BNB is pleased to have Dave Love, NBA shooting consultant, coming back to New Brunswick to run three days of clinics around our province. Clinics are for ages 11+.  For more info please click on the locations below and to register visit www.theloveofthegame.com!

Florenceville - CNHS - Friday, March 9th - 6-9pm

Fredericton - FHS - Saturday, March 10th - 9-12pm & 130-430pm

Miramichi - MVHS - Sunday, March 11th - 10-1pm

Due to the weather the Mike Fitzgerald Memorial games between Fredericton High School and Leo Hayes High School will now all take place on January 28th - go to www.justloveit.ca for more info including how to win a car at halftime of the boys varsity game!
Tickets are $5/day with all proceeds going to the Mike Fitzgerald Fund which provides scholarships and bursaries for students at both FHS and LHHS.  Check out the promo video!

Varisty - UNB Currie Center - January 28th
Girls @ 7pm, Boys @ 9pm
Junior Varsity - LHHS - January 28th
Girls @ 1pm, Boys @ 3pm

BNB is offering an NCCP Introduction to Competition (ITC) coaching clinic January 28-29 at KVHS.  The ITC course includes both theory and technical instruction.  All middle school and age-class (mini, bantam, midget, juvenile) teams attending the BNB Provincial Championships must have
at least one coach on their bench with a minimum Level 1 certification or has completed the ITC course.
Cost: $125
To register or for more info email info@basketball.nb.ca

Please note that change in date of the the fifth and final rule modification clinic in Moncton.  It will now be held on Monday, January 30th from 6-730pm at Sunny Brae Middle School.  (Originally Jan 23rd) We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

The clinic is FREE and is open to all coaches and officials involved with the middle school, bantam, mini, jr mini and puppy levels.

Basketball New Brunswick is pleased to announce the 2013 Canada Games head coaches.  John Hickey has been selected has been assigned to the men's team while Kevin Daley will coach the girls team.  Both coaches are fully qualified and committed to leading Team NB to both the 2012 17U National Championships as well as the 2013 Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

PRESS RELEASE 

Basketball New Brunswick is now accepting applications for U17/Canada Games Assistant Coaches, as well as head coaches and assistants for the U16, U15 and U15 Development teams.

Please click here for more info.

Registration for the 2012 BNB Provincial Championships will be available soon!  We are currently upgrading our system to allow for smoother registrations and online payments. 

The information you will require for each player on your team will be name, address and birthdate and you will no longer be required to print and submit a paper copy of your registration.  As a result, HOSTING APPLICATIONS will no longer be attached to your registration and will need to be submitted seperately.  They can be found under the Provincial Championship tab by clicking on "Resources" or by clicking here.

We appreciate your patience while we prepare the new registration system and will post a notice once it is completed.

BNB will be offering two Introduction to Competition courses in January.  The ITC course includes both theory and technical instruction and is the minimum requirement for at least one coach on every bench at the BNB Provincial Championships.

The first course will take place in Fredericton on January 21-22 and in Saint John the following weekend, January 28-29.

For more info and to register please click here!

The opportunity for the formation of a midget basketball program at the Basketball New Brunswick club level is now underway across the province.
Although some BNB associations offer midget recreational programs, there is not a widespread club program offered like the mini and bantam levels. Several organizers want to see this change.

 “There can be some areas and pockets of the province that don’t have a midget program and we’re losing many of those players who simply don’t have a place to play,” said Brad Janes, president of the Fredericton-based Northside Minor Basketball Association. “If we lose those children who don’t make a high school or Tier II team in their area, we may not get them back and they’ll move on. Many of us feel there should be a natural progression from mini to bantam and then on to midget and even juvenile if the numbers are there. It’s a big chance for BNB to have programs in place to keep children playing.”

 There is activity with the NMBA, Fredericton YCBC, Moncton and Sackville attempting to establish midget programs that would run from December through March. Moncton already has two female midget recreation teams and four midget boys’ recreation teams.

 “Like anything that is new, it can take some time, but a number of people are committed to make this happen and we hope it reaches fruition,” said Janes. “Even if there’s three associations or four involved at the start, it can grow. We’re not anticipating dozens of teams. We simply want to create a program that is functional and provides opportunity for those players to play. That’s the bottom line.”

 For further information on the initiative, contact Janes at 506-457-8361 or email nmbageneral@live.com

Basketball New Brunswick will be offering an NCCP Introduction to Competition (ITC) coaching course in Miramichi on the weekend of December 3-4 at Nelson Rural School.
All teams attending the BNB Provincial Championships must have at least one coach on their bench who is fully Level 1 certified under the old system or has taken the ITC course.
This 2-day course includes both theory and technical components. Cost is $125.

To register please email info@basketball.nb.ca

The New Brunswick Association of Approved Basketball Officials (NBAABO) has released the following document to outline the Technical Points of Reference supported by Canada Basketball, CABO, the CIS and CCAA.  Click here.

One of the most popular girls tournaments in New Brunswick will attract 18 teams to the fourth annual Northside Minor Basketball Association Fall Classic Nov. 5 to 6.
The event is recognized as the first major tests of the year for many Basketball New Brunswick teams for 2011-12.
The host NMBA will be represented by its bantam A and B teams. The KVBA A team enters as the top seed.
Competition opens Saturday morning, using all three courts at Nashwaaksis Middle School on the city’s Northside.
Play continues Sunday leading to the late afternoon championship.
Teams from across the province will be attending the tournament which also features a Saturday afternoon skills’ competition.
You can follow updates on your favourite team throughout the weekend on www.twitter.com/nmbahoop or view www.northsidehoops.com for Saturday’s schedule.

Basketball New Brunswick will be offering a series of free clinics around the province to educate coaches and officials on the rule modifications that were implented in 2010 for the middle school, bantam, mini, jr mini and puppy levels of basketball.  All coaches and officials involved with these levels are encouraged to attend and should come with gym clothes and a coaches clip/white board if available.  For more information please email info@basketball.nb.ca.  

Miramichi - Monday, Nov 7th @ DLMS  630-8pm
Moncton - TBA
Saint John - Sunday, Nov 27th @ SJHS 430-6pm
Fredericton - Monday, Nov 21st @ Devon Middle 830-10pm
Florenceville - Sunday, Nov 20th @ F'ville Middle School 4-530pm

Basketball New Brunswick is now accepting applications for the 2013 Canada Games male and female head coach positions.  Each position is a 2-year commitment for the 17U age group starting in December 2011 through to the Canada Games in August 2013. Interested canadidates are to submit a cover letter, resume and "Canada Games Strategy" via email to carolyn.peppin@basketball.nb.ca, via fax to 506-451-1325, by mail or in person at 900 Hanwell Rd, Unit 13, Fredericton, NB, E3B6A2.  The application deadline is Friday, November 4th, 2011.

Please click here for more info about these positions and application procedures!

Canada Basketball has created an overview of how the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model should allign with each stage of youth basketball.  Click on the link below to make sure you're emphasizing the right development pathway for your athletes.

LTAD Overview

The Don Grant Classic will take place at the Moncton Coliseum on October 21-23, 2011. The event will also include a FREE coaching clinic on Thursday, October 20th at the Coliseum put on by the MKMBA featuring UNB women's head coach Jeff Speedy and the new NBL Moncton Miracles head coach Norris Bell.  The clinic will be from 730-9pm.

For a list of teams, schedules and more tournament information check out their web site at - www.dongrantclassic.com

Tickets are now on sale for Sport NB’s first annual fundraising raffle. The raffle is an initiative to not only raise funds for Sport NB but to also serve as a fundraising opportunity for member organizations. WestJet, Delta Hotels, Comfort Inn, Pitney Bowes, and Enterprise have all generously donated the prizes, which means that the cost of every raffle ticket purchased goes directly to support Sport NB and its members. Check out www.sportnb.com for more info!

Following the 2011 AGM the BNB Board of Directors have named a new President and Executive Committee.  A big thank you goes out to Past-President Norval McConnell, as well as outgoing directors Paul Daley and Mark Hazlett for their contribution to the organization. 

Get to know our new President - click here! 

2011-2012 Board of Directors and Executive Committee

The NBAABO (NB Association of Approved Basketball Officials) has developed a new method of payment for their services.  Please see the attached document and contact your local zone rep if you have any questions.

NBAABO web site

NBAABO Payment Procedure

BNB will be hosting a number of NCCP coaching clinics coming up in the next few weeks. Please click here for more details.

Introduction to Competition (Level 1)
Fredericton - October 15-16th
Perth Andover - Oct 22-23rd

Introduction to Competition Advanced (Level 2)
Sussex - Oct 15-16th

Fredericton, NB – The Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic, in conjunction with Coach NB, are pleased to present their fourth Podium Performance of the season titled “Burnout and Overtraining: Avoiding, Identifying, and Managing” with Dr. Ryan Hamilton.
 
Dr. Hamilton’s talk will focus on the signs and symptoms of over training and burnout. He will discuss strategies to avoid overtraining, psychological and physiological signs that will help you identify over training when it occurs and strategies to best manage over-training and burnout. This presentation will be beneficial for athletes and coaches alike.
 
Join us for an informative and engaging talk. Dr. Hamilton will speak at the Lady Beaverbrook Gym room A116 on the UNB Fredericton Campus on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00pm in Fredericton, NB.
 
The Podium Performance Series are coaching seminars offered free of charge to coaches throughout the province. To register, or for more information, please contact Coach NB, (506) 444-3888 or the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic, (506) 453-4500.

Lynda & Chris Smith (Vol of the Year), Norval McConnell (Executive Award), Danny Aucoin (Coaching Award), Keith Thomas (Executive Award), Kim Giddeons (Special Merit). Missing from photo: Lorraine Simonds (Coaching Award), Jeff Roberts (Special Merit Award).

Congratulations to the 2011 BNB Annual Service Award Recipients!  The 31st Annual Awards Night will take place Saturday, September 24th at the Crowne Plaza in Fredericton.

In conjunction with Sports Day in Canada Sport New Brunswick is hosting an OPEN HOUSE & SPORTS EQUIPMENT DROP-OFF on Saturday, September 17th, 2011 (11am-1pm) at 900 Hanwell Rd in Fredericton.
Stop in for the FREE BBQ and drop off your old basketballs, basketball sneakers and any other second hand sports equipment you no longer use.  All donated equipment will be made available to KidSport - "So all kids can play".

Basketball New Brunswick will be offering a number of Introduction to Competition and Intro to Comp Advanced coaching courses over the next few months leading into the upcoming basketball season.  Please click below for a list of course dates and locations.  Additional courses will be added once dates and locations are confirmed.

Course Schedule

The Fredericton YMCA Competitive Basketball Club [YCBC]  will hold tryouts for mini and bantam age class divisions starting Saturday September 10th.
Saturday, Sept 10th
Mini A Girls - 10:30-12:00 - New Maryland Elementary
Bantam A Boys – 10-12 pm - YMCA (28 Saunders Street)
Bantam A Girls – 1-3 pm - YMCA (28 Saunders Street)
 
Sunday, Sept 11th
Mini A Boys - 9-10:30 am - New Maryland Elementary
Bantam A Boys – 3-5 pm - YMCA (28 Saunders Street)
Mini A Girls – 5-7 pm - YMCA (28 Saunders Street)
Bantam A Girls – 7-9 pm - YMCA (28 Saunders Street)

For more info please contact rclaybourn@nb.aibn.com

The Fredericton-based Northside Minor Basketball Association will open its tryouts for mini and bantam age class divisions Sunday, Sept. 11, at two locations.
The mini boys (2 p.m.- 4 p.m.), mini girls (4 p.m.- 6 p.m.) and bantam boys (6 p.m.- 8 p.m.) will all begin tryouts at Devon Middle School. The bantam girls' hopefuls hit the court at Leo Hayes High School on Sunday night at 7:15 p.m.
For further information, view www.northsidehoops.com, follow the association on Twitter at www.twitter.com/nmbahoop or follow the NMBA on Facebook.

The BNB insurance policy for 2011-12 comes into effect on September 1, 2011. Players, coaches, executive, etc are NOT covered by this insurance until they have registered as a member of BNB for the 2011-12 season.

Exception - To assist Minor associations with the large volume of participants they must register, Associations are able to register their organization by paying the Association fee and submitting an Executive list. 

This will permit their participants to be insured under their umbrella while they are finalizing member lists. Member lists MUST be in by November 30, 2011, as any participants whose names are not recorded in the office after that date will no longer be insured, until their membership registration is received.

For further information, contact info@basketball.nb.ca

Hey Mom and Dad!  Have you seen the LTAD guide for parents yet??  Check out the link below from the CAC (www.coach.ca).

LTAD for Parents

The River Valley Basketball Association will be holding their program registration on the following dates:
Thurs, Sept 8 - Grand Bay rink - 6:30 - 8:30
Fri, Sept 9 - Grand Bay Centrum (back entrance) - 6:30 - 8:30
Sat, Sept 10 - Grand Bay Centrum (back entrance) - 10:00 - noon.

Or to register online go to www.rvba.ca

The Lancaster Minor Basketball Association will be hosting the 22nd Annual Dave and Bridget Kean Memorial Tournament on December 27-30, 2011.  Register early to secure your spot!

Click here for more info or visit www.lancasterhoops.com

Basketball New Brunswick is please to announce the launch of a new Elite Developmen Program (EDP).  The EDP is designed to provide New Brunswick athletes and coaches with the essential skills and drills necessary to compete at an elite level in both provincial and national competitions. 

Click here for more program information!!

Basketball New Brunswick will be hosting their Annual General Meeting on Sunday, September 25th in Fredericton (venue TBA), starting at 10am.
To submite a motion click here.

The Annual Service Awards Night will be held on Saturday, September 24th in Fredericton (venue TBA), starting at 7pm.

Coach NB is offering Competition Development Theory (old Level 3 Theroy) modules in Fredericton and Saint John.  Comp Dev theory has six modules to be completed.  Three modules will be offered in Saint John on September 16-18, while the other three modules will be offered in Fredericton on October 21-23.  For more information about the course, modules and registration please visit www.coachnb.com.

Stay tuned for more info and course dates for NCCP coaching courses including basketball specific "Introduction to Competition" and "Introduction to Competition Advanced".

With the new fiscal year approaching (Sept 1) the "Looking for Games" page has been cleared and is ready to go for the 2011-2012 season.  Please feel free to submit a posting with details about your team and when you're looking to start playing games - once approved it will be visible for other coaches to make contact with you. 

Looking for Games

At their recent AGM, Canada Basketball adopted a National Membership Program (NMP) which all Provincial and Territorial basketball Associations across the country have agreed to support.  As a result, the BNB membership fees will increase starting in September, 2011.  Please refer to our membership page for more information -  click here.

Basketball New Brunswick is please to announce they have been selected to host the 2012 15U & 17U Girls National Championships.  The event will take place from August 5-12, 2012 at the Richard J. Currie Center on the UNB Fredericton campus.

This is a tremendous opportunity for BNB, UNB and the City of Fredericton to showcase our province and host the top 15 and 17 year old female basketball players from across the country. UNB has a strong recent history of hosting successful CIS National Championships in basketball, volleyball and hockey and the addition of the Currie Center makes for a very attractive venue.

BNB previously hosted the girls event at the UNB Aitkin Centre in 2002 with the BNB U15 girls team capturing the silver medal.

The 2012 boys event will take place in Sherbrooke, Quebec and be used as a test event in preparation for the 2013 Canada Games.

For more info please contact the BNB office.

CBC Reports:  The original hardwood floor where many believe the first game of Canadian basketball was played was discovered after a fire in the former St. Stephen YMCA.
Click here for full article.

Please note the following BNB Rule Modifications for the JrMini/Mini/Bantam/Middle School levels. 

BANTAM / MIDDLE SCHOOL – No Zone (“in the key”, half-court, and full-court presses)

The following link will provide you with more detailed information regarding these modifications - click here. 

With the rule changes that are coming into effect, Nancy Morrison of the NBAABO has graciously prepared the following document for shot clock operators.  If you have any questions or would like further explanation please contact the NBAABO Zone Rep in your area.
Please note: If using the a 30-second shot clock (bantam) the same 14 second reset will apply if a foul is called with 1-13 seconds remaining on the shot clock.

24-second shot clock operator guide

The CS4L and Canada Basketball have created a basketball specific Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model document for administrators, coaches and players to follow in regards to the progression of basketball from the grassroots to olympic level athletes.  The following links will be helpful in understanding the the LTAD model (hard copies of the French document are available through the office):

Long Term Athlete Development Model
NCCP & LTAD Alignment
Article supporting the importance and benefits of the LTAD

Congratulations to Kaylee Kilpatrick for her success at the Youth Olympics in Singapore.  The tournament was a 3-on-3 style of play and Team Canada finished 4th with a loss to the USA in the bronze medal game.  Click here for an article in the Telegraph Journal.

Sport New Brunswick, alongside with all the NB PSOs including Basketball New Brunswick, are launching a "THUMBS UP FOR FUNDING SPORT IN NB" campaign just in time for the Fall 2010 election.

What is "Thumbs up for Funding Sport in NB"??
An opportunity for the sports community to show the Provincial Government their desire for increased funding for amateur sport in the province of NB.

How can you help?
Step 1: Get a picture of you (and your friends) playing your favorite sport giving the thumbs up sign.
Step 2: Email your pictures to thumbsupforfundingsport@gmail.com
Step 3: Tell you friends!

And don't forget to send an E-CARD too!

For more info and sample pictures click here!

Congratulations to Nellie Wilson of Woodstock, winner of the BNB U17 Girls gift card raffle.

The U17 girls took on this fundraising initiative and collected over $400 in gift cards from numerous businesses around NB. 

Samantha Wilson sold Nellie the winning ticket.

The Annual General Meeting for Basketball New Brunswick will be held on Sunday, September 19th, 2010 at the Amsterdam Inn in Moncton, beginning at 10am.

All minor associations and registered teams are encouraged to attend.

Notice of Motion form

Basketball New Brunswick will once again be offering the "Centre for Performance" (CP) Program for male and female athletes.  BNB is currently accepting coaching applications for the 2010-2011 season.  Coaches can send a short cover letter and basketball resume to info@basketball.nb.ca or fax them to 506-455-4668.  Application deadline is Tuesday, August 24th.  For more information please contact the BNB office.

Go Team NB!!  Four of our BNB provincial teams will take flight to the Canada Basketball National Champions this coming weekend - teams leave on August 1, with the first day of competition starting on August 2nd. 

The men's championships are being hosted by Basketball Manitoba in Winnipeg, while Basketball Ontario is hosting the women's event in Toronto.

Be sure to check our web site for results and links to the tournament home pages throughout the week!

Men's Championship Home Page - Winnipeg

Women's Championship Home Page - Toronto

U15 Girls article in Daily Gleaner - July 28

Congratulations to Kaylee Kilpatrick (Saint John) for being selected to the Canadian Youth Olympics team that will travel to Singapore this coming August.  The 4-person team will be playing a 3-on-3 format at the games. 

Congratulations to Vanessa Pickard on being selected to the Cadette Women's National team!  This years tryout camp included 28 players from across Canada and was held in Toronto this past weekend.  The team will continue to train in Canada, followed by some exhibition games in Spain and then the U17 World Championships in France.

Vanessa was part of the 2009 Cedette team that claimed a silver medal at the FIBA Amercias tournament in Mexico, good enough to qualify Team Canada for the 2010 U17 World Championships this summer in France. 

Click here for more info!

Basketball New Brunswick will be one of eight PSOs represented at Sport Day being put on by Sport New Brunswick on July 14th at Fredericton High School.  Stations will be set up and the athletes will move around to each sport througout the day.

Registration is limited to 100 youth between the ages of 8-12.  To register contact the Sport NB office at 451-1341 or click here for more info.

Basketball New Brunswick is seeking nominations for the 2010 Annual Service Awards Night. This event will be held on Saturday, September 25th in Moncton, NB. For a list of awards please click here.

For a list of previous award recipients please click here.

BNB would like to congratulate Dianne Norman on being inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 5th, 2010.

Click here for an article from The Daily Gleaner.

Basketball New Brunswick is one of the few provinces across Canada who now have trained learning facilitators to conduct the new NCCP Introduction to Competition Advanced coaching clinics.  Watch for several "Intro to Comp" and "Intro to Comp Advanced" courses being scheduled for fall 2010!!

BNB is proud to have three U17 athletes attending the Cadet(te) National Team tryout camps coming up in June.  Adam Spurrell, Vanessa Pickard and Kaylee Kilpatrick will all have the opportunity to make the Canada Basketball National Teams travelling to the first ever U17 World Championships in Germeny (men) and France (women) this summer.  Best of luck to our NB Athletes!

Click here for Press Release.

BNB is proud to announce the rosters for the 2010 BNB Summer Elite Teams.  Please click here for a list of players and coaches.

Team NB Page

BNB is pleased to announce that Mike MacKay from Canada Basketball will be conducting a coaching clinic at Saint John High School on Monday, May 17th from 7-9pm.  The clinic will be focused on the high school level however all coaches are welcome and encouraged to attend!  For more information click here!
To register email info@basketball.nb.ca or call 472-4667.

BNB is please to announce the selection of their summer elite team coaches.  These coaches will lead the top male and female players to numerous competitions throughout the summer season.

To see a list of selected coaches please click here.

BNB will be offering a NCCP Community Coach Clinic on April 11th at Bonar Law High School in Rexton, NB.

This course is intended for coaches who are coaching at the recreactional mini level and below.  It includes 3 hours of classroom and 3 hours of on-court instruction. Cost is $75

To register or for more information please email info@basketball.nb.ca

The Bantam Regional Development Sessions will once again take place throughout April and May at various locations around the province.  These sessions are 1-day clinics focusing on skills and drills from the Canada Basketball curriculum and will be used to identify players for the Bantam Elite Jamboree taking place on June 5th. 

Players are asked to register online prior to each session and there is no limit to the number of sessions they are allowed to attend.

The cost per clinic is $20, which must be paid at the morning sign in for each session.  Gyms will be open 30 minutes prior to start time.

Click here to register online.

Basketball New Brunswick has announced the try-out dates for the U17/U16 and U15/U15 Development summer elite teams.  The dates are listed below and posted on our Calendar of events  page.

U17 & U16 Boys & Girls:
Open try-out - April 18 @ LHHS (F'ton)
Times: Girls 9-11am, 1-3pm -- Boys 11am-1pm, 3-5pm.
Showcase Tournament - May 1-2 @ UNB

U15 & U15 Development Boys & Girls:
Open try-out - April 25 @ FHS (F'ton)
Times: Girls 9-11am, 1-3pm -- Boys 11am-1pm, 3-5pm.
Showcase Tournament - May 15-16 @ UNB

Online registration will be available from April 6 to the day prior to the event.

Basketball New Brunswick is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Office Administrator. This energetic, detail-oriented person will work in the areas of finances, membership services, database maintenance, and other general office duties. 
Qualifications: Post secondary education in office admin or a related field, working knowledge of computers and technology, experience with accounting software and knowledge of the sport of basketball are assets. Application deadline: Feb 15^th.

BNB will be offering an Introduction to Competition coaching clinic January 16-17, 2010 in Saint John at Harry Miller Middle School. Intro to Comp is the equivalent of the old NCCP Level 1 certification, combining both theory and technical instruction. 

Please see our coaching development page for more information.

Basketball New Brunswick encourages all players, coaches, officials and spectators to take the necessary precautions to prevent the H1N1 virus from spreading.  Please wash your hands frequently, use hand sanitizers, do not share water bottles or towels, and remain home if you are experiencing flu like symptoms.

Please read the following article for more information.  Athletes Warned: Don't share waterbottles

We encourage you keep up to date on the status of the H1N1 virus and visit the following GNB site:  Influenza in NB

The Lancaster Minor Basketball Associaiton presents the Dave and Bridget Kean Memorial Basketball Tournament. Open to all house league teams from other minor associations.

Tournament dates:
December 27-28th, 2009 - open to all Jr Mini and Bantam house league teams.
December 29-30th, 2009 - open to all Mini and Midget house league teams.

Tournament location:  UNBSJ

For more information please contact:
David Sheils - david.sheils@nbed.nb.ca
Daniel Patterson - daniel.patterson@nbed.nb.ca

Basketball New Brunswick and UNB are hosting a coaching clinic on Saturday, October 10th, 2009.  Check out the link for more details!

Coaching Clinic Information

The Annual General Meeting of Basketball New Brunswick will be held on Sunday September 27^th at the Hilton Hotel (Kennebecasis Room) in Saint John, beginning at 10am.
All registered Minor Associations and registered teams are encouraged to attend.
The Annual Awards evening will be held on Saturday, September 26^th in the Prince William Room at the Hilton Saint John, beginning at 7 PM.

The 2009 BNB Service Award winners are:

Mark Bohan - Coaching Award
Byron Barton - Coaching Award
Guy McIsaac - Officials Award
Jim Watters - Executive Award
Ruth Henry-Dickinson - Special Merit Award
Steve French - Special Merit Award
George Flanagan - Volunteer of the Year Award

It would be appreciated if those interested in attending either event could indicate their intention in an email to info@basketball.nb.ca

BNB is pleased to offer two NCCP Introduction to Competition courses coming up this fall. The Introduction to Competition course is required to coach at the BNB age-class provincial championships.

At this time, courses are set up in Saint John and Fredericton.  An additional course will be organized as well, location TBA.

For course details and to register please go to our Coaching Clinic web page or email info@basketball.nb.ca.