Front Court

URGENT NOTICE

The school has informed me that we can use the gym this weekend (Jan 13/14).  Please let any PRBA Players know as not everyone checks the website regularly.

There will be practice this weekend for all groups, don't be late!

See you on the Court!

URGENT!!!

The Tentative Senior/Select Practice has been cancelled for this week

Friday, February 10th

As expected the tentative practice for this Friday, Feb 10th has been cancelled.  The school is holding their Rock-A-Thon.  There will be practice for the Junior/Youth groups on Saturday, February 11th).

Senior/Select Movie Night Signups are now Open and Players should sign up as soon as possible.  Signups will close Feb 19th at 5:00pm.

  Basketball for Kids!  (au Francais)

The Prescott Russell Basketball Association (PRBA) operates a Basketball Skills and Fundamentals program (with an emphasis on FUN). This program is designed to teach girls and boys ages 6 to 17 the game of basketball. The coaching staff has more than 20 years of experience coaching children.  All practices are held in the Gym at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School in Russell and consist of a proper warm-up period, instruction, and usually a scrimmage at the end. During each practice, the players learn drills that improve their skills and knowledge of the sport. These drills are usually disguised as games (some competitive and some non-competitive).

Each player receives a PRBA T-Shirt and weekly practices from September to June. In addition to the weekly practices we include the following activities (at no additional cost):

      Trips to Carleton University to watch the women’s and men’s varsity teams. Pizza and pop are provided for dinner. Parents and siblings are invited.

      The Ottawa Carleton Wheelchair Sports Association will conduct a wheelchair basketball event, where the Players play wheelchair basketball. The wheelchairs will be utilized by St. Thomas Aquinas High School to promote awareness of disabled activities during this week.

      A weekend Community Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. This is opened to all residents who would like to try wheelchair basketball and is free (a donation to the food bank is requested).

      A Basketball Tournament for the Junior group involving the Queenswood Heights Basketball Association (QHBA).

The 2011-12 Season is about to begin.  Please confirm the date of your first practice in the Season Schedule.  The link below will bring you to a page that identifies which group each Player is in.  This list is not final and is subject to changes as the Coaches meet and evaluate the Players over the first few practices. 

Things to Bring to First Practice

1. T-Shirt and Shorts
2. Indoor Shoes (we will be speaking about this)
3. Mom, Dad, or Guardian (to sign the registration form)
4. OHIP number (unless it was entered during registration)
5. Water Bottle (there is a fountain)

Please remember that Players are to enter the school through the doors to the left of the main entrance.  Players are not allowed to roam through the school.  There are change rooms in the gym along with water fountains.  Food and drinks are not allowed inside the gymnasium, water bottles should not be brought into the gymnasium.  Outdoor shoes should not be worn in the gym (please remove them at the entrance to the school).

Senior and Select Players

The Select Group is by invitation only and all Players must try out (even Smurf). 

 The first Senior/Select Practice will run from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. 

Junior and Youth Group practices will run as scheduled.

The PRBA Community Wheelchair Tournament is open to children Grade 10 and younger.  This is a 3 on 3 type tournament and teams are comprised of 3 - 5 players.  If you have 6 Players, enter 2 teams and you can play against each other.  If you are short a player, we can provide someone to play on your team.  If you don't have a team you can register as an Indvidual Player and we will find you a team.

This tournament is held to promote awareness of disabled sports as well as to allow us to have some fun.  Anyone can play this wonderful sport.

Rules & a History of Wheelchair Basketball

Tournament Rules

The Tournament will be held on October 22nd and 23rd at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School in Russell.  Games are scheduled for 30 minutes including a warm up and safety lecture on the use of the wheelchairs.  Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can keep on time.

The Tournament is "just for fun" although there is a trophy for the winning team.  You can play as many or as few games as you wish.

There is no cost for the Tournament, but food donations to the local food bank are appreciated.  Once registered your team will be scheduled based on your availability and the availability of time slots.

Use the links below to view the teams and individual registrations.

The PRBA Community Wheelchair Tournament is open to children Grade 10 and younger.  This is a 3 on 3 type tournament and teams are comprised of 3 - 5 players. 

This tournament is held to promote awareness of disabled sports as well as to allow us to have some fun.  Anyone can play this wonderful sport.

Rules & a History of Wheelchair Basketball

Tournament Rules

The Tournament will be held on October 22nd and 23rd at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School in Russell.  Games are scheduled for 30 minutes including a warm up and safety lecture on the use of the wheelchairs.  Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can keep on time.

The Tournament is "just for fun" although there is a trophy for the winning team.  There is no cost for the Tournament, but food donations to the local food bank are appreciated. 

Use the link below to view the Team Rosters and Tournament Schedule.  Please note we are still short of teams and have open slots available, if you would like to play please contact Coach Craig at coach@russellbasketball.net / 613.445.2622.

The PRBA End of Year BBQ/Pool party is ON for June 11th at Coach Craig's House

The party will commence at 1:00pm.  Please make sure you dress for the weather.  To make sure you are signed up for the part you can check the list here.

Click here for the Pool Party Newsletter (with map to Coach Craig's house)

 What you need to bring

1. PRBA T-Shirt
2. Outdoor Running Shoes
3. Swimsuit
4. Towel
5. Water toys (NO WATER GUNS)
6. Sun block, hat, sweater, etc
7. Appetite (food will be served around 4:00pm)

Parents should drop off Players by 1:00pm for registration and sign in.  Parents should pick up their children by 5:00pm (at 5:01 I will give them scissors and they will start cutting my lawn).