Minor League Basketball Team To Host Tryouts, Kids' Clinics

GREATER HARTFORD, CT — Just weeks after announcing its move from southern New Hampshire to Hartford County, the Hartford Shockers of the East Coast Basketball League (ECBL) have announced a pair of upcoming events: tryouts for players interested in joining the minor league team, and youth clinics for players in grades 5-12.

Player Tryouts

A series of player tryouts will be conducted at The Court, 1 Peerless Way, Enfield. Since players in the ECBL generally play close to home, up to 14 spots on the roster may be available. Shockers owner/coach Donovin Ford-Hayes said 3-5 player contracts will be offered directly from tryouts, while others will be invited to training camp for their chance at a final roster spot.

A player contract runs from Feb. 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022. Summer positions may also be available, including working with the team's youth and adult basketball programs.

Tryouts will take place on July 24, Aug. 7 and Aug. 28. Cost is $50, and limited registration spots are available per tryout. A registration form is available here.

Youth Clinics

Clinics for boys and girls in grades 5-8 and 9-12 will take place Friday, Aug. 6 at St. Matthew's Lutheran School, 87 Franklin Square, New Britain. Players will learn about the basics of strategy and typical tactics in basketball, and enhance basketball knowledge with movement, offensive and defensive positioning, spacing and transition.

The clinic for grades 5-8 runs from 5:30-6:45 p.m., while high school age will meet from 7-8:15 p.m. Cost is $25 per player, and a registration form is available here.

More information about Hartford Shockers basketball may be obtained by emailing shockersbasketballclub@gmail.com.

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