Just For The Fun Of It

On Tuesday evening at City Hall, the Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington United Way and Investors Group recognized two organizations, five individuals and a youth volunteer with Volunteers Grow Communities Awards. We are proud to announce that the almost 100 volunteers from the Knights of Columbus Basketball League were recognized with an award as a community organization. Everyone involved last season, and anyone that has ever been involved as a volunteer with the league, should be proud of of this recognition. The photos below show the award and some of our volunteers that were able to attend the reception where the recipients were announced. Here is an exerpt from the article by Michael Lea about the awards that was in the Wednesday edition of the Kingston Whig Standard.
“The Volunteers Grow Community awards are held by the United Way Volunteer Centre to help mark Volunteer Week in Canada.
Held Tuesday night in Memorial Hall at City Hall, seven groups and individuals were recognized for their dedication and commitment to volunteerism in their community.
One of the groups honoured were the Intergenerational Community Health Volunteers, most of whom are in their 80s and 90s, who have volunteered in the city’s north end for past seven years to provide the Friendship Blooms program. They spend time with kids, youth and seniors in various programs and activities.
The second group was the Knights of Columbus Basketball League. An institution in the city, the league has 100 volunteers providing leadership and mentorship for 500 children aged eight to 15.
The individual awards went to Rick Farndon, a volunteer with the CNIB; Maddie Hogan, who volunteered at Rideaucrest and is now a volunteer at the Fairmount Home even though she was born with spina bifida and is in a wheelchair; Darrell Petite, who volunteers with the medical first responder unit at St. John Ambulance; and Matt Williams, who volunteers with Bereaved Families of Ontario. The special youth award went to Sadie Augustyn.”
Our congratulations to all of the people recognized. The community is a better place thanks to you!!

We received this notice from Richelle Morris at St. Lawrence College today giving some details about their camps this summer. It’s that time of year!!!

The online registration for our 2015 Vikings Basketball Summer Camp is open!!! Go to the site www.slcathletics.com to register.

Here are some things that will be part of the camp program:
The camp runs from 9am-4pm and is held in the SLC Gymnasium (located on campus off of Country Club Drive). We do have a Camp Head Coach will who run the events throughout the week, however we will also have some of our very own varsity basketball athletes who will coach the kids and work with them!

Some of the events that take place during the day and throughout the week are as follows:
-Skill Development session (dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, etc.)
-3 on 3 basketball games (they will be put into teams and will play games to compete against each other
-Fun camp competitions (Bump, Foul Shots, 2 Ball, Olympia, etc.)
-Guest speaker sessions (We have a couple guest speakers come in throughout the week to teach and focus on a basketball skill/fundamental with the kids)
– 5 on 5 games
*- There is also a lunch break every day. Everyone walks over to the SLC cafeteria together to eat lunch (some campers bring their lunch, and some bring money to buy a lunch… whichever you prefer).

Feel free to contact Richelle Morris at the college if you have any questions about camp. We hope to see your son/daughter on the court this Summer!!!

Here is some information regarding the Queen’s Summer Basketball Camps. For more information please contact the registration co-ordinators through the link below.

Queen’s Basketball Camp (1 week) [AGE 7 – 11]
This co-ed camp for children entering grades 2-5 is designed to introduce and enhance the basic skills of basketball and modified games in a fun and challenging environment. Your child will enjoy our basketball skills, drills, and scrimmages and will also get a chance to swim daily.
For more information on our camp policies and procedures please see our Parent Guide.
Date
Time
Price
Drop off &Pick up
August 10 – 14, 2015
8:30 – 4:30pm
$210 (5 days)
ARC

Queen’s Basketball Academy (1 week) [AGE 10 – 14]
Designed as a co-ed camp for children entering grades 6-8; participants will be led by the Queen’s basketball coaching staff, along with area high school & elementary school coaches. This camp will emphasize the proper skills and techniques to build a solid foundation of basketball mechanics. After instructional sessions, specialty sessions and scrimmages, the athletes will cool down and recover with a recreational swim session in the Queen’s pool.
For more information on our camp policies and procedures please see our Parent Guide.
Date
Time
Price
Drop off &Pick up
August 17 – 21, 2015
8:30 – 4:30pm
$210 (5 days)
ARC

For additional information I have provide the link to our summer camps. http://rec.gogaelsgo.com/sports/2015/2/18/CAMPS-KIDS_0218153233.aspx#

Again this year Remy Simpson, head coach of the SLC Women’s Basketball Team will be leading Small Ball Clinics for boys and girls 8-13, from March 31-May 26. This is an opportunity to work with the SLC Varsity Athletes from 4:30- 6 pm every Tuesday at a cost of $100. Here is the link to the registration form.

http://slcathletics.com/sb_output.aspx?form=51…

Cost includes a jersey and basketball
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St. Lawrence College Athletics – 2014-15 Vikings Small Ball
SLCATHLETICS.COM

Congratulations to former players from the league Jenny Wright, Liz Boag and Greg Faulkner on being named OUA All Stars. Along with the All Star nods to these three players, Tanner Graham, also a former player, was named to the OUA All Rookie Team. Many of us involved have followed your careers through high school and into university. You should all be proud of this recognition of the hard work that you have demonstrated throughout your playing careers.

Below is a link to a YouTube Video created by Bridget Mignault from footage that she shot at the banquet Sunday. Enjoy this quick recap of the event, and our thanks to Bridget for taking the time to create the video to celebrate the banquet.

2015 Knights of Columbus Basketball League Awards Banquet
YOUTUBE.COM

The Knights of Columbus Basketball League has been a pillar in the Canadian grassroots basketball community for decades. This prestigious program began 60 years ago and offers a great opportunity for children from Kingston to play basketball “Just for the Fun of It”. It is essential for our country to have programs like the Knights of Columbus Basketball League to teach children what the game can offer them, on and off the court. The Knights of Columbus Basketball League unifies the community and helps create lifelong friendships that go beyond the court. Participants obtain a healthy lifestyle through playing basketball and staying active which is crucial for their wellbeing. With the Knights of Columbus Basketball League effectively developing the game, it will surely continue to benefit Canada’s future in basketball.
Aleksandar Kostic
Canada Basketball

Knights of Columbus
Basketball League
60 th
Annual Awards Banquet

Special Recognition of Lifetime Contributions to the League

Terry Fraser
Andrew Harris
Marg Millar
Dave Noble
Jamie Turcotte

The Presidents Trophy: This award is presented annually to the individual from each division who helps in all aspects of making the league run smoothly, such as scoring, timing, refereeing, set-up and clean up.

Division
Little Guys Jeff Hoekstra
Little Gals Miles Brackenbury
Girls Calista Payne
Biddy Stephanie Charlton
Graduate Chris Ferrall

Queen’s University Basketball Camp
Division
Little Guys Zachary McAllister – Wolfpack
Little Gals Randi-Leigh Brown – Slammers
Girls Meagan Major Thompson – Comets
Biddy Ryota Udo – Raptors
Graduate Casey Irvin – Celtics

The Referee’s Trophy: This award is given annually to the coaches of the year in each division who best exemplify what coaching in the league is all about.

Division
Little Guys Pricia Evans and Charlene Henricks – Jayhawks
Little Gals Eric Finn and Mollie Noble – Rockers
Girls Rebecca Jozsa and Ken Spicer – Mercury
Biddy Paul Medeiros and Matthew Vierimaa – Cavaliers
Graduate R. J. Kelsey and Courtney Lambert – Bulls

The Guy Wells Trophy: This trophy is given to the male and female players who best exemplify what the league stands for – sportsmanship, fair play, team play and leadership.

Zoe McAuley – Sting
Danny O’Conner – Bulls

The Tony Pettitt Award: This award, started in 2007 was put in place in memory of long time league supporter Tony Pettitt and is given to recognize the contributions of a non-coaching, adult volunteer.

Mary Willing

Holy Cross Secondary School Spring league and summer camps

Little Guys Kohl Harmon – Hoosiers
Little Gals Lexi Dunn – Golden Gals
Girls Claya Way-Brackenbury- Monarchs
Biddy Cam McParlan – Tarheels
Graduate Finn Watson – Hawks

The Bill MacLeod Memorial Cup: This award is given annually to the player in each division who best reflects the spirit of the league format “Just for the Fun of it”

Division
Little Guys Connor Claessan – Tarheels
Little Gals Riley Tizard – Rockers
Girls Samantha Pettitt – Starzz
Biddy Ethan Drumm – Vikings
Jude Wheeler-Dee – Cavaliers
Graduate Xander Olasz – Celtics

The Lenny Falcoa Award : This award is given for the TEAM OF THE YEAR in each division that best exemplifies the hustle, team work, and all around attitude that makes the league so much fun

Division
Little Guys Mustangs – coaches Martin and Lucy Harris
Little Gals Rebels – coaches Zoe McAuley, Sherrilyn Platt and Amber Allport
Girls Monarchs – coaches John Brackenbury and Bridget Way-Brackenbury
Biddy Vikings – coaches Laurie Leeman and Louise Frink
Graduate Warriors – Aaron Elliott

Regiopolis Notre Dame summer basketball camp.
Little Guys Riley Becker – Tarheels
Little Gals Sabina Jozsa – Lions
Girls Erica Lynn-MacNeil – Storm
Biddy Jack Mason – Vikings
Graduate Jarrett Davison – Sixers

Two Ball Champions and Runners-up :
Division Runners – up
Little Guys Winners: Logan Lindo and Dylan Carter ; Runners – up: Emmitt Irwin and Grady Irwin
Little Gals Winners: Claire Brackenbury and Sarah Morris; Runners – up: Ella Take and Melanie Oleschuk
Girls Winners: Claire Brackenbury and Bridget Mignault; Runners – up: Calista Payne and Zoe McAuley
Biddy Winners: Matthew Sutton and Ben Mignault; Runners – up: Braiden Clarke and Michael Reid
Graduate Winners: Carson Payne and Nicholas Elliott; Runners – up: Liam and Emmett Cregg

Trinity Van Heddegem Memorial Award for the Little Gals Rookie of the Year. This award is new this year and was established in memory of Trinity VanHeddegem

Ann Krasna – Rebels

The Gerry Besselink Award : This award is given for effort, respect and dedication to the league.

Miles Brackenbury and Carson Payne

St. Lawrence Basketball Camp Awards

Little Guys Cooper Robertson – Mustangs
Little Gals Page Perrin – Aztecs
Girls Abby Shorrock – Liberty
Biddy Anthony Couto – Vikings
Graduate Johnathan O’Neill – Hawks

The Bucky Spencer Memorial Free Throw Champions:

Boys
8 years Jake Playter – Huskies
9 years Evan Warren – Jayhawks
10 years Ben Campeau – Wildcats
11 years Josh Tan – Cavaliers
12 years Anthony Couto – Vikings
13 years Casey Irvin – Celtics
14 years Ethan Cahill – Heat
15 Years Dorian Dressler – Sixers
Girls 8 years Bryar McCullough – Aztecs
9 years Shea Vince – Aztecs
10 years Claire Brackenbury – Rebels
11 years Mackenzie Pacheco – Comets
12 years Jordan Gray – Liberty
13 years Ella Muise – Liberty
14 years Mercedes Drouin-Scott – Sparks

Most Improved Players

Division
Little Guys Timothy Francis Millar – Rebels
Little Gals Julia Morris – Lions
Girls Megan Schick – Sparks
Biddy Finn Ferrall – Cavaliers
Graduate Cameron Hoekstra – Bulls

The Most Valuable Players

Division
Little Guys Ben Campeau – Wildcats
Little Gals Jada English – Aztecs and Isabelle Bravakis – Monarchs
Girls Victoria Kirby – Starzz
Biddy Sam Playter – Tarheels and Jack Thurlby – Grizzlies
Graduate Kai Ferrall – Celtics

The Most Sportsmanlike Players

Division
Little Guys Sam Stymest – Hoosiers
Little Gals Peja Middaugh – Rebels
Girls Angelica Purdy – Sting
Biddy Michael Reid – Raptors
Graduate Zach O’Grady – Heat

The Carm Londry Trophy for the player in each division that shares the ball with teamates.

Division
Little Guys Dashiell Giguere – Huskies
Little Gals Melayna Druce-Wilson – Tigers
Girls Bryanna Ali – Comets
Biddy Grady McAuley – Magic
Graduate Mike Hogan – Sixers

The Top Defensive Players

Division
Little Guys Owen Pitcher-Bond – Wolfpack
Little Gals Taryn Grillet- Golden Gals
Girls Hannah Jozsa – Mercury and Cryslyn Cook-Carroll – Comets
Biddy Louis Wilson – Suns and Lucas Almeida – Ravens
Graduate Liam Cregg and Emmett Cregg – Bulls

The Annual Awards Banquet is on Sunday March 1, at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall (Off Division Street behind Performance Imports). Doors to the hall will open at noon and we should be finished around 3 pm. See you there!