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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-03-30, Page 7Community Basketball camp goes back to basics BY DAVID SCOTT Expositor Staff Contain, deny and help. Those three words sound more like terms of therapy than sports commands. But according to basketball coach Terry Johnston, those three words are the keys to defence in basket- ball. This terminology was trans- lated into the practical basics of the game of hoops recently on the court at Seaforth District High School. Johnston, along with the help of high school student volunteers, is once again holding the popular annual basketball camp for elemen- tary school students from grades five to eight. "I didn't anticipate this big of a turnout," said Johnston. In total 33 girls and 40 boys from six area elementary schools signed up for the camp. "It's a very good mix of students." The participants from Si Patrick's School in Dublin, St. James, Seaforth Public, Huron Centennial, Hullett Central and St. Joseph's School in Clinton are keen to learn the game of basketball. "It's extremely gratifying for me," said Johnston, who started the camps about 15 years ago. The first week of the basketball camp before the March break dealt with skills of the game. The after- school sessions following the holi- days concentrated on defence and team concepts. "We concentrate on the funda- mentals. I teach the same stuff every year." Something new this year is some scheduled weekend game time for the young basketball enthusiasts. The participants will be given a chance to put their newly -tuned skills into action in a basketball house league taking place early every Saturday morning in the month of April. The games will also be coached by various volun- teers from the community. Johnston compliments the work of volunteers, members of the high school's junior and senior basket- ball teams. "It's a learning experi- ence for the people running it. It's a lot of responsibility and time for them - one hour a night after school." The girls' camp ran from 4-5 p.m. from Monday to Friday followed by the hour-long boys' camp. The two-week session lays the foundation for high school basket- ball for interested students. Many larger city schools teach the basics of basketball beginning in grade BASKETBALL BASICS - Teacher Terry Johnston, along with high school volunteers, demonstrates some basketball basics to local elementary school students at a recent basketball camp at Seaforth District High School. From left: Monica Ryan, Robyn Carnochan, Sarah Johnston, Terry Johnston. five or earlier which makes for very competitive high school teams. "My objectives are to promote basketball and show them it's a sport to be welcome in," said Johnston. He realizes there are a variety of different sports for local athletes to participate in. Many of the students at the basketball camp have just finished up ringette and hockey seasons and are looking for a new sport for the spring. Johnston tries to slot the camp into a time when area youths are not competing in other sports. "I've never advocated basketball as a 12 -month a year sport." In the future, Johnston would like to see an OBA (Ontario Basketball Association) team(s) set up in Seaforth. Currently the closest OBA team is in Stratford. The association offers weekend tournament play to its members and includes teams of various ages. For anyone with a serious interest in basketball, Johnston advises attending the many summertime camps offered in southern Ontario. What is the appeal of basketball to the long-time coach at Seaforth District High School? "Basketball is a very analytical game. There's a lot of strategy. It's a well -organized game at the high school level and above. And it's a good carry-over game. There are lots of leagues out there," said Johnston. In addition basketball is a Lawn bowlers host euchre The March euchre sponsored by the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club was held at the Orange hall on Tuesday evening March 22 at 8 p.m. Hostesses for the evening were Ida Diehl, Viola Taylor and Olive Papple. Winners at euchre were as follows - Ladies' High - Thelma Dale; Ladies lone hands - Mary McClure; Ladies Consolation - Dorothy McCluskie; Men's high - Gordon Murray and Ross Gordon (tied); Men's lone hands - Sam McClure; Men's Consolation - Dorothy Parke (played as a man). Next euchre will be April 26, tin last euchre at the Orange hall Socials will be held at the Lawr Bowling Club House starting it May. Hostesses will be Isabelh Hunt, Jean Pinder, and Doroth; McCluskie. Welcome back to And: and Jean Lunn from the Bunn' south. The sympathy of all ou members go out to Doris Hugill ane Ken and Velma Preszcator on thr loss of family members at this time The club hopes for a good turnou at the April euchre so come am bring your friends April 26 at f p.m. Chick Days at Milton J. Dietz Ltd. Order Pickup April 6 May 5 May 11 June 10 Vaccinated Chicks Goslings, Ducklings Turkey Poults 522-0608 Refreshments Care and feeding recommendations shavings, waterers, feeders, heat lamps and the best in Purina feeds n IE two smau rtocx maim very active, high -scoring and excit- ing game that offers excellent fit- ness and a good cardiovascular workout. Why do the volunteers think the program is valuable? "It's good so other schools don't get a jump on us," said senior boys basketball team member, Dave McNairn. "It gives them an early start so that when they're in high school they know the basics." McNairn attended one of Terry Johnston's camps when he was a grade eight student. Robyn Carnochan, who played high school basketball for four years, was a volunteer coach for the girls' camp. "It's very rewarding to see the kids improve," said Carnochan. It's her second year helping with the camp. She doesn't mind volunteer- ing her time. "It's important to get them involved. Kids are afraid to try out for (high school) teatns,_it. encourages them and gives them a few years experience." She believes it's important to blend athletics with academics. And why do the elementary school students participate? "I like basketball," said Tim Sills, a grade eight student at, St. James School in Seaforth. Aldng with his friends, Tim enjoys playing basket- ball at his school and at the outdoor court at the high school. 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CONFIRMATION COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. Water St., Egmondville Faster Services Good Friday 10:30 a.m. at Grace Community Church, St. Marys Easter Sunday Christian Education hr. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 Worship Lord's Table HOLY THURSDAY March 31st - 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Last Supper GOOD FRIDAY April 1st Liturgical Action - 3:00 p m. Way of the Cross - 7:30 p.m. EASTER VIGIL April 2nd • 8:00 p.m. Vigil Mass & Renewal of Baptismal Promises EASTER SUNDAY April 3rd Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fr. J. Henry Cassano ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH EASTER SERVICES Maundy Thursday March 31 Holy Communion 7:00 p.m. . Good Friday April 1 11:00 a.m. Easter Sunday April 3 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion Hallelujah! Christ is Risen! Everyone Welcome REV. GORDON REDDEN EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP APRIL 1 - 11:00 A.M. EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 am Muffin Breakfast 11:00 am - Holy Communion NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH Good Friday 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunrise Service 7:30 a.m. Breakfast to Follow FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 7:30 p.m. Rev. Cheryl -Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa "Celebrate the Good News - Jesus Christ Is Risen!" COMMUNION 11:00 a.m. Rev. Bruce Cook The blessing of the God of life be yours The blessing of the Christ of love be yours The blessing of the Spirit of peace be yours To cherish you, to help you, to make you holy.