Hello everybody,
Could anybody imagine that the original
basketball basket was closed at the bottom and a ladder was needed to
recover the ball? I suppose not!
Let’s talk about basketball for kids,
because no matter how hot or cold it is outside you could play it
inside the sports hall.
Basketball is a popular game played on
a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by
throwing the basketball through an elevated horizontal hoop.
The origin of basketball can be traced
back to the year 1891. Dr. James Naismith founded this sport.
Basketball came into existence as a result of his efforts to find
some indoor recreational activity for children in general.
Joining a basketball team requires kids
to learn about commitments. Because teams rely on each other so much
it is imperative that kids make all their practices and are ready to
go on time. They learn about time management and the value of keeping
promises. Playing basketball on a regular basis improves coordination
& speed, as well as improving strength & cardiovascular
health. Ball handling & dribbling also improve fine motor skills.
We have the pleasure to find out more
information about Basketball in Cyprus from:
General Manager of the Cyprus
Basketball Federation Mr. Athos Antoniou.
Izzy: Dear Mr. Antoniou I would like to
introduce you in the world of “Kids Fun in Cyprus”. Please let us
know some information about you and the Cyprus Basketball Federation.
A.A.: I would like to thank you for the
invitation, and to welcome and invite all kids from “Kids Fun in
Cyprus” to explore our Basketball world. Cyprus basketball
federation was held in 1965, but the very first basketball
“exhibition” game in Cyprus took place in 1947. Now in 2013- 2014
season we have 30 clubs participating in 17 active championships.
Izzy: As part of the basketball world
what benefits children could get from playing the game?
A.A.: Discipline, commitment, socializing
and a healthier way of living. I believe those are the benefits a kid
could get from a sport such as basketball.
Izzy: Is Cyprus prepared to increase
the awareness of this game to the new young players? What you could
tell us about the practice halls and teachers of basketball for kids?
A.A.: Practice halls can be found at all
cities. Basketball halls are generally in good condition. Most of the
coaches are people who combine education and previous experience as a
basketball player. For sure we have room for improvement, so it is
important for the parents to ask other parents and kids about a coach
or a club and the practicing conditions.
Izzy: We live a difficult economic
period that makes parents afraid to spend too much for their kids
after school activity. Is it Basketball an expensive game to play?
What are the costs of choosing this game to be a part of your life
and also the financial benefits of the future?
A.A.: Depending on the club, the monthly
fees for the basketball academies varies from 20 to 50 euros.
Izzy: Are there any children basketball
competition that they can join, of course after they gain the skills
(what are kids’ ages who can join the competition)? What are the
Cyprus junior team results and activity up to now?
A.A.: Cyprus Basketball Federation
Championships start from 8 years old (U10 Championship), the so
called mini Championships. Our U16 women National team, was the
winner of the European championship (category C) last year. We have
different age groups national teams (Under 16, Under 18, Under 20
years old) which every year participate at international
competitions.
Izzy: What you could tell to the
parents to make them interested to bring their kids to the sports
hall?
A.A.: Sports can create strong characters
and help their kids to socialize, I think those are the 2 main
benefits, parents should consider.
Izzy: Do you believe that Sports in
general and Basket in particular could help Cyprus?
A.A.: Especially for small countries like
ours, sport is our ambassador abroad and gives the opportunity to
young players and clubs to promote their self and their country
abroad.
Thank you very much for this
opportunity and I hope that more parents will choose Basketball to be
the sport to practice in their kids free time.
Lots of sunny days from Izzy the
Cypriot Lizard!
Where: All cities around Cyprus
When :Lessons hours and days: on
a daily basis depending on the club
How much: Lessons prices 20-50 euros depending on club
| NICOSIA: | KERAVNOS | AKIS GRIGORIOU | 99545420 |
| APOEL | CLUB NO. | 22210333 | |
| ETHA | YIANNOS ARISTOTELOUS | 99420814 | |
| OMONIA | GEORGE ANDREOU | 99465970 | |
| ENAD | AGGELOS PELAGIAS | 99661195 | |
| ACHILLEAS KAIMAKLIOU | DEMETRIS SIAMMAS | 99406849 | |
| OLIMPOS | YIANNOS PANTELIDES | 99430896 | |
| ENOSI KOKINOTRIMITHIAS | NICOS NICOLAOU | 99438909 | |
| NBA | MARIOS ANAXAGOROU | 99317700 | |
| YOUTH STARS | ADONIS CHRISTOU | 99443024 | |
| LARNACA: | AEK | CATERINA GARCIA | 96332624 |
| ZINWNAS | MICHALIS MICHAEL | 99338099 | |
| ARADIPPOU | 99666713 | ||
| LIMASSOL: | AEL | ANDREAS ANDREOU | |
| MJ BASKET | LOUKIA DEMETRIOU | 99645839 | |
| APOLON | POLINA | 25344156 | |
| ENATH | KYPROS MATHAIOU | 99447390 | |
| ERIMI | HLIAS SOKRATOUS | 99696115 | |
| ANAGENNISI | CHRISTAKIS KITROMILIDES | 99687504 | |
| ASTERAS | EVGENIOS SAVVA | 99336158 | |
| PAFOS | APOP | ANTONIS DEMETRIOU | 99200620 |
| PARALIMNI | ENOSI PARALIMNIOU | ANTONIS ARTIMATAS | 99479707 |
| ONISILLOS | YIANNAKIS YIANNI | 99541747 |
Cyprus Basketball Federation
Address:
21, Amfipoleos Str., Strovolos
2025, Nicosia, Cyprus
Phone no: +357 22 449 830
Fax no.: +357 22 449 835
E-mail:eva@basketball.org.cy
Webpage:www.basketball.org.cy
APOP Basketball Club Paphos
Contact person: Mr. Antonis
Demetriou – Coaches Director
Phone no: +357 99 200 620
Lessons fees: 30 euros / month
(first month is free)
for the kids under the age of 7 is free
Lesson schedule and places
2013-2014
ΚΛΙΜΑΚΙΟ
ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟΥ ΑΓ.ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗΣ(ΓΕΡΟΣΚΗΠΟΥ):
Monday
|
Τhusday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
15:ΟΟ-16:ΟΟ
(7-10years)
|
15:00-16:00
(7-10years)
|
15:00-16:00
(7-10years)
|
15:00-16:00
(7-10years)
|
15:00-16:00
(7-10years)
|
10:00-11:00
(7-10years)
|
16:00-17:00
(11-14years)
|
16:00-17:00
(11-14years)
|
16:00-17:00
(11-14
years)
|
16:00-17:00
(11-14
years)
|
16:00-17:00
(11-14
years)
|
11:00-12:00
(11-14
years)
|
ΚΛΙΜΑΚΙΟ ΕΜΠΑΣ
(ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟ):
Monday
|
Τhusday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
16:30-18:00
(11-14
years)
|
16:30-18:30
(7-10years)
|
16:30-18:00
(11-14
years)
|
10:00-11:30
(7-10
years)
|
ΚΛΙΜΑΚΙΟ
ΕΜΠΑΣ(ΛΥΚΕΙΟ):
Monday
|
Τhusday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
15:00-16:00
(7-10
years)
|
15:00-16:00
(7-10
χρ.)
|
||||
16:00-17:00
(10
years bigger then)
|
16:00-17:00
(10
years bigger then)
|
ΚΛΙΜΑΚΙΟ ΓΥ.
ΑΠ ΠΑΥΛΟΥ:
Monday
|
Τhusday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
15:00-16:00
(4-7
years)
|
16:00
– 17:00
(
7- 10 years)
|
15:00-16:00
(4-7
years)
|
10:30
– 11:30
(
7- 10 years)
|
||
16:00-17:00
(10
years bigger then)
|
16:00-17:00
(10
years bigger then)
|
ΚΛΙΜΑΚΙΟ Β’
ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ:
Monday
|
Τhusday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
15:00
– 16:00
(10-12
years)
|
15:00-16:00
(4-7
years)
|
15:00
– 16:00
(10-12
years)
|
15:00-16:00
(4-7
years)
|
10:30
– 11:30
(
7- 10 years)
|
|
16:00
– 17:30
(
U-16 women)
|
16:00
– 17:30
(
U-16 women)
|
16:00
– 17:30
(
U-16 women)
|
16:00
– 17:30
(
U-16 women)
|
16:00
– 17:30
(
U-16 women)
|
ΚΛΙΜΑΚΙΟ Α’
ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ:
Monday
|
Τhusday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
14:30
– 16:00
(
U-18 men)
|
14:30
– 16:00
(
U-18 men)
|
14:30
– 16:00
(
U-18 men)
|
14:30
– 16:00
(
U-18 men)
|
14:30
– 16:00
(
U-18 men)
|
|
16:00
– 17:30
(U-16
men)
|
16:00
– 17:30
(U-16
men)
|
16:00
– 17:30
(U-16
men)
|
16:00
– 17:30
(U-16
men)
|
16:00
– 17:30
(U-16
men)
|
|
17:30-19:00
(U-14
men)
|
17:30-19:00
(U-14men)
|
17:30-19:00
(U-14men)
|
17:30-19:00
(U-14men)
|
17:30-19:00
(U-14men)
|
