January 6, 2009 at the NJ Nets Training facility in East Rutherford.

For the past 2 years Japan has sent over a squad of All-Stars that travels thoughout the U.S. and visits NBA cities to play exhibition games.  Two years ago they were easily beaten.  Last year they extracted revenge and were extremely well conditioned and prepared.  We have been fortunate enough to have been choosen to paly them again this year.  The game will be played in hte NJ Nets Training Facility located in East Rutherford on January 6, 2009.  The game will start at 6:30pm.

this year the squad is comprised of 10 players, 5 from Chapel Hill coached by Kelvin F.and  5 are out of our Y.  The Roster for the 2008/2009 NJ All-Stars:

 

Reggie C.   6’ 4”     185 lbs.       Center                 Grace Chapel

Matt K.       4’ 11”    92 lbs.        Guard                  Cavaliers
Josh M.      6’ 0”     150 lbs.       Forward/Center   Grace Chapel
David M.    5’ 8”     130 lbs.       Forward               Cavaliers
Andrew M. 5’ 11”   150 lbs.       Forward               Knights
Dominic P. 5’ 1”    110 lbs.       Guard                   Cavaliers
Mike S.      5’ 10”   155 lbs.       Forward               Cavaliers
 Kavon S.   5’ 7”    130 lbs.       Guard                   Grace Chapel 
Zaire W.     5’ 9”    150 lbs.       Guard/Forward     Grace Chapel 

 

 

Coach Rich K. and Coach Kelvin F. will be the 2 Coaches for this game.

Please join me in wishing them good luck and try to reserve that date to come down and cheer them on.

 

Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge Sponsored by SINGULAIR
The YM-YWHA of North Jersey will host a local competition for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. The Jr.NBA/Jr.WNBA Skills Challenge is free of charge to all participants; please call the Physical Education office at 973-595-0100 x 279 or visit our web site at www.ymha-nj.org for competition details. All competitors must check in approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition. All participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Boys and girls compete separately in four age groups. No street shoes will be permitted. Only gym shoes (soft soles, non-scuffing) will be allowed for participants.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

10:30 am to 12:00 pm for ages 7 to 14

Free to all Participants