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THE HOME OF THE NEPA Flames
AAU GIRLS BASKETBALL
PROGRAM
Phone 570-558-3833
Backcourt Hoops - 5 West Olive Plaza - Scranton PA 18508
AAU National Club Number
MABA5D5KB7
NEPA Flames Fall Warmup
TOURNAMENT
(SATURDAY ONLY)
SEPTEMBER 20TH
15u thru 17u
3 GAMES 225.00 OR 2 GAMES 150.00
Online Registration
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE—JUNE 17, 2008
By Steve Amedio, GymRat CHALLENGE
Evaluation Staff & Director of Communications
Albany, NY—With a field that seems to
get deeper with talent and wider in geographic reach each year, the GIRL’S
GymRat CHALLENGE is now firmly entrenched as one of the top events on the
girl’s summer basketball calendar.
With 259 games in less than 36 hours,
there was no lack of action at the 2008 GIRL”S GymRat CHALLENGE and also
no place to hide. Reputations are EARNED at the GymRat CHALLENGE for those
that rise to the occasion, and for others paper-praise can be exposed for
those that don’t come to compete.
With a 136 team field comprised of some
of the best players, programs, and prospects from throughout the eastern
seaboard, coaches and recruiting experts from across the country continue
to point to the GIRL’S GymRat CHALLENGE as one of the showcase events on
the summer basketball calendar. Among the cornerstones of that reputation
is the unique and indisputable mix of urban and suburban talent that
migrates each year to the Albany, NY event. In 2008, that story line held
true to form, but it was the metro squads from NYC and Philly that took
home the heavy hardware in the end.
16:U All-GymRat CHALLENGE Team .
Jamie Halloran (6-1 Center
for NEPA Flames AAU club-Scranton
PA ): High School:
Abington Heights: Bulky big inside player who
uses size to block and affect shots. Very good offensive touch out to
12-foot range. Catches, turns and shoots effectively Great hands,
catches everything and grabs rebounds in her area. Better conditioning
will bring more mobility, improvement.
2008
Spring AAU Teams
Click above for team pages
NEW AAU Ages for 2008
10/u - Born on or after - July 1, 1996
11/u - Born on or after - July 1, 1995
12/u - Born on or after - July 1, 1994
13/u - Born on or after - July 1, 1993
14/u - Born on or after - July 1, 1992
15/u - Born on or after - July 1, 1991
16/u - Born on or after - July 1, 1990 or HS Eligible
Click Here
Directions (click here)
www.BackcourtHoops.com
Our new Facilities
Boys AAU
Tournaments
Some of our
recent Alumni playing
College Basketball
Michelle Mitchell - Lock Haven University Div II
Milika Miller - Lock Haven University Div II
Amy Hughes - College Misericordia Div III
Ashley Thomas - Lackawanna College Div II
Lindsey Williams - Moravian College Div III
Ashley Toczylowski - Elizabethtown College Div III
Emilee Strubeck - Wilkes University Div III
Kaylin Cullin - Lackawanna College Div II
Theresa Yazurlo - Lackawanna College Div II
Whitney Williams - University of Massachusetts
Div I (Softball)
Pocono Invitational
What Clubs said about the Pocono Invitational
Everything ran fine and us at the Lady Liners were delighted
with the sites, referees, and the overall running of the tournament. You
guys do an outstanding job and we look forward to seeing you at another
tournament. Thanks, Russ Viscomi, Jay Yarnell, Megan Haughey The Lady Liners
You ran a great tournament and worked the schedule very well. Of the 4
games we played: one game we won by 10pts and one game we lost by 10 pts,
the other two games were decided by 2pts and 1pt. You matched us up very
well against teams that were at our level of competition.
Thank you.
Regards, Brian Schreder, Saucon Valley AAU
Thank you very much for all of the work it must have taken to pull off a
very well organized tournament. I have spoken with all of the coaches from
our Great Valley Girls Basketball program that were involved this past
weekend as well as several parents who attended. All seemed pleased with the
event, facilities, competition, officiating, etc. I will definitely
recommend any NEPA events to our teams as well as others in our area in the
future. Thanks again! Keith Walsh GVBL Director
Tournament was well run. Great job.
Paul Brutto 12U is Little Fillies Blue, 14U Little Fillies Gold, 16U Little
Fillies White.
Middle Atlantic Championship /
National Qualifier
On behalf of myself, our girls, and our
parents, "Thank You" and your staff for all their hard work this past
weekend as we participated in your 17-U girls Mid-Atlantic Basketball
Championships at Hoop City. I have been bringing my girls to Hoop City
for the past three or so years and each time our experience is great.
Everyone is courteous and attentive to our needs. From all my years
coaching girls basketball I certainly know just how much hard work goes into
running an event like you do. All too often you never hear kind words but
rather complaints. We just wanted to give your group "Kudos" for a job well
done. Since this is my 17-under group I suspect that next year I will
be starting all over again and coach the little ones. The good news is that
if I do I will certainly bring them back to participate in your events.
I'm looking forward to many more years of a good working relationship with
you.
Thanks again. Rick Sacidor Coach Far Northeast Philadelphia FIRE
  
News
All NEPA Flames players must demonstrate a commitment to the game of basketball through teamwork, hustle, intensity, and a positive attitude.
There are 6-8 anticipated tournaments consisting
of 3-5 games each, and pulling in teams from New York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and
Connecticut.
The NEPA Flames a sanctioned member of the Amateur
Athletic Union, is a club with the mission of providing the youth of area the opportunity to learn
and enjoy the game of basketball at a highly competitive level.
This program will develop and improve individual, as well as,
team skills, and promote good sportsmanship, team spirit, and team loyalty. The
NEPA Flames will provide our players with additional exposure to the game
of basketball, thereby enhancing their opportunity to play at
the junior high level, high school level and beyond. Coaches with our
program include talented college, high school, junior high and experienced
youth league coaches.
For more information, call Jeff at 570-558-3833 or e-mail
Jeff@NEPAFlames.com
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