Killarney to host ‘Triple Threat’ basketball camp for juveniles

SEVERAL high profile basketball coaches will share their knowledge and skills at a Halloween Basketball Camp in Killarney Sports Centre from November 1 to 3. The annual ‘Triple Threat’ Basketball Camp is the brainchild of Killarney coach James Weldon and it presents a great opportunity for young basketballers to work with and learn from some top coaches.

The camp runs is open to boys and girls from age six to 17, with a junior camp for 6-11 year olds from 10am to 1pm and a senior camp for 12-17 year olds from 2pm to 5pm each day.

Former Superleague players Weldon and Ger Noonan will be joined by Irish Internationals Claire Rockall, Michelle Fahy and Louise Galvin, along with Rathmore native Jim Hughes. International additions to the coaching team are Antuan Bootle and Kevin Gray along with Serbian coach Vojkan Bencic.

These coaches will guide all participants through some challenging and very beneficial skills sessions. Young players will learn new skills and drills and gain a huge insight into the fundamentals of basketball that will help them improve their overall game.

Triple Threat is a basketball term where a player is in position to pass, dribble and shoot on offence. The Triple Threat Basketball Camp will have daily stations covering all the passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding skills. Participants will also enjoy 3 versus 3 games and 5 versus 5 games and an NBA skills challenge.

A novel attraction at the camp will be the use of the latest basketball technology including the ‘Blast App’ and the 94Fifty Smart Sensor Basketball. This is a regulation basketball with sensors inside. The sensors in the basketball use of point-of-force technology to record data about your shot and your dribble and then provide data which can be instantly analysed and provide feedback in real time.

Participants will be able to enjoy the magnificent facilities at Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre which boasts two full size indoor basketball courts. The wonderful indoor playing arena is sure to guarantee an enjoyable experience no matter what the weather is like outside.

Places at the camp are limited and have been filling up very quickly in recent weeks. Further information about registration is available on the Triple Threat Basketball facebook page or call or text 087 2907455.

Photo by Eamonn Keogh Looking forward to the ‘Triple Threat’ Basketball Camp that will take place in Killarney Sports Centre from November 1st, 2nd and 3rd were front from left, Kevin Gray, Louise Galvin, Antuan Bootle and James Weldon (Camp Director).