The online participant registration system for the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke is up and running. Just look for the Gems Pro logo in the right sidebar at teamnl.ca. The direct link to registration is HERE.

All participants are reminded that they also need to download, print and sign their Team NL Member Agreement available at teamnl.ca/documents.

Read the full story on the NLSA website HERE.

See the following press release from the NLBA:

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Men’s Canada Games Win Gold in Florida

The Mens Canada Games Basketball Team traveled to Orlando, Florida this weekend to compete in the AAU Men’s Spring Classic Tournament. The tournament was held at the prestigious Orlando Sports Complex in Florida. The team faced the Florida Phantoms in their first game of the tournament and defeated them 59-49. The second game was against Florida Celtics which they won 66-46. They then advanced to the ranking section where they defeated West Coast Florida Kings 63-59 (OT). They advanced to the Championship Game where they met Elev8 Elite and defeated them 64-57. Coaches Erica Kennedy and Ian Coultas used this event in preparation for the 2013 Canada Games scheduled for Sherbrook, Quebec this August.

Team members include: Brett Warren, Steven Ryan, Christian Greenland, Cole Long, Nicholas Frew, Lucas Downey, Liam Dunphy, Brett Bouzane, David Grainger, Sean Hickey, Colin Connors and Andrew Murray. Devon O’Grady is the team manager.

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Bill Murphy
Executive Director
NLBA
1296a Kenmount Rd Paradise, NL A1L 1N3
Phone: (709) 576-0247 Fax: (709) 576-8787
www.nlba.nf.ca

Detailed Sport Schedules (Version 6 April 2) for the 2013 Games in Sherbrooke are now available. You will find the link in the right sidebar for easy reference or just CLICK HERE.

Many of our Bantam AAA Hockey players are in PEI for the Challenge Cup, and title sponsor Irving has put together a GREAT contest in support of KidSport.

Simply visit the Irving Oil Challenge Cup Contest Page on Facebook, "LIKE" the page, and then scroll down to click on "VOTE FOR NL".

Every vote gives you a chance to win a trip to Montreal for an NHL game, and if we hit 5000 votes by April 6 Irving will donate $5000 to KidSport NL.

KidSport NL provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that may prevent them from playing organized sport. Please take a moment to vote now, and every day until we reach 5000 votes, so we can welcome this generous $5000 donation!

https://www.facebook.com/irvingoil/app_376775309007364

The current version of the Sports Competition Schedule for Shebrooke is available to view or download below.

This document will be updated as changes occur and the latest version will be available through the DETAILED SCHEDULE link posted in the sidebar on our site teamnl.ca.

As we move closer to the 2013 Canada Summer Games, Team NL continues with their preparation. Athletes are hard at work on their strength, conditioning and technical training, and behind the scenes organizers are busy with details such as clothing selection, travel arrangements and scheduling.

Just 5 more months and we'll be saying " Let The Games Begin ! "

Team NL sports are well underway with their preparations for the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke next August. Follow us on Twitter @gamesteamnl to stay in touch with Team NL on its journey!

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced the Mission Staff for Team NL heading to the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke Quebec. CLICK HERE for the story.

In preparation for next summer's Canada Games, Chef Michelle Healey and Assistant Chef Rod Snow (pictured 3rd from left) attended the M1 Conference in Sherbrooke Quebec. In addition to meeting event organizers and representatives from other provinces, they got a sneak peak at all the great facilities!

Read more HERE and check out some pictures in our gallery HERE.