Brighton Cougars Basketball Club News Articles

Extraordinary General Meeting

Sean Jupp — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:16:29 +0100

Extraordinary General Meeting to be held at Dorothy Stringer Canteen on 21st July 2011, 7.30 -9pm; For details click the links below.

.EGM Agenda

EGM details

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Cougars not affiliated with B-right-on Basketball

Sean Jupp — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:21:39 +0100

Recently there has been some confusion regarding B-right-on Basketball which started earlier this year and their connection to our club. For clarity Brighton Cougars Basketball Club and B-right-on are not and have never been affiliated with each other.

If you are a player or parent who has any questions or needs clarification regarding this matter please contact Cougars.

Summer camp update

Sean Jupp — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:10:22 +0100

Cougars summer camp ended on Friday 28 July by when over 80 different players had attended. If you are interested in playing more basketball just contact via the website.

If you want to get involved with basketball as a player, coach or volunteer just contact Cougars, using the website forms.

Mens basketball with Brighton Cougars - open hoop session

Sean Jupp — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:50:26 +0100

Men’s open hoop session starts in September. To receive the latest details on this session just contact us through the website. You will get details as soon as they become available, which will be over the next two weeks. If you want an informal session with the chance to just pay and play this is the session for you over the winter.

Women’s basketball open hoop session

Sean Jupp — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:52:44 +0100

Women’s open hoop session starts in September. Ideal for all standards an informal session its a chance to just play some games, develop some new skills or brush up existing ones.

To receive the latest details on this session just contact us through the website. You will get details as soon as they become available, which will be over the next two weeks.

Junior basketball with Brighton Cougars

Sean Jupp — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:58:49 +0100

Saturday morning basketball with Brighton Cougars. Brighton Cougars ‘All Stars’ session takes place at Dorothy Stringer sports hall 9.30-10:45 on Saturdays. The session is for boys and girls in school year groups 6 and under (we recommend children are at least age 5 years). Children will receive coaching to learn the fundamentals of the game and have the chance to experience playing the game. Sessions are taken by our qualified coaches and are aimed to be a fun introduction the sport.

Beyond All Stars Brighton Cougars offers basketball for boys and girls of all ages and we hope this first step will see children being able to take part in this energetic and exciting sport for years to come.

The first session you come to is free and £5 covers the next two. Full details on membership and costs are available at sessions.

If you require more details just turn up on Saturday’s or contact: jonandgina@ntlworld.comor sean.jupp@ntlworld.com t; Sean 01273 561259

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Get the power with Cougars

Sean Jupp — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:00:59 +0100

Friday's 'Power Circuits’ is open to all players and parents. This will be a fun and challenging session specifically designed for the explosive needs of Basketball players. Focusing on core strength and stability, biomechanics, posture, speed, coordination, balance and much more to keep each player and supporter at the top of their game. The session will also be open to non Brighton Cougar members.

Sessions start Friday 7 October and run from 6:30 - 7.40 in Dorothy Stringer sports hall.

Cost will be £3.00 to Cougars members (this includes any adult with a child at the club - we really want to make this for everyone involved with Cougars) and Dorothy Stringer pupils and staff. Anyone else £4.00

Paul McKeown, CoreSport's Head Strength and Conditioning Coach will be running the session. Paul currently delivers strength and speed programs to athletes ranging from development school level to international sporting professionals. For more information on CoreSport please visit www.coresport.eu.

If you require more details please email: karen.perrier@ntlworld.com or sean.jupp@ntlworld.com

Basketball for girls in brighton

Sean Jupp — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:42:20 +0100

Looking for basketball for girls in Brighton? Look no further. Brighton Cougars run a session Friday nights just for girls. Aimed for 13 years and up this session provides and introduction to the game and more for those who have played a bit before. We also run sessions that look after younger girls so contact us for more details on these great basketball sessions.

First game fun for u18's

Sean Jupp — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:16:56 +0100

As the Brighton Cougars U18 Men’s season got underway; it was obvious the guys were enjoying themselves. Training sessions were well-attended and energetic. Leaders began to show themselves. They were enthusiastic about playing man-to-man defence with a bit of anattitude. And on Saturday, all of thatcame together with an emphatic EBL South 1 Conference road win at Bracknell Cobras. The Cougars’ jumped out to an early 19-2 lead and continued that pace to 99-49 victory.

DominicEvans led all scorers with 33 points while Chris Currell and Anar Brewin added14 apiece.

“I was happy with our early effort, especially at the defensive end, and it’salways good to have everyone score in a game,” commented Coach MikeBlatchford. “We did get a little sloppy at times but it’s early in the season and we will keep getting better,” headded.

The Cougars started every period with a strong run, pushing out margins of12-2, 13-3 and 11-2 in the second, third and final periods, respectively. The Cougars led 52-13 at half time and shot 8of 13 from the free throw line.

“Our defence really set the tone from the start,” according to the coach, “Andas we were putting a stop to the Bracknell attack, we were able to get out and run to some easy scores.”

The Cougars will be facing much tougher opposition in future as Bracknell occupied the bottom of the table last season and will likely do so again thisyear. Regardless, starting the season with a win on the road is never easy and the Cougars have shown their conference opponents they are not to be taken lightly.

The Cougars host Guildford Heat on Saturday, 8 October at 2:15 at Dorothy Stringer.

The guys are looking forward to the support of their fellow Cougars in what promises to be a tough game.

BracknellCobras	6	7	19	17	49
BrightonCougars	26	26	26	21	99
Cougars scoring: Dominic Evans 33, Anar Benwin 14, Chris Currell 14, Jethanie Longaquit 8, Imad Ouachan 8, James Quinto-Banan 7, Ben Eager 5, Dani Patrascoiu 5, Jonathan Kawik 3, Hugo Currell 2.

Cougars scoring: Dominic Evans 33, Anar Benwin 14, Chris Currell 14, Jethanie Longaquit 8, Imad Ouachan 8, James Quinto-Banan 7, Ben Eager 5, Dani Patrascoiu 5, Jonathan Kawik 3, Hugo Currell 2.

Under 12s get off to winning start

Simon Ellery — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:39:22 +0100

Worthing D&D took an early lead as new players recruited into the Under 12s had their first taste of competitive action.

The visitors exploited early defensive confusion in both the first and second 5-minute periods in the first half and threatened to surge ahead. But a quick timeout helped strengthen the team's attack and defense to focus on the gameplan.

In the third 10-miute period of the first half the Cougars dominated and started taking points and controlled the boards taking all rebounds. They soon drew level and took charge of the game.

Point guard Noah Tappenden, the Cougars' top scorer with 24 points, clocked up 12 points in this period with forward Tom Williams bagging 8. In the first 5 minute period of the second half Williams added a further 8 taing his game total to 16.

Sammi Charles-Ellery clocked up a total of 14 thoughout the game, sinking four baskets in the final 10 minute period of the game.

Worthing threatened a comeback in the final quarter but the Cougars slowed the game right down and walked off winners 63-39.

"I am proud of the boys as we had new players in the team following the loss of two key players to Worthing Thunder," said Coach Simon Ellery. "But the character and the 'never say die' spirit of this team clearly lives on."

"I'm looking forward to a strong season and I expect every single player to show huge improvements by working hard in training."

Tip-off at 10.30 for Under 12s vs Lancing

Simon Ellery — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:43:44 +0000

Because of an exciting three game line-up this Saturday at Dorothy Stringer the Under 12s should aim to arrive at 10.00 for a 10.30 tip-off. We want to be on court warming up at 10.15.

Sorry for any inconvenience and let team manager Bruce know if you have any problem with this or will be late by email bruce@firenet.ws

Go Cougars!

Brighton Cougars Under 12s second win

Simon Ellery — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:43:42 +0000

The Under 12s started strongly and racked up a high score against a young and understrength Lancing.

The home team were consistent with layups and demonstrated an increasingly strong passing game.

Lancing fielded a team of nine so the pressure was on their point guard who controlled their attacks and sunk an impressive field goal.

For the second game in a row the Cougars clocked up 4 fouls which meant lancing could go to the foul line for open shots.

Tougher challenges lie ahead but the Cougar's offensive play is strong and the passing game is improving.

See pics here http://on.fb.me/sGoibJ

U11 off to perfect start against The Storm

Jon Lloyd — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:14:13 +0000

A confident and impresive opener especially as a it was a number of Cougars first competitive game. Points were shared out across the team with most players getting baskets. Looking forward to the rest of the season.

View highlights of the game on Cougars Facebook or here - Brighton Cougars Vs The Storm / First game of the season

Thanks to Ann and Adrian for the excellant coverage.

Under 12s overcome Angmering Cobras

Simon Ellery — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:33:09 +0000

The Cobras were strong on height and won the tip-off as the teams shared points up until the end of the first half.

The home team had players who could score from difficult angles and were finishing layups comfortably.

But the physical confrontations started taking their toll on both teams as the Cobras players picked up fouls.

The Cougars played to their strengths and moved the ball around the thrree point line and penetrated the open lanes.

Despite the opponents having the height advantage, Tom Williiams, who racked up his highest score of the season , dominated the rebonds with Kiaren as Noah Tappenden clocked up another healthy individual score.

The Cougars, who steadily dominated the game in the last quarter as the Cobras left holes in defence as they tried to get back into the game, walked off the court winners 36-56.

See pictures here:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/BrightonCougars

Cougars Under 12s snatch victory from jaws of defeat against Hawks

Simon Ellery — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:26:52 +0000

The Hawks took an early lead and retained it right up to the fourth quarter against a Cougars side missing key players - Saturday 19 November.

See pictures here: http://on.fb.me/shVXDe

Stronger passing and movement in the second quarter saw the home team begin to open up a gap.

Four team fouls also meant that the visitors had to stand by and watch the Hawks shoot from the line and score several points.

The Cougars left it to the fourth quarter before they stepped up the game and began sinking points with a three-pointer and several crucial laypups to win 55-63

Under 12s repeat 'great escape' in 2nd win over Hawks in 7 days

Simon Ellery — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:02:16 +0000

The Under 12s set out to improve on passing and movement to rack up points and shut down the Hawks.

See more pics here: http://on.fb.me/tohYrd

But despite having home advantage the Brighton-team failed to impose themselves early on in the first three quarters.

In the second of two back to back games, the Horsham-team again started pulling away in the first and second quarter to open up a significant lead.

Both teams picked up fouls which sent the rivals to the freethrow line but while the Hawks sunk the points the Cougars missed.

In what was a repeat of the previous game, the Cougars were fired up in the fourth quarter and pulled away to win 50-44.

The Cougars missed an alarming number of free throws that could have decided the game.

Calling all Under 12s - improve your game

Simon Ellery — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:09:30 +0000

Under 12s improve your game with the Sussex Basketball Development Programme at the University of Brighton between 12-3pm this Sunday (4th December).

Head coach Mike Blatchford and other coaches will be teaching the fundamentals. The ideal candidate is any kid, eager to work on the fundamentals to become a better player.

It's £12 a session or cheaper if you pay for more sessions in advance. See

http://basketballsussex.co.uk/SBDP.aspx

Sixth win in a row for Under 12s

Simon Ellery — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:58:15 +0000

Angmering took a 13-9 lead at the end of the first quarter as the match again shaped up to be a physical clash with both sides picking up fouls.

The Cobras were sinking shots while the Cougars were missing open baskets.

In the second quarter the Brighton team closed the gap bagging 10 points compared to the visitors 8.

The third quarter saw the Cougars start to warm up sinking baskets and then proceeded to clock up 9 points compared to the Cobras 2.

But in the final quarter as in previous matches the Cougars finished off the job with 16 points compared to the Cobras 12 taking the game 48-35

Start date for 2012 IM basketball session

Sean Jupp — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:51:04 +0000

Starting on Monday 6 February 2012 weekly sessions of IM Basketball the exciting new product from England Basketball begin. Sessions are built round 2v2, 3v3 or 4v4 games and those not currently playing regularly are particularly welcome. Organised by Brighton Cougars Basketball Club and Sussex’s Basketball Development Officer this weekly session at Dorothy Stringer School will take place on Monday nights from 8-9.30pm. The cost per week is just £1.50 for u18’s and £2.50 for 18+ for players of all abilities.

To register your interest online and to receive full details when available click here and complete the Apply form. Make sure you fill in all the details ask for and at the end just mention it’s the IM session you want more details on.

Cougars IM Basketball Tournament is part of Sportivate Cougars Central Venue League programme. This tournament is for players of all abilities.

What is Old School?

Mike Blatchford — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:08:43 +0000

"Old-School" Basketball..... Ritz Ingram

We often hear people using the term "Old-School" when they see something happen on the Basketball Court. Did you ever stop and ask yourself what they are talking about?

Here is my definition of "Old-School" ....

"Old-School" refers to a Time when it was "all about the Game" and not about "your Game".

"Old-School" means what can I do to help my Team win the Game and not how can I win the Game.

"Old-School" means working to get the best Shot for the Team and not just about getting your shot off.

"Old-School" means passing the Ball to an open player and not just trying to make great passes.

"Old-School" means playing defense by moving your feet and not just reaching in and trying to steal the ball.

"Old-School" means preventing your man from getting the ball; not let him get it and then try to block his shot.

"Old-School" means if you can’t beat your man in two or three dribbles, then give the ball up; and not dribble until you beat your man.

"Old-School" means that "and-1" is a made-basket plus a free-throw and not a series of individual shake-and-bake moves from a video.

"Old-School" means move until you are open and then move again; not spot up for a "Three" and then wait there until you get the ball.

"Old-School" means if you lose the Ball on offense, then you hustle and try and get it back on defense; not stand and blame the ref or a teammate for the mistake.

"Old-School" means looking at the score sheet and feeling good that your team won and not feeling bad because you were not one of the top scorers.

"Old-School" means that making a good pass is just as important as making a shot.

"Old-School" means that Boxing-Out is just as important as getting the Rebound.

"Old-School" refers to a time when Practice meant trying to improve all of your basketball skills; not just going to the Gym to shoot 3-Pointers or try to Dunk.

An opponent may stop an "Old-School" Player from scoring but they can’t prevent him from having a good game by only stopping his scoring, because "Old-School" Players can hurt you in many other ways... They Pass, they Rebound, they play Defense, they Lead their team by example, they understand that to win you have to do more than just score points....

"Old-School" means trying to be the best player you can be and then trying to help your team in every way possible to be the best that it can be....

Open hoops now on every Friday

Sean Jupp — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:28:00 +0000

Friday 6.30-7.40 open hoops at Dorothy Stringer. £2 on the night. Friday fitness will return soon.

Read this before you come along - Improve your shot or print if off and bring it with you!

Skills development for under 12s

Simon Ellery — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:03:01 +0000

Under 12s improve your game with the Sussex Basketball Development Programme at the University of Brighton between 1-3pm on Sunday 12th February.

Whether its strong defensive stance, use of the dribble, shooting or executing the give and go, this session will develop your ability to perform as part of team. Wth high coach to pupil ratios, this is an intensive session designed to impove fundamental basketball skills.

Head coach Mike Blatchford and other coaches will be teaching the fundamentals. The ideal candidate is any kid, eager to work to become a better player.

It's now £5 a session. See

http://basketballsussex.co.uk/SBDP.aspx

It's exciting, it's infectious, it's IM Basketball

Simon Ellery — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:14:09 +0000

Weekly sessions of IM Basketball, the exciting new product from England Basketball now running in Brighton.

Sessions are built round organised 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5 games. These session will suit those returning to the sport or those not playing regularly. It can be full court, half court, male or female or mixed.

Venue:Dorothy Stringer School, Loder Road, BN1 6PL.

Day and time: Monday nights 8-9.30pm

Cost: £1.50 for under 18’s and students, £2.50 for over 18’s ( cost per week). Players are asked to pay for an eight week block.

To register:Go to Apply

Free T-Shirt: Those who have pre -registered and then pay for eight weeks receive an exclusive IM t-shirt for free.

Details: A qualified coach will be on hand to offer tips and oversee the games. In the first two weeks and the first half hour of the following sessions a number of basic drills will also be run. These sessions work in eight week blocks and players are encouraged to attend as many as they can. You can make your own team up or will find one for you at the sessions.

Easter Basketball Camp

Sean Jupp — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:40:53 +0000

Cougars and Sussex University have once again got together to set up the South Coast Easter Basketball Camp 2012 on 10th to 13th April from 9.30am to 3.30pm. The camp uses the two full size courts at the University with some fantastic guest coaches. The year for the first time players will also have sessions that look at improving speed, agility and quickness

For boys and girls aged 7 - 16 years

Day pass £25.00 / 4 day pass £85.00 (10% discount if you book before 1st March 2012) Booking closes 28 March. Just click Easter Camp Booking for a form.