SCHEDULES RELEASED: New Year's Basketball Classic for JV and Varsity Girls Set for Jan 2-4 At BU

Brandon University has announced details on its New Year’s Basketball Classic (NYBC) which is an annual basketball event that is a weekend full of basketball activities. The 2nd annual NYBC will run January 2, 3 & 4, 2015 at Brandon University's Healthy Living Centre.

There will be a girls’ varsity tournament, girls’ junior varsity tournament, 3-point competition, and a free co-ed basketball camp.  There NYBC promises a weekend full of basketball opportunities for children of all ages

The New Year’s Basketball Classic (NYBC) is an annual basketball event that is a weekend full of basketball activities co-hosted by the Brandon University Bobcats women's basketball team and Vincent Massey Vikings Basketball. 

NYBC is a unique event to Manitoba. One of its primary goals is to recognize grade 12 participants (student-athletes and student managers) who demonstrate leadership qualities and provide them with a financial award to assist with post-secondary school tuition and expenses. See Leadership Award Criteria link below for details.

CLICK HERE TO SEE NYBC 2014 PHOTO GALLERY

The New Year’s Basketball Classic will also present leadership awards to qualifying grade 12 participants (student-athletes and student-managers)

NYBC 2014 youth camp participants pose with the Bobcats

ENTRY FEES:

• Varsity Girls Basketball tournament - $300 per team
• Junior Varsity Girls Basketball tournament - $275 per team
• Basketball Camp for grades 2 through 8 – co-ed - FREE

Teams from outside of Brandon are eligible to receive free room nights at BU Athletics' host hotel, the Victoria Inn. 


INCLUDED IN TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEES:

• Minimum of 3 games
• Leadership Award opportunities for grade 12 participants
• Championship Team Awards
• All-star team awards
• Coaches hospitality room
• All-star team awards

NYBC Quick-Links
 

Leadership Award winner Logan Biccum receives her award
from longtime Bobcat supporter Murray McLeod and
Bobcats coach Novell Thomas. 

Leadership Award Criteria
Coaches Information
Brandon University Athletics Visitor's Guide
Competition Rules
Tournament Draw/Schedule
Tournament Partnership/Sponsorship Opportunities
Host Hotel Information
Local Dining Options
Varsity Division Results
Junior Varsity Results


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP


For more information on the New Year's Basketball Classic or to register a team contact:
Novell Thomas
Women's Basketball Coach
P: (204) 727-7431
Email: thomasn@brandonu.ca