2 0 - The Oakville Beaver, F rida y A u g u s t 22, 2003 Basketball can trace its origin back to the YMCA Sometimes it's difficult to trace things back to their beginning, but not so with the popular game of basket ball. Basketball is a true YMCA orig inal - and was invented by a Canadian! Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. Jam es N aism ith, a Canadian YMCA Physical D irector and a teacher. His boss at Springfield College in Massachusets suggested that he develop a new indoor game that would be more fun for the stu dents than the usual activities of gym nastics, weight lifting and stretching. On Dec. 12, 1891 Naismith hung two peach baskets from the railing of the gymnasium's second level running track and posted 13 rules for a new game called "basketball." The game was an instant hit. Within a few days, teachers at a nearby girl's school con vinced Naismith to teach them the game and in 1892 the first female bas ketball team was organized. The game o f basketball has grown and evolved over the years to the point where it is an Olympic sport and a household word. For more than 15 years the YMCA has been delivering a quality youth basketball program to the community o f Oakville. Registrations are currently being accepted for the fall season in the POSTCARDS FROM THE V YM CA's popular co-ed Youth Basketball o f Canada (YBC) and the girls only W omen's Youth Basketball of Canada (W YBC) leagues. Registration information is avail able at the YMCA at 905-845-3417. Team sponsorship opportunities are also available for the first time at the Oakville YMCA. Recent facility rent increases sparked by government cuts to education and municipal funding have forced basketball leagues such as the YBC and W YBC to increase regis tration fees to the public. You can help to keep these pro grams within reach o f all Oakville children by sponsoring a YMCA bas ketball team. For YBC or WYBC team sponsor ship information please contact Lisa Dodd at the YMCA o f Oakville at 905845-5597, ext. 230. Peter C. McCusker · Oakville Beaver FILL `ER UP: Ron Shantz, of Kerr Street Ministries, Oakville Salvation Army Major Rolf Guenther, Bob McKean, o f the Kiwanis Club of Oakville, and Staples Sales Manager John Creighton fill up a Yellow Kiwanis School Bus Collection Bin with back to school supplies for needy children. The School Bus Collection Bins will be located at more than 100 Staples/Business Depot locations across Canada. In Oakville, the Oakville Salvation Army, Kerr Street Ministries, and other groups will distribute the school supplies to families in need. Back to DANCE School! o ' PAVAS, a preschool arts program. Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:30 am or 1:00-3:30 pm ,, 3 - 6 year olds. Musical Theatre (songs and scenes), Creative Art an Music. REGISTER NOW FOR FALL--------------, ^ M Ik m Classes begin September 8, 2003. Ages 3 to adult. Beginner to advanced for all ages. Day, evening and weekend classes available. ^JS S S ^T H E A T R E P erform ance & PRODUCTION CLASS Directed by Ed Daryani (artistic director for Humber College's drama program) and Jenny McMurry (lead in Avita at the St. Lawrence Centre in Toronto - August '03. it. / k c t it. ^ in q it. it. it. "p a i n t i t . ^ e u l p t it. £ .e a v n i t , Ballet · Modern Lyrical · Jazz Hip Hop · Tap Ballroom · Swing Latin · Irish Aero · Acting Musical Theatre Instrumental Music Pilates · Painting Drawing · Clay Pottery Tutoring all subjects including math science, english & languages JK-G rade 12 4TH ANNUAL MUSICAL PRODUCTION Directed by Peter Kunder (actor and former director of Cawthra Park S.S. drama program) Watch for auditions. · Small class sizes · Camera viewing of all studios ANNOUNCING! New Artistic Director Erin McFadden, welcoming her back from 2 year performance w ith Mama Mia! w STUDIO IJ / \ V A 3 CALL US TODAY 905-403-9435 2351 Royal Windsor Drive, Unit l , Mississauga www.studiopavas.com studiopavas@sympatico.ca P M R fTlin G Ann VISUAL arts school