ATHLETICS Rosters and schedule are posted online by noon on Friday, Sept. 6.
NCAA LEAGUE The NCAA league is a more recreational league for those who may have played in the past but have lost a step over the years. This league is for the infrequent player interested in an organized recreational league to improve their game, get a great workout and enjoy camaraderie and a cold one after the game. Approximately eight teams (64 players) are drafted on Friday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. Rosters and schedule are posted online before midnight that evening.
Registration Please register at theMAC.com and indicate competitive desire: • NBA is for those only interested in playing in the NBA League. Those who are not drafted are put on the wait list and not put in the Developmental League draft.
For the first time, MAC hosts a girls basektball open gym this fall. The girls program offers teams and competition for all levels of play this year.
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Girls Junior Basketball Offers Programs for All Levels
• NBA or Developmental League is for those who would play in either league. Players are put on the board for the NBA and if not drafted are then be put on the board for the Developmental League. Those not drafted are put on the wait list.
Girls open gym
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• Developmental League is for those only interested in playing in the Developmental League. Those not drafted are put on the wait list and not put in the NCAA League draft. Quick register BB076
• Developmental League or NCAA League is for those who would play in either league. Players are put on the board for the Developmental League and if not drafted are then put on the board for the NCAA league draft. Those not drafted are put on the wait list. Quick register BB077
During the registration process go to the notes section, or email vdekoning@ themac.com, and provide the following information: basketball experience, age, height, weight, day/evening phone numbers and email address (this information is shared with the captains during the draft). – Van Dekoning WM
The MAC Girls’ Junior Basketball Program provides a balance between competition and skill development. Member coaches provide a positive experience for girls to grow as basketball players and as people. Learning the fundamentals of the game are stressed at each grade level of the program. This upcoming season the MAC Junior Basketball Program plans to field one girls team each for grades 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.
For the first time, MAC hosts a girls-only basketball open gym! Coaches are on hand for this hour-and-a-half block to help girls with all aspects of the game. Coaches help girls with skill development through a balanced format of drills and scrimmage situations. Each week players focus on specific skill sets, including running and stopping, jumping and landing, shooting, screening, ball handling and passing. Girls-only basketball open gym is offered Sundays, Aug. 18 and 25, from 3-4:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, Aug. 21 and 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. There is no cost for open gym, and all ages and all skill levels are welcome.
Girls pre-season clinics Preseason skills clinics prepare players for an exciting season of youth basketball. Players are divided into groups and rotated through stations that focus on specific skills. Clinics are instructed by MAC member coaches, athletic members and junior sports staff.
Competitive team evaluations Every player who attends the evaluations has an opportunity, but no guarantee, to make a MAC team. The athlete must attend two of the three available evaluations (in their entirety) to qualify to play on a MAC team. However, players are encouraged to attend all evaluation sessions. MAC member coaches and junior sports staff run evaluations. For more on clinics and evaluations, including times and registration information, see the Fall Class Guide inserted with this month’s Winged M or find the guide online at theMAC.com.
– Darci Keljo WM AUGUST 2013
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