Kawartha Classic Champions...

This past weekend, the Bishop Ryan Junior Boys' Basketball team took their game to Peterborough and the Kawartha Classic. Facing some tough teams, and running into a couple shooters that could not be stopped (Literally hitting from downtown with everyshot they took).

The boys got together and worked hard, eventually earning the 'B' division championships.

A special thanks to Mr. Peet for providing the room and board for the team. (Photos are being fixed right now)

Unfortunately, I left the tournament early to act as the Public Address announcer at the Marauders final home volleyball games. (No photos, a disappointment on senior night)

It was great to see the Seniors playing at home for the final time in a regular season game. Even better was that the photo presented to Ryan Hudson was taken by me. Glad to see that my work from back in the day is still shining through. (and continues to improve with every shot)

Both teams won their matches, with the women giving York, their first loss of the season.

Sunday was another learning opportunity, taking photos at the last Winterfest event for the City of Hamilton and taking my level 2 technical basketball qualification.

Backing the news delivery truck to last Thursday, the date of the HWCDSB Swimming Championships, I was able to capture some awesome individual images of Bishop Ryan swimmers as the combined to finish third in the overall team division. (This photo was inspired by Mr. Peet, discussing one that he had taken the previous year. He claims that there is steam rising from the water and has the better photo. - What a surprise, coaches being competitive about everything.)

(Alexa Merulla swims her way to GHAC.)

As for the equipment that I spoke of in my last post, I have added pocket wizards, and off camera flash cord and a bogen magic arm to assist in the creation of a remote camera set up. I'm looking for the behind the backboard basketball photo in the coming days, weeks and years.

In the coaching/teaching department, I have been given the opportunity to assist Mr. Kislinsky at Sir Allan MacNab with his volleyball classes. From noon until 2:00 p.m., five days a week, Mr. K. has the opportunity to teach volleyball. What a great opportunity that would be.

Time to get some sleep, big game on Thursday against BT.

Thats just me for now, stay out of trouble until next time...