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February 6, 2010

**IMPORTANT **Senior League Playoff Location Changes 

The Playoff games scheduled for Monday, February 8th and Wednesday, February 10th will be played at the Waterford High School Old Gym.   See the HANDOUTS tab for game times and teams involved.

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**IMPORTANT **Senior League Playoff Time Changes 

The Playoff game times for Saturday, February 6th have been changed due to a conflict with a WHS function.

The time changes, also noted on the Bracket Worksheet (see HANDOUT Tab) are as follows:

Gators v. Hurricanes now at 9AM

Tigers v. Blue Devils now at 9:55AM

Irish v. Hoyas now at  10:40AM

Huskies v. Orangemen now at 11:30AM

Mountaineers v. Minnutemen now at 12:15PM

Each game will be played under a running clock.  Referees have been requested, however, volunteer refs may be needed.

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February 3, 2010

Senior League Playoffs 

The Playoffs Brackets have been updated and are included in the HANDOUT Tab.  (Note the schedules must be reviewed by Senior League Officials - Let DSutera know if there are any errors)

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February 2, 2010

Senior League Playoffs 

The Playoffs Brackets (in the HANDOUTS tab) will be updated shortly.  8/9 Results to-date:

Game SP1 - Gators defeated Tigers ; Game SP2 Terrapins beat Blue Devils

SP3 will be the Gators v. Hurricanes and SP4 Tigers v. Blue Devils 

Winner of Gators & Hurricanes game will play the Terrapins.

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February 1, 2010

Junior League Champions 

Boys' Champions - Bulls / 2nd Place Celtics

Girls' Champions - Sparks / 2nd Place Liberty

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Senior League Corrections / Standings 

The following game winners were corrected as per league officials:   Mountaineers defeated Minutemen (1/17) and Hurricanes beat the Blue Devils (1/24).  If you see any other issues w/ the scores please email David Sutera at davidsutera@sbcglobal.net.

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January 27, 2010

Senior League Playoff Schedules / Scores Updated 

The Senior League Playoff Schedule has been added to the site.  It is posted in the HANDOUTS Tab.

The standings for the Senior are now up-to-date through January 25th games.

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 January 25, 2010

Playoff Schedules / Brackets Updated 

The Junior League Brackets & Schedules (Boys & Girls) have been updated - Posted in the HANDOUTS Tab.  Coaches, please email D. Sutera if you see any errors.  Note, the boys' consolation game of 1/30 at 4:30PM appears to have been cancelled.  This will be confirmed and the schedule updated accordingly, ASAP.

Reminder - Parents please do not allow your children to wander through the CLMS hallways.  We are allowed the use of the Gym only. 

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January 21, 2010

Playoff Schedule Set for Junior League Girls & Boys 

The Junior League Girls' and Boys' Playoff Schedules (and brackets) are contained in the HANDOUT tab of this site.  Any changes to times or date will be posted ASAP. 

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January 19, 2010

Junior League Girls' Scores & Standings are Now Updated

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January 18, 2010

Junior League Standings / Playoffs

Boys' Junior League standings have been updated for the entire season and the playoff schedule set (see HANDOUT tab for next weekend's schedule).  The standings and schedule posted on this site are being reviewed by the league.  Any changes will be posted as soon as available.

Girls' Junior League standings will be updated shortly.

Practices for This Week:  See the January 5th posting below for changes in the practice schedule due to the schools being closed today.

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 January 9, 2010

Senior League Make-up Schedule / Change in Senior League Practice Schedules & Note on Senior League Scores

Make-up Games:  the following make-up games will be played in the at Waterford High School in the OLD GYM:

Friday 1/22 - 7PM Blue Devils v. Gators & 8PM Huskies & Mountaineers

Monday 1/25 - 7PM Irish v. Celtics & 8PM Minutemen v. Orangemen

Wednesday 1/27 - 7PM Huskies v. Celtics & 8PM Hoyas v. Mountaineers 

Practice Schedule Changes (Senior League) - All practices on 1/22 & 1/25 are cancelled due to the above make-up games.  Practices on 1/15 & 1/18  are cancelled due to the schools being closed.  Teams scheduled to practice on 1/22 should contact the League President if they would like to schedule a practice during mid-week (at CLMS Old Gym).

Senior League Scores & Standings - Due to missing scoresheets, for the time-being, all scores will be posted on the site as 1 - 0 until such time that the actual scores can be provided.

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Parking at CLMS, Play-off Schedules & Neil Holeck Tournament Information

Parking at CLMS:  Parking along the curb at the entrance-way to CLMS is prohibited.  The signs are clearly marked "No Unattended Vehicles."  Effective immediately, the Waterford Police Department will begin ticketing cars parked in this area.  This is a serious safety issue that will no longer be ignored.   There is additional parking areas near the cafe and in front of the school.

Junior League Playoffs: The Junior League Playoff Schedules (Boys and Girls) is posted in the HANDOUTS section of this website.  The file will be updated as the team rankings are determined and as the play-off games are played.

31st Annual Neil Hoelck Basketball Tournament: The Tournament Flyer, Application and Waiver Forms are now posted in the HANDOUTS section of this website.  Additional information can also be found in the Neil Holeck Tournament Tab.  The Tournament will run on the weekends of March 6th and 13th (w/ some Friday games possible).

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 January 6, 2009

Senior League Make-ups

The Boys' Senior League is in the process of scheduling make-ups due to snow days of "last year."

Two of the games have been scheduled as follows:

Friday, January 8th 5:30PM  - Gators v. Hurricanes

Friday, January 8th 6:30PM - Terrapins v. Tigers 

The remaining games will be posted as the games are scheduled.

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January 5, 2010

Practice Dates Changed Due to Scheduled School Closings

(Reminder - See 12/26 Posting below regarding make-up game schedules for this week)

There is no school on Friday, January 15th and Monday, January 18th, therefore, the teams scheduled to practice on Fridays or Mondays will have different practice dates during those weeks.  The changes are as follows:

All Times are 5:30PM - 7:00PM and are in the CLMS Old Gym (unless otherwise noted) 

Tues 1/12 -  Mercury    /   Wed 1/13 - Bulls   / Thurs  1/14 - Bucks

Tues 1/19 - Fever   & Knicks (Knicks in CLMS Field House) / Wed 1/20 - Sting

Thurs 1/21 - Hornets / Fri 1/22 - Warriors.

 Just a reminder - If the Waterford Schools are closed (e.g. for snow or otherwise) or there is an early dismissal then the gyms are closed and no practices / games will be held. 

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League Meeting

The next league meeting is set for Wednesday, January 13th at 6:30PM.  The meeting will be held at the Waterford Community Center.

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December 26, 2009 

MAKE-UP GAME SCHEDULES 

Junior Boys

Tuesday 1/5

5:30   Sonics / Knicks    6:30   Bulls / Sixers    7:30    Bullets / Pacers

Wednesday 1/6

5:30   Warriors / Magic   6:30   Bucks / Lakers   7:30   Celtics / Hornets 

(Celtics / Hornets game is a practice game)

 Junior Girls

Monday 1/4

5:30   Liberty / Sun  6:30   Storm / Sparks    7:30    Sting / Mercury

Thursday 1/7

5:30   Sun / Sting  6:30   Mercury / Liberty    7:30    Fever / Sparks

There are no Junior League Practices this week or next.

Update on Senior League will be forthcoming.

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December 19, 2009 (Posted 7:30AM)

SNOW!!!!! 

All of the Sunday games (12/20) are cancelled. 

As of this time all of today's games (Saturday 12/19) are still on.  We will try to post any changes to this update.

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Practices / Games Reminder during Vacation 

 There are games scheduled for this weekend (12/19 & 12/20).  After this weekend there are no practices / clinics or games scheduled for the rest of the year (except Girls Junior League). 

Girls Junior League has games scheduled for Monday, December 21st (see SCHEDULE Tab).  

The season will resume again with practices beginning on January 4, 2010.  

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 December 12, 2009

Boys' Senior League Schedules Posted to Website & Junior League Scores are Up-to-date.

 The boys' senior league schedules have been posted to the website.  They are under review and changes, if any, will be posted on this page.

The Junior League scores are up-to-date (as of Friday, December 11th) and posted on the website.  Thanks for your patience.

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December 8, 2009

Junior League Scores

 The boys' scores (with the exception of three games) have been fully updated.  Missing scores are Bulls v. Bucks, Sixers v. Bullets and Celtics v. Pacers (coaches any help w/ the scores would be appreciated).

The girls' scores are all set except for this past weekend. 

All missing scores will be posted ASAP.

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December 2, 2009

Information Updates (December Meeting Cancelled / Senior League Boys' Try-outs / Games this Weekend, etc.)

Reminder - Coaches' Game - CLMS - Monday, November 23rd.  Doors open at 5:30PM / Tip-off at 6PM.

Basket Raffle, Food & Half Time Contests - Admission - $1.00 (See Flyer in HANDOUT Tab)

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November 13, 2009

Senior League Boys' Registration & Try-Out Time Change - Junior League Boys' Schedule for Sunday, December 6th.

Senior League Boys - Registration & Try-outs will be held on Saturday, December 5th at the Waterford High School Old Gym (Date & Location has not changed).  The times are changed as follows:  Registration 4PM - 4:30PM & Try-outs 4:30PM (previously 3:30PM - 4:00PM & 4:00PM).  Questions can be directed to: Barbara LaFever at barbaralafever@sbcglobal.net

 Junior League Boys - The CLMS Gym is now available on Sunday, December 6th.  The Junior Boys' League will hold practice games on this date.  Note - These games are NOT LISTED on the SCHEDULES Tab on this website (only regular season games are listed).  The practice games for Sunday December 6th are as follows:

Noon:  Knicks v. Bucks       1PM:    Magic v. Bulls       2:30PM    Bullets v. Celtics

3:30PM   Lakers v. Hornets    4:30PM  Pacers v. Sonics       5:30PM   Sixers v. Warriors

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November 11, 2009

Registration for Junior & Micro Leagues is now Closed

Registration for the Junior & Micro Leagues is now closed.  No new registrations will be accepted.

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 November 10, 2009

Junior Girls' Schedule Adjusted

The CLMS gym is now available on Sunday, December 6th (it is still not available 12/5).  With this change, the following schedule adjustments have been made.  The games scheduled for Saturday, December 5th have been moved to Monday, December 21st.  The games originally scheduled for December 6th will remain on the 6th.  

 No decision has been made as to whether the boys' Junior League schedule will be adjusted to have games played on December 6th.  As it stands now, there are no boys' games on 12/5 or 12/6.

The schedules posted on this website have been adjusted to account for the above noted changes. 

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November 8, 2009

Updates & Information regarding Senior League, Schedules & Fundraisers

Junior League Schedules:  The boys' and girls' schedules have been posted to this site.  The girls schedule has games listed for the weekend of 12/5 & 12/6.  These games will be rescheduled due to gym conflicts.  Note, only the regular season games have been posted.  Coaches will let you know of practice games and end-of-season playoff game schedules.

November Practice Schedules:  Due to gym conflicts and school closings the practice schedules have been adjusted for November.  See HANDOUT tab for a revised schedule. 

Boys' Senior League Registration and Try-outs (see Flyer under HANDOUTS tab for additional information) :  The date and times are Saturday, December 5th at the Waterford High School Old Gym.  Registration is 3:30PM - 4:00 PM.  Try-outs will start promptly at 4:00PM.  The entire league will be re-drafted so all players (new and returning) must attend.  The Senior League is open to boys in grades 8 - 12 and also includes some 7th graders depending on their date of birth.  Help is needed and volunteers are welcome.

Coaches Game Fundraiser:  Monday, November 23rd at CLMS.  Doors open at 5:30PM, Game starts at 6PM.  Basket Raffle & Half-time contests.  Admission is $1.00.  Come out and cheer for your coaches (see flyer in HANDOUT tab).

Concession Stand:  During Junior League games the league will be selling drinks in the lobby.  Each team will be required to man the table at least one weekend.  Parents will be asked to help in this endeavor.  More details to follow.  As always, please help us in keeping the gym and lobby area clean during and after all games.

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October 31, 2009

Junior League Game Schedules & Meeting Scheduled

The Junior League Schedules are posted on the website under the SCHEDULES tab.  The boys' schedule is complete.  The girls' schedule is input but may still be adjusted.

The season (practice/regular games) begins next weekend. 

Players / Parents / Coaches are reminded to treat the school property with respect.  Children should not be roaming the hallways.  Trash in the stands and in the bench area must be cleared, especially at the conclusion of the last game of the day.  Players should not bring their own balls to the games and No Dribbling of Balls in the Lobby.

The next league meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30PM at the Community Center.

Comments/ Suggestions / Corrections regarding this website can be emailed to davidsutera@sbcglobal.net 

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 October 29, 2009

 Junior League Game Schedules

The Junior League Game Schedules (boys & girls) are in the process of being reviewed and inputted into this site.  The schedules on this website should not be considered final until a message stating so is posted on this page.  The season will begin the weekend of November 7th.  The girls league will have practice games that weekend.  The boys league will have practice games on the 7th (Saturday) and the season will begin on Sunday (November 8th).

Note - There are no games this weekend (October 31st & November 1st).  During the week of November 2nd, practices will held as per the regular practice schedule.  See HANDOUT tab or contact your coach if you have any questions on your day and time.  

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October 25, 2009

Practice Schedule Update

The Junior League Practice Schedule (boys & girls) is posted in the HANDOUT section of this website.  Pactices start this week (Monday, October 26th).  For this first week of practice the gym is not available on Friday, therefore, teams will have to "triple-up" on practice times.  In addition to the regular schedule for Monday - Thursday, the teams listed below will practice from 6:00PM - 7:30PM at CLMS.

Monday:   Mercury  /   Tuesday:  Bulls   /   Wednesday:  Knicks   /   Thurs:  Bucks

Coaches, players & parents are asked to be considerate of each other during this transition period. 

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October 18, 2009

Junior & Senior League Updates

Junior Leagues (Boys & Girls): Tryouts and Team Drafts were completed Sunday.  All eligible players should have been called by Sunday night.  Practices begin the week of October 26th.  The week of October 19th there will be league clinics and open gyms.  Your coach will provide you with additional information. 

Senior League (Boys): Final registration and try-outs will be conducted on Saturday, December 5th at 4PM at Clark Lane Middle School.  The league format is still to be determined, however, the grade range will be 8th  - 12th grade.  All players, new or returning must attend try-outs.

ALL LEAGUES - Additional information is available in the HANDOUT Section of this website.  

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October 16, 2009

Junior League Try-outs

Saturday & Sunday, October 17th & 18th

Boys: Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM - 11:30AM

Girls: Saturday & Sunday Noon - 1:00PM

All try-outs are at Clark Lane Middle School.  New players must attend at least one session.  The league draft will take place after the Sunday sessions.  

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October 8, 2009

Final Sign-ups Tonight

Registration Dates: Final sign-ups are set for tonight, Thursday, October 8th at   5:30PM - 7:30PM at the Waterford Community Center.  See HANDOUT Tab for more information. ________________________________________________________ 

October 4, 2009

Multiple Reminders & Board of Directors List Updated

League Meeting: The next league meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30PM at the Waterford Community Center

Registration Dates: Final sign-ups are set for Tuesday and Thursday of this week.   5:30PM - 7:30PM at the Waterford Community Center.  See HANDOUT Tab for more information.

Board of Directors: The updated listing of League positions, including the Board of Directors, is included in the BOARD tab.  Note, there are several open positions.  If you are interested in one of these positions please contact the League President or Vice President.

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September 29, 2009

League Meeting

The next league meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30PM at the Waterford Community Center

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September 26, 2009

Reminder on Registration Dates (see 09/18 posting below)

See HANDOUT Tab for Registration form and other information.

The HANDOUT Tab also has League Administration items such as the League By-Laws and the League Complaint Procedures.

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September 18, 2009

Registration (for all leagues) & Junior League Try-outs Dates Set

Saturday, October 3rd - 9:30 - 11:30AM

Tuesday, October 6th & Thursday, October 8th at 5:30PM - 7:30PM

All sign-ups are at the Waterford Community Center

Sign-ups are for All Leagues (Micro / Junior / Senior Leagues - Boys & Girls)

Junior Leauge Try-outs at Clark Lane Field House. Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th.  Times for both days:  Boys 10AM - 11:30AM & Girls Noon - 1PM

Go the to HANDOUT Tab - Under Registration for the forms (registration, medical and volunteer).  In addition, the 2009_Registration Flyer is included.  This has information regarding sign-ups and fees.

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 August 30, 2009

Kick-off Meeting Date Set for Wednesday, September 2nd

The  first meeting of the year has been set for Wednesday, September 2nd at 7PM.  The meeting will be at the Waterford Community Center.   Please attend if you are interested in coaching or helping to organize the league this year.

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August 21, 2009

Information Posted to Hand-Out Section

Registration Form, By-Laws, Code of Conduct and other information has been posted to the Handout Tab.

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August 20, 2009

Kick-off Meeting

The  first meeting of the year has been tentatively set for Wednesday, September 2nd at 7PM.  The meeting will be at the Waterford Community Center.