Happy Campers

Angel McCoughtry visited Elite Hoops Basketball today. The link is here.

The picture is here. I didn't post it here because it's gigantic, but you can find her if you look hard enough.

It warms my heart to see players mingling with the Atlanta community and promoting their sport. I'm sure that McCoughtry's visit made the day a little bit brighter for those campers.

The Petrel Memorial Hardwood Court

From the International Herald Tribune:

The WNBA is giving away a basketball court.

Fans in six of the league's cities will have a chance to win a new court for their town through a contest in which they will compete in various timed drills that will test fundamental basketball skills.

The competition, which will promote healthy competition, sportsmanship and team spirit, is set to begin on Tuesday and will run through Aug. 26 in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Sacramento and Washington. WNBA players will be on-hand to lead the basketball drills during the competitions.

A great way to get the WNBA's name in the local paper. (Although I suspect the angrydumbjock.com crowd would go "Oh no! Cooties!" if they ever stepped on such hardwood.)

Dream at Atlanta Basketball Camp in August

afoundingfan, one of the posters on the Atlanta Dream Message Board, posted the following which I am dragging over here....


DREAM ANNOUNCES DATES FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP


-- Players and Coaches will be on hand for Inaugural Camp --
WHO: Girls (ages 10-13)
WHAT: Atlanta Dream Basketball Camp
WHEN: August 4-5, 2008 (8:30 am- 4:30 pm)
WHERE: Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
(76 E Wesley Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305) | Get Directions

Atlanta, July 23, 2008— The Atlanta Dream announced today the dates and location for the organization’s first-ever girls basketball camp. The two-day camp, which features Atlanta Dream players and coaches, will be conducted from August 4-5 at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church.

This camp is open only to girls ages 10-13 and is designed to fit a wide range of skill sets. Each session will last from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm daily. Interested participants must submit the necessary registration form and $195 payment. Only 60 spots are available, which will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

The camp will focus on improving fundamentals, techniques, and all-around skills through various drills, games and competitions. Participants will receive an Atlanta Dream practice jersey, two tickets to an Atlanta Dream home game and various other giveaways. Lunch will be provided each day on site.

Six Atlanta Dream players have been confirmed to attend the camp, and at least three players will be present at all times. The following players will be in attendance: Izi Castro Marques, Betty Lennox, Kristin Haynie, Kasha Terry, Jennifer Lacy and Erika DeSouza. Atlanta Dream Head Coach Marynell Meadors will also be at the camp with her coaching staff. For campers that choose to bring cameras, there will be designated times during which the Dream players will be available for photographs.

Thoughts:

1. Erika de Souza's command of English is awful. Good thing Izi will be there to translate for her.
2. Will Izi be teaching kids how to be a head case?
3. I can see Betty's drills. "Alright kids, time for 'one against five'!"
4. afoundingfan decried the fact that participation is limited to young girls. I'd like to see a "Never Too Old" camp for people who have never played basketball before.