The third annual tournament took place at
Eston Sports Academy with over 50 basketball
players taking part from 6 schools across
the area. Three teams pulled out at the
last minute with Abbey Hill's two teams and
Catcote unable to attend. In addition to
this another four schools were disappointed
they could not attend and have requested
they be part of the next event.
In November 2005 Kilton Thorpe Tigers won
the Championship, while EOTAS were the
Champions in January 2007. The event is organised
by Game Time Sports Management with funding
through the School Sports Partnership of
Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton & Hartlepool.
Each player is given a Tee shirt which also
acts as their team uniform and which they
take home as a souvenir of the event.
Before the serious business of the games got
underway a mini coaching session was
delivered to warm up the participants. “We
want all the players from the various
schools to come together before the
tournament and participate in a mini
coaching session. This will provide them
with the opportunity of meeting new friends
rather than just the rivalry of trying to
win the tournament.” – James Thomson, head
of Game Time.
Due to the withdrawal of Abbey Hill and
Catcote, Kirkleatham Hall and Kilton Thorpe
Schools were split into A & B teams with
Kirkleatham Hall A joining the GT Elite
League along with Freebrough and EOTAS. It
was a big step up for Kirkleatham Hall but
they more than justified their ability as
they won 3 and lost 3 to secure second place
in the league. Freebrough were the in-form
team though as they often cruised through
their games in what was a tough league.
Freebrough Coach; Andy Baines was very
impressed with his players adding "The
players did themselves and the school proud,
they were very composed even when under
pressure."
Chris Watson; Coach of Kilton Thorpe Tigers
was just as impressed with his Kilton Thorpe
side who reclaimed their crown of 2005 with
Simon Cairnes again earning the MVP award.
Coach Watson added "Our players have been
talking about the game since the news of the
event broke and having won it, they will
probably be talking about it until the next
one!" It was a fitting tribute that Simon
should receive the MVP, in his last year of
school. Simon is one of the more dedicated
basketball players at the school and is a
good sport, being the first to shake players
hands before and after a game.
Kirkleatham Hall B did well to earn second
place, only losing two games, to Kilton
Thorpe A. Kirkleatham Hall are another
strong basketball school with dedicated
staff. Rita Sproat coaches the players twice
a week and basketball is the most popular
sport at the school.
In addition to Simon Cairnes collecting MVP,
Laurie Heirons of Kirkleatham was awarded
'Outstanding Performance' and 11 year old
Chantelle Rowlands was presented with a Tees
United Lions basketball uniform for showing
superb effort in spite of being one of the
youngest and smallest players on the court.
Rye Hills were awarded the 'Best Teamwork'
award for their never give up attitude.
Finally, Game Time took over the operation
and development of the Schools basketball
league this year and have developed it into
a massive success with over 120 teams and
1000 players from over 20 schools across
Teesside, North Yorkshire and Durham. The
League has massive news coverage via Game
Time online and the local press and a fully
interactive website within
www.game-time.co.uk
To view please visit the TSL schools league
section online.
Game Time is planning to develop a special
needs league to begin October 2008 (after
half term). There will be minimal work
involved but the rewards will be huge. If
you are interested, please contact James
Thomson on 01642 814221 or
info@game-time.co.uk
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Game Time Elite League
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Pos |
Team |
Points |
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1 |
Freebrough |
16 |
|
2 |
Kirkleatham Hall B |
12 |
|
3 |
EOTAS |
8 |
Tees Valley League
|
Pos |
Team |
Points |
|
1 |
Kilton Thorpe Tigers
A |
18 |
|
2 |
Kirkleatham Hall B |
14 |
|
3 |
Kilton Thorpe Tigers
B |
8 |
|
3 |
Rye Hills |
8 |
Individual Awards
MVP - Simons Cairnes, Kilton
Thorpe
Outstanding Performer -
Laurie Heirons, Kirkleatham
Superb Effort - Chantelle
Rowlands, Rye Hills
Best Teamwork - Rye Hills
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Game Time Elite League Results
EOTAS
6-8
Freebrough
Kirkleatham Hall A
8-12
Freebrough
Kirkleatham Hall A
6-6
EOTAS – EOTAS win by shootout
EOTAS
6-12
Freebrough
Kirkleatham Hall A
6-6
Freebrough – Freebrough win by
shootout
Kirkleatham Hall A
10-8
EOTAS
EOTAS
4-14
Freebrough
Kirkleatham Hall A
8-10
Freebrough
Kirkleatham Hall A
6-2
EOTAS
Tees Valley League Results
Kilton Thorpe A
18-0
Rye Hills
Kilton Thorpe B
0-17
Kilton Thorpe A
Rye Hills
0-20
Kirkleatham Hall B
Kilton Thorpe A
12-0
Kirkleatham Hall B
Rye Hills
4-2
Kilton Thorpe B
Kirkleatham Hall B
10-2
Kilton Thorpe B
Kilton Thorpe A
20-0
Rye Hills
Kilton Thorpe B
0-12
Kilton Thorpe A
Rye Hills
0-16
Kirkleatham Hall B
Kilton Thorpe A
24-2
Kirkleatham Hall B
Rye Hills
0-4
Kilton Thorpe B
Kirkleatham Hall B
8-2
Kilton Thorpe B
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