16/05/12
Not long now.
SCM Supersonics take to their new home in less than 50 hours. Queens Campus, Durham University, Stockton. This new home will hopefully bring more success to SCM Supersonics who have won 9 championships in the last 4 seasons. Owner Steve Butler says "There are a few changes this season with personel, coaches of teams and now a new venue but its something we had to do to make this club bigger and better. We've competed very well over the last 4 years winning plenty of championships but with our new venue we now probably have one of the best courts to play on and best vemues to spectate from. I'm hoping the club can build on the success and we'll see who turns up for training/try outs this friday to see what Leagues we will be entering in." SCM Supersonics are hoping to add a third team in the Durham League division 2 as a developemnt team but this will depend on numbers who are willing to commit to the club before June 28th when the leagues AGM takes place. Owner Steve Butler adds " Last season we won the Durham League Division 1 title and its something we are proud of and want to keep a hold of. I hope the majority of the squad re-signs this season but even if their don't i know the guys who do sign will give everything their have to win as many games as possible."SCM Supersonics try out's/ Training will start this friday 18th of May and starts at 7pm till 9pm at Queens Campus, Durham university, Stockton. If your interested in joining the most successful local league club for the past 4 years then contact Steve Butler on 07895 594018 or email steve11butler@hotmail.co.uk
03/05/12
SCM Supersonics try outs.
SCM Supersonics are holding try outs for local players to join the most successful local league club over the past 4 seasons on May 18th at their new home Queens campus, Durham University, Stockton site. Owner Steve Butler says " Its only been a week since our season finished but the amount of people that have asked to try out for the club and join in our training sessions has been huge so we are starting up early this year and holding try out's on the 18th of May. Its great that we've been able to book our new facility also and i hope that the Supersonics can make this their home for a long time to come." If you want to try out for SCM Supersonics then its an open run for anyone who has played basketball at any level. If your beginner or national league experience SCM Supersonics will have a team for you. Its £3 per person and everyone is welcome.
28/04/12
SCM Supersonics moving to new venue.
SCM Supersonics are moving venues for the 2012 - 2013 basketball season, there go from Billingham campus to a £5.3 million state-of-the-art international sports centre in Stockton-on-Tees called Durham University’s Queen’s Campus.
Coach Butler adds " There are exciting times ahead for SCM Supersonics, moving into this new venue means that the club is moving in the right direction." Next season i will be taking a step back from the coaching of SCM Supersonics but i want my club to grow, develop and build into a formiddable force be continue to be successful as it has been, i believe moving here will encourage new players to sign up to the club and we will will continue to build and develop our members. This is a beautiful venue with a great court, we have to get use to the baskets as when we've played here before our shooting hasnt been as good but we will be running training sessions over the next couple of months to get that right."
28/04/12
SCM Supersonics have to settle for runners up in Teesside league.
SCM Supersonics had their fingers crossed that Hartlepool Heat could do them a favour when they hosted Middlesbrough Lions in the final Teesside League Division 1 league game of the season but Middlesbrough Lions were too strong and came away with a easy 91 - 58 victory pushing SCM Supersonics into runners up spot. Coach Butler says to only lose one match all season and not win the league is unlucky but at least it was a battle to the end this year which made it interesting for the league. We congratulate Lions for their first championship and by beating us by 25 in the first league game their deserved to win the league as we could only beat them by 18 in the second game." SCM Supersonics can still claim double trophies this season with the Durham League Divison 1 title and Teesside league Division 1 Cup so its been another successful season making the tally of 9 championship winning trophies and 4 runner up medals in the short 4 year history. Coach Butler says " We compete every season and to win 9 championships and 4 runner up medals show that we have done great over the past 4 years. We are by far the most successful local league club over the past 4 years and i hope it continues for the next 4 years."
SCM Supersonics is undergoing a few changes next season and the club are meeting next week to discuss with players and coaches how the club is to move forward and which leagues the team is wanting to enter. The Club is growing fast and its vital for the club that we can accomodate everyone who wants to be apart of the club to play at certain levels where everyone benefits.
24/04/12
Tees Valley Mohawks Junior Basketballl Session.
Tees Valley Mohawks open its doors to the Future basketball stars last saturday with their first Coaching Clinic at the Olympia Building Teesside University. 21 up and coming basketball youngsters were put through their paces and taught the basket fundementals of basketball, Dribbling, Passing and Shooting skills.
Head Coach of the Mohawks Steve Butler says " This is very important part of our set up this season is too encourage young children to pick up and basketball and play the sport. Learn the basics but have fun whilst meeting new friends, after a successful camp at Eastern Ravens the other week this was just as successful with lots of news faces." Head Coach Steve Butler opened the camp with a welcoming speech and told the youngsters to encourage teamwork, have fun, work hard and show respect to everyone. He then passed the coaching onto Coaches Carl Colmer and Tom
Coach Tom Robinson said "These kids are the future and we have to encourage them and support them wherever possible, The more chance their get to play the better they will become and i hope it will encourage them to come along to Mohawk games next season and support us." The coaching Clininc lasted 2 hours and after the 2 hours the young children saw their coaches go against Carlisle in a Mohawks Friendly game of which the Mohawks won 85- 58. Chairman of the club Tony Hanson finished off saying " The children were very loud supporting our Mohawks and it looks like their have had a great day with the coaches. Steve and i believe that this is the way forward and we will be doing our upmost to get an academy up and running very shortly."
Tees Valley Mohawks handed out lots of prizes such as Nike wrists bands, hats, T-shirts plus many many more and the children had a fantastic day. Kurtis Jalhen (right) said Its was great fun and i loved it, I cant wait for the next one to happen again,
Keep posted to see when the Mohawks Academy starts.....
24/04/12
SCM Supersonics have done all their can......
SCM Supersonicshave done all they can to become Teesside League Division 1 champions for the 4th year running. First of all on Friday Sonics took on Heat in Hartlepool and won 87 - 71 with Luke Thompson top scoring with 30 points, he was well supported by Carl Colmer, Michael Thompson and games MVP Alex Moore with 20,16 and 18 respectively. Anthony Robinson top scored for Heat with 20 points, Coach Butler said " I was really impressed with the team effort tonight, we played well and controlled the game well even when Heat had a comeback run in the 2nd half." SCM Supersonics then travelled to Richmond to take on a very strong Vikings side and came away with a 97 - 86 victory. Again the scoring was spread throughout the team but a massive game high 35 points from Luke Thompson earned him MVP but again was supported well by Michael Thompson, Alex Moore, carl Colmer and Mark Finmore. Coach Butler adds " We played very well in parts but struggled defensively, especially in the 1st half, Luke was fantastic tonight but again im so proud of the team for a great workmanlike effort to get the result we need." SCM Supersonics fans can only pray now as Lions take on Heat in Hartlepool on friday night, If lions win this game then Lions will become the new champions of teesside league division 1 but if Heat can cause an upset then SCM Supersonics will retain the title.Keep posted to see if Heat can do SCM Supersonics a favour....
Hartlepool Double Act Luke 8 (Above) and Alex 6 (Above) earned a MVP each in last two games earning two valuable wins for SCM Supersonics.
13/04/12
Mohawks bouncing back into the Community.
Tees Valley Mohawks put 22 young children and people through their paces at the Eastern Ravens Trust Basketball camp held at Durham Univeristy Stockton campus, Eastern Ravens Trust offer Respite breaks for children and young people aged 8 to 24 who are providing care to another family member, the service provides oppourtunties for young carers to take
with others experiencing silmilar situations and enjoy a wide range of recreation, leisure and social activities. Mohawk players Carl Colmer and Tom Robinson put the children and young people through their paces and worked on fundemental skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting skills during the morning session and on the afternoon the players were split into 4 teams and ran a basketball tournament. Head Coach of the Tees Valley Mohawks opening up the camp talking about respecting each other, play as a team and work hard but most of all the day was about having fun and enjoying themselves. Sue McGee Young carers Interventions worker from Eastern Ravens says " what a fantastic day the young people had with the Mohawks, The coaches were fantastic all day and the young people really enjoyed themselves, There recieved great prizes and all the young people had a fab time and there were a few that could play the game. Steve and i have already started organising more sessions for the children over the next couple of months and i'm looking forward to working with the Tees Valley Mohawks basketball club again."
Coach Steve Butler adds " Its really important that we start doing more in the community with various partners, we are looking to build basketball back up in the Tees Valley Area and the young people of today are the ones we have to focus on, Its vital that these young people have a little respite from caring for their loved ones and Eastern Ravens Trust do a fantastic job and i'm excited we are building a partnership with them again to help and support each other." If you would like the Tees Valley Mohawks basketball club to do some coaching for your project or business then please contact the Mohawks website on www.teesvalleymohawks.co.uk or Steve Butler direct on 07895594018. Tees Valley Mohawks next basketball camp is being held at the Teesside Univeristy's Olympia Building on the 21st of April from 12 till 2pm for children aged 6 to 16 years old, Ticket prices are £7:50 per child and for this price you also get entry into the Tees Valley Mohawks game against Carlisie Panthers at 3:00pm. If your child is interested in coming along then please dont hestitate to contact Steve Butler via Mohawks Website on www.teesvalleymohawks.co.uk or email direct at steve11butler@hotmail.co.uk . 
