Kits repeats as Vancouver Champions and becomes the first team to qualify for the Provincials.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
2009 Provincial Champions Kitsilano beat Churchill 59-51 to capture the Vancouver title and enters the Provincials as Vancouver #1 and Churchill as Vancouver #2. Killarney qualifies for the Wildcard Tourney with a 37 - 35 win over Lord Byng.
Welcome to the Provincials!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Its a great year for sports with both Olympics in our province. Many school districts have altered the start of their Spring Breaks from as early as mid-February to as late as the end of March. We were able to elect a weekend that allowed us to maximize competition, officiating and fans. We hope your season is going well, work hard and have fun. We are pleased to be at Pinetree's 3 gym location for this year's Championships. We are once again able to continue our tradition of being able to walk between the gyms to games, not drive, making it easier for players, coaches, parents and fans.
We continue to promote basketball at the Grade 9 level as a growth area and key area for strengthening our great sport. We are into the 3rd year of our 3 year commitment to build Provincial 3 on 3 and 1 on 1 Championships. If you are a Grade 9 player that has played at the Grade 9 level all year and your team will not make the Provincials then you are eligible to enter. Details to follow.
New for this year, a new look for our website, we have so much historical information and pics to add. And final Game Scores and Player of the Game awards as they happen.
Check back here frequently for news and information and you'll see on our Home page what day new information has been added.
We hope to be completing the History and Records section of our website and we always welcome any of your comments to improve.
Interested in Hosting 2010?
Monday, March 23, 2009
We have received 4 requests to Host the BC Gr9 Boys Basketball Championships for the next 2 years. Hosting can really help your basketball program. Please contact us before the end of the month if you would like more information.
Thank you MEI
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Thank you for all of your great support MEI. You have an incredible facility but your people make it even better. To Tim Smith for all of your great organization before and and work during the Championships, to Principal Dave Neufeld for having us, Arnie Dick, Dave Martens, Rick Thiessen, Rich Balzer, Kristin Meindertsma, Debbie Peters, Walter Nickel, Kathy Wiebe, Bob Spaulding, Shirley Friesen, the Grade 9 Boys Basketball Parents, the MEI Cheerleaders, Chad Joiner and the Screaming Eagle Marching Band and the MEI Secondary School Students. Thank you all.
And to guests, Ross Tomlinson, Director of Basketball BC and Mike Zayas, 2008 BC Gr9 MVP from RC Palmer.
And to Tournament Directors Michael Horner, Tim Smith, Ken Boyko, Hal Edythe, Jason Puder and Jhun Lapitan. Thank you.
Help! We need your pic
Saturday, March 21, 2009
There were a lot of people around with cameras during the Championships. Please send us your best pics, so that we can post them. Thank you
1 on 1 and 3 on 3 Provincials deadline extended
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Due to uncertainty over eligibility, the deadline for entries are extended to Wednesday noon, March 5. Please contact us with any questions.
Kits takes it
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Kits overtook South in the 3rd quarter after trailing 28-24 at the half. In a decisive 3rd quarter, Kits pulled away outscoring South 17-4. South fought back in the 4th but Kits traded points with the final ending at 55 - 43 for Kits. Boyd took 3rd in a tough defensive game over Van College 36-33.
Top 2 seeds make the final
Friday, March 06, 2009
In exciting semi-final games, Burnaby South Rebels defeated Hugh Boyd 58 - 53 in a tight game, South lead 24-23 at the half. In another close game, Kits and Vancouver College were tied at 24 at the half with Kits winning 57-52.
South, Kits, College & Boyd to the Final Four
Friday, March 06, 2009
Seeds 1, 2 3, and 5, Burnaby South, Kits, Vancouver College and Hugh Boyd made the Final Four, with play tonight.
TWU Coach at the Banquet
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Trinity Western University Coach Scott Allen spoke to an appreciative audience at the sold out BC Gr9 Boys banquet on Thursday night.
Pitt upset in the opening round
Thursday, March 05, 2009
#4 Seed, Fraser Valley Champion, Pitt Meadows was upset by #13 Seed, Pleasant Valley Saints from the Okanagan, 67 - 64 in opening round play on Thursday on the strength of Player of the Game Mitchell Goodwin's incredible play scoring 29 in the game, 23 of which were in the first half. Several veteran Tournament observers felt that Mitchell Goodwin's play was likely the best half by any player in the BC Gr9 Championships opening round ever.
3on3 & 1on1 Entry Extended
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
There have been a number of calls and some clarity required. Teams must have an adult supervisor. That person does not have to be a teacher or coach. That person does not need to be on site all day Friday. Deadline for entry is extended to Wednesday night.
And now we know the #1 Seed
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Vancouver and District#1 Burnaby South was seeded #1 at the Coaches Conference call on Sunday night. Check the 2009 page for the complete list of Seeds.
And then there was 16
Saturday, February 28, 2009
In an incredibly tough draw, St. George's survived to capture the Wildcard berth by defeated Pt Grey in the Wildcard Final. Both teams advanced by wining Friday night, Pt Grey over Heritage Woods and St. George's beating WJ Mouat.
Kits wins in Vancouver
Friday, February 27, 2009
Kitsilano beat Killarney to capture the Vancouver title and enters the Provincials as Vancouver#1.
V&D sends 3 to the Provincials
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Burnaby South captured the V&D title with an huge comeback, evening the score on a pair of foul shots with less than a second on the clock to force overtime and defeating host Hugh Boyd in overtime. Sutherland finished V&D#3 with a win over Windsor, who will attempt to qualify through the Wildcard Tourney this Friday and Saturday.
Van College takes the independant
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Vancouver College takes the Independent Berth in a tight win over St. George's.
Neil Bruce wins in the Okanagan
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Constable Neil Bruce School defeated Pleasant Valley to win the Okanagan Championships.
SMUS wins on a buzzer beater
Saturday, February 21, 2009
SMUS's wins on a buzzer beater St Michael's University School scored on a buzzer beater to beat Oak Bay to win the Vancouver Island Championships.
Pitt takes the Fraser Valley's
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Pitt Meadows won the Fraser Valley Championships, with Tamanawis finishing second in a close game. Centennial beat Pinetree in overtime to take Fraser Valley#3 and Heritage Wood beat WJ Mouat for Fraser Valley#5. Heritage Wood and WJ Mouat qualify for the Wildcard Tourney
First 2 Teams to Qualify
Friday, February 20, 2009
At the Fraser Valley Championships, Pitt Meadows and Tamanawis have made the top 2 in their Zone and qualify for the BC's. The Valley's complete Saturday afternoon. The Island and Interior Championships finish Saturday evening.
1 on 1 and 3 on 3 Provincial Championships
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Following our goal of showcasing not only the best teams in the province, we are now extending that to include more players. We are most pleased to welcome the Second year of the Provincial 1 on 1 and 3 on 3 Gr 9 Boys Provincial Championships. Eliminations will be held as part of the Provincials all day Friday, March 6 with the Final Four semi-final games on Friday night, March 6 in the main gym and Saturday afternoon for the 1st and 2nd place games as well as 3rd and 4th place. A Perpetual Provincial Trophy in both events (with the winning team members names engraved) will be given to your school for one year. Each member of each final four team will receive awards. There is no cost to enter. You are eligible to enter if your high school team did not make the Provincial Championships and you played in a Grade 9 League all season. Your school may enter two 3 on 3 Teams. If two 3 on 3 Teams are entered, your school may also enter two 1 on 1 players. Entry deadline is March 3, 12:00 noon. However there is a limited number of spots available, so Register early. Please check the Info, Rules and Forms page for Entry and Rules Forms. Remember, this is only open to all Grade 9 Boys whose High School Team did not make the Provincials.
2009 Berths...
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Please check the Berths on the 2009 page
Banquet and Guest Speaker...
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
We have added a Banquet and Guest speaker to our Program this year. Please check the schedule for times.
It's Time...
Friday, October 02, 2009
Welcome to the Playoffs and the Provincials
Hope your season is going well everybody, work hard and have fun. Continuing with MEI's 3 gym location for this year's Championships, we are once again able to continue our tradition of being able to walk between the gyms to games, not drive, making it easier for players, coaches, parents and fans.
We continue to promote basketball at the Grade 9 level as a growth area and key area for strengthening our great sport. We are into the 2nd year of our 3 year commitment to build Provincial 3 on 3 and 1 on 1 Championships. If you are a Grade 9 player that has played at the Grade 9 level all year and your team will not make the Provincials then you are eligible to enter. Details to follow.
Check back here frequently for news and information and you'll see on our Home page what day new information has been added. Please note the details of our Tournament Hotel.
We are completing the History and Records section of our website shortly and we welcome any of your comments to improve.
Thank you MEI
Monday, March 10, 2008
Thank you for all of your great support and organization, Tim Smith, Dave Neufeld, Dave Martens, Jim Williams, Rick Thiessen, Rich Balzer, Chad Joiner and the Screaming Eagle Marching Band, Debbie Born and the MEI Cheerleaders, the Eagle Athletic Committee, Norm Nickel, the PE Leadership Class, the Grade 9 Boys Basketball Parents and Arnie Dick. And to Tournament Directors Michael Horner, Tim Smith, Ken Boyko and Mike Kornick.
RC Palmer rolls to the Provincial Title
Sunday, March 09, 2008
RC Palmer Griffins were unstoppable rolling over its opposition to its first BC Grade 9 Provincial title with a Semi-Final win over the MEI Eagles, 82 - 43 and a Championship Final win over the Vancouver College Fighting Irish, 67 - 52. A big congratulations to Palmer's players, managers, coaches, parents, fans and school.
Seeding and Draw is Set
Monday, March 03, 2008
Vancouver and District teams were seeded strongly at the Coaches Seeding with 3 of the top 5 seeds, as well as Independent #1, Okanagan #1 and Fraser Valley #1 rounding out the top 6 seeds. Please check the 2008 page downloads for Seeds as well as the Schedule.
Island Championship
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Oak Bay Bays captured the Island title over Wellington Wildcats and enters the Provincials as Vancouver Island #1 and Vancouver Island #2 respectively.
Wildcard Winner
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Handsworth claimed the Wildcard berth with wins over St. George's and Walnut Grove.
Wildcard Tourney Draw Set
Friday, February 29, 2008
The Wildcard draws at MEI are set with Vancouver & District #4, Handsworth vs Independent #2, St. George's playing at 12:00. Fraser Valley #6, Walnut Grove vs Vancouver #2, Winston Churchill playing at 1:30 with the 2 winners playing at 5:00 for the Wildcard Berth to the provincials.
Vancouver #1
Friday, February 29, 2008
Magee won the city title and took the Vancouver #1 berth into the Provincials. Winston Churchill, Vancouver #2, is going to the Wildcard Tourney this weekend at MEI.
Vancouver is down to 2.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Winston Churchill and Magee will be the playing tonight for first and second with Vancouver #1 going into the Provincials and Vancouver #2 going to the Wildcard Tourney this weekend at MEI.
V&D #1 and #2 Decided
Thursday, February 28, 2008
RC Palmer claimed the V&D #1 spot over Burnaby South in very tight playoff action last night,
53 - 52. Carson Graham defeated Handsworth for the V&D #3 berth with Handsworth getting one more chance in the Wildcard Tourney vs St. George's, Walnut Grove and Vancouver #2 this Saturday at MEI for the last Provincial berth.
2 V&D berths decided.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Burnaby South and RC Palmer made the V&D finals and will be the playing tonight for first and second.
Carson Graham and Handsworth will be playing for third and fourth with #3 going into the Provincials and #4 going to the Wildcard Tourney to fight it out for the last berth.
Wildcard Tourney Game Times
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Saturday, March 1 at MEI, 12:00 and 1:30 with the 2 winners playing at 5:00.
Kootenay Berth
Monday, February 25, 2008
Trafalgar Totems make it again for a record 12th time, in Coach Wuori's final season after 33 years of coaching.
Independent Berth decided.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Vancouver College is the Independent Zone Rep.
Wildcard Tourney
Sunday, February 24, 2008
The Wildcard Tourney will be played between Fraser Valley #6, Walnut Grove, Independent #2, St. George's and the yet to be determined Vancouver #2 and Vancouver and District #4. The Wildcard Tourney is single knockout and will be played on Saturday March 1 at MEI, game times TBA. Two games will be played early in afternoon with the 2 winners playing in the evening for the Wildcard berth. Details to follow. Seeding Conference Call at 10:30 PM, Thursday night, with the 4 coaches.
Fraser Valley Teams Qualify
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Pitt Meadows, Enver Creek, Dr. Charles Best, Tamanawis, and MEI claimed the Valley five Provincial berths.
1 on 1 and 3 on 3 Provincial Championships
Friday, February 22, 2008
Rules and Entry Forms are available.
Interior Teams first to qualify
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Dr. Knox Middle School and Penticton High became the first teams to qualify for the 2008 Provincials taking the Interior #1 and #2 spots.
1 on 1 and 3 on 3 Provincial Championships
Monday, February 18, 2008
Following our goal of showcasing not only the best teams in the province we are now extending that to include more players. We are most pleased to welcome the Inaugural year of the Provincial 1 on 1 and 3 on 3 Gr 9 Boys Provincial Championships. Eliminations will be held as part of the Provincials on Thursday and Friday mornings with the Final Four games on Friday night, March 7 in the main gym and Saturday afternoon for the 1st and 2nd place games as well as 3rd and 4th place. A Perpetual Provincial Trophy in both events (with the winning team members names engraved) will be given to your school for one year. Each member of each final four team will receive awards.
If your high school team did not make the Sweet Sixteen Provincial teams then your school may enter two 3 on 3 Teams. If two 3 on 3 Teams are entered, your school may also enter two 1 on 1 players. Entry deadline is March 2, 12:00 noon. However there is a limited number of spots available. Please check the Records and Rules pages for Entry and Rules Forms. They will be posted Feb 22. Remember, this is only open to all Gr 9 Boys High School Teams that do not make the Championships.
Welcome to the 2008 Playoffs and the Provincials
Saturday, February 16, 2008
We are excited about moving to a new 3 gym location for this year's Championships. In the 12 years of the Gr 9 Boys Provincial Basketball Championships, we have always been able to walk between the gyms to games, not drive, making it easier for players, coaches, parents and fans. We are pleased to continue that tradition.
Great news this year that the Vancouver & District Zone have moved their playoffs back to remove the overlap of playoffs that we have all suffered through for so long. We thank the coaches, parents, athletic directors and athletic co-ordinators for making this happen.
On to MEI for 2008.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Next year, the BC Grade 9 Boys High School Invitational Provincial Championships moves to Abbotsford, to MEI, with its 3 full sized gyms. We are not only excited about that but we are also very excited about the addition to our schedule of the first ever Grade 9 Boys Provincial 3 on 3 Championships and the Provincial 1 on 1 Championships.
Thank you Centennial.
Friday, March 23, 2007
For 4 years we have been hosted by Centennial. We would like to thank the school and its basketball coaches for the great work they have done: Alan Kaselj, Craig Percevault, Shaun Rensen, Mike Haffner and Rob Sollero, Principals Bryan Evans and Steve Rogers and especially Steve Pettifer. We could not have done it without all of your great support. Thank you again.
Timberwolves over the Centaurs.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
We had an all-Coquitlam Final before a full house. All the results on the 2007 page. And more pics are being added.
Its time for Change.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Carson and Argyle declined their invitations on March 1 as V&D North Shore#1 then #2 to the Provincials due to the potential for a scheduling conflict that would occur on Friday March 9 if those teams made both the Final Four of the Provincials and the Final Two of the V&D. North Shore #3 and #4 were not invited as their records outside of their league play did not warrant a berth. Carson chose not to accept their invitation as they are hosting the V&D's. As NS#2, Argyle accepted immediately and then Argyle was instructed to withdraw several hours later. The sad part is both teams had earned the right and wanted to be at the Provincials.
Both Richmond and Bby/New West League winners have accepted their Provincial invites. Richmond #2 accepted the vacant V&D berth. Richmond is a powerful Zone with any one of Burnett, Cambie, Palmer and McNair being strong V&D representatives.
For most of our 11 years, we at the Provincials have had to deal with the problems that this scheduling issue presents for V&D teams. Every year we are faced with V&D coaches of the top 2 or 3 teams in each of the North Shore, Bby/New West and Richmond searching for a way to allow their teams to attend the Provincials. A Provincial Championship at any level is a unique and well remembered experience. For many players this will be their peak of their high school basketball experience.
We will continue to work with those V&D teams and coaches that put the wishes of their team ahead of those that oppose change. Not changing simply because "we haven't done this before" or "we don't support unsanctioned Provincials" is weak justification. Either, support change that your teams want, or make your policies consistant and withdraw V&D support of all unsanctioned Provincials including the BC Junior Boys and Girls Basketball Championships and be really consistent and extend it to the other sports as well.
This problem will not go away. Each year it happens and each year we will work with the V&D teams for change. By the V&D continually ignoring the wishes of their top teams, they are forcing teams to find a way to play too many high pressure games over the course of 8 - 10 days. Whose interests are being looked after? Certainly not the players.
It would be easier for us to have teams simply declare by a certain date and ignore the plight of the teams. We will not ignore the players. V&D teams and players deserve to be there and they deserve the right that every over team in this province has: the right to enjoy and focus on the Provincials, not be involved with regional playoffs at the same time. We will continue to work hard for this change. Support the motions for scheduling change at the V&D AGM coming up in April. Wake up, your student/athletes have the right to be here, they deserve to be and they want to be.
To no one's surprise, Centennial is the #1 seed.
Monday, March 05, 2007
At the Coaches Seeding Conference call last night, the 16 teams were seeded. Opening round match ups are Pinetree vs New West, WJM Mouat vs Cambie, St Mikes vs Killarney, Centennial vs Trafalgar, Van College vs Dr Knox, Burnett vs Princess Margaret, CNB vs St George's and Delta vs Dover Bay.
Provincial 3 on 3 Preview.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
In 2008, The BC Grade 9 Boys High School Invitational Provincial Basketball Championships will be launching the first ever Provincial 3 on 3 Grade 9 Tourney. The games will be integrated throughout the Championship weekend. As a 2008 preview, 3 on 3 teams from Tamanawis, Palmer and Kitsilano will play this coming weekend during the 2007 Provincials at Centennial.
Saints win the Wildcard.
Saturday, March 03, 2007
St George's made it through the tough Wildcard tourney outlasting a furious comeback attempt by Tamanawis, 52-45. Saints took an early lead, up 13 at the half, 27-14, and 43-24 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Saints were outscored 21-9 in the 4th but held on for the victory and the 16th and final berth to the Provincials, the Wildcard berth.
Friday night we saw 2 very tight and well-played games with St George's over Palmer 62-56 and Tamanawis over Kitsilano 72-68.
Wildcard Teams are set.
Friday, March 02, 2007
At the Coaches seeding meeting last night, Tamanawis, RC Palmer, St George's and Kitsilano were seeded in that order. V&D Richmond#3 Palmer (25-6) will be playing St George's (14-8) at 5:30 followed by Fraser Valley#6 Tamanawis (35-6) vs Vancouver's Kitsilano (27-7) at 7:00. The 2 winners will play Saturday at 12:00. The winner of that game will be the Wildcard, the 16th team to make the 2007 Provincials. All games are at Centennial, March 2 & 3.
Richmond's 1 and 2 to the BC's.
Friday, March 02, 2007
JN Burnett hung on to beat Cambie in the Richmond final. Both teams have qualified for the Provincials as V&D Richmond#1 and V&D Richmond#2, the 14th and 15th teams to make the Provincials.
Killarney wins in Vancouver.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Killarney defeated Churchill for the Vancouver championship and became the 13th team to make the Provincials.
Trafalgar makes it again
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Trafalgar outlasted challenges and is the Kootenay Zone Winner.
The Fighting Irish make it.
Monday, February 26, 2007
The Fighting Irish from Vancouver College win the Independent League and qualify for the Provincials as Independent#1.
Island Results are in.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Vancouver Island Playoffs were completed on the weekend with SMUS (St Michael's University) taking the #1 berth over Dover Bay in overtime by 3. Dover enters the Provincials as Island#2.
Fraser Valley Results are in.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Centennial over Delta, 71 - 44 for the coveted Fraser Valley#1. Pinetree defeated WJMouat, 69 - 50 for Fraser Valley#3. And Princess Margret defeated crosstown rival Tamanawis, 51-43 for the last Fraser Valley berth, #5. Tammy still has a chance to qualify through the tough Wildcard Tourney.
Wildcard Tourney is on.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Centennial, the Host school, has made the Provincials through the Fraser Valley Playoffs.
A Wildcard Tourney will now be held at Centennial, on March 2 and 3. This will be a single knockout between Independent#2, Fraser Valley#6, Van&Dist - North Shore#2 and Van&Dist - Richmond#2. Game times are Friday 5:00 and 6:30, Saturday at 12:00. Seeding will occur by the participating Coaches in a Conference Call on March 1 at 9:00 p.m.
3rd Team Makes the Provincials.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
New Westminster Hyacks defeated Burnaby South Rebels (67-49) last night winning the Vancouver & District Burnaby/New West League. New West qualified and accepted the invitation to the BC Grade 9 Provincials.