify for the AAU National Championships. Many of these championship events are staged at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Zone in Orlando, Florida. OBA will cover the registration fees while teams will be required to fundraise in order to have the necessary fees for travel and accommodations. Some have confused AAU Above: Toronto Triple Threat celebrate their Division One title at the 2012 with NCAA exposure. While there are events Ontario Cup Provincial Championships in Ottawa. that may generate significant recruiting opportunities with college coaches, as an executive from NCAA indicated to the OBA membership at the Annual Meeting of the Members last year, “if you are good enough, they will find you in Canada.” The AAU summer circuit, for the most part, is simply additional competition for players and coaches who wish to develop over the summer months. That being said, there are major events that demand significant exposure opportunities for athletes. There is no reason why Team Ontario or OBA clubs cannot experience this side to the game. It does not exist for a chosen few who claim to have all the answers. The opportunities are endless for Ontario athletes to pursue a high performance basketball pathway. With increased quality of programming on home soil, OUA, CIS, OCAA is now a viable option. For those wishing to pursue NCAA basketball, and many have with great success, there needs to be increased education on the road to college scholarships. Because for every Anthony Bennett, Natalie Achonwa, Kevin Pangos and Dakota Whyte (all OBA and Team Ontario alumni), there are thousands who do not have a positive experience and we are all collectively to blame.
Above: Oakville Vytis claim the U14 Major Bantam Division One Championship following a hard-fought win over Brantford CYO in our nation’s capital.
A partnership with the AAU and an education partnership with NCAA are two ways OBA is attempting to serve its members. There is a long way to go before a true balance of power exists, but with the collective approach of 200 member clubs, OBA will get there – one dribble at a time.
2013 AAU Boys and Girls Basketball National Championships - Schedule Boys 6th Grade: July 22-28, 2013 in Hampton, Virginia. 7th Grade: June 23-30, 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee. 8th Grade: July 11-17, 2013 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. 9th Grade: July 9-14, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. 10th Grade: July 22-28, 2013 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.. Girls 6th Grade: June 23-28, 2013 in Hampton, Virginia. 7th Grade: July 12-17, 2013 in Kings Island, Ohio. 8th Grade: July 8-13, 2013 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. 9th Grade: July 8-13, 2013 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. 10th Grade: July 8-13, 2013 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.
ONTARIO BASKETBALL LAUNCHES CLUB EXCELLENCE
Club Excellence is a program built to support any sport, is third party operated, using fair and transparent methods to deliver a national certification program. It was developed by a group of likeminded organizations (Gymnastics Canada, Swimming Canada, CanoeKayak Canada, Athletics Canada, and Speed Skating Canada) who came together around the development and delivery of a national, workshop-based program designed to help sport clubs provide quality programming and effective club management practices. The certification program recognizes clubs and associations that invest in building capacity to meet and exceed a basic set of operating principles. The six core areas of Club Excellence are program delivery, coaching, people management, governance, financial accountability, and marketing, recruitment and revenue generation. Great sport organizations are those that develop strategies on the field and off. Club Excellence can help. Best of all, your club or association will be recognized for the investment made in establishing policies and processes to meet your day-to-day challenges.
CLUB EXCELLENCE WORKSHOP McBain Community Centre 7150 Montrose Rd. Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N3 Saturday, June 1st 2013 9:00am – 5:00pm $25.00 per participant (plus applicable tax) Maximum two participants per member club Includes coffee, lunch and materials REGISTER ONLINE http://clubexcellencensc2.eventbrite.ca (613) 521-3340 ext.3226
kjohnston@cces.ca
WWW.CLUBEXCELLENCE.COM
IS YOUR CLUB EXCELLENT? Participation in sport and recreation is more than just finding a club that wins a lot of basketball games. Throughout amateur sport in Canada, there exists an increased focus on accountability to parents and their children, risk management assessment, development programming, quality coaches and administrators, and fiscal transparency. It is for these reasons that Ontario Basketball (OBA) recently announced its partnership with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, True Sport Foundation and the Club Excellence Cooperative (CEC) to launch a basketball club excellence strategy throughout province. “We are proud of the more than 200 member clubs within Ontario Basketball that represent our sport in communities across Ontario. Most of these clubs are administered by dedicated local volunteers. The launch of Club Excellence will strengthen the capacity of our clubs and provide invaluable resources, enabling them to deliver the sport with excellence to the thousands of members who rely on our professionalism and quality standards,” said Ken Urbach, president, Ontario Basketball. “We share an incredible responsibility with our clubs to ensure our members enjoy a safe and rewarding basketball experience. OBA looks forward to working with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and continue to strengthen our existing member clubs.” OBA has joined leading national sport organizations in embracing the Club Excellence program which is helping to build a network of healthy, strong and sustainable sport clubs across Canada. As an Associate Member, OBA now enjoys access to a range of customized tools and resources to improve club programs. Targeted workshops will help member clubs become Club Excellence certified, building capacity in a number of critical areas including coaching, people management, governance, recruitment, financial accountability, marketing, and revenue generation. OBA will be working with its Regional Stakeholders Network and member clubs to identify the sport-specific categories required in addition to the Club Excellence mandated standards. The Club Excellence Cooperative (CEC) was created in 2007 with common goals to identify a stable and supportive environment for coaches, improve implementation of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) at the community level, and ensure quality club programming. The Club Excellence program was then created to help build a network of healthy, strong and sustainable sport clubs and sport organizations, across Canada. Based on 30 standards, Club Excellence can help in building capacity within program delivery, coaching, people management, governance, financial accountability, and marketing, recruitment and revenue generation. Founding Members of the Club Excellence Cooperative (CEC) include Swimming Canada, Speedskating Canada, CanoeKayak Canada, Athletics Canada, Gymnastics Canada, and the True Sport Foundation. “OBA is the first major team sport organization to join Club Excellence. They clearly see the opportunity to apply the Club Excellence certification program to raise the quality of the sport at the grassroots level. We look forward to their contribution to our campaign to improve sport delivery at the local club level,” said John Edwards, Chair of Club Excellence Cooperative. Through the Associate Membership paid for by OBA, the Club Excellence program will be available to Ontario Basketball member clubs in good standing, focusing on all the characteristics of strong, sound clubs, from management to governance and program delivery. It will also allow OBA to provide discounts to their member clubs on Club Excellence services, and gives them a voice in the stewardship of this innovative, standards-based certification program. “Club Excellence represents a significant financial investment from OBA to its member clubs,” said Michael Cvitkovic, executive director, Ontario Basketball. “We believe this investment aligns our clubs more closely, provides strong risk management and continues our commitment to Canadian Sport for Life principles. OBA clubs are the foundation of our organization and so it is imperative that we provide them with the necessary resources to succeed. No matter where our parents and athletes live, they should expect the same services from their local clubs.” For more information, visit www.clubexcellence.com.
U17
Blessed Sacrament DiSabatino
Juvenile Girls DIVISION 1
Mohawk
Blessed Sacrament
Mohawk
Guelph CYO Knights
4:30PM
Flamborough Fire
6:00PM
Oakville Vytis
Mohawk
Mississauga Wolverines
Mohawk
Toronto Lords
7:30PM
Mississauga Monarchs
9:00PM
Tecumseh Saints
Mohawk
Blessed Sacrament
Mohawk
Guelph CYO Knights
9:00AM
Oakville Vytis
Mohawk
Mississauga Wolverines
Guelph CYO Knights Flamborough Fire Oakville Vytis
Mississauga Wolverines
Toronto Lords
10:30AM Flamborough Fire
12:00PM Tecumseh Saints
Mohawk
Toronto Lords
1:30PM
Mississauga Monarchs
Mississauga Monarchs Forestall
Mohawk
Blessed Sacrament
Mohawk
Tecumseh Saints
3:00PM
Guelph CYO Knights
4:30PM
Flamborough Fire Oakville Vytis
Mohawk
Mississauga Wolverines
Mohawk
Mississauga Monarchs
6:00PM
Toronto Lords
7:30PM
Tecumseh Saints
Mohawk
U17 Juvenile GIRLS DIVISION 1 Blessed Sacrament DiSabatino
Flamborough Fire
Clark, Abbey DeMarinis, Jessica Guyatt, Jessica Iman, Ikram Laharnar, Natalie Maki, Jennifer McGrath, Caitlin McGurk, Hannah Ramberg, Nicole Sebastiani, Crista Singh, Bryanna Sorbara, Julia
Ball, Marlee Boelhouwer, Maddy Castellan, Laura Columbus, Allison Eckert, Mikayla Firetto, Gabriella Grant, Savanuah Mahler, Ella Monteith , Lauren
HC - DiSabatino, Blaize AC - DiSabatino, P. M - Sorbara, John
HC - Tomasin, Kristi AC - DiCampli, Tania M - Suriani, Emily
Mississauga Wolverines Ariri, Temisan Aureus, Veronica Blagojevic, Christina Keane, Madison Mandel, Erica Mangubat, Denyse McLean, Teeya Menon, Aarty Nicol, Annika Northey, Shannon Stadnik, Sabrina Xhaferri, Caroline Yordanou, Elizabeth
HC - Nicol, John AC - Bozanovic, Jadranko
AC - Yordanou, Lou
Oakville Vytis Bannister, Claire Cvetas, Madison Durkanovic, Seima Ensminger, Yara Koyama, Miyu Mrchalski, Sylvia Parsons, Marisa Tatarsky, Viktorija Wain, Alyssa Wyslobicky, Melody
Guelph CYO Knights Bernhardt, Mackenzie Case, Charoltte Gerstenkorn, Erin Gordon, Stephanie Kitoko, Valentine Morris, Jessica Newman, Hannah Tassone, Mikayla Toscan, Julia Trimble, Monica
HC - Trimble, Mark AC - Case, John
Tecumseh Saint Clair Caldarelli, Elena Drkulec, Hannah Haskings, Sheila Loebach, Brielle Loebach, Rachel Luff, Olivia McClounie, Hannah McNaughton, Marissa Pieniazek, Rachel Pizzicaroli, Lauren Pizzicaroli, Sara
Mississauga Monarchs Forestall Averilla, Carina Marie Baumgartner, Alyssa Begovic, Lila Crnogorac, Monica Forestell, Meghan Garcia, Veronica Over, Maddy Reid, Kirsten Seatle, Maddy Wadey, Kristen Williams, Sydney
HC - Forestell, Mike AC - Cooper, Leanne AC - Williams, Julius M - Jackson, Laurie
Toronto Lords Gold Ahmed, Aisha Browne, Cori Bui, Jeylinh Caloracan, Stephanie Diaz-Rojas, Milcania Grant, Mary Miller, Megan Moore, Alexus Obiahuba, Chiderah O'Connor, Lucia Shaw, Destiny Wassell, Alexandra Yeboah, Abigail
HC - Polizzi, Joe M - Cvetas, Nick
HC - Rayner, Chris AC - Loebach, Robert
HC - Clarke, Bob AC - Browne, David AC - Callender, Tami
U17
Juvenile Girls DIVISION 2
Barrie Royals Caledon Cougars
North Park
North Park
York North Avengers
North Park Red Raiders
7:30PM
Blessed Sacrament
North Park
4:30PM
Barrie Royals
6:00PM
9:00PM
Halton Hills IEM Newmarket
SBA - Ferguson
Halton Hills Caledon Cougars IEM Newmarket
York North Avengers Niagara Falls Red Raiders Blessed Sacrament Cameron
SBA - Ferguson
North Park
9:00AM
Barrie Royals IEM Newmarket
North Park
York North Avengers
North Park
North Park
12:00PM SBA - Ferguson
North Park
3:00PM
North Park
6:00PM
Halton Hills 10:30AM Caledon Cougars
1:30PM
Red Raiders Blessed Sacrament
Barrie Royals Halton Hills
North Park
York North Avengers
North Park Blessed Sacrament
Red Raiders
4:30PM
7:30PM
North Park
Caledon Cougars IEM Newmarket
SBA - Ferguson
U17 juvenile GIRLS DIVISION 2
Barrie Royals
Blessed Sacrament Cameron
Caledon Cougar
Abakar, Amoney Bertusa, Sasha Gathoth, Nya Haynes, Tyra Hucal, Myra Kennelly, Ailish Khaira, Amrit McCleary, Emily Satchel, Alcian Sicard, Rachel
Allen, Maya Baldassare, Marina Deibert, Morgan Deibert, Payton Grove, Katie Hynd, Kaitlin Kaur, Simran Risa, Adriana Seymour, Cailey Stewart, Angela
HC - Campbell, Dana AC - Bly, Summer M - Macintosh, Andrew
HC - Cameron, Mallorie M - Williams, Vauhn
HC - Allen, Andre AC - Stewart, Ken M - Deibert, Janet
IEM - Newmarket
Niagara Falls Red Raiders
Dunkeld, Kelsey Hopper, Julia Hosterey, Salena McDonald, Emily Michaud, Sarah Montgomery, Nicole Pupek, Torri Robinson, Mackenzie Schreiter, Fiona Seabrook, Paige Twigg, Kelsey Vigneault, Danielle
Alberti, Christine Bloomfield, Candace Boehmker, Alexis Enwright, Jamie Horner, Josee Horner, Julie McBride, Rachel Miller, Alexandra Smith, Jeneva Weaver, Charlie Weir, Danica
Bridges, Kristin Gojmerac, Jessica Hughes, Katherine Izumita, Nazuki Mannella, Kailynn Morris, Megan Stante, Caila Thomson, Mary Thorne, Beth Tippett, Hailey Witte, Sierra
HC - Horner, Walter
HC - Thomson, Terry AC - Thomson, Joanne
Scarborough Blues Ferguson
Halton Hills Alcantara, Joselle Devenish, Jennifer Fisher, Emily Furik, Marina Garrod, Alex Hector, Meaghan Laidlaw, Kara McGowan, Paige Moore, Jasmine Schroder, Hayley Srikanth, Pooja
HC - Schroder, Brian AC - Saitis, Emmanuel York North Avengers
Awuku, Jolene Bates, Bailey Dixon-Green, Dejah Ferguson, Azayah Jones, Brianna Kindos, Nicole Morvillo, Nicole Rodney-Williams, Tiana Sakic, Alma Salis, Tori
Cassell, Cyerra Forsyth, Kaylee Gilmor, Katie Ingram, Kimberly Kordez, Samantha Letros, Arianna Minuti, Sophia Saftich, Megan Tickner, Andrea Waters, Stephanie
HC - Ferguson, Nathan
HC - Brown, Patrick M - Pullman, Suzanne
2013 Ontario Cup T-Shirt Small to XX-Large Price: $20.00 OBA Zip-Hooded Sweatshirt Small to XX-Large Price: $60.00 Ontario Basketball Shorts Large to XX-Large Price: $20.00 OBA Long Sleeve Shirt Large to XX-Large Price: $30.00
OBA Golf Shirt Small to XX-Large Price: $45.00 Ontario Basketball Hat Adjustable Price: $20.00 Team Ontario Jersey Small to XX-Large Price: $60.00
Mohawk College Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
North Park Friday: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Assumption Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Brantford Collegiate Saturday: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
U17
Juvenile Girls DIVISION 3
DCBA - Eclipse 4:30PM Port Colborne
Assumption
West Ferris London 86ers
Assumption
DCBA - Eclipse Lindsay Wildcats
Assumption
West Ferris 12:00PM Stratford Optimist
Assumption
DCBA - Eclipse Dundas Dynamo
Assumption
West Ferris MUMBA
Assumption
Assumption
DCBA - Eclipse
Assumption
7:30PM
6:00PM
9:00PM
Dundas Dynamo Lindsay Wildcats
MUMBA Stratford Optimist
Dundas Dynamo Port Colborne Lindsay Wildcats
Assumption
9:00AM
West Ferris MUMBA London 86ers Stratford Optimist
Assumption
Assumption
3:00PM
Assumption
6:00PM
Dundas Dynamo 10:30AM Port Colborne
1:30PM
4:30PM
7:30PM
Assumption
MUMBA London 86ers
Port Colborne Lindsay Wildcats
London 86ers Stratford Optimist
U17 Juvenile GIRLS DIVISION 3 Dundas Dynamo Bhatti, Esha Carson, Leslie Clegg, Rachel Edyt , Marisa El Dah, Habiba Ferko, Jessica Hauzar, Isabel Schonbacher, Jenna Small, Samantha Stulen, Elizabeth
HC - Stewart, Jim AC - Bouchard, Leigh AC - Stewart, Alison
MUMBA Di Lucia, Katerina Drilon, Veronica Ecijan, Mary Joy Genua, Elena Gullage, Summer Leung, Tammy Mavedatnia, Dorsa Peddigrew, Emma Sassani-Nilgoon, Andrea Sinikas, Krysten
HC - Spensieri, Philip
Durham Eclipse Adams, Aaliyah Blackburn, Mikayla Cameron, Alexa Dack, Angelique Denave, Errica Doyle, Alisha Fraser, Shyiene Howarth, Kiera Kelly, Sarah King, Taiya Prendergast, Monica Taylor, Laura Thomson, Olivia
HC - Gray, Michael AC - Morgan-Gray, Vivienne
Port Colborne Badawey, Jordan Badawey, Logan Dekoe, Kyra Kovacs, Chelsea Loscavo, Kristina Montgomery, Paige Nelson, Sarah Roy, Evangeline
HC - Hakim, Harry M - Mancino, Christa
Lindsay Wildcats Bartlett, Rebecca English, Taylor-Rhae Flynn, Makenna Groenendyk, Kathryn Hamilton, Brianna Kimble, Nicole Lord, Kate Lynn, Jessica MacTavish, Meghan Marquis, Myrah Ranta, Natalie Russell, Nicole Topfer, Jessica Trent, Christina
HC - Ranta, Markus AC - Russell, Richard
Stratford Optimist Revolution Andrekovic, Sonja Bowman, Heather Casey, Avery Core, Jaclyn Duff, Madeline Elligson, Alyssa Grasby, Taylor Valiquette, Michaela Vanderklooster, Alexa VanderPloeg, Yris Wheeler, Ashley
HC - Bailey, Henroy AC - Wheeler, Matt
London 86’ers Birch, Jessica Crellin, Sydney Crunican, Colleen Ferguson, Aili Gubbels, MacKenzie Hunt, Alyna Joy, Samantha Monchamp, Emily Montgomery, Katelyn Morris, Kaleigh Reid, Victoria
HC - Mawdsley, Cathy AC - Perkins, Barry AC - Potter, Larry
West Ferries Spartans Battigaglia, Kayla Boutin, Britney Brownlee, Samantha Dewey, Devanee Lefebvre, Ariane O'connor - Bergeron, Alexie
Poulin, Shaelyn Ranger, Jade Rota, Samantha Thompson, Jade Tignanelli, Jenna Vanderlee, Emma
HC - Battigaglia, Nick AC - Vanderlee, Rick M - Rota, Chantal
U17
Juvenile Girls Division
4:30PM
CW Celtics Blessed - Lenko
BCI
Strathroy Spirit
BCI
Strathroy Spirit
7:30PM
BCI
6:00PM
4
Orangeville Hawks
Hanover Youth
Mississauga Monarchs
Blessed Sacrament Hagan Mississauga Monarchs Daye BCI
9:00AM
CW Celtics Orangeville Hawks Blessed Sacrament Lenko
Hanover Youth
BCI
12:00PM
BCI
3:00PM
CW Celtics Hanover Youth
Strathroy Spirit Blessed - Hagan
Blessed - Lenko Hanover Youth
BCI
BCI
Orangeville Hawks
10:30AM Blessed - Lenko
BCI
1:30PM
BCI
4:30PM
CW Celtics Orangeville Hawks
Blessed - Hagan Mississauga Monarchs
U17 juvenile GIRLS DIVISION 4 Blessed Sacrament Hagen
Blessed Sacrament Lenko
Clarke, Dana Gondo, Lisa Grabstas, Rosa Hagen, Darynne Hartman, Teri Ico, Marissa Morgante, Serena Mullen, Taylor Reynolds, Jessica
Caton, Mariah Dryden, Georgia Hanson, Holly Ivanco, Sarah Kiss, Samantha Klumpp, Amanda Kowalczuk, Magda Lenko, Meghan Madalena, Jenna Rodic, Tatjana Sanderson, Rachel
HC - Hagen, Paul
HC - Lenko, Kevin M - Madalena, John
Amaral, Telina Anderson-Stewart, Lushwana
Mississauga Monarchs Daye
Carfrae, Johanna Clancy, Brianna Gucciardi, Samantha Huang, Kathy Piacentino, Jessica Reid, Kirsten Rode, Rachel Rubino, Laura Sandhu, Navneet Simmons, Brooke Simonot, Lara
HC - Daye, Bill AC - Dewald, Jason M - Daye, Veronica
Centre Wellington Celtics
Allen, Katelyn Beaver, Erika Coombs, Steacy deLange, Anna Fennell, Madison Gallina, Abbey Gora, Kristen Larmer, Hannah Luther, Taylor McNamara, Kathryn Teeter, Kayla Toms, Alana
HC - Wilkes, Dennis AC - Fennell, Fiona AC - Teeter, Jan
Orangeville Hawks Adams, Rachel Alderdice, Victoria Gomes, Jena Jensen, Larissa Machado, Alexa Matis, Alicia Mei, Alessandra Morrison, Nicole Naismith, Katrina Sampogna, Nadia Vesz, Rachel Wilson, Jenn
Hanover Lynx Borho, Emma Campbell, Ashley Donnelly, Jillian McLean, Abby Murphy, Alison Myette, Renee Myette, Simonne Myette, Sydney Plumstead, Hannah Sutton, Nicole
HC - Kroeplin-Frank, Rebecca
AC - Kroeplin, Rebecca
Strathroy Spirit Berkmortel, Carolyn Berkmortel, Julie Chandelier, Rachel Crosby, Hayley Fraser, Katie Hagerman, Paige Prior, Sydney Stewart, Serena VanGeffen, Lauren VanKessel, Megan
HC - Berkmortel, Laura HC - Burns, Bryan M - Vesz, Sandy
AC - Fraser, Richard James
M - Prior, Diane
BaSkeTBaLL June 30–July 6, 2013 (Boys & Girls 9–17) July 7–13, 2013 (Boys 9–17) July 21–27, 2013 (Girls 9–17)
NBA / WNBA / PRO AND NATIONAL TEAM PRESENCE AT OLYMPIA IN 2013
DANNY GREEN –
Over the course of the summer, within each basketball session a combination of 2 – 4 Past and Present NBA/WNBA/Pros and National Team Players will attend for up to 3 days – on and off the courts and inspiring and motivating campers to “Be their Best in Sport and Life”.
San Antonio Spurs
July 28–Aug 3, 2013 (Boys & Girls 9–18) Aug 11–17, 2013 (Boys & Girls 9–19) Aug 18–24, 2013 (Boys 9–19) Aug 25–31, 2013 (Boys & Girls 11–19)
The Proven Leader in Basketball / Personal Development Program: Entering its’ 5th Decade… Olympia has the track record of running over 200 Basketball / Motivational Sessions. These have been constantly refined and updated to keep it in the forefront as a provider of the latest in foundational basketball / self-development programming with implementation from our:
Top-Flight Resident Coaching Staff: 125 of the Ontario’s finest instructors from the ranks of University, College, Ontario Basketball Club, Regional / Provincial, High School & Elementary Coaches who uniquely meet the needs of every camper from beginner to advanced and motivate each player in moving towards fulfilling their performance potential.
Olympia’s PERSONALIZED Basketball Development Program Offers:
KYLE SINGLER –
MISTY MIMS –
Detroit Pistons
Connecticut Sun (WNBA)
• 7 – 7 day sessions throughout the summer with separate boys and girls programs with a ratio of 1 coach to every 6 or 7 campers • After an evaluation of skills and playing ability, each camper is placed in an “appropriate division”. • Basketball skill development is maximized through ability-matched fundamental stationwork, appropriately sequenced divisional level sessions and competitively-matched games/scrimmages.
Non-Stop Action: Weatherproof, 37,000 sq. ft. Field house & Gym with 6 Pro 94’ courts + 6 pro outdoor courts. More than 1 Spalding ball is provided for each camper to work with.
Progressively Sequenced & Comprehensive Training: Learn to Score:
JOEL ANTHONY –
CHASTITY MELVIN –
Miami Heat & Canadian National Men’s Basketball Team
Washington Mystics
a) from all over the court – balance, footwork, ball-handling & ball management skills b) from triple threat position c) with back to the basket d) in transition e) in 2-2 and 3-3 situations f) discover the techniques to improve your playing in 4-4 and 5-5 game situations.
Shut Down your Opponent: Learn to influence, close-out, help & recover, block-out, & rebound. This will be an intense, competitive week that will help you develop the tools and techniques ‘To Take Your Game To The Next Level’ of Play. Learning is expedited through video-selfanalysis.
Competitively-Matched Competitions: QUINCY ACY –
JOHN WALL –
Toronto Raptors
Washington Wizards
Campers play 2 games/scrimmages daily in a “matched-team”environment with equal playing time in separate boys & girls inter-league competition. • Plus numerous Olympia prizes are awarded for top performance in skill and for personal attitude for various contests, tournaments & camp championships. The Awards Ceremony is further augmented by dozens of “draw prizes” from our sponsors for all who attend.
7 Days of Training & Fun Activities: You really get your money’s worth and more with over 30 hours of scheduled training and game action. Plus 24 hours of daylight free time to work privately with coaches, practise, play pick-up games or take a real break to swim, sail, canoe, windsurf, kayak and relax with evening activities within the heartland of Muskoka. TREVOR BOOKER –
CHRISTIAN LAETTNER –
Washington Wizards
Former Duke University, 1992 Dream Team (USA), 13 year NBA veteran
PLUS - “Inner Balance” Life Skills Training
NBa / WNBa / PRO aND NaTIONaL TeaM PReSeNCe aT OLYMPIa IN 2013
SHAVLIK RANDOLPH –
SCOTT MACHADO –
CURLEY “Boo” JOHNSON –
BRADLEY BEAL –
GENE BANKS –
WALKER D. RUSSELL –
Washington Wizards
Houston Rockets
Harlem Globetrotter for 17 years
Washington Wizards
Assistant General Manager and Scout, Washington Wizards
Former Detroit Piston Scout New York Knicks
HEADLINE INSTRUCTORS 2013 BARRY HUTTON • June 30–July 6 (Boys & Girls 9–17) • President, Hamilton Wildcats Academy • Former Head Coach, Mohawk College • 2 time O.C.A.A. Coach of the Year • Inducted into O.C.A.A. – Hall of Fame for Basketball • Won various Midget, Junior and Senior titles at High School level.
BARRY HOWSON • July 7–13 (Boys 9–17) • Inductee, Cdn. Basketball Hall of Fame • World Master, M.V.P. (1994) • Member, 5 Cdn. Sr. Men’s Championship Teams • Former Cdn. Olympia, PAN-AM, World Team Member • Presently coaching St. Patrick’s (Sarnia)
LEO RAUTINS – Former National Team Member & Coach
KELLY DUNHAM • July 21–27 (Girls 9–17) • Assistant Coach, Mohawk College • Former, Head Coach Mohawk College & Former, Ass’t. Coach McMaster U • Ontario Jr. Women’s Team Head Coach 1998 & 2001 • National Champions -’98 to ‘00 • Canada Summer Games Silver Medalist, ‘01 • Ontario’s Coaching Excellence Award - Development Athletes
BILL PANGOS • July 28– Aug 3 (Boys & Girls 9–18) • Head Coach, York University Women’s Basketball • Basketball Canada, Learning Facilitator • OUA Champions 2007 • 5 time OUA East Coach of the Year
BILL BOURNE • Aug 11–17 (Boys & Girls 9–19) • Former, Basketball Canada Learning Facilitator • NCCP - Level 3 • Assumption College (Brantford) • Former Tech. Services Dir. Ontario Basketball • 4 CWOSSA, 5 COSSA, 18 County Titles in 30 yrs. coaching
SUPeR GRaDS
CORY JOSEPH – San Antonio Spurs and Canadian National Men’s Basketball Team
Olympia’s success can be measured many ways including its impressive roster of former campers and counsellors like: • Jay Triano – Former, Head Coach, Toronto Raptors • Chris O’Rourke – Head Coach, U of Guelph Men’s Team • Brad Rootes – Head Coach, Brock U, Men’s Team • Natalie Robinson – Former, Women’s National Team
• Sue Stewart – Former, Women’s National Team • Jesse Young – Men’s National Team • Heather Angus – U of Windsor • Emily McKay – Brock U • Kayla Pangos – York U • Elaine Hutton – U of Toronto • Jake Hutchcroft – U of Western
BARRY HUTTON • Aug 18–24 (Boys 9–19) • (See bio above)
CHRIS DOOLEY • Aug 25–30 (Boys & Girls 11–19) • Member Men’s National Coaching Staff 2001-2003 • Ont. Jr. Men’s Provincial Team, Head Coach ‘94-’97 • National Champions ‘95, ‘96 • ‘97 Cdn Games Silver Medalist • NCCP Level 3 Course Conductor • Notre Dame S.S. (Burlington) • Assistant Coach, University of Guelph
SUPPORTED BY: Olympia Sports Camp is an Official Partner of Ontario Basketball and a Proud Sponsor of Ontario Basketball’s “Fair Play Program”
Olympia Sports Camp is an Official Partner with Canada Basketball
Equipment Sponsor
BIG MaN / TaLL LaDY BaSkeTBaLL CaMP July 21–27, 2013 (Girls 13–17) GIRLS MUST BE 5’11 or TALLER August 18–24, 2013 (Boys 14–17) BOYS MUST BE 6’5 OR TALLER Olympia, Ontario Basketball and Canada Basketball are proud to offer a unique opportunity for basketball players in Ontario and other areas. The Tall Lady/Big Man camp will operate as a separate program, running at the same time as Olympia’s regular Basketball Camp. This is a joint effort to expand and discover hidden talent from Ontario and other areas. The camp will feature some of Ontario’s and North America’s top coaching personalities. The coaches are T.B.A. The sessions will be video-taped for self analysis.
Become part of an illustrious group of basketball players, improve on your basketball skills and take that step to the next level of play. Comprehensive Training includes: • Scoring from the elbow • Scoring in transition • Rebounding angles and intensity • Dominating the post • Shooting the three and more • The program will follow the Canadian Sport for Life principles
Olympia Sports Camp 145 Renfrew Drive, Unit 112 Markham, ON, L3R 9R6 Tel : 905-479-9388 Fax : 905-479-9313 Email: info@olympiasportscamp.com
Register online at: www.olympiasportscamp.com
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Contacts: Don Thorne donthorne@sympatico.ca Tim Laurain tlaurain@basketball.on.ca
www.oabo.ca
FROM THE PLAYGROUND TO THE PODIUM, IT’S RESHAPING OUR GAME The international governing body for basketball (FIBA) has invested a tremendous amount of resources to fully develop the 3x3 game. FIBA introduced the 3x3, half-court version of basketball to a global audience at the 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore, where it was regarded as the most popular sport throughout the Games. Last summer, Ontario Basketball (OBA) hosted one of three Canadian qualifiers for the 3x3 World Tour Championships. FIBA states that with more than 250 million players worldwide and among the most played recreational sports in the world, 3x3 will help the growth of basketball. Combine these initiatives with FIBA submitting an application for 3x3 to become an Olympic sport, and the once playground-only game is now becoming a world phenomenon. In addition to its high performance programming, FIBA, Canada Basketball and OBA have identified the significant impact the 3x3 game can have on skill development for active youth. There are tremendous benefits to having young children learn the game through 3x3 before being introduced to a full-court, five-on-five competition. BENEFIT 1: MORE TOUCHES In five-on-five games, one or two players can go an entire game rarely touching the ball. This especially happens in youth basketball where you have one or two dominant players who are by far the best ball handlers on the team. The team tends to get the ball into those players’ hands and those players tend to take the ball to the basket. The problem with this is that other players are not developing their skills when they don’t get to touch the ball, and the team isn’t developing as a whole.
Above: Eventual U13 Champions, SBA Blues taking on Kings Court at the inaugural OBA Challenge at Rexall Centre in July 2012.
In 3x3, it’s really difficult for two players to monopolize the ball and still play well. The third player gets involved almost by necessity. All players get to handle the ball and handle it a lot. This allows all players to develop their skills in live game play.
BENEFIT 2: MORE SPACING Even with the smaller bodies of young players, five-on-five games can be crowded affairs. Youth basketball isn’t the best time or place for a kid to learn to fight through double teams or pass into multiple coverage. 3x3 games loosen everything up and give young players more room to operate. This allows them to practice their basketball skills without overcrowding. Once the basic basketball skills of dribbling, passing, rebounding, shot selection, etc. are learned and mastered, then they can advance to learn to beat double teams and making passes into tight areas. BENEFIT 3: REMOVE PRESSES & ZONE DEFENCES 3x3 games remove the issue of presses and zone defences. They are strictly person-to-person. This again allows young players to learn and master the basics before moving on to more complex game play.
Above: KW Selects represented Toronto, Ontario at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters Competition in New York City on August 18-19, 2012
There soon may be structured provincial and national teams for 3x3 competition. There are countless 3x3 adult leagues throughout the province. More importantly, OBA and its stakeholders must strategize the most effective way to implement the 3x3 game in youth basketball since it serves as the best way for our children to increase skill development, confidence, enjoyment and the desire to play the game for life. With editorial from Canada Basketball.
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WHY CAN’T WE? By: Michael T. Cvitkovic Most sports have recognized the issue. Children should not be playing an adult game. Baseball has had T-ball, Rookie Ball and other modified games for years. Soccer nets and fields are significantly smaller than professional standards all across the world. Tennis legend Roger Federer learned his craft with mini tennis - a smaller racquet, net and court with lighter tennis balls to encourage proper technique. We’ve all seen Sidney Crosby and those Timbit Hockey TV commercials. Yet a majority of our basketball youth can still be found attempting to shoot a NBA-sized ball on a 10-foot net from a 15-foot free throw line in full-court, five-on-five competition. It’s time we take a good look in the mirror. There is a large movement across the country called Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) or the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. It’s been around for years and Ontario Basketball (OBA) has taken some steps to properly adapt. OBA has strong alignment with CS4L in the Train to Train (Girls 11-15 years; Boys 12-16 years) stage with programs such as Talent Identification and Development Program (TIDP) and the successful Team Ontario Under 14, 15 and 17 teams, however there exists a tremendous gap in earlier stages such as FUNdamentals (Girls 6-8 years; Boys 6-9 years) and Learn to Train (Girls 8-11 years; Boys 9-12 years). Teaching children physical literacy and investing quality gym time to catch, throw, jump, pivot, and balance must be a priority. So is creating a fun, inclusive environment that promotes skill development before competition and recognizes the social, emotional and psychological growth of young people. More practices, less games. It’s scientifically proven that children will become attracted or disinterested in a particular sport by the age of 12. That puts a lot of pressure on early childhood sport development, volunteer coaches, clubs, officials and parents. It is vital that all support networks for children, especially parents, understand the significance of developing the athlete in the child before the basketball player. Over the course of the next few months, Ontario Basketball will be participating in an in-depth CS4L review of the programs and services it currently offers. With its Regional Stakeholders Network and other basketball experts, OBA will formulize a long-term strategic plan to chart how it should address existing gaps. This will include a complete competition review. Change is challenging, but when it comes to our kids, isn’t it worth it? It’s time for basketball to step up and lead again. Together, let’s enjoy this significant transformation. If other popular sports can properly adjust their programming to ensure children are receiving age, stage and skill appropriate development, why can’t we? To learn more, visit www.CS4L.ca. Cvitkovic is the executive director of Ontario Basketball, having previously held sports management positions with York University, the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club and Tennis Canada.
The Talent Identification and Development Program (TID) is a systematic revision of the Player Development Program (PDP) that provides a clear pathway for athletes and coaches in the high performance stream. The outcomes of this restructuring include a downward shift in the ages of athletes that OBA high performance programs target and better alignment with the appropriate age categories as per the principles of Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD). More athletes with high performance potential will be identified and provided the right training. Ontario Basketball is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2013 Talent Identification and Development Program as follows: Georgian College U12 Boys Centralized Camp: July 2 - 5 U12 Girls Centralized Camp: July 6 - 9 U14 Boys Centralized Camp: July 17 - 20 U14 Girls Centralized Camp: July 21 - 24 Abilities Centre / Durham College U16 Boys Centralized Camp: August 16 - 18 U16 Girls Centralized Camp: August 16 - 18 Georgian College U12 Identification Camp: August 21 - 23
Regional Tryouts ($25.00): April - May · Athletes receive a TID Nike / OBA Tshirt. Regional Training ($300.00): May - July · 360 selected athletes receive 30 hours of LTAD age / stage appropriate training. Centralized Camp ($350.00): July · 288 athletes receive an additional 35 hours of high performance training alongside the best players in Ontario. · Off-court strength and conditioning training. · Educational sessions (ie. Canada Basketball, NCAA, CIS, AAU). · Meals and accommodations (four days / three nights). · Special guest coaches. · Personal athlete evaluations. · Opportunity to be identified and selected for additional high performance development programs (ie. Centre for Performance, Team Ontario). · Nike / OBA shorts and reversible jersey. · Spalding composite basketball.
Regional Tryouts (Free): April - May Regional Training ($300.00): May - July · 720 athletes receive 30 hours of LTAD age / stage appropriate training. · Nike / OBA reversible jersey. Centralized Camp ($350.00): July · 240 athletes are chosen from regional training sessions. · Athletes receive an additional 35 hours of high performance training alongside the best players in Ontario. · Off-court strength and conditioning training. · Educational sessions (ie. Canada Basketball, NCAA, CIS, AAU). · Meals and accommodations (four days / three nights). · Special guest coaches. · Personal athlete evaluations. · Opportunity to be identified and selected to compete against the top 20 athletes in Ontario at the U12 Identification Camp in August. · Nike / OBA shorts. · Spalding composite basketball.
Regional Tryouts ($25.00): May - June · Athletes receive a TID Nike / OBA Tshirt. Regional Training ($300.00): June - August · 360 athletes receive 30 hours of LTAD age and stage appropriate training. Centralized Camp ($350.00): August · 288 athletes receive an additional 35 hours of high performance training alongside the best players in Ontario. · Tournament style competition. · Off-court strength and conditioning training. · Educational sessions (ie. Canada Basketball, NCAA, CIS, AAU). · Opportunity to be identified and selected for additional high performance development programs (ie. Centre for Performance, Team Ontario). · Meals and accommodations (four days / three nights). · Special guest coaches. · Personal athlete evaluations. · Nike / OBA shorts and reversible jersey. · Spalding composite basketball.
TEAM ONTARIO ALUMNI DANIELLE BOIAGO CONTINUES HER SUCCESS AT MCMASTER UNIVERSITY Danielle Boiago is a shining example of how hard work and strong support and coaching from an Ontario Basketball Association (OBA) club program can help a player achieve success wherever they go, be it at a university down the road or on a court across the Atlantic. Boiago made a name for herself coming up through the Blessed Sacrament program, an OBA club in her native Hamilton. It was as a member of the Blessed Sacrament Yellow Jackets that Boiago got her first taste of basketball on the world stage. The talented guard with a nose for scoring was chosen to represent Team Hamilton at the 2009 International Children's Games in Athens, Greece. She starred for her squad in Greece, lifting the team to the gold medal. The summer of elite hoops continued for Boiago that same year. After returning from Greece, she joined a powerful Team Ontario and represented her province at the U15 National Championship in Kamloops, B.C. An impressive performance there allowed her star to shine a little brighter. She finished second in the tournament in scoring, averaging 13 points per game, and was named tournament most valuable player, while lifting Ontario to the national crown.
Photo credit: Blair Hough
Not willing to settle for her success with Team Ontario U15, Boiago trained hard with her Blessed Sacrament teammates and coaches to earn a sport on Ontario's U17 entry to the national championship in each of the next two years. In her first year with Team Ontario U17 in 2010, Boiago's squad settled for silver but returned to the top of the podium in 2011. In 2012 Boiago competed for Blessed Sacrament once again, this time in the OBA-sanctioned JUEL , a league for the top U-19 female hoopsters in Ontario. Once again she was a star among stars in the JUEL circuit, being named the most valuable player of the league's all-star game. When Boiago announced she would play her university basketball with her hometown McMaster Marauders in 2012-13, the city of Hamilton was abuzz. And after having a phenomenal rookie campaign in Ontario University Athletics for the Marauders, where she led the OUA West in rookie scoring and finished eighth overall (15.3 PPG), Boiago was named the OUA West rookie of the year.
Photo credit: Blair Hough
Her accomplishments and success at every level of her basketball career can be traced back to her time as a member of an Ontario Basketball Association club; Hamilton's Blessed Sacrament.
WELCOME TO A FAIR PLAY FACILITY IN THE SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY, ONTARIO BASKETBALL WOULD LIKE YOU TO... CHEER AS MUCH AS YOU WANT. SUPPORT OUR COACHES, ATHLETES, OFFICIALS AND OTHER SPECTATORS. HAVE FUN AND ENJOY OURSELVES. ENJOY THE SPORT AND THE COMPETITION. ...BUT IF YOU DISRESPECT THE SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FACILITY. Olympia Sports Camp is an official partner of Ontario Basketball and the proud sponsor of Ontario Basketball's Fair Play Program.