Tournaments

We are getting ready to submit entry forms for tournaments, but need to determine which ones to attend. In order to do that we would like to find out from families what their intent is when it comes to tournaments, as we know they are a big time and money commitment. Last year we entered 4 tournaments...this year we plan to participate in at least four, but splitting the team in half so that the girls get more playing time. If you can respond with your commitment level, that would help us determine where to go from here. Also, reminder that practice tonight is just 7-8pm. Please come find me as I will have you sign the participation waiver for tournaments to get it out of the way. Thanks!

• 4 tournaments ($48/player)
• 5 tournaments ($60/player)
• 6 tournaments ($72/player)
• Do not plan to participate in tournaments $0/player)

Monday Practice [11/17/14]

Practice will be shorter next week due to conferences. Also, Bill is hoping we can start Monday night practices earlier in the future (last year we couldn't as the boys varsity had to practice later as their coach had to travel from Moorhead). We will keep you posted on this.

 

"The elementary girls bb program on Monday, Nov. 17th will run from 7-8:00 p.m. because the boys varsity team will have late practice due to parent teacher conferences. 

 

Thank you,

Bill G."

Scrimmage TONIGHT in Breckenridge

Just a reminder about our scrimmage in Breckenridge tonight. It is at the high school. Please be dressed and ready to warm up by 6pm.

• Please bring a filled water bottle (there will be quite the line if we all have to fill them when we arrive)
• Make sure you have tennis shoes that can be tied tightly and they prefer if you keep this pair as your indoor pair, but understand if you only have one set (bb shoes do work best, but nobody is expected to purchase them, especially at this age). Wear other shoes to the gym and change so that shoes are free of dirt/water/snow
• Wear your Hoopsters uniform from last year if you can; if it does not fit or if you are new to the team, wear shorts and your Team56 shirt as it is the same color
• It is ideal to have a small bag/tote for their warmups/pants/sweatshirts, water bottle and shoes...things get misplaced very quickly with 3rd-6th grade all together in one gym
• Do NOT bring your own basketball to the scrimmage - they will have balls to use and it is too easy to lose their ball among the school balls
• Please be dressed and ready to go by 5:50pm; warm-up starts at 6pm sharp
• The girls will be practicing offense, defense, and OOB plays, scrimmaging and ending with some shooting drills

Parents are welcome to stay and watch, but it will be tight, so seating is not guaranteed

 

 

 

Scrimmage in Hawley [ TONIGHT ]

I'm sure your girls needed no reminding about the scrimmage tonight (6-8pm), but just in case, here are a few reminders on what to expect and plan for:

• Please bring a filled water bottle (there will be quite the line if we all have to fill them when we arrive)
• Make sure you have tennis shoes that can be tied tightly and they prefer if you keep this pair as your indoor pair, but understand if you only have one set (bb shoes do work best, but nobody is expected to purchase them, especially at this age)
• Wear other shoes to the gym and change so that shoes are free of dirt/water/snow
• Wear your Hoopsters uniform from last year if you can; if it does not fit or if you are new to the team, wear shorts and your Team56 shirt as it is the same color (we will be placing a clothing order after the 2 scrimmages)
• It is ideal to have a small bag/tote for their warmups/pants/sweatshirts, water bottle and shoes...things get misplaced very quickly with 3rd-6th grade all together in one gym
• We recommend NOT bringing your own basketball to these 2 scrimmages - we have plenty to use and it is too easy to lose their ball among the rest
• Please be dressed and ready to go by 5:50pm; warm-up starts at 6pm sharp
• The plan we received is that we will be practicing offense, defense, and OOB plays for 40 minutes and then will scrimmage, ending with some shooting drills
• Parents are welcome to stay and watch, but it will be tight, so seating is not guaranteed

Basketball Updates & Clinic Opportunities

[ Scrimmages Planned ]

Coach Gottenborg is planning scrimmages with Breck again this year. He is looking at October 27th in Hawley and November 3rd in Breckenridge, both 6-8pm. Save the date!

 

[ Practice Info ]

Coach Gottenborg also confirmed that he plans to hold Monday night practices again. I expect they will begin mid-October (enough time to prep before the Breck Scrimmage. Also, we would like to reserve the elementary gym for our practice time as well and were wondering what you prefer:

• Saturday morning practice (something like 8:30-10:30am/9-11am) OR
• Sunday afternoon practice (1:30-3:30pm, right before Open Gym)
• Please email ladyhawleynuggets@gmail.com and let us know what time you prefer

[ BB Clinic ] 

Join the Dragon Basketball Family for an opportunity to mix fun & excitement while learning basic basketball fundamentals. Instruction will focus on basic basketball fundaments including dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork & more. This is a great opportunity to meet & interact with current members of the MSUM Men’s Basketball Team!

• Saturday Mornings – Oct. 11th, 18th, 25th & Nov. 1st
• Includes: Instruction & Dragon Dribbler T-Shirt
• 5th – 8th Grade: 10:00-11:00am
• Cost: $50
• http://www.msumdragons.com/news/2014/9/10/MBB_0910143128.aspx 

[ BB for K-2 ]
Keep an eye out for information regarding Saturday Basketball for Kindergarten-2nd Grade, boys and girls (3-4 Saturdays are planned).

Timberwolves & Lynx Basketball Clinic

Heading to the cities over MEA? Want something for the kids to do for only $39?

http://timberwolvesbasketballacademy.com/?utm_content=Wolves%2FLynx+Academy+FB%2FTW%2FGG+9-16-14&utm_campaign=&utm_source=14499&utm_term=1410955207&utm_medium=Facebook%3A+Minnesota+Lynx 

·         Oct 17 – ages 7-12, co-ed, Burnsville, 1pm-4pm, $39

·         Oct 17 – ages 7-12, co-ed, Maple Grove, 9am-12pm, $39

·         Oct 17 – ages 11-14, girls, Apple Valley, 1pm-4pm, $39

·         Oct 17 – ages 11-14, boys, Apple Valley, 9am-12pm, $39

Shada 3-on-3 (Pelican Rapids)

There is an annual tournament in Pelican Rapids where teams of 4 can play other teams in a round-robin format. Visit www.shada3on3.com for more details. Register by April 30th to receive the lowest rate. If you plan to form a team, please feel free to utilize the team's email addresses to recruit girls for a team and/or see if there is interest.