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School basketball plays a role in junior development<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hoops Galore, that\u2019s the catch cry at the Ice House on Saturday morningsthis school term. Basketball Mount Gambier is currently running a junior program for two primary school year level divisions, Years 5\/6 and 3\/4 involving boys and girls teams. <\/p>\n

School basketball returned to the Ice House in Term 4 of last year after a break of many years, reinstated by chairperson Matt Ray and supported by several local schools. <\/p>\n

The excitement and energy, along with the positive atmosphere generated from the first day spelt out the instant popularity of the program. <\/p>\n

Such was the success and appeal of this pilot program; it is continuing this term and has already produced an increase in numbers and interest. <\/p>\n

Around 120 children participate in 19 games each Saturday morning. <\/p>\n

The main aims of this program centre on participating in physical activities and having fun with friends are being achieved in \u2018bucket loads\u2019. <\/p>\n

The children arrive wearing grins of anticipation and leave with even wider grins on their faces reflecting their positive experiences. The Pioneers Basketball Club is supporting this program. <\/p>\n

One of the highlights of a recent round was the visit of several members of the men\u2019s squad, who spent time with the players being actively involved as coaches, umpires and even players. <\/p>\n

Members of the Pioneers\u2019 women\u2019s squad plan to visit in the coming weeks as well. <\/p>\n

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Other bonuses of the program include the steady improvement of the players\u2019 fundamental ball skills, developing an awareness of playing as a team and resultant gains in self confidence. <\/p>\n

Melissa Russell, program coordinator from North Gambier R to 6 School commended Basketball Mount Gambier on this initiative claiming that the modest match fees played a big part in so many North students participating and made special mention of the level of help from volunteers from within the school community. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe unexpected and pleasing response from our students, the first experience in basketball for many of them, was most encouraging for the volunteer team managers,\u201d Melissa said. <\/p>\n

\u201cTheir regular attendance, along with the enthusiasm and energy displayed in their games reflect how much they are enjoying the experience.\u201d <\/p>\n

The 7-week program is about to draw to a close and is expected to attract some children, as a result of participating in School Hoops, to playing in the coming winter season of the popular Basketball Mount Gambier junior competitions. <\/p>\n

It is planned to conduct an expanded School Hoops Program in Term 4 this year. <\/p>\n

The program has been sponsored by McDonald\u2019s Mount Gambier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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