2009-05-15 / Sports

Garden City Basketball - Skills Competition At MSG

Knicks player David Lee signing autographs for the kids
Knicks player David Lee signing autographs for the kids The JrNBA/JrWNBA Regional Skills competition hosted on the court of Madison Square Garden after a Knicks/Raptors game, saw a very happy Joseph Pizzingrillo come in 1st in the Region for 9&10 year old boys. Alision LaMonica was amazing with her 2nd place finish in the Region for Girls 9&10 year olds and Kyle Skramko captured 4th place for boys 13&14 year olds. Joseph just missed making the national tournament while Kyle entered the competition with the fastest time ever recorded (over 600,000 contestants) through the JrNBA skills obstacle course.

Congratulations to all of the Boys and Girls that participated in the JrNBA/JrWNBA Skills Challenge sponsored by SINGULAR Garden City Basketball was honored once again to be selected to host a JrNBA/JrWNBA Skills Challenge. This great FREE event is open to everyone 9-14 years of age...including non-participants in our program. The Skills Challenge is a grassroots event that is an opportunity for kids to showcase their excellence in the core basketball skills of shooting, dribbling and passing. The Skills Challenge is also intended to encourage youth participation in sport while promoting sportsmanship.

The Pizzingrillo family is having a blast at the Knick shoot around
The Pizzingrillo family is having a blast at the Knick shoot around As a proud member of the JrNBA and JrWNBA, we suggest you select the JrNBA logo on our website for information about the Skills Challenge, NBA Cares, free camps, and pledge to be a S.T.A.R. (sportsmanship, teamwork, attitude, & respect). Check out the links for Coaches, Players, and Parents. Each link will lead you to an awesome guide that provides valuable basketball information that everyone should read.

We believe that Garden City Basketball has the vision, dedication, and sets the standard for youth basketball in the village of Garden City.


Joey Pizz shows his championship form through the speed dribble
Joey Pizz shows his championship form through the speed dribble Kyle goes for the layup on the court at the Garden
Kyle goes for the layup on the court at the Garden Kyle Skramko hits the foul line jumper and hears the sweet sound of a swish 
Kyle Skramko hits the foul line jumper and hears the sweet sound of a swish The Regional contestants are all smiles as they are announced to the fans at the Garden
The Regional contestants are all smiles as they are announced to the fans at the Garden

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