Schedule is up in the air

I am not yet sure what is happening today, as Callaghan and Hernewood are not operating. As soon as I hear the details about the provincials schedule, I will post an update. That being said, the boys will not be penalized for not wearing ties today.

Thanks,

Scott

STORM ON THE WAY

All after school activities have been cancelled today ... no practice. I will send out details regarding Tuesday's travel plans later today.

Scott

"THE BEAST"

For all of the whining, moaning and complaining that our boys did about running "The Beast" obstacle course over the last couple months, here is the result of their efforts. We have finished in the top 8 and now each player will receive a $200 gift card to Sportchek. Several of our players will run the beast one more time as a relay on Wednesday the 9th after school. If we finish first among other Island teams (TOSH AAA Girls, Birchwood Girls and all 4 SIS teams), we win a $12,000 equipment grant for our athletics department.

Great work boys!

Here is our new schedule .......

Saturday, Feb 26: OFF
Monday, Feb 28: Cancelled

Tuesday, March 1:
2:00 PM ME Callaghan - Stonepark (Boys)
3:45 PM Hernewood - Queen Charlotte (Girls)
5:30 PM Birchwood - Summerside (Girls)
7:15 PM Queen Charlotte - Summerside (Boys)

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
2:00 PM AA-Girls’ Bronze Medal
3:45 PM AA-Boys’ Bronze Medal
5:30 PM AA-Girls’ Championship
7:15 PM AA-Boys’ Championship

POSTPONEMENT

Today's games have been postponed. As soon as we have an updated schedule, I will post it here.

PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sorry for the last minute post - it has been a hectic few days. If tomorrow's weather works out, we will depart after school for Charlottetown, with a quick stop at Subway for food. If weather cancels tomorrow's game, we will probably be playing Monday evening at 7:15. I will confirm as soon as I know for sure.

As always, thanks for the support.

Scott

Schedule for the final week...

With only one week remaining in our season, this is the remaining schedule.

Tuesday, Feb 22 - Cancelled
Wednesday, Feb 23 - Cancelled
Thursday, Feb 24 - 5:00 - 6:30 (at Three Oaks)
Friday, Feb 25 - (tent. 7:00) Provincials (semi-final vs Queen Charlotte or East Wiltshire)
Saturday, Feb 26 - Provincials (bronze or championship game)

Changes to the schedule

Due to time constraints, last evening's game at Hernewood will not be rescheduled. There will also be no practice this evening due to the school closure. Wednesday's game will now be worth 4 points in the standings, rather than 2. Over the next couple of weeks, the practice schedule may change several times as the other SIS teams try to reschedule makeup games and playoff games also get scheduled. Please keep a close eye on the website.

Scott

Playoffs and Provincials

As the season winds down, we are getting a clearer picture of how the playoffs and provincials will play out. It has been determined that of the 9 teams that play in Midget West basketball, only three will be playing for the "AA" title. The remaining 6 will vye for the "A" championship. As a result, the 2nd and 3rd place teams (ME Callaghan and Hernewood) will compete for the "AA" West 2nd seed, and we have received a bye to the provincials as the "AA" West 1st seed. At the provincials the West 1st seed plays the East 2nd seed, and the East 1st seed plays the West 2nd seed. Winners will then compete for gold, losers for bronze.

In the East the zone playoffs will play out as follows to determine provincial championship participants:
(1) Stonepark vs (4) Birchwood
(2) Queen Charlotte vs (3) East Wiltshire

Post-season shooting clinic ....

The UPEI Men's and Women's Basketball Programs are hosting Dave Love (shooting consultant) for two shooting clinics on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Dave Love has worked with the Phoenix Suns and NBA players such as Louis Amundson, Grant Hill, and DeShawn Stevenson. [Brochure]

UPCOMING SCHEDULE ..

Friday, Feb 18 - 5:30 - 7:00 with Guest Coach: Ted Johnston
Saturday, Feb 19 - 11:00 - 1:00
Sunday, Feb 20 - OFF
Monday, Feb 21 - 2:00 - 4:00
Tuesday, Feb 22 - 7:30 - 9:00
Wednesday, Feb 23 - 6:00 - 7:30
Thursday, Feb 24 - 6:30 - 8:00
Friday, Feb 25 - Provincials
Saturday, Feb 26 - Provincials

A great weekend

Many thanks to the boys, Les, Danny & Neil for a memorable weekend. The boys had a great trip to Bridgewater and came away from the Hebbville Invitational with a perfect 3-0 record. Great effort and lots of reasons for us all to be very proud of our boys on and off the court.

THE EVER-CHANGING PLANS

We will be gathering after school today and departing around 4 pm with Les ad I heading right through to Bridgewater. This way, the boys will be well-rested going into Friday's game against Hebbville and our trip will not be rushed.

Scott

GPS Info

Assuming we head out Thursday, here is the GPS info for hotels and schools.

Central Colchester Junior High
61 Onslow Rd.
Truro NS
B2N 5B3

Comfort Inn Truro
12 Meadow Dr.
Truro, NS
B2N 5V4

Hebbville Academy
16147 Highway #3
Hebbville, Nova Scotia
B4V 6Y1

Comfort Inn Bridgewater
49 North Street
Bridgewater, NS
B4V 2V7

SNOW, SNOW, SNOW

With this evening's forecast, there are some changes to the schedule...

Today's game against Hernewood has been postponed (date TBA). We are now taking the evening off. If school proceeds with a 1-hour delay on Thursday, then we leave as planned mid-afternoon. If school is cancelled, then travel is cancelled for tomorrow, and we will depart early Friday morning. Details will follow if necessary.

Thanks,

Scott