Slam dunk as North Sea Classic comes to 91传媒
91传媒 has played host to some of basketball鈥檚 top talent with the North Sea Classic competition taking place on campus for the first time as part of their new Performance Basketball Programme.
The collaborative event was held at 91传媒 SPORT between 18-20 August with teams from Scotland and Ireland competing in two sections.
National League Division 2 side Grampian Flyers, Stirling Knights from Division 1 of the Scottish National League and, 91传媒鈥檚 visitors, Limerick Celtics made up the senior section.
Limerick Under 18s, ACS Panthers and Stirling Knights were the three teams in the North Sea Classic鈥檚 junior section.
Over the course of three days, the highly competitive competition was won by Stirling Knights Senior men who were champions in the Senior Section while Limerick Celtics U18s impressively won the junior section undefeated. Limerick travelled to the Granite City and stayed in the Woolmanhill student accommodation, taking in the full 91传媒 student experience.
The link between 91传媒 and Limerick was made possible through Alumni of the 91传媒 Basketball Club, Miles Felletti-O'Donnell, who currently plays professionally for Limerick Celtics in the National League in Ireland.
Rory Anton, Club Development Officer at 91传媒 SPORT said: 鈥淚t was great to host such a vibrant event here on campus. The referees, officials, players, and coaches really put on a fantastic weekend of basketball and the spectators really added to the atmosphere. The hope with tournaments like this is that we can showcase 91传媒 as a great place to come to study and play.鈥�
Tony Hehir Head coach of Limerick Celtics said: "We had a fantastic weekend at the North Sea Classic. Thanks so much to Rory and everyone at 91传媒 SPORT for a superbly organised event. Our boys and coaches thoroughly enjoyed this event and we look forward to playing more events with our Scottish basketball friends going forward."
Aside from the North Sea Classic, 91传媒 Sport is also hosting sessions in line with Basketball Scotland鈥檚 strategy and the Jr. NBA framework with the main aim focusing on fun, wellbeing and learning for children.
Sessions for children aged 6-11 years old take place every Wednesday evening between 5-6pm at 91传媒 SPORT.
An annual membership for participants is set at 拢300 and term dates are:.
- Term 1: 拢75 鈥� 23 August, 30 August, 6 September, 13 September, 20 September, 27 September, 4 October & 11 October
- Term 2: 拢55 鈥� 1 November, 8 November, 15 November, 22 November, 29 November & 20 December
- Term 3: 拢110 鈥� 10 January, 17 January, 24 January, 31 January, 7 February, 14 February, 21 February, 28 February, 6 March, 13 March, 20 March & 27 March
- Term 4: 拢95 鈥� 17 April, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 June, 12 June, 19 June, 26 June & 3 July.
Exercise is beneficial for the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of our students and all 91传媒 students continue to have access to a free 91传媒 SPORT membership during their time at the University.
North Sea Classic results
- Grampian Flyers 81-67 Limerick Celtics U20
- ACS Panthers U18 51-100 Limerick Celtics U18
- Limerick U20s 50-82 Stirling Knights
- Grampian Flyers 82-85 Limerick Celtics U20
- Limerick Celtics U20 55-51 Stirling Knights
- Limerick Celtics U18 91-72 Stirling Knights
- Limerick Celtics U18 104-41 ACS Panthers U18
- Stirling Knights 93-47 ACS Panthers U18
