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Berlin Basketball Association
Bart Bovee
P.O. Box 294
Kensington, Connecticut
06037
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Friday, September 21
BBA Girls Drop-Ins and Player Evaluation Dates Announced for 2007-08 Teams
The Berlin Basketball Association has announced details for the location, dates and times of Drop-Ins and Player Evaluations for the Upcoming 2007-08 Season. To attend, players must have completed and submitted medical release and general release form. These may submitted prior to the start of each session. Players who have not signed up, may also do so any any of the session. Players are asked to wear appropriate basketball attire (shorts and jersey) and sneakers. Parents are asked not to drop of players without entering the gym to sign them in and to entry the gym area to pick them up. Please should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of each session.
Drop sessions are intended to allow players the opportunity to participate in drills and play supervised games prior to player evaluations. Session will be for all age groups (5th throught 8th grade). Players are not required to attend drop-in session, or to attend the entire lenght of any session. Players are required to attend at least one of the evaluation sessions for their grade level. Cuts for travel teams may be required, depending on numbers for each grade level. The evaluation sessions will be used as a tool to determine final teams for each grade level.
The fee for players who make a travel team will be $225. For families with multiple sibling on BBA teams, the cost per player is $200 per player.
Remaining BBA Girl's Player Evaluation Sessions - at McGee MS
5th Grade - Wed., 10/3 & Thurs., 10/4 6:00 to 7:30 PM each session
6th Grade - Tues., 10/2 6:00 to 6:45 PM
7th Grade - Tues., 10/2 6:45 to 8:30 PM
8th Grade - Wed., 10/3 & Thurs., 10/4 7:30 to 9:00 PM each session
Friday, September 21
BBA Boy's Drop-In and Tryout Sessions Announced for 2007-08 Season
The Berlin Basketball Association has announced details for the location, dates and times of Drop-Ins Sessions and the location and dates for tryouts for the Upcoming 2007-08 Season. To attend, players must have completed and submitted medical release and general release form. These may submitted prior to the start of each session. Players who have not signed up, may also do so any any of the session. Players are asked to wear appropriate basketball attire (shorts and jersey) and sneakers. Parents are asked not to drop of players without entering the gym to sign them in and to entry the gym area to pick them up. Please should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of each session.
Drop sessions are intended to allow players the opportunity to participate in supervised games prior to player tryouts Session will be for all age groups (5th throught 8th grade). Players are not required to attend drop-in session, or to attend the entire lenght of any session. Players are required to attend at least one of the tryout sessions for their grade level. Cuts for travel teams may be required, depending on numbers for each grade leve.
The fee for players who make a travel team will be $225. For families with multiple sibling on BBA teams, the cost per player is $200 per player.
BBA Boy's Drop In Sessions - at BHS 'B' Gym All four (4) sessions from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct 2, Thursday, Oct. 4, Tuesday, Oct .0, and Thurdsay Oct. 11
BBA Boy's Tryout Sessions- at BHS 'B' Gym
Mon 10/22 thru Thur 10/25 Specific dates and times for each grade to be determined
Thursday, September 20
BBA Board of Directors Next Meeting - Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007
The Berlin Basketball Association Board of Directors will hold it's next scheduled meeting on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 at 7 PM. The meeting will be held at the Bill Petit Little League Complex meeting room. Anyone is welcome to attend. Elected officers and directors for the upcoming season are...
President Bart Bovee
Vice President Tim Barrett
Treasurer Jim Stritch
Secretary Guy Desimone
Boy's Basketball Coordinator Allen King
Girl's Basketball Coordinator Chris Pick
Referee Coordinator Cory Ebert
Equipment Coordinator Don Dellaquilla
Gym Cordinator Allen King
Concession / Fundraising Coordinator Guy Desimone
Saturday, November 4
BHS Basketball Schedule Information
Check out the BHS Basketball link above for both the Women's and Men's schedules. Make sure you save game dates for those cold winter nights.
Wednesday, November 22
McGee Basketball Schedule Information
Go the link above to see the 2006-2007 Basketball Schedules for both the Boy's and Girl's Team.
Tuesday, October 24
BBA Proud to Announce New Team Sponsorship Agreements
The Berlin Basketball Association is proud to announce sponsorship agreements with four local business. Simeone's Mobil returns as an original BBA sponsor, and will be the team sponsor the 7th Grade Girls travel team. Roger's Marketplace also returns to sponsor the 8th Grade Boys team. The BBA welcomes two new sponsors. Hadfield's Sports will sponsor the 7th Grade Boys, while KCM, Inc. will be the team sponsor the 8th Grade Girls.
Please visit our BBA Sponsors page for web links and company information.
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Monday, March 20
8th Girls Capture 2006 CGBL Post-Season Championship
The Berlin 8th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Team won the Connecticul Girls Basketball League post-season tournament at Rocky Hill High School, by defeating the #1 seeded team, Madison, by a score of 62-47 in the championship game. Berlin qualified for the league's version of the "Final Four", having entered tournament as the #3 seed (secured with a 14-3 league regular season record) and by defeating #6 seed Southington by a score of 53-35. To reach the finals, Berlin defeated rival, #2 seed Avon in a closely fought game, 50-46 on Saturday afternoon. With the score tied at 31-31 after the third quarter, Berlin's balanced offense took control, with six players scoring during the final surge. Berlin's point guard, Alexyz Vazquez, suffered a broken finger early in the game, but still managed to lead the team with 12 points, including a decisive three point basket to seal Avon's fate. Kaitlyn Bovee also scored 12 points to go along with her 8 rebounds. Kim Rasmussen and Lindsay Erickson each added 8 points, while Jillian Young scored all four of her points in final quarter. Katelyn Zarotney was huge under the boards, with 10 rebounds and 7 blocked shots. Alex Boyd (13 points) and Chelsea Ryan (9 points) were the leading Avon scorers.
Against Madison, Berlin faced the propect of playing without Vazquez, and facing a team that defeated them by 2 points, on a last second hoop during the regular season. Berlin held the a narrow 28-25 point lead at half time, as both teams battled to gain the early advantage. Madison's Kerry Wallack hit for 16 of her game high 27 points in the half, but Berlin's fastbreak offense offset all of Wallack's efforts. Berlin broke the game open midway into the third quarter, as Alysse Madey took advantage of openings in Madison' s perimetere defense, by knocking down three, 3 pointers to extend the lead to 48-40 to open the final quarter. Berlin showed it composure, as they slowed the game tempo and demostrated excellent ball handling skills, forcing Madison to switch defenses in the closing minutes, as their potent offense sputtered. Berlin hit for 10 of 12 foul shots in the final quarter to seal the championship. The combination of Kaitlyn Bovee and Katelyn Zarontney dominated the low post, combining for 31 points and 10 rebounds. Bovee forced 7 Madison turnouts, while Zarotney added 6 blocks, stalling the Madison offense. Kim Rasmussen carried the burden of the Vazquez injury, running the offense, while play tenacious perimeter defense, also adding 9 points, while pushing the fast break. Madey (12 points), Lindsay Erickson (9 points) rounded out Berlin's balanced scoring attack. With the win, the Berlin 8th Grade Girls end the season with an overall record of 27-5.
6th and 8th Grade Girls Teams Capture CT Spirit Holiday Tournament Titles
One week before Christmas, and the BBA's 6th and 8th Grade Girls Travel Teams each celebrated the holiday early by winning their individual division championships of the Connecticut Spirit's Holiday Tournament.
The 6th Grader's overcame a tough one point lose in their final pool play game to West Hartford, only to find themselves earning the spot into the tournament final, in a rematch with the same West Hartford team. In their two earlier pool play games, Berlin took a one point win over rival Madison, and easily defeated Newington. In the title game, Berlin countered West Hartford's vast height advantage with a pressing defense, and fast tempo offense, winning the championship trophy going away.
The Berlin 8th Graders were clearly the class of the 10 team, 8th grade field, going 4-0 to win their own trophy. The final pitted Berlin against CGBL foe, Torrington. The 8th Graders came out running, but could shake their pesky opponents, opening up a 31-21 lead at half time. Berlin started to building the lead, eventually moving up by 17 points midway in the second half, before Torrington fought back to close the lead to 4 points. Berlin however settled the game in the final two minutes, reestablishing control of the game, and getting the win, and championship, 55-47. The 8th Grades had defeated Plainville, Cromwell, and the Manchester Rough Riders in their three pool play games.
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Wednesday, November 24
7th Grade Girls Play at Halftime of UHart / Miami Game
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The BBA 7th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Team played at the halftime of the University of Hartford Hawks vs. University of Miami Hurricanes Women's Basketball Game, on Tuesday, November 23, at the Reich Family Pavilion. Beyond the spectacular halftime entertainment, the Hawks enjoyed a 63-53 upset win over the former Big East, and no ACC team from Florida. A crowd of about 30 BBA fans attended, and were part of the 1,000 plus crowd to watch Coach Rizotti's squad open their season. Jillian Young and Kaitlyn Bovee got in a little extra fun, as they participated in a couple of extra on-court activities. Jillian raced an younger girl to don a Hawks uniform and sink a layup (she won), while Kaitlyn raced a radio control SUV up and down the court (she lost).
Thanks to the University of Hartford for the opportunity to allow the girls to attend the game and particapte during the evening's events. The girls had a great time.
Sunday, December 28
6th & 7th Grade Girls Take Farmington Tournament Titles
The post-Christmas holiday weekend saw all four BBA Girls teams travel to Farmington for their Santa Shootout Tournament. Two of the teams took home tournament division titles, and a third team lost in their division finals. The Powerhouse Gym 6th Grade Team sweep all four of its games to take the first championship. The finals saw Berlin defeat a tough Avon squad for the second time in the tournament. The Wicklund Builders 7th Grade team also won their division, defeating Cheshire. The two teams had played the evening before, with Cheshire getting the win, and earning a spot in the finals against Berlin. The 7th Graders finished the tournament with an overall 3-1 record.
The Cap's Corner 8th Grade Team also made it to their division finals with a 2-0 tournament record, with wins over Avon-2 and Simbury. They faced the also tough Framington 8th Graders in the final, keeping the game close until the last couple minutes. Playing in the 5th Grade Division were the Access Mortgage 5th Grade Development Team. The young Redcoats played much better than their 0-3 tournament record would indicate.
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