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Grades/Gender: 3rd-10th grade/boys leagues and girls leagues
Season Starts: 3rd-4th grade league - November 12, 2007
5th-10th grade leagues - March 3, 2008
Season Ends: 3rd-4th grade league - February 23, 2008
5th-10th grade leagues - May 24, 2008
Practices: Once a week for 1-1 1/2 hours
Games: Saturdays
Cost: 3rd-4th grade leagues - $150
5th-8th grade leagues - $150
Uniforms and Equipment: Uniform jerseys provided.
Registration:

3rd-4th grade league - October 2007
Click here for more details: Registration Info.

5th-10th grade leagues - January 2008

 

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Leagues

 

3rd-4th grade boys

Practice Schedule
Game Schedule

3rd-4th grade girls

Practice Schedule
Game Schedule

5th-6th grade boys

Practice Schedule
Game Schedule

5th-6th grade girls

Practice Schedule
Game Schedule

7th-8th grade boys

Practice Schedule
Game Schedule

7th-8th grade girls

Practice Schedule
Game Schedule

9th-12th grade boys

Wednesdays at 6:15

9th-12th grade girls

Mondays at 6:15

 

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Coach's Information

Hey Coaches,

Below are links to websites that have great information on coaching basketball.  Please use these sites to get more ideas on drills and strategy to help the kids develop better skills and more understanding of the game of basketball.


THE COACHES CLIPBOARD

http://www.coachesclipboard.net/

A basketball website for coaches and players, featuring articles, plays, offensive and defensive strategies, player tips, animated diagrams, and video clips of player skills.

BASKETBALL DRILLS

http://www.degerstrom.com/basketball/

The largest collection of free basketball drills on the net.  Divided into 14 different categories, the drills will help you or your team practice any offensive or defensive skill.

GUIDE TO COACHING BASKETBALL

http://www.guidetocoachingbasketball.com/

Tips on offense, defense, the fundamentals and teaching the game of basketball for the player or coach.

 

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Referees

 

Basketball Referee Schedule
   
   
   
   
   

 

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Uncle Ecky Camps

Kick off the summer!

Uncle Ecky's annual summer basketball camp

WHEN
Monday, June 9th - Friday, June 13th, 2008

FOR
Boys & Girls aged 7 to 9 years: 8:15am - 12:00Noon

Boys & Girls aged 10 to 12 years: 12:45pm - 4:30pm

WHERE
Singapore American School, Elementary School Gym

REGISTRATION

Click here for registration: Registration Form

Click here for Camp flyer: Basketball Camp Flyer

The Uncle Ecky basketball camps are organized and run by Greg Eckstein (Uncle Ecky). Greg is a former US college basketball player and has been running camps for kids since 1985. The camps have a strong emphasis on the fundamentals of basketball and include a lot of team scrimmages and related competitions for kids. The coaching staff will include young men and women from the SAS varsity and junior varsity basketball programs.

In addition, players from the SINGAPORE SLINGERS professional basketball team are on hand for demonstrations and autographs.

Sample of Daily Camp Schedule

Free Shooting and Warm Up
Stretching and Exercises
Full Court Passing/Dribbling Drills
Full Court Team Competitions

Stations Fundamentals

Shooting
Ball Handling
Defense
Passing
Rebounding

Free Shooting
Team Scrimmages

 

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FastBreak Basketball Club

The FastBreak Basketball Club was established to meet the growing interest and demand from parents and students within the community who want more opportunities to play basketball in a structured and competitive environment. The mission of the FastBreak Basketball Club is to provide basketball instruction on a year-round basis. 

We are committed to be the leading provider of high quality basketball instruction and competition for the youth of Singapore. Our teams are led by qualified, paid coaches.  The basketball club and program is organized and managed by Michael Denzel.  

Mike played Division 1 college ball at Yale in the mid-80’s followed by 3 years of semi-pro ball in Germany.  He spent 12 years working for the NBA, the last 7 as head of Asia, where he led the NBA’s push into China.  Mike has been actively involved in the sport of basketball for 30+ years as a player, coach and professional manager. 

The new season of FastBreak is starting soon. For more information, contact Mike Denzel at 81187948 or mdenzel@denzelgroup.com.

Click here for FastBreak flyer: FastBreak Basketball Club

FastBreak Website: http://www.FastBreak.com.sg

 

 

FAQS

What size basketballs are used for the different league ?

3rd/4th girls and boys - No. 6 or 28.5" balls
5th/6th girls and boys - No. 6 or 28.5" balls
7th/8th girls - No. 6 or 28.5" balls
7th/8th boys - No. 7 or 29.5" balls

 

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