10/07/07
Training and Games
Players are reminded of the importance of training
and any player who misses training will not be
eligible for selection in the next game. The
Richmond game indicated there is a lot of work to be
done during training to ensure we are ready for the
start of the season.
10/07/07
07/08
Squad Lists
There
will be a restructuring of players into three teams.
TU Lions A, B and juniors will be competing in TBL
Division One, Two and junior competitions
respectively. Players have been appointed to a team
and the club will be looking to challenge for all
titles this season. The squad lists will be released
soon.
10/07/07 - pre season
Vikings
Take Lions Share!
The
Richmond Vikings defeated both TU Lions A and B
teams last night in two pre season friendlies at
Catterick Garrison. Lions B struggled with no fewer
that 10 players making their debuts. TU Lions A
faired better but were still beaten by a well
drilled Richmond outfit. Both teams were missing
players and both sides were not at their best. Lions
played well in patches but never seemed to fully
click, which can only be expected with such a new
team, but what is apparent is the necessity of
training. Players are being asked to turn up for
training early and be ready to go. The club is also
looking to arrange an additional training session
for either Tuesday or Wednesday from 7-9pm.
10/07/07
Club
Membership Update
All
players are reminded that membership fees are
required to pay before the next friendly game.
Players who are not registered will not be eligible
for selection. The uniforms have now been ordered
and will take approximately 4 or 5 weeks as they are
being custom made. Tee Shirts, baseball caps and
sweat towels have also been ordered and will be
ready soon.
05/06/07
Guest Coach for Redcar Junior Session
Young basketball enthusiasts are in for a
treat tomorrow night when the junior
basketball session at Redcar Community
College will be delivered by special guest;
Carlos Alemanno from Argentina. The 6'9"
former international will be passing on his
basketball knowledge from 4.30-6pm at the
school on Kirkleatham lane. Newcomers are
welcome to attend and make sure you bring
your autograph books.
02/06/07
Change of Address
The new address for Game Time is 10 Rousham
Gardens, Acklam Green, Middlesbrough TS5
4GJ. You may experience some difficulty
contacting the office number. Please contact
the mobile number or email as an
alternative.
02/06/07
We are very sorry for
the delay in updates at the moment. We are
currently moving office and access to the
internet is limited at this time. We will be
back to normal asap. In the mean time well
done to everyone who attended the Game Time
Presentation evening. We estimate around 80
people came to see the winners pick up their
awards. Photos of the evening will be on the MySpace site very soon. To visit this site:
www.myspace.com/gametimebasketball
19/05/07 - primary leagues
Devils Regain Top Spot
The Red Devils finished in first place with
23 points whilst last weeks leaders, Norton
Bombers are in second place with 21 points.
The Red Devils have played one extra game
than the Bombers so the league is very
close. Rangers and Cheetahs are almost neck
and neck too as both teams performed well to
gain valuable points. One disappointing
factor was the dismissal of Dale Mathe who
plays for the Norton Cheetahs. Dale has now
been fined 4 points after showing
unsportsmanlike behaviour. If Dale hadn't
lost his cool he would have been only 2
baskets behind second place in the leading
scorers.
19/05/07
Pro's Praise For Game Time Stars
American professional basketball player,
Ralph Bucci, visited Game Time's training
session at Billingham Campus yesterday and
was full of praise for the developing
youngsters. The session, which Game Time is
developing into a centre of excellence for
basketball, caters for all ages and
abilities, both male and female. Ralph was
keeping a particular eye on 16 year old
James Burton who has aspirations of
attending high school in the USA. Ralph said
of the youngster "He is not the tallest
player, but makes up for it with good
ability and a really good attitude. Myself
and James Thomson will monitor his progress
over the next year."
Ralph also reserved praise for the
"athletic" Matthew Norman and Marshall
Patterson, "I can tell he has really
improved" added Ralph about 12 year old
Marshall. His favourite player though was 16
year old hustler, Michael Peddie who has
been nicknamed 'spark plug' by the American.
He was kept entertained as Peddie bounced
all over the court, giving his all and
diving for every loose ball.
18/05/07
Elite Coaching Camps
Game Time is currently negotiating to host a
number of elite camps during the Summer.
More details will follow soon including a
number of high profile coaches who will be
running the camp. Players from all clubs are
invited. Contact Game Time now to register
your interest.
18/05/07 - TBL cups
Richmond & Hornets Cup Champions
D1 Cup Hartlepool Heat 68-111 Hartlepool
Hornets
D2 Cup Richmond Vikings 83-49 Redcar
Mariners
Full match reports and photos to follow
soon.
17/05/07 - primary leagues
Bombers Take Charge
The Norton Bombers finished last week with a
bang as they won both league games to go top
of the Frederick Nattrass School League. In
the opening game the former leaders
struggled to cope with the tenacious play of
Calvin Eastwood who was inspirational in
leading his team to victory. The Red Devils,
who have been the top team until these games
suffered a blip although another two baskets
from Lauren Buckle ensured her position as
leading scorer. Click
here to
view league.
15/05/07
Redcar Session On As Normal
The Redcar training session is on as normal
in the reserve sports hall due to exams. The
entrance to this sports hall is on the right
instead of left as you would turn to enter
the school building. The session is open to
all ages and abilities and runs every
Wednesday from 4.30-6pm.
07/05/06
Reserve Your Number!
If you are intending to play for the
Stockton Lions next season you are advised
to get your membership order form in asap to
ensure you reserve your favourite number.
This is for people wanting to buy their own
strip and have their name on the back.
Numbers that have already been reserved are
1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11,
17, 20, 23, 24 and
32. You can
reserve your number by paying your
membership option 1. Please note that you do
not have to buy your own strip and their are
other options for membership.
06/05/07 - primary leagues
Buckle Too Hot To Handle!
Lauren Buckle maintained her lead at the top
of the scorers table as she netted another
10 points in week 2 of the Frederick
Nattrass School League. She now has 20
points while Calvin Eastwood has 12.
Buckle's team, the Red Devils are also
topping the league table after another two
league wins. The Fierce Cheetahs made the
biggest improvement in performances and
almost beat the Red Devils with some superb
play by Dale Mathe. Player of the week was
Amy Frost of the Norton Bombers who played
some great basketball and collected 6
points. To view the league, leading scorers,
results and photos
click here.
03/05/07
End of Season Party & Presentation
The Game Time end of season party is for
everyone connected to Game Time. For Norton,
Velocity and Redcar teams and all the junior
sessions around the area. The night will
also be a presentation of awards for players
including the Game Time Awards sponsored by
Evening Gazette. Players, friends and family
are invited but are advised to get tickets
asap. Tickets are available now by
contacting Game Time.
Entertainment for the night will include R&B
Performer and DJ Principul and a disco.
High Profile
players who have already confirmed
attendance include Ralph Bucci, EJ Harrison,
Creon Raftopoulos and Carlos Alemanno and
they will be available to chat with
throughout the evening.
The party will take place at the Knights
Club in Middlesbrough (opp Dickens Inn on
Southfield rd) from 7-11pm on Saturday 26th
May. Tickets are only 2 pounds for Under 16
and 3 pounds for 16 and over.