SES students of grades 5 and 6 played students of Botha, Donalda, Halkirk and Three Hills and put their basketball skills to test as they played in groups of three on Monday, Feb. 22 at the Stettler elementary and middle school gyms.
There were 21 three-on-three teams that participated in the exercise.
"We wanted them to gain skills such as team work, pass and cut the ball and improve their shooting form," said Kim Poapst, one of the main organizers.
Tthere were three teams at each of the seven hoops, two teams played till a hoop was made and the team on the side line came in to play offence.
"The team scored on goes off and the team that scored goes to defend," explained Poapst. "Between the time when they first started handling the ball and today, we have noticed better spacing and moving to open spaces."
Shooting form and ball handling has improved as well, said Poapst.
"They should have some fundamentals and more confidence to play and improve by the time they move to the next grade," added Poapst. "They have played as a team so more understanding of the game makes it more fun to play."
One of the other organizers was Jeff Lee, who said, "It looked like most of the kids worked hard, participated well and had fun."
"I was really impressed with the display of leadership that I saw," continued Lee. "Once we set the kids up, they came up with their own rules, played by them and demonstrated good sportsmanship."