Archive News March 2011- June 2011

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June 11th 2011

Congratulations to Connor Dixon (U16), Sam Thompson (U15) and Daniel Jenkinson (U16s)who completed the Rother Valley Triathlon today. A great achievement, well done lads. Click here for a photo at the finishing line, or see first photo in photos panel, or our Facebook page.

June 10th 2011

A reminder to all Club Members that the AGM will be held at 6.30 pm on Tuesday 14th June 2011, at All Saints Sports Centre. Click here for the official notice.

June 9th 2011

Just a quick prompt for you to put the next training camp (August 22nd -26th) in your diaries. See announcements top item for more information.

28th May 2011

Information on this year's U15 Yorkshire trials for the Inter Regional championship in August can be found in the announcements panel.

24th May 2011

The presentation review is now on the website (see The Announcements panel), although awards were given out, it was a celebration of all the club's players, parents and volunteers.

23rd May 2011

The club would like to thank everyone who supported and helped at last night’s presentation event. We are currently cross referencing and recording those who were acknowledged, but also realise there are many who help that may have slipped through the net, e.g. everyone who gave raffle prizes, created the presentations and contributed throughout the season, so thanks again to all who make the club what it is.

22nd May 2011

Presentation Evening tonight 6.30pm for 7.00pm at the Niagara Sports club. Full round up of awards to follow early next week.

17th May 2011

Due to the presentation evening this Sunday, the fundamental skills session has been cancelled.

16th May 2011

Well done to those from the Junior Sharks who represented South Yorkshire at the weekend. The initial training squad for the U13s annual Lilleshal event is now in place and we congratulate Sam van Oostrum, Xavier McIntosh, Jacob Cauthorn, Rickyle Anderson and Nathaniel Montgomery for making this. We wish you all the best with your training over the summer.

12th May 2011

An update to George Brownell’s story is that the club organising the trip (New England Colonials) are asking for donations. If you would like to help by contributing to this unique international team, please go to their First Giving site: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/scott-bryson/InternationalColonialsNewEnglandTour

The money is to help the whole tour and doesn’t go to individuals. Click here for the Colonials website.

9th May 2011

A big “shout out” to George Brownell from the U18s team as he caps a great season that saw him make his BBL debut with the Sharks. He is off to Boston (USA not Lincs!) mid June for a month. He will be playing universities around Boston with 9 others from 9 different countries in what promises to be an exciting adventure. A great example of what hard work and dedication can lead to in junior basketball.

5th May 2011

Photos from the U14s end of season paintballing now added to the website, or click here for slideshow.

4th May 2011

Information on summer session times now on website. Button at the top and also under “Announcements”. Details of opportunities for new players too.

3rd May 2011

Don't forget the penultimate fundamental skills session for this season. This Sunday 8th May at All Saints 1.30pm to 3.30pm, £2.00, all current Junior Sharks welcome.

28th April 2011

Yesterday’s result meant that the 3v3 tournament ended with England as runners up. A great achievement, well done.

Lots of basketball this weekend with the Hatters, girls U14s playing in the final fours at EIS on Saturday. Tip off for their semi final is at 12.00 midday. Let’s give them some local support.

Best wishes to the BBL Sharks on Saturday in the play off finals at NIA in Birmingham, let’s hope for more silverware.

Information on forthcoming basketball camps can be found on the website under The Announcements.

27th April 2011

Congratulations to club player Marko Backovic and his England teammates Danny Evans, Josh Steel and Jason Witter who have steered England to the finals of the 3v3 tournament in Turkey. Click here for the results and for the final scores due later tonight.

19th April 2011

A belated look at last weekend's finals as the Junior Sharks were guaranteed an alumni winner when ex junior sharks Will Hall (Reading) and Ben Cepulis (Leeds Carnegie) were both on the rotas for the division 1 final. Reading came out winners with Will bagging 10 points. Congratulations to both.

Well done to Sheffield's Hatters who completed a grand slam of victories when they took the women's playoff in their 50th celebratory year at the weekend.

14th April 2011

The end of season presentation has been set as Sunday May 22nd; please keep tuned for further details and confirmation.

Don’t forget the skills session 1.30pm to 3.00pm this Sunday April 17th. At All Saints.

13th April 2011

More news from the Junior Shark 's alumni as Reading Rockets, with ex Junior Shark Will Hall (1991) have made the EBL Division 1 Final Fours to be played this coming weekend at the Amaechi Centre.

11th April 2011

A big shout out to the Sheffield Hatters U14 girls, quite literally Shark's sister club, who will be Sheffield's only representatives at the final fours at EIS on 30th April. Let's give them some support.

Another Alumni has been in touch with the website. If anyone remembers Jonathan Sketchley (1997-2003) his memories of being a Junior Shark provide inspiration. Select the Archive button and scroll down.

10th April 2011

The end of the season unfortunately arrives for the club as the U14s and U16s are knocked out this weekend. We hope all the teams and supporters travelled back safely.

8th April 2011

A big North vs South weekend as both the U14s and U16s can see the final four finishing line. We hope their travels prove fruitful and we wish you the best in getting back the finals in to Sheffield at the end of April beginning of May.

5th April 2011

U14s quarter final tip off confirmed as 2.00pm, Saturday 9th April away vs Haringey.

4th April 2011

Reports from the U15s Final Fours weekend now posted on website

U16s quarter final tip off confirmed as 2.00pm, Sunday 10th April away vs Solent Kestrels

3rd April 2011

Well done to the U14s who pulled through a tough match today to earn themselves a quarter final fixture against Haringey Hawks next weekend

2nd April 2011

A valiant effort to upset the form guide against Manchester in the semi final could not be fully maintained but a fantastic performance gave the U15s third place. Nothing but pride and delight tonight in the U15s camp. A great end to the season for the team and supporters.

The U16s move to the quarter finals with a win away at Durham, report posted.

The U14s take to the stage tomorrow, good luck guys.

29th March 2011

U14 report from the weekend now posted on website.

31st March 2011

The task for the U15s this weekend needs no explaining as they head towards their semi final against Manchester. We just hope that the dedication, self belief, training and maybe a little luck goes their way to make it a fantastic weekend. The club are rooting for you, let’s play ball!

All the best to the U14s and U16s too as they continue their playoff trail.

Weekend updates via Twitter, Facebook and Website.

28th March 2011

Playoff games confirmed. U14s away at Derby 3rd April, 1.00pm and the U16s away to Durham, 2nd April 1.30pm

26th March 2011

The U14s power through to round two of the playoffs and Marko Backovic also celebrates participating in a 3v3 basketball tournament as part of the upcoming Children's Sport Games in Turkey. Click here for more information.

U16s playoff opposition confirmed as Durham Wildcats.

U18s season now completed.