Basketball coach Mo Basso is planning on taking 9-12 high school boys to a high level basketball training camp at Gonzaga University in Washington state – but he needs permission from the Board of Trustees.

The four day event will end June 28 – with a guarantee of many games, much coaching and a great experience for the Hornets – juniors and seniors.

The attendees will head for Spokane  June 25. Other local teams attending include Clarence Fulton of Vernon, Westsyde Secondary in Kamloops and Pleasant Valley of Armstrong.

Basso says “this will be invaluable experience for me to be surrounded by such great coaching staff” ~ “for the kids it will be an experience they will cherish and a great learning experience”. Basso says the trip will cost $5000 but will covered by the students and fund raising.

Golf and Hockey Academies in Osoyoos to be approved:

Hockey – Osoyoos Secondary and Elementary schools have hockey academies each year at  a cost of $300 per student running for one semester and takes the place of physical education. This programme has run for six years with most students playing in minor hockey.

Golf – High school students can also enrol in a golf academy at a fee of $500 per students. Dry land training began in February and since spring break students have been at the golf course daily. A programme for elementary students is being explored.