End Of Summer HoopKidz/HoopElite!

*Note: Important Schedule Changes- Our 1st Fall HoopKidz Instructional session in Bowie set to start Thursday, September 17th will now begin on Thursday, September 24th, 2009 at 4:45 PM. This session will extend to October 29th running six weeks of Thursdays. Also, our HoopKidz Saturday League scheduled to begin on September 19th will now begin on Saturday, September 26th, 2009. Gloucester, VA's Ware Academy Session set to begin on Saturday, September 19th will now begin on Saturday, October 3rd at 9AM and run for five weeks thru October 31st. Thanks for your patience with the rescheduling.*



"Basketball is like Photography, if you don't focus, all you have is the negative"... Dan Frisby


HoopKidz/HoopElite Family-

Most of our kids are back in school and the days are slowly becoming shorter. Our last big Summer weekend is coming up. And our Fall Instructional HoopKidz and our Saturday Instructional League begin in just a few weeks. HoopKidz Instructional Basketball begins our 1st Fall session on Thursday, September 10th and our Fall Instructional League begins on Saturday, September 19th. Registration is available now at the website, ( click here)... We're looking forward to the Gloucester, VA HoopKidz sessions beginning on Saturday, September 19th! Under the direction of Coach Chaz Johnson, these sessions will be held at Ware Academy in Gloucester...Special Thanks Again to all of HoopKidz & HoopElite families who participated in this Summer's Camps, Specialty Camps, and Workouts. Because of your involvement we had another great group of Summer events. This was our 9th Summer season and every year has gotten better because of the quality of your participation... The 2nd HoopElite Shooting Camp was changed and moved to Saturday, September 12th at the City Of Bowie Gymnasium. There is still space available... Our HoopElite Fall Open Showcase for High School Boys (Soph., Jrs. & Srs.) takes place Friday, October 9th, 2009. This is a Select Player event to be attended by coaches from Collegea, Universities, Junior Colleges and Post-Grad/Prep Schools. Last Spring's Showcase placed 14 of the 40 select players in Colleges & Universities. Call us or e-mail for more information on this limited event... The HoopKidz Free Wizard Ticket program for the 09/10 Basketball season is still in effect! If your child participated in any HoopKidz/HoopElite Camp this Summer, you're eligible! To register/claim your ticket, go to www.verizoncenter.com/wizards/summerfun Enter password: HOOPKIDZ Your family and friends may order addtional tickets for just $20. Great game tickets are still available! Need more information, call our Wizards guy, Josh Shiffman at 202.628.3200, ext. 3852 or e-mail him at jshiffman@washsports.com ... Feature Photo, Outstanding Player for Summer Camp II, Garrett Kirkland poses with his award...



HoopKidz/HoopElite News-

In our Thoughts and Prayers this blog, Tyrena Spry, Sam Yette, Mr. Cole, Wendy Reed Smith, Kayla, Charlotte & Robert Robinson, & Ms. Diana Gaither... We wish the Best to all of Camp participants and HoopElite trainees this School year. Put your best effort forward in the classroom and on the court... Silver Spring(Takoma Park) dates for HoopKidz Fall are now available on the Website. Session begin Monday, October 12th at Takoma Park Middle School...


HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball P.O. Box 1539 Bowie, MD 20717-1539 1-888-HOOPKIZ(466.7549), ext 701 for a Washington/Baltimore Area Director. To reach Charles 'Chaz' Johnson for HoopKidz Tidewater Virginia(Gloucester/Newport News), use ext. 702. www.hoopkidz.com E-mail us at info@hoopkidz.com HoopKidz/HoopElite use Nike Basketballs & Equipment exclusively...

HoopKidz Back-To-School!/Extended Deadline

HoopKidz/HoopElite Family-

Can't believe Back to School time is here! We wish the best to all of the kids and their Families that participated in our Camps and Clinics this Summer... The Deadline for Early Registration Discounts has been extended until Wednesday, August 19th for all Fall HoopKidz/HoopElite 09/10 sessions. Check the schedule & Hurry to register if you haven't done so at the website, www.hoopkidz.com... Time is running out to redeem your free ticket for one of three Washington Wizards Home games this upcoming season for every participant of any HoopKidz/HoopElite Camp this Summer. Take advantage of this great offer before it's too late! For tickets, go to www.verizoncenter.com/wizards/summerfun. Enter password, HOOPKIDZ. Or just call our guy, Josh Shiffman at 202.628.3200, ext. 3852. E-Mail Josh at jshiffman@washsports.com for more details... Up next the HoopElite Shooting Camp, August 29th, September HoopKidz Instructional session begins September 10th, and the HoopKidz Fall Instructional League begins Saturday, September 19th... Up top, Photos from HoopKidz Camp sightings- Top Left, Some partipants in our HoopElite Post/Play Guard Camp, Lower Left, Director Pam Kirkland instructs team during break in the action. Top Right, Director Dale Lamberth gives Coaching Strategy to Counselors Nate Flowers (OK City Baptist) and James Wright(Frostburg Univ.) Bottom Right, Camper Derrick Hinton with the ball and Center, Camper Anna Wichman show off awards for Outstanding Play...

HoopKidz News-

In our Thoughts and Prayers this blog, Ms. Tyrena Spry, Sam Yette, Mr. Cole, Aunt Charlotte & Robert Robinson, Wendy Smith, and Ms. Diana Gaither. Happy Birthday is in order for Eric Tennille, Justin Ellis, & Ron Hayden!... HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball P.O. Box 1539 Bowie, MD 20717-1539 1-888-HOOPKIZ(466-7549) www.hoopkidz.com E-mail us at info@hoopkidz.com HoopKidz/HoopElite use Nike Basketballs & Equipment exclusively...

Basketball Dayz Of August!

HoopKidz Family-

This Summer has sped by! And we've had a great Summer of Camps and Specialty Basketball Camps. Last week's HoopKidz Summer Basketball 2nd session at the Bowie Gymnasium was full of a wonderful group of kids intent to improve their skills and have fun. Lots of people and partners to Thank for a special week including the City Of Bowie Gymnasium Staff, Nike, Citywide Promotions(Reginald Diggs), Panera Bread-Bowie Town Center, Pappa John's Pizza, Washington Wizards and JDS Awards. Many Thanks are due to our HoopKidz/HoopElite staff this Summer. Special recognition for the contributions of Directors Dale Lamberth, Pam Kirkland, Guy Nelson, Dennis Kirland, and Aaron Hutchinson... Photos-Up Top Left, 2nd session Ms. HoopKidz, Alexandra DeLeaver takes a break and Top Right, Group 1 Mr. HoopKidz, Josh Butler poses with his award.

Don' forget to redeem your free ticket to one of three Washington Wizards Home games this 2009/10 season. Every participant from any HoopKidz/HoopElite Camp this Summer. To get your ticket(s) and purchase additional tickets for family & friends, go to www.verizoncenter.com/wizards/summerfun . Enter password, HOOPKIDZ. Or you can call our HoopKidz contact, Josh Schiffman at (202) 628-3200, ext. 3852. E-mail Josh at jshiffman@washsports.com

Have you checked the 2009/10 HoopKidz and HoopElite Schedule of our Programs yet? Early Registration Discounts apply until August 15th. Two new locations will be added shortly. Don't miss out, Register today at www.hoopkidz.com... Up next the HoopElite Shooting Camp, August 29th and our September HoopKidz Instructional session in Bowie begins on Thursday, September 10th...

HoopKidz News-

In our thoughts and Prayers this blog, Ms. Tyrena Spry, Mother of HoopSelect player, Kennedy Birdwell, Medaris Banks & Family, Ms. Diana Gaither, Sam Yette, Mr. Cole, Father of Reginald & Dexter Cole, and Aunt Charlotte & Robert Robinson... Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Ron and Linda Payton... The HoopElite Open Fall Showcase for outstanding HS Sophmores, Juniors, Seniors for College, JUCO, Post Grad/Prep exposure happens on Friday, October 9th, 2009 at the City Of Bowie Gymnasium. Acceptance of Players for the Showcase must be approved by our staff in advance. A limited numbers of Players will participate. Call or e-mail us for details...

Special Recognition and Awards for our HoopKidz Summer Camp Session 2: Group 1- Outstanding Player Nicholas Deve, Jr. Mr. HoopKidz- Josh Butler Ms. HoopKidz- Anna Wichman Mr. Hardwork- Jahleel Jackson Outstanding Defensive Player- Nathan Demory Group 2- Outstanding Player- Stanley Richards Mr. HoopKidz- Christian Niles Mr. Hard Work- Dhane Blair Outstanding Player- Mason Moses Group 3- Outstanding Player- Lawerence Humes Mr. HoopKidz- Garrett Kirkland Ms. HoopKidz & Ms. Hardwork -Alexandra DeLeaver Mr. Hardwork- Jaron Hunt-Fletcher Outstanding Defensive Player- Benny Williams Group 4- Outstanding Player- Justin Carter Mr. HoopKidz- Jourdan Lamberth Ms. HoopKidz & Ms. Hardwork- Kiana Rushdan Mr. Hardwork- Ian Egan Outstanding Defensive Player- Darell Lamberth. Congratulations to all!

HoopKidz/HoopElite Basketball P.O. Box 1539 Bowie, MD 20717-1539 1-888-HOOPKIZ(466-7549) http://www.hoopkidz.com E-mail us at info@hoopkidz.com HoopKidz/HoopElite uses Nike Basketball & Equipment exclusively...

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