WICKLOW PRIMARY SCHOOLS MNI BASKETBALL BLITZ
60 children attended the inaugural Wicklow Primary schools Mini-Basketball Tournament
There was great excitement in the Shoreline Leisure Centre Greystones on Thursday April 12th as 60 children took part in the inaugural Wicklow Primary Schools mini-Basketball Tournament. Event Commissioner and Basketball Ireland Development Officer Jason Killeen conducted a skills session for all and then schools played Mini-Basketball with all getting equal opportunities to learn play and enjoy the game. Local referees Mick Larkin and Dave Mc Cann officiated. Prior to the event teachers participated in a Workshop conducted by Vinny O’Keefe where they were introduced to the skills of Mini-Basketball and activities suitable for the PE lesson and participation in Tournaments. The Wicklow Primary Schools Mini-Basketball programme has been developed by the Wicklow Sports Partnership in association with the Primary Schools Mini-Basketball National Committee, with the Dublin Board facilitating on an out-reach basis. For further information contact Denise O Shea Wicklow Sports partnership on email DOShea@wicklowcoco.ie |
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Notes from Dublin Mini which may be of interest nationwide
Colleagues,
31 Primary School Teams to play in the Mini3on3 Mini-Basketball Tournament
National Basketball Arena
Tuesday April 10 (9.30am to 2pm)
Primary Schools Mini 3on3 is based on the adult 3x3 game. However it differs in that teams consist of 6 players and equal emphasis is placed on playing, referring and table officiating. This educational approach is very much in keeping with the Understanding and Appreciation of Games Strand Unit in the Primary School PE Curriculum.
Mini3on3 encourages maximum participation as all children are involved in a learning and supportive environment and each basket can accommodate 12 players. The Mini3on3 brochure can be downloaded on https://www.primaryschoolsminibasketballireland.com
31 Dublin Primary school teams will play Mini3on3 in the National Basketball Arena on Tuesday April 10th.
The Dublin Primary Schools Mini-Basketball Board is also pleased to announce a 27% increase in Tournament entries for 2018 bringing the total number of teams to 168.
The Board is managed by Primary Teachers and offers a wide range of programmes aimed at encouraging Primary School children to learn, play and enjoy basketball in a supportive and educational environment. The menu of opportunities range from Just Play where no scores are kept to A and B Tournaments where plaques are awarded to winners and runners-up. All children play the same amount of time and the same amount of games. The 6 period 4v4 system is used where all 12 players play in an on/off rotation.
In keeping with best practice, this avoids the negative aspects of competition for children such as; playing the best only, complex tactics, early elimination structures and trying to win matches at the expenses of player development. Winning schools do not proceed to regional and national events in Primary Schools Mini-Basketball.
For further information contact Catríona Ní Chathasaigh Email casey.catriona@gmail.com
31 Primary School Teams to play in the Mini3on3 Mini-Basketball Tournament
National Basketball Arena
Tuesday April 10 (9.30am to 2pm)
Primary Schools Mini 3on3 is based on the adult 3x3 game. However it differs in that teams consist of 6 players and equal emphasis is placed on playing, referring and table officiating. This educational approach is very much in keeping with the Understanding and Appreciation of Games Strand Unit in the Primary School PE Curriculum.
Mini3on3 encourages maximum participation as all children are involved in a learning and supportive environment and each basket can accommodate 12 players. The Mini3on3 brochure can be downloaded on https://www.primaryschoolsminibasketballireland.com
31 Dublin Primary school teams will play Mini3on3 in the National Basketball Arena on Tuesday April 10th.
The Dublin Primary Schools Mini-Basketball Board is also pleased to announce a 27% increase in Tournament entries for 2018 bringing the total number of teams to 168.
The Board is managed by Primary Teachers and offers a wide range of programmes aimed at encouraging Primary School children to learn, play and enjoy basketball in a supportive and educational environment. The menu of opportunities range from Just Play where no scores are kept to A and B Tournaments where plaques are awarded to winners and runners-up. All children play the same amount of time and the same amount of games. The 6 period 4v4 system is used where all 12 players play in an on/off rotation.
In keeping with best practice, this avoids the negative aspects of competition for children such as; playing the best only, complex tactics, early elimination structures and trying to win matches at the expenses of player development. Winning schools do not proceed to regional and national events in Primary Schools Mini-Basketball.
For further information contact Catríona Ní Chathasaigh Email casey.catriona@gmail.com
Colleagues,
Following the success of the recent Mini-Basketball League and 32 League finals, we thought it timely to outline our plans for the remainder of the school year. There is no need to book now as we will be circulating entry forms later in the month.
With the exception of the Mini3on3, all Tournaments this year will be played in the 4v4 format. There are 12 players on each team. There are six periods and all children must play in two periods. This ensures better spacing, more passing with more children involved – all leading to better educational outcomes for the children.
Teachers will also be free to bring more than 12 children. This allows for different combinations of 12. Learning table officiating is a fundamental part of our approach and schools entering Tournaments must bring children to perform table duties
Our aim is to provide opportunities to learn, play and enjoy basketball in a supportive educational environment, in accordance with the principles of the PE Curriculum.
Mini3on3 Tournaments (before the Easter holidays).
Mini 3on3 (see attached brochure) is one of the best ways for introducing and developing children in Mini-Basketball. There are 6 players on each team and all children get the opportunity to play, referee and table officiate in rotation. The concept is particularly suitable for enabling children to understand games in accordance with the PE Curriculum. We are keen to expand the number of Tournaments and if the forthcoming event is over-subscribed, we will organise more.
Senior A Tournaments for girls and boys (March):
The A Tournaments are for schools which have a higher standard of play and or those with two or more club players, and would like to play against schools of similar standard. These take place in the National Basketball Arena on March 20th for girls and March 21st for boys. Depending on available spaces, schools from outside Dublin will be invited, as before.
Senior B Tournaments (late May/June):
These will take place in a number of venues in late May and early June when halls become available. They cater for schools with no more than one club player.
Just Play Senior Tournaments (late May early June).
These tournaments suit schools who are starting out, or schools which have various teams of different standards. While referees are appointed, no scores are recorded in Just Play Mini-Basketball and there are no finals. This is a great way to give children a chance to experience Mini-Basketball as a game to be played freely.
Junior Tournaments
These are aimed at 5th class children.
CPD/Teacher support.
· A Department recognised summer course with EPV days will take place in the Oblate Hall Inchicore Monday 2nd to Friday 6th July. The Dublin West Education Centre will be taking bookings at the usual time.
· We will be in a positon of offer teachers an opportunity to receive special supports with the preparation of their teams for tournaments. This will depend on the Council area in which the school is situated. However, all schools will be offered an opportunity.
If your school would like to host a Tournament (two cross courts required to cater for 4v4) and or a CPD session with a tutor (to which other schools are invited), please forward a separate email to Catriona’s email address below by return mail.
As mentioned above, we will be sending all the schools on our database detailed application forms before the end of January. Schools will be given the chance to list unsuitable dates, however, once a date and venue is allocated, schools will be expected to be present. Late changes affect other schools.
So, there are numerous types of Mini-Basketball experience on offer – we hope you will find one or more that suits your school.
Please see Dublin tab for all fixtures for the Dublin Mini-Basketball League Finals 2017 November 2017
Minister for Sport Shane Ross visits Dublin Mini Basketball Tournament
Minister for Sport Shane Ross visits the Dublin Primary Schools 2017 Mini-Basketball Championship Tournaments
132 teams, 286 matches, 1488 players and 304 children table officials, 81% of the teachers teaching teams are women.
Minister for Sport Shane Ross attended the 2017 Primary School Mini-Basketball Tournaments and commented, “I am impressed with the ethos and scale of Primary Schools Mini-Basketball and I am particularly pleased with the involvement of so many female teachers”.
The Tournaments involve 1,488 children playing in 132 primary school teams with a further 304 children acting as table officials. 81% of the teachers teaching teams are female. Referees and Commissioners are appointed to ensure a smooth running experience for all.
The rules ensure that all involved get the same court time while also acknowledging the positive aspects of competition by awarding Plaques to the overall winning team and runner-up team in each Tournament.
‘Just Play Mini-Basketball’ was introduced for the first time – whereby the children play with referees but scores are not kept and there are no winners. Also the Junior Tournaments involve teams of 12 playing 6 periods of 4v4 to facilitate better learning outcomes.
The Tournaments are organised by the Dublin Primary Schools Mini-Basketball Board which is managed by primary teachers and is registered with Basketball Ireland. Tournaments are organised in the National Basketball Arena, the Oblate Hall Inchicore and Coláiste Éanna Rathfarnham, and finish on June 14th.
The Mini-Basketball brochure, teaching videos, the Mini3on3 booklet, Rules, Scoresheet & Guidelines and a new Refereeing Video – can all be downloaded on www.primaryschoolsminibasketball.com
For further information on the activities of the Dublin Primary Schools Mini-Basketball Board contact the Coordinator Catriona Casey on casey.catriona@gmail.com or the Chairman Noel Keating on noelkeatingwoodlawn@gmail.com
132 teams, 286 matches, 1488 players and 304 children table officials, 81% of the teachers teaching teams are women.
Minister for Sport Shane Ross attended the 2017 Primary School Mini-Basketball Tournaments and commented, “I am impressed with the ethos and scale of Primary Schools Mini-Basketball and I am particularly pleased with the involvement of so many female teachers”.
The Tournaments involve 1,488 children playing in 132 primary school teams with a further 304 children acting as table officials. 81% of the teachers teaching teams are female. Referees and Commissioners are appointed to ensure a smooth running experience for all.
The rules ensure that all involved get the same court time while also acknowledging the positive aspects of competition by awarding Plaques to the overall winning team and runner-up team in each Tournament.
‘Just Play Mini-Basketball’ was introduced for the first time – whereby the children play with referees but scores are not kept and there are no winners. Also the Junior Tournaments involve teams of 12 playing 6 periods of 4v4 to facilitate better learning outcomes.
The Tournaments are organised by the Dublin Primary Schools Mini-Basketball Board which is managed by primary teachers and is registered with Basketball Ireland. Tournaments are organised in the National Basketball Arena, the Oblate Hall Inchicore and Coláiste Éanna Rathfarnham, and finish on June 14th.
The Mini-Basketball brochure, teaching videos, the Mini3on3 booklet, Rules, Scoresheet & Guidelines and a new Refereeing Video – can all be downloaded on www.primaryschoolsminibasketball.com
For further information on the activities of the Dublin Primary Schools Mini-Basketball Board contact the Coordinator Catriona Casey on casey.catriona@gmail.com or the Chairman Noel Keating on noelkeatingwoodlawn@gmail.com
Mini Basketball Brochure
Éamon Ó hAogáin Limerick received the 2017 Appreciation Award from Primary Schools Mini Basketball at the National Awards Ceremony in the Arena. June 10th 2017. The citation read as follows:
Éamon, together with fellow retired primary teachers Tony Dillon and Noel Keating formed the primary schools Mini-Basketball National Committee in 2012. Éamon had been responsible for the organisation of a Primary schools League in Limerick for over twenty years. During Éamon’s chairmanship of the National Committee from 2012 to 2015 the Primary school leagues in Dublin, Waterford and Limerick registered with Basketball Ireland and new Primary School Boards, registered with BI, were set up in Castleisland, Cork, Galway, Donegal, Belfast, Dundalk, Monaghan, Offaly, Carlow and Sligo. Éamon has also given distinguished service to Irish Basketball as a local and National League referee, a referee tutor and a National League Commissioner. |
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Cregmore National School Galway recently won the Galway Primary Schools Mini Basketball Tournament. See our Galway dedicated page for more photographs and details. Well done to all who participated.
Some recent photos at the opening of the new National Sports Arena with mini basketballers from Tyrellstown Primary School Dublin
PSMNC RAN 4 COURSES ON TEACHING BASKETBALL IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL IN ST PATRICKS AND MARY IMMACULATE COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN FEBRUARY 2017 FOR 2ND AND 3RD YEAR B.ED STUDENTS PROVIDING US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE FURTHER WITH THE TEACHERS OF THE FUTURE. MORE DETAILS ANON. TEACHERS WILL FIND THE TEACHING ACTIVITY NOTES TO THESE COURSES BELOW AND IN OUR DOWNLOADS SECTION MINI BROCHURES. THESE NOTES HAVE BEEN PRODUCED IN CONSULTATION WITH ST PATRICKS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION. THEY ALSO REFERENCE OUR VIDEO LIBRARY WHERE APPROPRIATE.
Dublin Primary Schools Mini-Basketball Board 2016 FINALS
Dublin Primary Schools League Finals December 2016
The Dublin Primary Mini Basketball Board ran their Finals from December 1st to 9th in the NBA. There was a 20% in schools participating this year, with over 85% of schools having a female teacher in a coaching role with their teams. All games were officiated by the Dublin Officials Association with the chidren of the participating schools taking responsibility for time keeping and scorekeeping. Dublin Mini had photographs taken at their finals which will be available frrely on our facebook page/primaryschoolsminibasketball. Some photographs below
The Dublin Primary Mini Basketball Board ran their Finals from December 1st to 9th in the NBA. There was a 20% in schools participating this year, with over 85% of schools having a female teacher in a coaching role with their teams. All games were officiated by the Dublin Officials Association with the chidren of the participating schools taking responsibility for time keeping and scorekeeping. Dublin Mini had photographs taken at their finals which will be available frrely on our facebook page/primaryschoolsminibasketball. Some photographs below
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