Mill Rats Elite AAU Tryouts Start Monday
Published on February 21, 2013 under National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
(Saint John, NB: The Mill Rats Foundation is pleased to announce that the Mill Rats Elite Basketball Club will be holding tryouts for the second season of the Mill Rats Elite AAU Program on Monday February 25th and Tuesday the 26th at the Boys and Girls Club in Saint John.
Monday's session will be for the Girls Team Tryouts while Tuesday is for the Boys Teams. Both sessions are ages 13+ and will run from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The tryout fee is $20 and will be collected at the door.
Mill Rats Elite is a partner of the Mill Rats Basketball Academy (MRBA), a division of the Saint John Mill Rats. It is a program that is designed to help student-athletes in both academic and athletic endeavours, from elementary school level all the way to college. It is a program that instills discipline, character, and responsibility in young people by using basketball as a conduit.
The program looks to make a strong positive impact on both youth throughout Saint John, as well as from surrounding towns, such as Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton, Grand-Bay-Westfield, and throughout the Province. The program is designed to help train children to be the best athletes and citizens they can be, both on and off the playing field. It also strives to bring together youth from different ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds through a common love for the game of basketball.
Mill Rats Elite AAU Teams
Part of our program focus is on the development of amateur teams including participation in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). The program will include U12-U17 boys and girls teams this summer. Teams will participate in local, provincial, national, and international tournaments based on skill level and development. International tournaments being considered are: The Hall of Fame Tournament in Springfield, Massachusetts, The Rumble in the Bronx in New York, Ruckus in Reading in Reading, Pennsylvania, and more!
For more information on tryouts and the Mill Rats Elite program, please email program coordinators Chris and Linda Smith at: info@eliweb.com
The Saint John Mill Rats, presented by Rogers, are reminding current season ticket holders to purchase their All Star Weekend tickets by the end of tonight's game in order to ensure they get their same seats. The National Basketball League of Canada All Star Game takes place on Sunday, April.14th at Harbour Station.
On Saturday, April. 13th, All Star Weekend will feature events such as the Legends Game, Three Point Shoot Out and the Slam Dunk Contest.
The Saint John Mill Rats welcome their fans from around the globe to visit Saint John and enjoy the second inaugural All Star Weekend of the NBL Canada.
Watch the Official All Star Weekend Promo Video!
Tickets are available by visiting the Harbour Station Box Office in person or online, or by calling 1.506.657.1234. The toll free number is 1.800.267.2800.
DAY 1 SATURDAY:
$61: FIRST ROW CENTRE
$51: FIRST ROW BASELINE
$41: FLOOR 2ND ROW
$121: COURTSIDE TABLE (4 SEATS)
LOWER BOWL:
$11: STUDENT/SENIOR /YOUTH
$16: ADULT
UPPER BOWL:
$11: STUDENT/SENIOR/YOUTH
$15: ADULT
DAY 2 SUNDAY:
$81: FIRST ROW CENTRE
$71: FIRST ROW BASELINE
$61: FLOOR 2ND ROW
$161: COURTSIDE TABLE (4 SEATS)
LOWER BOWL:
$15: STUDENT/SENIOR /YOUTH
$20: ADULT
UPPER BOWL:
$13: STUDENT/SENIOR /YOUTH
$17: ADULT
The Mill Rats are hosting "Pink Night" tonight at Harbour Station as they take on the Summerside Storm, currently ranked #1 in Atlantic Standings, sitting at 19-12 on the season.
Game time is at 7pm and fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of "Pink Night". The team will be playing in limited edition pink jerseys which will later be auctioned off. All proceeds go towards the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
People can bid during the game, at the Mill Rats Fan Zone and up until the end of half time on Sunday, March 3rd during the Mill Rats last season home game. For more information on how to bid, please email Carl White, Vice President of Public Relations, at cwhite@millratsbasketball.ca
The Mill Rats are currently tied with Halifax for the 4th playoff spot with 16 wins and 16 losses on the season. The Windsor Express are right behind at 15-16.
The Mill Rats host the Halifax Rainmen for their Rogers Game Day on Sunday, March 3rd for their last regular season home game. Game time is set for 4pm.
National Basketball League of Canada Stories from February 21, 2013
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- Lightning Defeat Express - London Lightning
- Mill Rats Second Half Weathers the Storm - Saint John Riptide
- Mill Rats Comeback Stops Storm - Summerside Storm
- Tickets on Sale for "Hoops 4 Kids Fundraiser" on April 12th - Saint John Riptide
- Mill Rats Elite AAU Tryouts Start Monday - Saint John Riptide
- Miracles Say Goodbye to Coly - Moncton Miracles
- Last Day for Season Ticket Holders to Reserve All Star Weekend Seats - Saint John Riptide
- Express Defeat Jazz For 5th Straight Win - Windsor Express
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