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SMBA Update March 8, 2010
1. Coaching Information
2. Playoffs
3. Spring League
4. Century Tournament
5. Lost and Found
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1. Coaching Information
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Gym Changes for Bantam Girls Pool A and Bantam Boys Pool B due to gym roof leaks at Aden Bowman Boys Gym the games have been moved to Marion Graham Collegiate.
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2. Playoffs
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Teams must play their games on the day and time indicated on the draws. No game may be postponed.
Please remind your timer or scorekeeper that they are to be unbiased and should not be making any comments about the game or the officials
A reminder, as a coach, you are responsible for the conduct of your players and parents. They should not be communicating with the officials.
Please take team pictures for the web sie.
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3. Spring League
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Teams will be formed in the next few weeks.
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4. Century Tournament
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The registration deadline is closed
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5. Lost and Found
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The SMBA now has Avalon, Montgomery APC, and Holliston basketballs
Wallet found at WM Saturday, call Darren Friesen at 227-0555
to claim.

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SMBA Update March 1, 2010
1. Coaching Information
2. Playoffs
3. Spring League
4. Century Tournament
5. Lost and Found
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1. Coaching Information
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Coaches, please remind players and parents how to enter the gyms at Mount Royal
Please read the playoff rules for your division. If you have a problem in a game please talk to the game referees or the gym supervisor. There will be a gym supervisor at every scorer’s table unless they are refereeing a well.
Gym entrance to Walter Murray
• The Saskatoon Public Board of Education has informed the SMBA that the back entrance to Walter Murray Collegiate will not be open for us. We will only have access to the school by the front entrance.
Please inform all players and parents Entrance to Mount Royal
• MRCI hallway between the two gyms will tentatively be under construction and you must follow the following procedures to enter the gyms
• At MRCI for the rentals beginning Monday February 8, all rentals that are using the Boy’s Gym must enter and exit through the Southeast crash door entrance, which gives direct access to the gym.
• Signage will be posted. The rentals for the Girl’s gym must enter and exit from the Main entrance on Rusholme Road.
• Under no circumstances are patrons allowed to move between the gyms through the hallway or fitness room. They must use the entrances stated above and will need to walk outside to access from one gym to another. You cannot go from one gym to the other
• Washrooms at MRCI
• The only one that is available is by the office (main gym)
• There is not access from the boys gym

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2. Playoffs
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Update Draws were posted on Sunday February 28
Playoffs continue on March 6, 7 and the finals on March 13.
Teams must play their games on the day and time indicated on the draws. No game may be postponed.
Please remind your timer or scorekeeper that they are to be unbiased and should not be making any comments about the game or the officials
A reminder, as a coach, you are responsible for the conduct of your players and parents. They should not be communicating with the officials.
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3. Spring League
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They are now available to download from the SMBA Web Site. Please note that the mailing address on the brochures that were handed out has now changed. It is correct on the registration page on the web site and the brochure that can be downloaded.
The correct mailing address is:
SMBA
162 Beechdale Cres.
Saskatoon, Sk.
S7V 0A3
Late registration will be accepted until March 5.
If you are planning on coaching a team, please register now. Players must register individually and ask for the coach of choice
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4. Century Tournament
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The Century Tournament is now an open tournament for under for girls and boys teams in the following age groups: UNDER 11,13,15,17,and 19 (Age requirements are as of December 31, 2009). You can enter your winter team or form your own eligible team. Teams interested can check out the information on the SMBA Web Site. The registration deadline is March 7, 2010.
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5. Lost and Found
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Found Avalon basketball at MRCI two weeks ago and a clipboard.
Wallet found at WM Saturday, call Darren Friesen at 227-0555
to claim.
Lost at Walter Murray after 11:30 game, a leather youth ball with EACCA written on it. Please call 374-761 if you found it.

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SMBA Update February 23, 2010
1. Coaching Information
2. Playoffs
3. Spring League
4. Century Tournament
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1. Coaching Information
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• Please read the playoff rules for your division. If you have a problem in a game please talk to the game referees or the gym supervisor. There will be a gym supervisor at every scorer’s table if they are not refereeing.
Gym entrance to Walter Murray
• The Saskatoon Public Board of Education has informed the SMBA that the back entrance to Walter Murray Collegiate will not be open for us. We will only have access to the school by the front entrance.
Please inform all players and parents Entrance to Mount Royal (Starting February 8)
• MRCI hallway between the two gyms will tentatively be under construction and you must follow the following procedures to enter the gyms
• At MRCI for the rentals beginning Monday February 8, all rentals that are using the Boy’s Gym must enter and exit through the Southeast crash door entrance, which gives direct access to the gym.
• Signage will be posted. The rentals for the Girl’s gym must enter and exit from the Main entrance on Rusholme Road.
• Under no circumstances are patrons allowed to move between the gyms through the hallway or fitness room. They must use the entrances stated above and will need to walk outside to access from one gym to another. You cannot go from one gym to the other
• Washrooms at MRCI
• The only one that is available is by the office (main gym). There is not access from the boys gym
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2. Playoffs
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* Draws were posted on Sunday February 21
* Playoffs will take place on February 27 (excluding Midget Girls teams) and 28 (for Juvenile Girls and Midget Girls teams)
March 6, 7 and the finals on March 13.
* Teams must play their games on the day and time indicated on the draws. No game may be postponed. If a team forfeits a game they will be removed from the playoffs. Coaches with more than one team will have to find assistants to coach other teams if there are time conflicts. No team will be allowed to pick up players from any other team. .Please read over the rules for playing time in your division.
* Please remind your timer or scorekeeper that they are to be unbiased and should not be making any comments about the game or the officials
* A reminder, as a coach, you are responsible for the conduct of your players and parents. They should not be communicating with the officials.
* The juvenile boys and girls draws have been revised.
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3. Spring League
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They are now available to download from the SMBA Web Site. Please note that the mailing address on the brochures that were handed out has now changed. It is correct on the registration page on the web site and the brochure that can be downloaded.
The correct mailing address is:
SMBA
162 Beechdale Cres.
Saskatoon, Sk.
S7V 0A3
Late registration will be accepted until March 5.
If you are planning on coaching a team, please register now. Players must register individually and ask for the coach of choice.
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4. Century Tournament
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The Century Tournament is now an open tournament for under for girls and boys teams in the following age groups: UNDER 11,13,15,17,and 19 (Age requirements are as of December 31, 2009). You can enter your winter team or form your own eligible team. Teams interested can check out the information on the SMBA Web Site. The registration deadline is March 7, 2010.

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SMBA Update February 16, 2010
1. Coaching Information
2. Playoffs
3. Spring League Brochures
4. Century Tournament
5. Playoffs
6. Medals for Spuds and Dunkaroos
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1. Coaching Information
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• There are no games on February 13
• Tentative gym changes for February 20 that are posted on the web site in the division section.
Games that were schedule for Walter Murray are now at Marion Graham- cross court
Games that were schedule for Aden Bowman are now at Bedford Road- cross court
There may be more changes. It will depend on rental caretaker availability at these schools
• Please read the rules. If you have a problem in a game please talk to the game referees or the gym supervisor.
Gym entrance to Walter Murray
• The Saskatoon Public Board of Education has informed the SMBA that the back entrance to Walter Murray Collegiate will not be open for us. We will only have access to the school by the front entrance.
Please inform all players and parents Entrance to Mount Royal (Starting February 8)
• MRCI hallway between the two gyms will tentatively be under construction and you must follow the following procedures to enter the gyms
• At MRCI for the rentals beginning Monday February 8, all rentals that are using the Boy’s Gym must enter and exit through the Southeast crash door entrance, which gives direct access to the gym.
• Signage will be posted. The rentals for the Girl’s gym must enter and exit from the Main entrance on Rusholme Road.
• Under no circumstances are patrons allowed to move between the gyms through the hallway or fitness room. They must use the entrances stated above and will need to walk outside to access from one gym to another. You cannot go from one gym to the other
Check out the link on basketball drills from Mike McKay from Canada Basketball
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2. Playoffs
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Draws will be posted on Monday February 22.
Playoffs will take place on February 27 (excluding Midget Girls teams) and 28 (for Juvenile and Midget Girls teams)
March 6, 7 and the finals on March 13.
Teams must play their games on the day and time indicated on the draws. No game may be postponed. If a team forfeits a game they will be removed from the playoffs. Coaches with more than one team will have to find assistants to coach other teams if there are time conflicts. No team will be allowed to pick up players from any other team.Please read over the rules for playing time in your division.

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3. Spring League Brochures
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They are now available to download from the SMBA Web Site. Please note that the mailing address on the brochures that were handed out has now changed. It is correct on the registration page on the web site and the brochure that can be downloaded.
The correct mailing address is:
SMBA
162 Beechdale Cres.
Saskatoon, Sk.
S7V 0A3
The early bird deadline is February 22, 2010
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4. Century Tournament
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The Century Tournament is now an open tournament for under for girls and boys teams in the following age groups: UNDER 11,13,15,17,and 19 (Age requirements are as of December 31, 2009). You can enter your winter team or form your own eligible team. Teams interested can check out the information on the SMBA Web Site. The registration deadline is March 7, 2010.
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5. Medals for Spuds and Dunkaroos
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Medals will be handed out on February 20.

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SMBA Update February 9, 2010
1. Coaching Information
2. Playoffs
3. Lost and Found
4. Spring League Brochures
5. Century Tournament
6. Playoffs
7. SMBA Executive Information
8. Medals for Spuds and Dunkaroos
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1. Coaching Information
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• There are no games on February 13
• Tentative gym changes for February 20 that are posted on the web site in the division section.
Games that were schedule for Walter Murray are now at Marion Graham- cross court
Games that were schedule for Aden Bowman are now at Bedford Road- cross court
There may be more changes. It will depend on rental caretaker availability at these schools
• Please read the rules. If you have a problem in a game please talk to the game referees or the gym supervisor.
Gym entrance to Walter Murray
• The Saskatoon Public Board of Education has informed the SMBA that the back entrance to Walter Murray Collegiate will not be open for us. We will only have access to the school by the front entrance.
Please inform all players and parents Entrance to Mount Royal (Starting February 8)
• MRCI hallway between the two gyms will tentatively be under construction and you must follow the following procedures to enter the gyms
• At MRCI for the rentals beginning Monday February 8, all rentals that are using the Boy’s Gym must enter and exit through the Southeast crash door entrance, which gives direct access to the gym.
• Signage will be posted. The rentals for the Girl’s gym must enter and exit from the Main entrance on Rusholme Road.
• Under no circumstances are patrons allowed to move between the gyms through the hallway or fitness room. They must use the entrances stated above and will need to walk outside to access from one gym to another. You cannot go from one gym to the other

• Check out the new link on basketball drills from Mike McKay
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2. Playoffs
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Draws will be posted on Monday February 22.
Playoffs will take place on February 27 (excluding Midget Girls teams) and 28 (for Juvenile and Midget Girls teams)
March 6, 7 and the finals on March 13.
Teams must play their games on the day and time indicated on the draws. No game may be postponed. If a team forfeits a game they will be removed from the playoffs. Coaches with more than one team will have to find assistants to coach other teams if there are time conflicts. No team will be allowed to pick up players from any other team. Please read over the rules for playing time in your division.
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3. Lost and Found
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Roughrider t-shirt and Leather Basketball turned in from Silverspring January 30
please contact the SMBA office.
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4. Spring League Brochures
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They are now available to download from the SMBA Web Site. Please note that the mailing address on the brochures that were handed out has now changed. It is correct on the registration page on the web site and the brochure that can be downloaded.
The correct mailing address is:
SMBA
162 Beechdale Cres.
Saskatoon, Sk.
S7V 0A3
The early bird deadline is February 22, 2010
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5. Century Tournament
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The Century Tournament is now an open tournament for under for girls and boys teams in the following age groups: UNDER 11,13,15,17,and 19 (Age requirements are as of December 31, 2009). You can enter your winter team or form your own eligible team. Teams interested can check out the information on the SMBA Web Site. The registration deadline is March 7, 2010.
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6. SMBA Executive Information
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The SMBA Executive will be looking for new members for the 2010/2011 season. Please contact the nomination chair, Sandra Schatz at 242-0619
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6. Medals for Spuds and Dunkaroos
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Medals will be handed out on February 20.

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SMBA Update February 2, 2010
1. Coaching Information
2. Boys Team Clinic February 5, 2010
3. Lost and Found
4. Spring League Brochures
5. Century Tournament
6. Playoffs
7. SMBA Executive Information
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1. Coaching Information
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• There are no games on February 13
• Huskie Special Promotion for February 5. Enter to win free basketball shoes for your team.
• See information here..
• Tentative gym changes for February 20 that are posted on the web site in the division section.
Games that were schedule for Walter Murray are now at Marion Graham- cross court
Games that were schedule for Aden Bowman are now at Bedford Road- cross court
There may be more changes. It will depend on rental caretaker availability at these schools
• We have some coaches that do not abide by the rules and are double-teaming in the backcourt. There is NO double-teaming the ball allowed in the backcourt. Please read the rules. If you have a problem in a game please talk to the game referees or the gym supervisor.
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2. Boys Team Clinic February 5, 2010
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA office., at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this boy’s clinic)
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be February 5th: Mount Royal Collegiate, Girls Gym
Please note the time change
Mini and Bantam boys 6:00---7:30 pm
This will be the last clinic for the winter league
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3. Lost and Found
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Still not claimed:
One net bag of balls was left at MRCI on January 23 and turned into the SMBA.
Roughrider t-shirt and Leather Basketball turned in from Silverspring January 30
Lakeview pair of team shorts
River Heights team jersey
Holliston rubber basketball.
White with red trim Rawlings High tops (size 5) found at Silverspring school January 9
Found at Mount Royal a wallet with a debit card- there is no ID
For all of these items, please contact the SMBA office.
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4. Spring League Brochures
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They are now available to download from the SMBA Web Site. Please note that the mailing address on the brochures that were handed out has now changed. It is correct on the registration page on the web site and the brochure that can be downloaded.
The correct mailing address is:
SMBA
162 Beechdale Cres.
Saskatoon, Sk.
S7V 0A3
The early bird deadline is February 22, 2010
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5. Century Tournament
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The Century Tournament is now an open tournament for under for girls and boys teams in the following age groups: 11,13,15,17,and 19 (Age requirements are as of December 31, 2009). You can enter your winter team or form your own eligible team. Teams interested can check out the information on the on the SMBA Web Site. The registration deadline is March 7, 2010.
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6. Playoffs
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Draws will be posted on Monday February 22.
Playoffs will take place on February 27 (excluding Midget teams) and 28 (for Juvenile and Midget teams)
March 6, 7 and the finals on March 13.
Teams must play their games on the day and time indicated on the draws. No game may be postponed. If a team forfeits a game they will be removed from the playoffs. Coaches with more than one team will have to find assistants to coach other teams if there are time conflicts. No team will be allowed to pick up players from any other team. Please read over the rules for playing time in your division.
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7. SMBA Executive Information
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The SMBA Executive will be looking for new members for the 2010/2011 season. Please contact the nomination chair, Sandra Schatz at 242-0619

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SMBA Update January 26, 2010
1. Coaching Information
2. Boys Team Clinic February 5, 2010
3. Lost and Found
4. Spring League Brochures
5. Century Tournament
6. Playoffs
7. SMBA Executive Information
8. Fees for the 2010/2011 Season
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1. Coaching Information
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Thanks to all coaches and teams that braved the weather last Saturday.
Huskie Special Promotion for February 5. Enter to win free basketball shoes for your team.See information here.
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2. Boys Team Clinic February 5, 2010
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this boy’s clinic )
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be February 5th: Mount Royal Collegiate, Girls Gym

Mini at 6:00---7:30 pm
Bantam at 7:30---9:00pm
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3. Lost and Found
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One net bag of balls was left at MRCI on January 23and turned into the SMBA. Please phone to claim.
Still not claimed:
2 leather Silverwood basketballs
Lakeview pair of team shorts
River Heights team jersey
Holliston rubber basketball.
White with red trim Rawlings High tops (size 5) found at Silverspring school January 9
Found at Mount Royal a wallet with a debit card- there is no ID
For all of these items, please contact the SMBA office.
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4. Spring League Brochures
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They are now available to download from the SMBA Web Site. Please note that the mailing address on the brochures that were handed out has now changed. It is correct on the registration page on the web site and the brochure that can be downloaded.
The correct mailing address is:
SMBA
162 Beechdale Cres.
Saskatoon, Sk.
S7V 0A3
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5. Century Tournament
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The Century Tournament is now an open tournament for under for girls and boys teams in the following age groups: 11,13,15,17,and 19 (Age requirements are as of December 31, 2009). You can enter your winter team or form your own eligible team. Teams interested can check out the information on the SMBA Web Site. The registration deadline is March 7, 2010.
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6. Playoffs
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Playoffs will take place on February 27 (excluding Midget teams) and 28 (for Juvenile and Midget teams)
March 6, 7 and the finals on March 13.
Teams must play their games on the day and time indicated on the draws. No game may be postponed. If a team forfeits a game they will be removed from the playoffs. Coaches with more than one team will have to find assistants to coach other teams if there are time conflicts. No team will be allowed to pick up players from any other team. Please read over the rules for playing time in your division.
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7. SMBA Executive Information
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The SMBA Executive will be looking for new members for the 2010/2011 season. Please contact the nomination chair, Sandra Schatz at 242-0619
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8. Fees for the 2010/2011 Season
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Fees have to be increase next year, and for the next three years because of rental increases and having to charge GST. See the fee structure above.

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SMBA Update January 19, 2010
1. Coaching Information
2. Boys Team Clinic January 15
3. Lost and Found
4. Spring League Brochures
5. Century Tournament
6. Playoffs
7. SMBA Executive Information
8. Fees for the 2010/2011 Season
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1. Coaching Information
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We have had a couple of problems from abusive coaches and players.
Please read over the SMBA Zero Tolerance policy here
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2. Boys Team Clinic January 22
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Friday boy’s clinic )
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be January 22nd at Tommy Douglas Collegiate
Spuds at 6:00pm---7:30 pm
Midgets at 7:30---9:00 pm
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.
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3. Lost and Found
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Found at Mount Royal a wallet with a debit card- there is no ID
Still not claimed:
2 leather Silverwood basketballs
Lakeview pair of team shorts
River Heights team jersey
Holliston rubber basketball.
White with red trim Rawlings High tops (size 5) found at Silverspring school January 9
For all of these items, please contact the SMBA office.
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4. Spring League Brochures
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Spring league brochures were handed out January 9. If your team did not get them please make arrangement with the SMBA office to obtain them. They are now available to download from the SMBA Web Site
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5. Century Tournament
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The Century Tournament is now an open tournament for under for girls and boys teams in the following age groups: 11,13,15,17,and 19 (Age requirements are as of December 31, 2009). You can enter your winter team or form your own eligible team. Teams interested can check out the information on the SMBA Web Site.
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6. Playoffs
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Playoffs will take place on February 27 (excluding Midget teams) and 28 (for Juvenile and Midget teams)
March 6, 7 and the finals on March 13.
Teams must play their games on the day and time indicated on the draws. No game may be postponed. If a team forfeits a game they will be removed from the playoffs. Coaches with more than one team will have to find assistants to coach other teams if there are time conflicts. No team will be allowed to pick up players from any other team. Please read over the rules for playing time in your division.
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7. SMBA Executive Information
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The SMBA Executive will be looking for new members for the 2010/2011 season.
Please contact the nomination chair, Sandra Schatz at 242-0619

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8. Fees for the 2010/2011 Season
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Fees have to be increase next year, and for the next three years because of rental increases and having to charge GST. See fee structure at the top of the announcement section.

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SMBA Update January 12, 2010
1. Coaching Information
2. Boys Team Clinic January 15
3. Lost and Found
4. Spring League Brochures
5. Century Tournament
6. Playoffs
7. Tournaments
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1. Coaching Information
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Please read over the press rules for your division
Just a reminder that only one bench coach can be standing during a game.
If you are going to be short of players for any game. Please make arrangements to pick up players to play your game. See the rules section for information on this.
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2. Boys Team Clinic January 15
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Friday boy’s clinic and Sunday Girls clinic)
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be January 15 at Tommy Douglas Collegiate
Mini at 6-7:30 pm cancel Bantam boys at 7:30-9:00 pm
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.
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3. Lost and Found
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White with red trim Rawlings High tops (size 5) found at Silverspring school January 9
Still not claimed:
Lakeview pair of team shorts
River Heights team jersey
Holliston rubber basketball.
For all of these items, please contact the SMBA office.
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4. Spring League Brochures
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Spring league brochures were handed out January 9. If your team did not get them please make arrangement with the SMBA office to obtain them. They are now available to download from the SMBA Web Site
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5. Century Tournament
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The Century Tournament is now an open tournament. Teams interested can check out the information on the SMBA Web Site.
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6. Playoffs
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Playoffs will take place on February 27 (excluding Midget teams) and 28 (for Juvenile and Midget teams)
March 6, 7 and the finals on March 13.
Teams must play their games on the day and time indicated on the draws. No game may be postponed. If a team forfeits a game they will be removed from the playoffs. Coaches with more than one team will have to find assistants to coach other teams if there are time conflicts. No team will be allowed to pick up players from any other team. Please read over the rules for playing time in your division.
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7. Tournaments
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Junior Bison boys basketball tournament
APRIL 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2010 see information here.

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SMBA Update January 7, 2010
1. Coaching Information
2. Boys Team Clinic January 15
3. Lost and Found
4. Spring League Brochures
5. Century Tournament
6. Playoffs
7. NBA FIT

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1. Coaching Information
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Please read over the press rules for your division
Just a reminder that only one bench coach can be standing during a game.
If you are going to be short of players for any game. Please make arrangements to pick up players to play your game. See the rules section for information on this.
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2. Boys Team Clinic January 15
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Friday boy’s clinic and Sunday Girls clinic)
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be January 15 at Tommy Douglas Collegiate
Mini at 6-7:30 pm cancel Bantam boys at 7:30-9:00 pm
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.
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3. Lost and Found
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Still not claimed:
Lakeview pair of team shorts
River Heights team jersey
Holliston rubber basketball.
For all of these items, please contact the SMBA office.
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4. Spring League Brochures
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Spring league brochures are now available to download from the SMBA Web Site
These will be handed out to teams on January 9.
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5. Century Tournament
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The Century Tournament is now an open tournament. Teams interested can check out the information on the SMBA Web Site.
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6. Playoffs
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Playoffs will take place on February 27 (excluding Midget teams) and 28 (for Juvenile and Midget teams)
March 6, 7 and the finals on March 13.
Teams must play their games on the day and time indicated on the draws. No game may be postponed. If a team forfeits a game they will be removed from the playoffs. Coaches with more than one team will have to find assistants to coach other teams if there are time conflicts. No team will be allowed to pick up players from any other team. Please read over the rules for playing time in your division.
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7. NBA FIT
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Please see letter posted here

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SMBA Update December 30, 2009
1. Coaching Information
2. Boys Team Clinic January 15
3. Lost and Found
4. Spring League Brochures
5. Century Tournament

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1. Coaching Information
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Please read over the press rules for your division
Just a reminder that only one bench coach can be standing during a game.
If you are going to be short of players for any game. Please make arrangements to pick up players to play your game. See the rules section for information on this.
Games resume on January 9.
Happy New Year to you and your family
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2. Boys Team Clinic January 15
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Friday boy’s clinic)
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be January 15 at Tommy Douglas Collegiate
Mini at 6-7:30 pm cancel Bantam boys at 7:30-9:00 pm
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.

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3. Lost and Found
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Leather Spalding TF – 1000 was found at Aden Bowman gym #2 on December 12, after the 3:15 pm game.
Still not claimed:
Lakeview pair of team shorts
River Heights team jersey
Holliston rubber basketball.
For all of these items, please contact the SMBA office.
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4. Spring League Brochures
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Spring league brochures are now available to download from the SMBA Web Site
These will be handed out to teams on January 9.
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5. Century Tournament
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The Century Tournament is now an open tournament. Teams interested can check out the information on the SMBA Web Site.

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SMBA Update December 16, 2009
1. Coaching Information
2. Boys Team Clinic January 15

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1. Coaching Information
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Please read over the press rules for your division
Just a reminder that only one bench coach can be standing during a game.
If you are going to be short of players for any game. Please make arrangements to pick up players to play your game. See the rules section for information on this.
Games resume on January 9.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, enjoy the break.
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2. Boys Team Clinic January 15
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Friday boy’s clinic )
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be January 15 at Tommy Douglas Collegiate
Mini at 6-7:30 pm cancel Bantam boys at 7:30-9:00 pm
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.

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SMBA Update December 7, 2009
1. Coaching Information
2. Boys Team Clinic January 15

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1. Coaching Information
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Just a reminder that only one bench coach can be standing during a game.
December 12 is the last league game before the school break. Games will resume on January 9.
Please PRINT both first and last names on the score sheets and remind your scorekeeper or timer that they must be unbiased as league officials.
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2. Boys Team Clinic January 15
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Friday boy’s clinic and Sunday Girls clinic)
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be January 15 at Tommy Douglas Collegiate
Mini at 6-7:30 pm cancel Bantam boys at 7:30-9:00 pm
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.

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SMBA Update November 30, 2009
1. Round Two Games are Posted With Changes
2. Boys Team Clinic This Week January 15
3. Lost and Found

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1. Round Two Games are Posted With Changes
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The schedules are now posted for the second round. See Divisions:
Gym changes for Dec 5 from WBYL to Marion Graham for midget boys, bantam boys, and mini boys
Bantam girls time change for Pool A games December 5 at MRCI
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2. Boys Team Clinic January 15
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Friday boy’s clinic)
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be January 15 at Tommy Douglas Collegiate
Mini at 6-7:30 pm cancel Bantam boys at 7:30-9:00 pm
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.
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3. Lost and Found
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Lost: Steelers Football Jacket (#39) at Mount Royal on November 21
Lost: Women's shoes, white with blue trim Adidas at Mount Royal on November 28

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SMBA Update November 23, 2009
1. Round Two Games are Posted
2. Team Clinic This Week
3. Lost and Found
4. SMBA Ross Fraser Huskie Scholarship
5. Player Tracker Form

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1. Round Two Games are Posted
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The schedules are now posted for the second round. See Divisions here:
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2. Team Clinic This Week
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Friday boy’s clinic and Sunday Girls clinic)
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be January 15 at Tommy Douglas Collegiate
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.
The bantam girls team clinic will be November 28 at Tommy Douglas (10 am -12 noon)
There will be nothing in the afternoon. This is the last team clinic for the girls.
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3. Lost and Found
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Found-Blue/white shorts (Lakeview)
Found-Holliston rubber basketball
Found-River Heights reversible
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4. SMBA Ross Fraser Huskie Scholarship
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This year the scholarship goes to Jill Humbert. The presentation was made on Friday, November 20.
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4. Player Tracker Form
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If someone can redesign an exl spreadsheet, for player tracking, please contact the SMBA.

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SMBA Update November 17, 2009
1. Huskie Games and SMBA
2. Team Clinic This Week
3. Team Information
4. Free Huskie Basketball Tickets for Teams

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1. Huskie Games and SMBA
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STILL LOOKING FOR TEAMS TO PLAY
The Huskies would like teams to play at half time of the following games:
January 8th vs. Trinity Western University, January 9th vs. Simon Fraser University, January 31st vs University of Manitoba, and February 6th vs. University of Lethbridge University
This would be teams for half time of the Women’s and Me’s games
Teams would only need to bring the following:
- They must bring a ball
- They must bring a parent or fan to ref the "fun" game.
An autograph session after the men's and Women's Basketball games. Each SMBA team can "go into" the NEW dressing rooms and get autographs and meet the players!
Contact
Tarra Hall
Huskie Athletics
Events & Promotions
University Of Saskatchewan
87 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 5B2
Tel: (306) 966-1034
Fax: (306) 966-6502
Email:

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2. Team Clinic This Week
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Friday boy’s clinic and Sunday Girls clinic)
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be January 15 at Tommy Douglas Collegiate
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.
The girls team clinic will be November 22 at Tommy Douglas
See Girl’s divisions and other dates here.
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3. Team Information
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The second round schedule will be built in the next two weeks. There WILL be games on December 5 and 12. See the SMBA calendar above.
Division pools for the second round are now posted.
Please PRINT first and last name down on the score sheet and, if possible enter player numbers from lowest to highest to help out the scorekeeper.
Standings are posted on the web site in the Division Section.

Financial Statement for 2008/2009 is posted above
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4. Free Huskie Basketball Tickets for Teams
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Huskie Athletics, in partnership with Sasktel, has an opportunity called the SchoolPAC Program. The program offers tickets to youth teams, school teams, and schools to attend Huskie basketball and volleyball games. For more information or tickets please contact Amber via email or call the ticket hotline: 966-1111. See information here. Huskie Games here.

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SMBA Update November 9, 2009
1. Huskie Games and SMBA
2. Team Clinic This Week
3. Team Information and Score Sheet
4. Free Huskie Basketball Tickets for Teams and Coaches
5. Deadline for Pool Changes November 15
6. High School Looking for a Coach

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1. Huskie Games and SMBA
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The Huskies would like teams to play at half time of the following games:
January 8th vs. Trinity Western University, January 9th vs. Simon Fraser University, January 31st vs University of Manitoba, and February 6th vs. University of Lethbridge University
This would be teams for half time of the Women’s and Me’s games
Teams would only need to bring the following:
- They must bring a ball
- They must bring a parent or fan to ref the "fun" game.
An autograph session after the men's and Women's Basketball games. Each SMBA team can "go into" the NEW dressing rooms and get autographs and meet the players!
Contact
Tarra Hall
Huskie Athletics
Events & Promotions
University Of Saskatchewan
87 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 5B2
Tel: (306) 966-1034
Fax: (306) 966-6502
Email:

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2. Team Clinic This Week
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Friday boy’s clinic and Sunday Girls clinic)
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The boy’s team clinic will be November 13 at Mount Royal Collegiate- Girls Gym
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.
The girls team clinic will be November 15 at Tommy Douglas
See Girl’s divisions and other dates here.
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3. Team Information and Score Sheet
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All teams are responsible to have a first-aid kit available at games and if necessary stop watches.
All uniforms must be numbered
Please PRINT first and last name down on the score sheet and, if possible enter player numbers from lowest to highest to help out the scorekeeper.
Standings are posted on the web site in the Division Section.
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4. Free Huskie Basketball Tickets for Teams and Coaches
---------------------------------------------
Huskie Athletics, in partnership with Sasktel, has an opportunity called the SchoolPAC Program. The program offers tickets to youth teams, school teams, and schools to attend Huskie basketball and volleyball games. For more information or tickets please contact Amber via email or call the ticket hotline: 966-1111.See information here. Huskie Games here.
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5. Deadline for Pool Changes November 15
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The deadline to change pools for the second round is November 15. Please let me know if you want to move up or down
Not all requests may be approved and some may be moved depending on their win loss record to balance the division pools if possible
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6. High School Looking for a Coach
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St Joseph High School is looking for a junior boys basketball coach. Please contact Brandon Stroh, Assistant Principal, 659-7650

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SMBA Update November 2, 2009
1. Conduct, Discipline, and Technical Fouls
2. Team Clinic Format
3. Defaults
4. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Overdue
5. Team Information and Score Sheet
6. Free Huskie Basketball Tickets for Teams and Coaches
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1. Conduct, Discipline, and Technical Fouls
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Check out conduct, discipline, and technical fouls here
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2. Team Clinic Format
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The clinic is for coaches and their teams. Individual players may be accommodated if there is room after teams register.
Coaches are to register their team with the SMBA, at least a week in advance, so that the SMBA can plan the agenda for the clinic. (Register as soon as possible for this Sunday- Girls clinic.)
Please indicate the division and the number of players that will be coming.
Coaches will need to bring a basketball for each player
There will be a maximum of 35 players allowed at each clinic.
A waiting list will be established once this number has been reached.
The girls team clinic will be November 8 at Tommy Douglas
See Girl’s divisions and other dates here.
The boy’s team clinic will be November 13 at Mount Royal Collegiate- Girls Gym
See Boy’s divisions and other dates here.

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3. Defaults and Forfeits
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(Revised 2009) -For Juvenile teams: Any game cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled time, the full fee will be charged ($65.00).
A game cancelled between Monday but prior to the 48 hour window of the week of the scheduled game, will be charged $25.00.
See rules here for other divisions.
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4. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Overdue
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This is the last notice!
Coaches were to have this completed before the first game. Please have this completed as soon as possible.
All head coaches must have a criminal check completed each year.
A list of coaches has been sent down to the police station.
When you go down with your form, tell them you are with the SMBA and there will be no charge for this service.
Their office is located in the Police Station located at 130 4th Ave North
The office hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
No appointment is necessary
You need 2 to 3 pieces of identification, one must be photo ID, as well as, and others must include a signature and home address.
When you arrive do not stand in line but ask to go to the criminal check office, it is located on the second floor.
The form can be downloaded here
You can ask to have the form sent directly to the SMBA or you can turn it in at your first game to a gym supervisor
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5. Team Information and Score Sheet
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All teams are responsible to have a first-aid kit available at games and if necessary stop watches.
All uniforms must be numbered
Please PRINT first and last name down on the score sheet and, if possible enter player numbers from lowest to highest to help out the scorekeeper.
Standings are posted on the web site in the Division Section.
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6. Free Huskie Basketball Tickets for Teams and Coaches
---------------------------------------------
Huskie Athletics, in partnership with Sasktel, has an opportunity called the SchoolPAC Program. The program offers tickets to youth teams, school teams, and schools to attend Huskie basketball and volleyball games. For more information or tickets please contact Amber via email or call the ticket hotline: 966-1111. See information here. Huskie Games here.

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SMBA Update October 28, 2009
1. Conduct, Discipline, and Technical Fouls
2. Rob Lovelace New Male Technical Director
3. Defaults
4. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Overdue
5. Team Information
6. SMBA Female Player Clinics
7. Free Huskie Basketball Tickets for Teams and Coaches
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1. Conduct, Discipline, and Technical Fouls
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Check out conduct, discipline, and technical fouls here
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2. Rob Lovelace New Male Technical Director
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Rob Lovelace will be holding free SMBA player clinics, for boys, on Friday nights from 6 PM until 9 PM. The first clinic on Friday, October 30, will be held at Mount Royal Collegiate- Girls Gym (use the back entrance)
Mini boys will go from 6 PM until 7:30 PM and Bantam boys will go from 7:30 PM until 9 PM.
Rob Lovelace, will be going over fundamental skills and advancing and the players progress. This is a free program offered by the SMBA and if it is not used then we will lose it.
Teams and individual players can register for the clinics with the SMBA.
More information to follow about the next clinic on November 13 at Mount Royal Collegiate- Girls Gym

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3. Defaults and Forfeits
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(Revised 2009) -For Juvenile teams: Any game cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled time, the full fee will be charged ($65.00).
A game cancelled between Monday but prior to the 48 hour window of the week of the scheduled game, will be charged $25.00.
See other rules here
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4. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Set
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Coaches were to have this completed before the first game. Please have this completed as soon as possible.
All head coaches must have a criminal check completed each year.
A list of coaches has been sent down to the police station.
When you go down with your form, tell them you are with the SMBA and there will be no charge for this service.
Their office is located in the Police Station located at 130 4th Ave North
The office hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
No appointment is necessary
You need 2 to 3 pieces of identification, one must be photo ID, as well as, and others must include a signature and home address.
When you arrive do not stand in line but ask to go to the criminal check office, it is located on the second floor.
The form can be downloaded here
You can ask to have the form sent directly to the SMBA or you can turn it in at your first game to a gym supervisor
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5. Team Information
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All teams are responsible to have a first-aid kit available at games and if necessary stop watches.
All uniforms must be numbered
Please PRINT first and last name down on the score sheet and, if possible enter player numbers from lowest to highest to help out the scorekeeper.
Standings are posted on the web site in the Division Section.
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6. SMBA Female Player Clinics
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Free clinics, for players and teams, will be held at Tommy Douglas on Sunday November 1. The bantam girls will go from 10 am until 12 pm and the midget girls will go from 1 pm until 3 pm. Please register players or teams with the SMBA office. See future clinics here.
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7. Free Huskie Basketball Tickets for Teams and Coaches
---------------------------------------------
Huskie Athletics, in partnership with Sasktel, has an opportunity called the SchoolPAC Program. The program offers tickets to youth teams, school teams, and schools to attend Huskie basketball and volleyball games. For more information or tickets please contact Amber via email or call the ticket hotline: 966-1111. See information here. Huskie Games here.

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SMBA Update October 21, 2009
1. BSI Regional Training Camp
2. Rob Lovelace New Male Technical Director
3. Huskie Tournament tickets
4. Mount Royal Gym Entrance has Changed
5. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Set
6. Team Information
7. SMBA Female Player Clinics to start October 25
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1. BSI Regional Training Camp
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Basketball Saskatchewan Inc. is looking to establish a pilot program for a Regional Training Center (RTC) during the 2009-10 year. This program would be modeled after the Center for Performance (CP) program on a smaller scale, and would target athletes younger than the CP age group (athletes born in 1995,1996, 1997 & 1998). The RTC will look at developing skills and focus on the following:
- moving without the ball / penetration principle- shooting- ballhandling / passing / decision making
- individual on-ball defense
Tryout and registration information can be found here.
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2. Rob Lovelace New Male Technical Director
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Rob Lovelace will be holding free SMBA player clinics on Friday nights from 6 PM until 9 PM. The clinics are tentatively set to start on October 30. More information to follow
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3. Huskie Tournament Tickets
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The SMBA has extra 2009 Graham Construction Shootout (October 22/23/24) tickets. If your team would like more tickets please contact the SMBA Office.
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4. Mount Royal Gym Entrance has Changed
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The main entrance to Mount Royal has been closed due to major school renovations.
Please enter by the South East Parking lot entrance.
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5. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Set
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Coaches were to have this completed before the first game. Please have this completed as soon as possible.
All head coaches must have a criminal check completed each year.
A list of coaches has been sent down to the police station.
When you go down with your form, tell them you are with the SMBA and there will be no charge for this service.
Their office is located in the Police Station located at 130 4th Ave North
The office hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
No appointment is necessary
You need 2 to 3 pieces of identification, one must be photo ID, as well as, and others must include a signature and home address.
When you arrive do not stand in line but ask to go to the criminal check office, it is located on the second floor.
The form can be downloaded here
You can ask to have the form sent directly to the SMBA or you can turn it in at your first game to a gym supervisor
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6. Team Information
---------------------------------------------
All teams are responsible to have a first-aid kit available at games and if necessary stop watches.
All uniforms must be numbered
Please PRINT first and last name down on the score sheet and, if possible enter player numbers from lowest to highest to help out the scorekeeper.

Standings are posted on the web site in the Division Section.
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7. SMBA Female Player Clinics to start October 25
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Free clinics, for players and teams, will be held at Marion M. Graham Collegiate on October 25. The mini girls will go from 10 am until 12 pm and the Spud girls will go from 1 pm until 3 pm. Please register players or teams with the SMBA Office. These clinics will run at the same time in October and all of November. More information will follow on future school sites.

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SMBA Update October 14, 2009
1. Teams for Huskie Home Games
2. SMBA Division Schedules Are Posted
3. Huskie News
4. Huskie Tournament tickets
5. Mount Royal Gym Entrance has Changed
6. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Set
7. SMBA Winter League for 2009
8. Rule Changes for 2009
9. Introduction to Competition coaching clinics
10. BSI Regional Training Center
11. Huskie Basketball Pre-season Skills and Competition Camp
12. SMBA Annual Meeting
13. Team Information
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1. Teams for Huskie Home Games
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The Huskies would like teams to play at half time of the following games:
January 8th vs. Trinity Western University, January 9th vs. Simon Fraser University, January 31st vs University of Manitoba, and February 6th vs. University of Lethbridge University
This would be teams for half time of the Women’s and Me’s games
Teams would only need to bring the following :
- They must bring a ball
- They must bring a parent or fan to ref the "fun" game.
An autograph session after the men's and Women's Basketball games. Each SMBA team can "go into" the NEW dressing rooms and get autographs and meet the players!
Contact
Tarra Hall
Huskie Athletics
Events & Promotions
University Of Saskatchewan
87 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 5B2
Tel: (306) 966-1034
Fax: (306) 966-6502
Email:
Web: huskies.usask.ca
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2. SMBA Division Schedules Are Posted
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The SMBA Division SMBA Division Schedules Are Posted for the first round. See here
Please refresh your screen to see the latest information.
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3. Huskie News
---------------------------------------------
Please note that Huskie Basketball Updates will be phasing out email communications. The majority of information to follow the team will be located on the “New website” to be launched shortly. And via Twitter and Facebook. Register through their web site
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4. Huskie Tournament Tickets
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Tournament tickets for the 2009 Graham Construction Shootout (October 22/23/24) will be handed out to teams this Saturday. If your team does not play and you would like tickets for your players, please contact the SMBA Office.
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5. Mount Royal Gym Entrance has Changed
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The main entrance to Mount Royal has been closed due to major school renovations.
Please enter by the South East Parking lot entrance.
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6. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Set
---------------------------------------------
All head coaches must have a criminal check completed each year.
A list of coaches has been sent down to the police station.
When you go down with your form, tell them you are with the SMBA and there will be no charge for this service.
Their office is located in the Police Station located at 130 4th Ave North
The office hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
No appointment is necessary
You need 2 to 3 pieces of identification, one must be photo ID, as well as, and others must include a signature and home address.
When you arrive do not stand in line but ask to go to the criminal check office, it is located on the second floor.
The form can be downloaded here
You can ask to have the form sent directly to the SMBA or you can turn it in at your first game to a gym supervisor
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7. SMBA Winter League for 2009
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The SMBA winter league will be starting on October17 (see calendar here)..
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8. Rule Changes for 2009
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In mini play the clock will stop for foul shots (we will try this on an experimental basis to see if the games can be played within the allotted game time)
In bantam and midget play, the last two minutes of the game will be stop time. (Coaches had to ask for stop time in past years)
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9. Introduction to Competition coaching clinics
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Basketball Saskatchewan will be having Introduction to Competition coaching clinics in October. One in the North and one in the South. Clinic dates are below. Information and registration forms for the clinics can be found on our website at http://www.basketballsask.com/
October 17 & 18 - SASKATOON – Tommy Douglas & Bethlehem High Schools
October 31 & November 1 - REGINA – St. Bernadette Elementary
Dave Werry
High Performance Coordinator
Basketball Saskatchewan Inc.
2205 Victoria Ave.
Regina, SK S4P 0S4
Te: (306) 780-9249 Fax: (306) 525-4009, email
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10. BSI Regional Training Center
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Basketball Saskatchewan Inc. is looking to establish a pilot program for a Regional Training Center (RTC) during the 2009-10 year. This program would be modeled after the Center for Performance (CP) program on a smaller scale, and would target athletes younger than the CP age group (athletes born in 1996, 1997 & 1998). The RTC will look at developing skills and focus on the following:
- Moving without the ball / penetration principles- shooting- ball-handling / passing / decision making
- Individual on-ball defense
The Province will be divided into two zones, North and South. The top female and male athletes ages 11 -13 will be chosen in each of these zones from the Open Tryout dates listed below. RTC training sessions will be held in Saskatoon (North) and Regina (South). BSI will conduct approximately 30 hours of training including Sport Science sessions.
A tryout information and registration form can be found on our website at http://www.basketballsask.com/
Athletes wishing to participate would attend the regional tryout they live closest to:
North Saskatchewan Tryouts – SASKATOON
Saturday, October 24 – Centennial Collegiate - 160 Nelson Rd.
Sunday October 25 - Marion Graham Collegiate - 602 Lenore Dr.
Times: BOTH DAYS
FEMALE: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MALE: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Huskie Basketball Pre-season Skills and Competition Camp
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See information here
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12. SMBA Annual Meeting
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The SMBA meeting will be held in the Walter Murray Cafeteria on Wednesday October 14 at 7 PM.
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13. Team Information
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All teams are responsible to have a first-aid kit available at games and if necessary stop watches.

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SMBA Update October 7, 2009

1. Teams for Huskie Home Games
2. SMBA Division Pools Are Posted
3. Huskie News
4. Deadline to Register Players
5. SMBA needs Executive Members
6. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Set
7. SMBA Winter League for 2009
8. Rule Changes for 2009
9. Introduction to Competition coaching clinics
10. BSI Regional Training Center
11. Huskie Basketball Pre-season Skills and Competition Camp
12. SMBA Annual Meeting
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1. Teams for Huskie Home Games
---------------------------------------------
The Huskies would like teams to play at half time of the following games:
January 8th vs. Trinity Western University, January 9th vs. Simon Fraser University, January 31st vs University of Manitoba, and February 6th vs. University of Lethbridge University
This would be teams for half time of the Women’s and Me’s games
Teams would only need to bring the following :
- They must bring a ball
- They must bring a parent or fan to ref the "fun" game.
An autograph session after the men's and Women's Basketball games. Each SMBA team can "go into" the NEW dressing rooms and get autographs and meet the players!
Contact
Tarra Hall
Huskie Athletics
Events & Promotions
University Of Saskatchewan
87 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 5B2
Tel: (306) 966-1034
Fax: (306) 966-6502Email:
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2. SMBA Division Pools Are Posted
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The SMBA Division Pools are now listed on the web site for the first round. See here

Please refresh your screen to see the latest information.
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3. Huskie News
---------------------------------------------
Please note that Huskie Basketball Updates will be phasing out email communications. The majority of information to follow the team will be located on the “New website” to be launched shortly. And via Twitter and Facebook. Register through their web site
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4. Deadline to Register Players
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The deadline for teams to register their players on the web site is October 9. The web site will be locked after this date.
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5. SMBA needs Executive Members
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The SMBA is looking for members to sit on the executive; meetings are once every two months. For further information please contact the SMBA office
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6. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Set
---------------------------------------------
All head coaches must have a criminal check completed each year.
A list of coaches has been sent down to the police station.
When you go down with your form, tell them you are with the SMBA and there will be no charge for this service.
Their office is located in the Police Station located at 130 4th Ave North
The office hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
No appointment is necessary
You need 2 to 3 pieces of identification, one must be photo ID, as well as, and others must include a signature and home address.
When you arrive do not stand in line but ask to go to the criminal check office, it is located on the second floor.
The form can be downloaded here
You can ask to have the form sent directly to the SMBA or you can turn it in at your first game to a gym supervisor
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7. SMBA Winter League for 2009
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA winter league will be starting on October17 (see calendar here).
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8. Rule Changes for 2009
---------------------------------------------
In mini play the clock will stop for foul shots (we will try this on an experimental basis to see if the games can be played within the allotted game time)
In bantam and midget play, the last two minutes of the game will be stop time. (Coaches had to ask for stop time in past years)
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9. Introduction to Competition coaching clinics
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Basketball Saskatchewan will be having Introduction to Competition coaching clinics in October. One in the North and one in the South. Clinic dates are below. Information and registration forms for the clinics can be found on our website at http://www.basketballsask.com/
October 17 & 18 - SASKATOON – Tommy Douglas & Bethlehem High Schools
October 31 & November 1 - REGINA – St. Bernadette Elementary
Dave Werry
High Performance Coordinator
Basketball Saskatchewan Inc.
2205 Victoria Ave.
Regina, SK S4P 0S4
Te: (306) 780-9249 Fax: (306) 525-4009, email
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10. BSI Regional Training Center
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Basketball Saskatchewan Inc. is looking to establish a pilot program for a Regional Training Center (RTC) during the 2009-10 year. This program would be modeled after the Center for Performance (CP) program on a smaller scale, and would target athletes younger than the CP age group (athletes born in 1996, 1997 & 1998). The RTC will look at developing skills and focus on the following:
- Moving without the ball / penetration principles- shooting- ball-handling / passing / decision making
- Individual on-ball defense
The Province will be divided into two zones, North and South. The top female and male athletes ages 11 -13 will be chosen in each of these zones from the Open Tryout dates listed below. RTC training sessions will be held in Saskatoon (North) and Regina (South). BSI will conduct approximately 30 hours of training including Sport Science sessions.
A tryout information and registration form can be found on our website at http://www.basketballsask.com/
Athletes wishing to participate would attend the regional tryout they live closest to:
North Saskatchewan Tryouts – SASKATOON
Saturday, October 24 – Centennial Collegiate - 160 Nelson Rd.
Sunday October 25 - Marion Graham Collegiate - 602 Lenore Dr.
Times: BOTH DAYS
FEMALE: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MALE: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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11. Huskie Basketball Pre-season Skills and Competition Camp
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See information here

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12. SMBA Annual Meeting
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The SMBA meeting will be held in the Walter Murray Cafeteria on Wednesday October 17 at 7 PM.

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SMBA Update September 30, 2009
1. Teams for Huskie Home Games
2. SMBA Division Pools Are Posted
3. SMBA Coaching Clinic
4. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch
5. SMBA needs Executive Members
6. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Set
7. SMBA Winter League for 2009
8. Rule Changes for 2009
9. Introduction to Competition coaching clinics
10. BSI Regional Training Center
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1. Teams for Huskie Home Games
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The Huskies would like teams to play at half time of the following games:
January 8th vs. Trinity Western University, January 9th vs. Simon Fraser University, January 31st vs University of Manitoba, and February 6th vs. University of Lethbridge University
This would be teams for half time of the Women’s and Me’s games
Teams would only need to bring the following :
- They must bring a ball
- They must bring a parent or fan to ref the "fun" game.
An autograph session after the men's and Women's Basketball games. Each SMBA team can "go into" the NEW dressing rooms and get autographs and meet the players!
Contact
Tarra Hall
Huskie Athletics
Events & Promotions
University Of Saskatchewan
87 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 5B2
Tel: (306) 966-1034
Fax: (306) 966-6502
Email:
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2. SMBA Division Pools Are Posted
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The SMBA Division Pools are now listed on the web site for the first round. See here
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3. SMBA Coaching Clinic
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There will be a coaching clinic on Sunday, October 4, 2009 for all coaches that have not taken a NCCP or SMBA basketball-coaching clinic. The clinic will be held at ABCI main gym from 9 until 12 and from 1 until 4. This clinic is necessary for new coach in the SMBA. Each coach will receive a resource book and a coaching CD with a retail value of $110. (This clinic is partially funded by the City Of Saskatoon)
Please send the following information to the SMBA
Surname:
First Name:
Address:
Postal Code:
Phone Number:
Community:
Head Coach of:
Assistant Coach of:
Years of coaching experience:
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4. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch
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University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch Sunday October 4.
More information here.
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5. SMBA needs Executive Members
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The SMBA is looking for members to sit on the executive; meetings are once every two months. For further information please contact the SMBA office
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6. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches Set
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All head coaches must have a criminal check completed each year.
A list of coaches has been sent down to the police station.
When you go down with your form, tell them you are with the SMBA and there will be no charge for this service.
Their office is located in the Police Station located at 130 4th Ave North
The office hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
No appointment is necessary
You need 2 to 3 pieces of identification, one must be photo ID, as well as, and others must include a signature and home address.
When you arrive do not stand in line but ask to go to the criminal check office, it is located on the second floor.
The form can be downloaded here
You can ask to have the form sent directly to the SMBA or you can turn it in at your first game to a gym supervisor
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7. SMBA Winter League for 2009
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The SMBA winter league will be starting on October17 (see calendar here).
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8. Rule Changes for 2009
---------------------------------------------
In mini play the clock will stop for foul shots (we will try this on an experimental basis to see if the games can be played within the allotted game time)
In bantam and midget play, the last two minutes of the game will be stop time. (Coaches had to ask for stop time in past years)
----------------------------------------------
9. Introduction to Competition coaching clinics
---------------------------------------------
Basketball Saskatchewan will be having Introduction to Competition coaching clinics in October. One in the North and one in the South. Clinic dates are below. Information and registration forms for the clinics can be found on our website at http://www.basketballsask.com/
October 17 & 18 - SASKATOON – Tommy Douglas & Bethlehem High Schools
October 31 & November 1 - REGINA – St. Bernadette Elementary
Dave Werry
High Performance Coordinator
Basketball Saskatchewan Inc.
2205 Victoria Ave.
Regina, SK S4P 0S4
Te: (306) 780-9249 Fax: (306) 525-4009, email
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10. BSI Regional Training Center
---------------------------------------------
Basketball Saskatchewan Inc. is looking to establish a pilot program for a Regional Training Center (RTC) during the 2009-10 year. This program would be modeled after the Center for Performance (CP) program on a smaller scale, and would target athletes younger than the CP age group (athletes born in 1996, 1997 & 1998). The RTC will look at developing skills and focus on the following:
- Moving without the ball / penetration principles- shooting- ball-handling / passing / decision making
- Individual on-ball defense
The Province will be divided into two zones, North and South. The top female and male athletes ages 11 -13 will be chosen in each of these zones from the Open Tryout dates listed below. RTC training sessions will be held in Saskatoon (North) and Regina (South). BSI will conduct approximately 30 hours of training including Sport Science sessions.
A tryout information and registration form can be found on our website at http://www.basketballsask.com/
Athletes wishing to participate would attend the regional tryout they live closest to:
North Saskatchewan Tryouts – SASKATOON
Saturday, October 24 – Centennial Collegiate - 160 Nelson Rd.
Sunday October 25 - Marion Graham Collegiate - 602 Lenore Dr.
Times: BOTH DAYS
FEMALE: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MALE: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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12. SMBA Annual Meeting
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The SMBA meeting will be held in the Walter Murray Cafeteria on Wednesday October 17 at 7 PM.

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SMBA Update September 23, 2009
1. Teams for Huskie Home Games
2. Children’s Wish
3. SMBA Coaching Clinic
4. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch
5. SMBA needs Executive Members
6. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches
7. SMBA Winter League for 2009
8. Rule Changes for 2009
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1. Teams for Huskie Home Games
---------------------------------------------
The Huskies would like teams to play at half time of the following games:
January 8th vs. Trinity Western University, January 9th vs. Simon Fraser University, January 31st vs University of Manitoba, and February 6th vs. University of Lethbridge University
This would be teams for half time of the Women’s and Me’s games
Teams would only need to bring the following :
- They must bring a ball
- They must bring a parent or fan to ref the "fun" game.
An autograph session after the men's and Women's Basketball games. Each SMBA team can "go into" the NEW dressing rooms and get autographs and meet the players!
Contact
Tarra Hall
Huskie Athletics
Events & Promotions
University Of Saskatchewan
87 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 5B2
Tel: (306) 966-1034
Fax: (306) 966-6502
Email:

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2. Children’s Wish
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I am sending this email as an invitation to join the Children’s Wish Foundation’s 5th Annual Wishmaker Walk. The walk is taking place at Victoria School on October 17th. There will be entertainment and lunch, along with many games and contests for the kids.
If you are interested you can register online at www.childrenswish.ca and follow the Wishmaker Walk links or call / email the office at 955-0511 or or email.
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3. SMBA Coaching Clinic
---------------------------------------------
There will be a coaching clinic on Sunday, October 4, 2009 for all coaches that have not taken a NCCP or SMBA basketball-coaching clinic. The clinic will be held at ABCI main gym from 9 until 12 and from 1 until 4. This clinic is necessary for new coach in the SMBA. Each coach will receive a resource book and a coaching CD with a retail value of $110. (This clinic is partially funded by the City Of Saskatoon)
Please send the following information to the SMBA
Surname:
First Name:
Address:
Postal Code:
Phone Number:
Community:
Head Coach of:
Assistant Coach of:
Years of coaching experience:
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4. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch
---------------------------------------------
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch Sunday October 4.
More information here.
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5. SMBA needs Executive Members
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA is looking for members to sit on the executive; meetings are once every two months. For further information please contact the SMBA office

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6. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches
---------------------------------------------
All head coaches in our programs will require to have a free criminal check. Please do not have this completed until after the registration process has been completed. The SMBA will inform you when to obtain this. If you go to have this completed before this you will have to pay the fee. Some communities will be processing this information for you.
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7. SMBA Winter League for 2009
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA winter league will be starting on October18 (see calendar here)..
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8. Rule Changes for 2009
---------------------------------------------
In mini play the clock will stop for foul shots (we will try this on an experimental basis to see if the games can be played within the allotted game time)
In bantam and midget play, the last two minutes of the game will be stop time. (Coaches had to ask for stop time in past years)

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SMBA Update September 9, 2009
1. Open Sky Challenge 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament September 19
2. Children’s Wish
3. Saskatoon Sports Council
4. 10th Annual Triple “S” Preseason Basketball Camp
5. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch
6. SMBA needs Executive Members
7. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches
8. Dunkaroo Program
9. SMBA Winter League for 2009
10. Mini teams needed for Referee Clinic
11. Rule Changes for 2009
12. Zone Registration (The last Day to Register)
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1. Open Sky Challenge 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament September 19
---------------------------------------------
Information and registration form are here
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2. Children’s Wish Foundation
---------------------------------------------
I am sending this email as an invitation to join the Children’s Wish Foundation’s 5th Annual Wishmaker Walk. The walk is taking place at Victoria School on October 17th. There will be entertainment and lunch, along with many games and contests for the kids.
If you are interested you can register online at www.childrenswish.ca and follow the Wishmaker Walk links or call the office at 955-0511 or email.
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3. Saskatoon Sports Council
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a. Kidsport application
The Application is due September 15. Download here.
b. Sports Equipment Drive
Each year the Saskatoon Sports Council runs its annual Sports Equipment Drive, this year the 18th Annual drive will be held Sept 15 – Oct 15th, 2009. If you are wishing to donate items donation barrels will be placed at all Saskatoon Civic Leisure Centres, Civic Hockey Arena’s and Olympian Sports and Al Anderson’s Source for Sports.
Prior to the sports seasons starting we would like to hand out the current equipment that we have on hand that has been donated. If you would like to receive some of this equipment please call Heather at 975-0871 to arrange a time to pick up the equipment. Types of equipment we have are hockey equipment, soccer shoes, indoor and outdoor, golf clubs, basketballs
We also have some brand new hockey equipment that the Sports Council is selling at a reduced rate to the public. Some of these items include top of the line hockey sticks (CCM, Easton JR Z-Carb etc), Hockey Blades and Shafts, Gloves, Shin Pads, Shoulder Pads, Skate Guards, etc. Please contact the Sports Council office if you would like to view or purchase some of this equipment – 975-0871. All money raised will go towards increasing sports programs currently offered by the Sports Council for at risk youth.
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4. 10th Annual Triple “S” Preseason Basketball Camp
---------------------------------------------
Poster information is here.
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5. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch
---------------------------------------------
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch Sunday October 4.
More information here.
----------------------------------------------
6. SMBA needs Executive Members
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA is looking for members to sit on the executive. For further information please contact the SMBA office
----------------------------------------------
7. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches
---------------------------------------------
All head coaches in our programs will require to have a free criminal check. Please do not have this completed until after the registration process has been completed. The SMBA will inform you when to obtain this. If you go to have this completed before this you will have to pay the fee. Some communities will be processing this information for you.
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8. Dunkaroo Program
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA is now accepting players (grade one and two) into this learn to program. Registration takes place on the SMBA web site through here.. The deadline to register is September 21.
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9 . SMBA Winter League for 2009
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA winter league will be starting on October17 (see calendar here).
Community Associations will be registering players for the next few weeks.
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10. Mini teams needed for Referee Clinic
---------------------------------------------
Mini teams are needed to play to train SMBA referees on Saturday September 19 from 9 until 12:15. Games at 9:15, 10:15, 11:15. Please contact the SMBA if you can play.
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10. Rule Changes for 2009
---------------------------------------------
In mini play the clock will stop for foul shoots (we will try this on an experimental basis to see if the games can be played within the allotted game time)
In bantam and midget play, the last two minutes of the game will be stop time. (Coaches had to ask for stop time in past years)
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11. Warman High School Looking for a Coach
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Warman High School is looking for a Senior boys coach. Please contact Blaine Donauer.

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12. Zone Registration (The last Day to Register)
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Zone registration will take place on September 17 at Bedford Road Collegiate Auditorium (enter by the Ave. H main school entrance) fro 7 PM until 8:30 PM. This will be the last chance to register for a team.

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SMBA Update September 3, 2009
1. Open Sky Challenge 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament September 19
2. Children’s Wish
3. Saskatoon Sports Council
4. 10th Annual Triple “S” Preseason Basketball Camp
5. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch
6. SMBA needs Executive Members
7. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches
8. Dunkaroo Program
9. SMBA Winter League for 2009
10. SMBA Referees Needed
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1. Open Sky Challenge 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament September 19
---------------------------------------------
Information and registration form are here
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2. Children’s Wish Foundation
---------------------------------------------
I am sending this email as an invitation to join the Children’s Wish Foundation’s 5th Annual Wishmaker Walk. The walk is taking place at Victoria School on October 17th. There will be entertainment and lunch, along with many games and contests for the kids.
If you are interested you can register online at www.childrenswish.ca and follow the Wishmaker Walk links or call the office at 955-0511 or email.
----------------------------------------------
3. Saskatoon Sports Council
---------------------------------------------
a. Kidsport application
The Application is due September 15. Download here.
b. Sports Equipment Drive
Each year the Saskatoon Sports Council runs its annual Sports Equipment Drive, this year the 18th Annual drive will be held Sept 15 – Oct 15th, 2009. If you are wishing to donate items donation barrels will be placed at all Saskatoon Civic Leisure Centres, Civic Hockey Arena’s and Olympian Sports and Al Anderson’s Source for Sports.
Prior to the sports seasons starting we would like to hand out the current equipment that we have on hand that has been donated. If you would like to receive some of this equipment please call Heather at 975-0871 to arrange a time to pick up the equipment. Types of equipment we have are hockey equipment, soccer shoes, indoor and outdoor, golf clubs, basketballs
We also have some brand new hockey equipment that the Sports Council is selling at a reduced rate to the public. Some of these items include top of the line hockey sticks (CCM, Easton JR Z-Carb etc), Hockey Blades and Shafts, Gloves, Shin Pads, Shoulder Pads, Skate Guards, etc. Please contact the Sports Council office if you would like to view or purchase some of this equipment – 975-0871. All money raised will go towards increasing sports programs currently offered by the Sports Council for at risk youth.
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4. 10th Annual Triple “S” Preseason Basketball Camp
---------------------------------------------
Poster information is here.
----------------------------------------------
5. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch
---------------------------------------------
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch Sunday October 4.
More information here.
----------------------------------------------
6. SMBA needs Executive Members
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA is looking for members to sit on the executive. For further information please contact the SMBA office
----------------------------------------------
7. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches
---------------------------------------------
All head coaches in our programs will require to have a free criminal check. Please do not have this completed until after the registration process has been completed. The SMBA will inform you when to obtain this. If you go to have this completed before this you will have to pay the fee. Some communities will be processing this information for you.
----------------------------------------------
8. Dunkaroo Program
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA is now accepting players (grade one and two) into this learn to program. Registration takes place on the SMBA web site through here.

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9 . SMBA Winter League for 2009
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA winter league will be starting on October17 (see calendar here).
Community Associations will be registering players for the next few weeks.

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10. SMBA Referees Needed
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA is looking for High School students that might be interested in refereeing for the SMBA. For further information contact the SMBA office.

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SMBA Update August 26, 2009
1. Open Sky Challenge 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament September 19
2. Children's Wish Foundation
3. Saskatoon Sports Council
4. 10th Annual Triple “S” Preseason Basketball Camp
5. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch
6. Gym Supervisors
7. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches
8. Dunkaroo Program
9. SMBA Winter League for 2009
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1. Open Sky Challenge 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament September 19
---------------------------------------------
Information and registration form are here
----------------------------------------------
2. Children’s Wish Foundation
---------------------------------------------
I am sending this email as an invitation to join the Children’s Wish Foundation’s 5th Annual Wishmaker Walk. The walk is taking place at Victoria School on October 17th. There will be entertainment and lunch, along with many games and contests for the kids.
If you are interested you can register online at www.childrenswish.ca and follow the Wishmaker Walk links or call the office at 955-0511 or email.
----------------------------------------------
3. Saskatoon Sports Council
---------------------------------------------
a. Kidsport application
The Application is due September 15. Download here.
b. Sports Equipment Drive
Each year the Saskatoon Sports Council runs its annual Sports Equipment Drive, this year the 18th Annual drive will be held Sept 15 – Oct 15th, 2009. If you are wishing to donate items donation barrels will be placed at all Saskatoon Civic Leisure Centres, Civic Hockey Arena’s and Olympian Sports and Al Anderson’s Source for Sports.
Prior to the sports seasons starting we would like to hand out the current equipment that we have on hand that has been donated. If you would like to receive some of this equipment please call Heather at 975-0871 to arrange a time to pick up the equipment. Types of equipment we have are hockey equipment, soccer shoes, indoor and outdoor, golf clubs, basketballs
We also have some brand new hockey equipment that the Sports Council is selling at a reduced rate to the public. Some of these items include top of the line hockey sticks (CCM, Easton JR Z-Carb etc), Hockey Blades and Shafts, Gloves, Shin Pads, Shoulder Pads, Skate Guards, etc. Please contact the Sports Council office if you would like to view or purchase some of this equipment – 975-0871. All money raised will go towards increasing sports programs currently offered by the Sports Council for at risk youth.
----------------------------------------------
4. 10th Annual Triple “S” Preseason Basketball Camp
---------------------------------------------
Poster information is here.
----------------------------------------------
5. University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch
---------------------------------------------
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Basketball Foundation Scholarship Brunch Sunday October 4.
More information here.
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6. Gym Supervisors
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The SMBA is seeking individuals to work as Gym Supervisors who help coordinate the different game sites for the league throughout the season. Responsibilities will include setting up the gym for basketball and closing down the gym on game days, appraising referees, transporting the Game Site Equipment to and from the gym, assisting parents to scorekeep the games, ensuring the day runs on schedule and acting as a source for information at the games on behalf of the SMBA. Gym Supervisors will also be asked to referee games.
Games are played throughout Saskatoon all day Saturdays and some Sunday mornings. Gym Supervisors are paid a starting honorarium of $12.00 per hour worked. Individuals who are interested in becoming a Gym Supervisor for the SMBA must have access to a vehicle on weekends to transport both themselves and the leagues equipment to and from the site. Gym Supervisors must also be a minimum of 18 years of age to be eligible. First consideration will be given to people who will commit to the entire season, can commit to Saturday and Sunday supervision and those with knowledge of basketball. The league begins the middle of October and runs through to mid March. If you are interested in becoming a Gym Supervisor, please CONTACT us at 382-5508 or email a resume.

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7. Criminal Checks for Head Coaches
---------------------------------------------
All head coaches in our programs will require to have a free criminal check. Please do not have this completed until after the registration process has been completed. The SMBA will inform you when to obtain this. If you go to have this completed before this you will have to pay the fee. Some communities will be processing this information for you.

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8. Dunkaroo Program
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA is now accepting players (grade one and two) into this learn to program. Registration takes place on the SMBA web site through here.

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9 . SMBA Winter League for 2009
---------------------------------------------
The SMBA winter league will be starting on October17 (see calendar here).
Community Associations will be registering players for the next few weeks.

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