Each training group will be comprised of approximately 15 female athletes born in 2004, 2005 (East and South only) along with 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Those selected to the female Rural TAP program will train 2 times per week for 8 weeks in the fall from October to December and another 8-weeks of training in spring 2022. The program fee will be $100.00 per athlete. Costs include training costs, gym rental, player gear package, coach expenses and accident and liability insurance.
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
- Who: Manitoba Females born in 2006-2009 (ages 12-15) NEW - Added ages 16-17 in East and South
- What: Rural Targeted Athlete Program (TAP)
- When: Fall 2021 and spring 2022 (8-week sessions, 2 times per week)
- Where: South (Sanford, LaSalle), East (Stonewall) and West (Brandon and Shilo) Regions (as defined by Sport Manitoba). See above map.
- Why: To identify female athletes within these regions and provide the skills and training to better develop the athletes for future basketball opportunities at the club, school, Manitoba Games and Manitoba Provincial Team levels.
PROGRAM FEES:
- A $25.00 tryout fee will be charged when you register online.
- Those selected for the program will pay a $100 program fee due to Basketball Manitoba on November 30, 2021.
OPEN TRYOUTS:
Open tryouts for this fall's Female Rural TAP will take place with the following age groups. The deadline to register is two days prior to the tryout beginning.
- EAST REGION
- Sat Nov 6, 5:00 - 7:00pm & Sun Nov 7, 5:00 - 7:00pm at Sunova Centre, West. St. Paul, MB
- SOUTH REGION
- Fri Nov 5, 6:00 - 8:00pm at Caisse Community Centre, LaSalle, MB and Sun Nov 7, 11:00am - 1:00pm at Sanford Collegiate, Sanford, MB
WEST REGIONFri Oct 29, 5:00 - 7:00pm & Sat Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Brandon University HLC, Brandon, MB
All tryouts and the TAP program will follow all current Manitoba Public Health Guidelines and are subject to change along with public health orders at the time including the requirement that all adults permitted inside a gym must be able to provide their proof of Covid vaccination status and the wearing of masks by all except while active on the court.
Please note that the current Public Health Orders do change and that the latest information around them can be found HERE.
REGIONAL DEFINITIONS:
Basketball Manitoba will be following the current regional boundary definitions as set by Sport Manitoba. The regional map details the different parts of Manitoba and what areas fall into the East, South and West regions. An athlete trying out for the program must reside in the region they are trying out for. What school the athlete attends is not a factor. If an athlete lives at more than one residence located in two different regions, the region that they live in a majority of the time will be used. TRYOUT MAPS:
EAST
SOUTH
WEST
IMPORTANT TRYOUT NOTES:
- Indoor sports facilities in Manitoba will be requiring the use of non-medical masks however the participant has the option to remove the mask while active on the court.
- Players are to pre-register using the below form and complete payment within 24 hours.
- Players are to bring their own basketball to be used during the tryouts. Personal basketballs should be marked with the player’s name on them to aid in identifying the equipment.
- Bring your own pre-filled water bottle (a contact-less option to refill is available).
- Bring your own towel.
- Players are to come dressed ready to work out and should not expect any access to locker rooms/showers, etc.
- Hand sanitizer: All players and coaches are to sanitize their hands before and after entering/exiting the gym space.
- No guests or spectators are allowed inside the gym due to the configuration of the gym to maximize space for the participants. Parents/caregivers are asked to drop off their children and not remain inside the facility.
MEET THE COACHES:
The TAP program is led by a group of excellent coaches to help develop the young talent in the program. The head coaches for the female TAP program are:
- TAP East - Head Coach Christy Steeves
- TAP South- Head Coach Kelli Sinnock
- TAP West - Head Coach Matt McLeod
CHRISTY STEEVES - TAP EAST HEAD COACH
In 2009 she was inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame for being a member of the Warren Wildcats basketball team. She has a level 1 and 2 NCCP Basketball certification and is currently working on her Train to Compete Basketball Certification. She has coached teams that have been finalists at Provincial Championships and a few that finished in the top 4. Christy has coached basketball and track at the Legion Athletic camps and offered up camps for athletes in the Interlake as well. In 2018 she was selected as the Girls AAA Coach of the Year at the Basketball Manitoba Awards.
Christy enjoys taking part in coaching clinics and she is constantly trying to better her coaching
repertoire. As she is always looking to help find a way for kids to develop their basketball skills, she is looking forward to being the TAP East head coach.
EAST ASSISTANT COACHES - JAMES STOLAR
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KELLI SINNOCK - TAP SOUTH HEAD COACH
She is an active member of the basketball community and Zone IV athletics. She has led the Sabres to multiple AAA Zone Championships and AAA Provincial appearances including Provincial Finalists in 2009, Bronze Medalists in 2010, and other notable performances throughout the year.
Through many years of competition Coach Sinnock recognizes the abundant amount of talent in this region. She is dedicated to giving the athletes of this region the opportunities to grow and learn and maximize their potential as basketball players and athletes.
SOUTH ASSISTANT COACHES: MEGAN NOONAN & ASHLEY HOITINK
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MATT McLEOD - TAP WEST HEAD COACH
Coach Matt McLeod brings a variety of coaching experiences to the West region. He has been involved in various levels of the game of basketball for over 17 years. He has coached at the club level, high school level and was selected as the head coach of the girl's basketball team at the 2020 Manitoba Summer Games prior to its cancellation due to the pandemic.Matt has been a firefighter/paramedic with the City of Brandon since 2008 and has spent time coaching at both Crocus Plains and for the last 7 seasons, with the varsity girls program at Neelin high school. He was a part of the coaching staff that led the Neelin varsity girls team in 2018 to an undefeated AAA season ending in a provincial championship.
Matt was also the recipient of the Jim Bulloch Coaching award in 2021 presented to him by Basketball Manitoba.
WEST ASSISTANT COACHES: KINSLEY RANSOM
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QUESTIONS:
Questions on the program, registration and payments can go to Tiara Licsi at tiara@basketballmanitoba.ca
REGISTRATION:
The deadline to register is two days prior to the tryout beginning (see above dates). Register now below to avoid disappointment.
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Basketball Manitoba Note: Please note that participation in this program will require all players, coaches, officials, volunteers, staff and spectators who are AGE 18+ to be able to prove their Covid-19 double vaccination status to gain entry to an indoor basketball facility in Manitoba until further notice. Details can be found here...