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Thomas "Skip" Chappelle Honored at Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball Banquet

Caddigan and King are Foul Shooting Aces at the 2006 Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball Games

Boys A/B West and C/D West come away with Maine McDonald's All-Star victories

Girls A/B West and C/D West triumph in Senior All-Star Games

Barr and Parker named Mr. and Miss Basketball 2006

Levi Slike and Maura Cass awarded academic scholarships

Finalists for the State's Highest Basketball Honor Selected by MABC

Foul Shooting Aces go to the Line at the 2006 Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball Games

Academic All-Stars Named

Area High School Basketball Standouts Named to 2006 Maine McDonald's All-Star Teams

Basketball Committee Revises Class D Tournament Schedule

Foul Shooting Times and Sites set

MABC adopts recent bylaw changes

Mandatory Rules Clinics

Basketball Rules Changes

Important Dates

Thomas "Skip" Chappelle Honored at Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball Banquet

BANGOR, Maine (March 10, 2006) -- The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches presented its prestigious Bob Brown Contributor Award to Thomas "Skip" Chappelle at the 2006 Maine McDonald's Senior All-Star Basketball Games banquet at Husson College in Bangor, Maine on March 10.   Each year, the All-Star Games committee selects an honoree who has made a significant contribution to the sport of basketball in Maine.    

            "Skip Chappelle has demonstrated an unfailing commitment to high school basketball for more than three decades," said MABC President Jim Seavey.   "From his early years playing schoolboy hoops at Old Town to his many years of coaching in Maine, he has helped to showcase boys and girls high school basketball throughout the state. We are proud to recognize him for his contributions to Maine basketball."

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Caddigan and King are Foul Shooting Aces at the 2006 Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball Games

PORTLAND, Maine (March 11, 2006) -- The Maine State Foul Shooting Champions were decided on Saturday at the Maine McDonald's Senior All-Star Basketball Games.

Sean Caddigan of Telstar brought in a perfect 50 out of 50, winning the competition for the boys.

Jenna King of Old Town H.S. hit 45 out of 50 baskets, winning the free throw   title for the girls.

The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) organized competitions earlier this year to determine the finalists who will compete for the State Championship during All-Star weekend.

Following is a list of all competitors:

BOYS

Eastern Region:            Mike Wharff             Piscataquis Community H.S.  

West Region:             Sean Caddigan        Telstar H.S. (50/50)

Northern Region:          Matt McGlinn             Presque Isle H.S.   

Central Region:             Kyle Staples             Mount Desert Island H.S.  

GIRLS

Eastern Region:             Jenna King           Old Town H.S.    (45/50)            

Western Region:             Sarah Oliver             McAuley H.S.

Northern Region:            Ashley Nemer             Ashland H.S.

Central Region:             Kelsey Richards             Mount View H.S.

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Boys West All-Stars Take Wins at Maine McDonald's All-Star Games

BANGOR, Maine (March 11, 2006) -- Today, the Boys A/B West Senior All-Star Team took it to the hoop and defeated the Boys A/B East All-Star Team by a score of 104-74 at the Maine McDonald's Senior All-Star Games held at Husson College in Bangor.

            Joseph Nguany of Deering High School lead the West with 20 points. Steve Wells of Mt. Blue High School, Jordan Cook of Hampden Academy and Matt McKenzie Medomak Valley High School each scored 13 points for the East.   

            Boys C/D West triumphed over East by a score 92-84.   Tyler Smithgall of Winthrop High School lead the West with 18 points and Brock Bradford of Bangor Christian Schools lead the East with 20 points.

            Carlos Strong of Deering High School won top honors in the Boys Slam Dunk Contest.

            Kayla Parker of Sanford High School was selected as Miss Maine Basketball and Bryant Barr of Falmouth High School was selected as Mr. Maine Basketball.

            Net proceeds from the Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities(TM) of Maine. RMHC is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help Maine children lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.   Since it was founded in 1989, RMHC of Maine has granted more than $1,000,000 to local children's programs that have made a measurable impact in our community.

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Girls A/B and C/D West Capture Victories at McDonald's All-Star Games

BANGOR, Maine (March 11, 2006) -- Today, the Girls A/B West Senior All-Star Team took it to the hoop and defeated the Girls A/B East All-Star Team by a score of 74-70 at the Maine McDonald's Senior All-Star Games held at Husson College in Bangor.

            Kayla Parker of Sanford High School led the way for the West with 17 points.   Maggie Rendie of Cony High School led the East team with 17 points.  

            Girls C/D West triumphed over East by a score of 73-53.   Caitlyn Laflin of Hall Dale High School lead the West with 17 points and Danielle Sewell of Houlton High School lead the East with 12 points.

            In other Game Day action, Carolyn Freeman of McAuley H.S. won the Girls 3-point Shoot-out Competition.  

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Bryant Barr and Kayla Parker named Mr. & Miss Maine Basketball

BANGOR, Maine (March 10, 2006) -- The Maine Association of Basketball
Coaches unveiled this year's Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball at the 2006
Maine McDonald's Senior All-Star Basketball Games banquet at Husson
College in Bangor, Maine. Bryant Barr of Falmouth High School
received the Mr. Maine Basketball award. Miss Maine Basketball honors
went to Kayla Parker of Sanford High School.

"This is the highest individual award presented to a male and female
basketball player in the state," explained Jim Seavey, president of
the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches. "It is awarded for
commitment, dedication and excellence throughout the player's high
school career."

Other finalists for the title of Mr. Maine Basketball included Jordan
Cook of Hampden Academy, and Sean Costigan of Cheverus High School.

Finalists for Miss Maine Basketball honors included: Samantha Allen
of Lake Region High School and Katie DeLong of Presque Isle High
School.

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Levi Slike and Maura Cass Selected to receive Maine McDonald's All-State Academic Scholarships

BANGOR, Maine (March 10, 2006) -- The Maine McDonald's
Owner/Operators Association tonight announced the recipients of the
2006 Maine McDonald's All-State Academic Scholarship. Levi Slike of
Mattanawcook Academy and Maura Cass of Marshwood High School were
selected to receive the scholarship award. The scholarship was
created to recognize two members - one girl and one boy - selected
from the Maine McDonald's All-State Academic Team.

"Each member of the All-State Academic team is among the best and
brightest student-athletes in the state," noted Ron Lydick,
Owner/Operator of McDonald's restaurants in Yarmouth, Damariscotta,
and Gray. "On behalf of all the Maine McDonald's Owner/Operators, I'd
like to commend Maura and Levi, as well as all the members of the
All-State Academic Team for their commitment to academic excellence
and dedication to school and community activities."

Levi Slike is Valedictorian of his class at Mattanawcook Academy and
he plays varsity baseball, basketball and golf. He plans to pursue a
degree in Business Administration from the University of Maine.

Maura Cass is Captain of the Varsity basketball, tennis and soccer
teams at Marshwood High School. She will study medicine and
international relations at the college of her choice.

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Finalists for the State's Highest Basketball Honor Selected by MABC

PORTLAND, Maine (February 22, 2006) -- Local Maine McDonald's Owner/Operators and the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) today announced the six finalists for the 2006 Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball Awards, presented to one outstanding male senior and one outstanding female senior basketball player in the state.   The award, the state's highest basketball honor, recognizes the player's performance on the court, as well as their contribution to their team and to Maine basketball.  

Those in the running for Miss Basketball are: Samantha Allen of Lake Region High School, Katie DeLong of Presque Isle High School, and Kayla Parker of Sanford High School.

Nominees for Mr. Basketball are: Bryant Barr of Falmouth High School, Jordan Cook of Hampden Academy, and Sean Costigan of Cheverus High School.

Mr. and Miss Basketball award winners will be announced at the Maine McDonald's All-Star Banquet beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at Husson College's Newman Gymnasium.   Additionally, All-Star players, All-Star coaches, members of the All-State Academic teams, Regional Foul Shooting Champions and the MABC Contributor Award honoree also will be recognized at the awards banquet.

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Finalists for the State's Highest Basketball Honor Selected by MABC

PORTLAND, Maine (February 22, 2006) -- Local Maine McDonald's Owner/Operators and the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) today announced the six finalists for the 2006 Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball Awards, presented to one outstanding male senior and one outstanding female senior basketball player in the state.   The award, the state's highest basketball honor, recognizes the player's performance on the court, as well as their contribution to their team and to Maine basketball.  

Those in the running for Miss Basketball are: Samantha Allen of Lake Region High School, Katie DeLong of Presque Isle High School, and Kayla Parker of Sanford High School.

Nominees for Mr. Basketball are: Bryant Barr of Falmouth High School, Jordan Cook of Hampden Academy, and Sean Costigan of Cheverus High School.

Mr. and Miss Basketball award winners will be announced at the Maine McDonald's All-Star Banquet beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at Husson College's Newman Gymnasium.   Additionally, All-Star players, All-Star coaches, members of the All-State Academic teams, Regional Foul Shooting Champions and the MABC Contributor Award honoree also will be recognized at the awards banquet.

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Foul Shooting Aces go to the Line at the 2006 Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball Games

PORTLAND, Maine (February 22, 2006) -- The Maine State Foul Shooting Champions will be decided at this year's Maine McDonald's Senior All-Star Basketball Games.   The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) organized competitions earlier this year to determine the finalists who will compete for the State Championship during All-Star weekend.   The State Foul Shooting Competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 11 at Husson College in Bangor.

The regional champions are as follows:

The 26th Annual Maine McDonald's Senior All-Star Basketball Games are scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 11 at Newman Gymnasium on the campus of Husson College in Bangor.   The game-day program will feature head-to-head competition between top players in the state's A/B and C/D Boys and Girls divisions. Tip off times for each of the games are as follows:   Girls A/B, 9:00 a.m; Girls C/D, 10:45 a.m.; Boys A/B, 12:30 p.m.; Boys C/D, 2:00 p.m.  

Regional foul shooting champions will receive their awards at the Maine McDonald's All-Star Banquet beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at Husson College's Newman Gymnasium.   Additionally, All-Star players, All-Star coaches, members of the All-State Academic teams, the MABC Contributor Award honoree and Mr. and Miss Basketball also will be recognized at the awards banquet.

Tickets are good for all four Games and may be purchased at the door on Saturday, March 11.   All tickets are $5.00 and net proceeds from the Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Maine.   RMHC of Maine is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help Maine children lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.   Since it was founded in 1989, RMHC of Maine has granted more than $1,000,000 to local children's programs that have made a measurable impact in our community.

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MAKING THE GRADE ON AND OFF THE COURT

Top High School Student-Athletes Named To 2006 Maine McDonald's
All-State Academic Team

PORTLAND, Maine (February 22, 2006) -- The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) today announced selections for the 2006 Maine McDonald's Senior All-State Academic Team.   The boys and girls selected were nominated by their coaches and were chosen as one of only 10 players to represent the more than 130 high schools in the state of Maine. 

"The ten senior girls and ten boys named to the 2006 Maine McDonald's All-State Academic Team are standouts in our local communities," said Sheila Peabody, president of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine, and Owner/Operator of McDonald's restaurants in Gardiner and Rockland.   "Maine's local McDonald's Owners commend these young men and women for their dedication to scholastic achievement and team sports and wish them success in the years to come."

All-State Academic players are selected by a panel of leaders from Maine's high school basketball coaching community.   To be eligible for the team, the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches requires players to meet the following criteria:

·             Achieve a grade point average of 90 or better for seven consecutive semesters.

·             Be a member of their school's varsity basketball team for at least two complete seasons.

·             Make a significant contribution to their team during the 2005-06 season.

The 26 th Annual Maine McDonald's Senior All-Star Basketball Games will be played at Newman Gymnasium on the campus of Husson College in Bangor on Saturday, March 11.   Additionally, the All-Star players, All-Star coaches, members of the All-State Academic teams, Regional Foul Shooting Champions, the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches Contributor Award honoree and Mr. and Miss Basketball will be recognized at an awards banquet on Friday, March 10 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Husson College.

Tickets are good for all four Games and may be purchased at the door on Saturday, March 11.   All tickets are $5.00 and net proceeds from the Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Maine.   RMHC of Maine is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help Maine children lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.   Since it was founded in 1989, RMHC of Maine has granted more than $1,000,000 to local children's programs that have made a measurable impact in our community.

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Area High School Basketball Standouts Names to 2006 Maine McDonald's All-Star Teams

PORTLAND, Maine (February 22, 2006) -- The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) today announced player selections for the 2006 Maine McDonald's East/West Senior All-Star Basketball Games.   Players representing 66 high schools from all reaches of the state have been honored with selection to the All-Star teams. All-Stars were selected based upon ballot returns on a statewide high school basketball coach's vote conducted by MABC in January.

"The local Owner/Operators of Maine's McDonald's restaurants salute the players selected to play on the Maine McDonald's All-Star Teams for their dedication to athletic excellence, sportsmanship and team spirit," said Sheila Peabody, president of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine, and Owner/Operator of McDonald's restaurants in Gardiner and Rockland.   "We are committed to supporting student athletes across the state, and we're pleased to be in our eighteenth year of sponsoring this hallmark sporting event."  

The 2006 Maine McDonald's Senior All-Star Games will be played at Newman Gymnasium on the campus of Husson College in Bangor on Saturday, March 11.   The game-day program will feature head-to-head competition between top players in the state's A/B and C/D Boys and Girls divisions.  

Tip off times for each of the games are as follows:  

Girls A/B, 9:00 a.m.

Girls C/D, 10:45 a.m.

Boys A/B, 12:30 p.m.

Boys C/D, 2:00 p.m.  

Additionally, a Girls' 3-point shoot-out and a Boys' Slam Dunk contest will be held on Game Day.   All-Star players, All-Star coaches, members of the All-State Academic teams, Regional Foul Shooting Champions, the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches Contributor Award honoree and Mr. and Miss Basketball will be recognized at an awards banquet on Friday, March 10 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Husson College.

Tickets are good for all four Games and may be purchased at the door on Saturday, March 11.   All tickets are $5.00 and net proceeds from the Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Maine.   RMHC of Maine is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help Maine children lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.   Since it was founded in 1989, RMHC of Maine has granted more than $1,000,000 to local children's programs that have made a measurable impact in our community.

View All Star Participants and Full Schedule

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Basketball Committee Revises Class D Tournament

     The Maine Principals' Association Basketball Committee met on Sunday, February 12th, and voted to revise the Western Class D tournament schedule as follows:

• The two boys games have been moved from Saturday, February 18th, to Monday, February 20th, and two girls games have been moved from Monday, February 20th, to Saturday, February 18th.

• The revisions were made to accomodate the observance of the Sabbath by Pine Tree Academy.

• If Pine Tree Academy advances to the Western Maine Championship, which is presently scheduled for Saturday, February 25th, an announcement will be made on Wednesday, February 22nd, regarding any further revisions.

• View complete updated schedule by clicking here.

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Foul Shooting Contests Sunday January 8th

     The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches Maine State Foul Shooting
Competition will be held this Sunday, January 8. Each contestant needs to
bring a rebounder with them to the competition. Contestants can be any
varsity player from your team - no grade requirement.
Hopefully having more than one site per region will help alleviate some
travel issues and also boost participation this year.

The following schools will be host sites:

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Recent Bylaw changes adopted by MABC

     The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches recently adopted changes to our bylaws affecting, among other things, who can vote and participate in MABC funtions. Under the new bylaws, adopted at the fall meeting, only active members will be allowed to hold office and have voting privileges. Active members are those coaches who have paid their yearly membership dues. In addition, only active members' players will be allowed to participate in MABC events, including foul shooting contests and the McDonald's Senior All Star game, or receive MABC awards.

     We have also amended the registration period for membership. Individuals may now register from May 1st to December 31st. We will not be accepting memberships for that year after the registration period has expired. Previously, memberships closed after the fall meeting. It is very important that coaches understand that they must be paid members in order to vote and have their players rewarded by the MABC for their achievements. This is a major change from previous years. View complete bylaws.

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Mandatory Rules Clinic

     The Maine Principals Association requires that each member school sends their girls' and boys' HEAD VARSITY COACH to an official's rules clinic, sponsored by the Maine Basketball Commission. If, under an unusual circumstance, the head coach cannot attend, the school's athletic director may attend instead, providing they have been given prior written approval of the MPA Executive Director, Richard A. Durost, Maine Principals' Association, PO Box 2468, Augusta, Maine, 04338-2468. A $35 fined will be issued to schools whose head coach does not attend one of the clinics.

     The clinic locations and dates are as follows:

2004-05 NFHS Basketball Rule Changes

3-4-15, 10-3-7h New, 10-4-1h New:
Prohibits a team member from removing his/her jersey and/or pants/skirt within the visual confines of the playing area. The penalty is a technical foul.

7-5-5, 4-19-7 New:
Changed the penalty to a throw-in for a team-control foul in all cases. A new definition for a team-control foul was also added.

7-5-9, 6-4-3g, 4-36 New:
Changed the penalty for double personal, double technical and simultaneous fouls from an alternating possession throw-in to resuming play from the point of interruption. A new definition for “point of interruption” was also added.

9-3-2 New, 10-3-3:
Changed the penalty for leaving the court for an unauthorized reason to a violation from a technical foul.

2005-06 Major Editorial Changes

4-19-3:
Clarified the definition of an intentional foul.

5-2-1:
Clarified when a three-point goal shall be scored.

10-4-4 New, 10-5:
A new article was added to 10-4 clarifying when bench personnel may stand. Section 10-5 was reorganized to clarify the head coaches' rule.

2005-06 Points of Emphasis

1. Sporting Behavior
2. Free Throws
3. Intentional Fouls

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Important Dates

Classes A, B, C, D

	November 4, 2005	Schedules due to the MPA (electronic submittion)
	November 21, 2005	First Practice
	December 2, 2005	Mr. & Miss Maine Basketball Due to MABC
	December 2, 2005	Bob Brown Contributor Award Nominations Due to MABC
	December 9, 2005	Eligibility Rosters form due to the MPA (electronic submittion)
	December 10, 2005	First Countable Game (After 3 pm December 9)
	December 31, 2005	MABC Membership Dues Deadline
	January 6, 2006	Program Information form due to the MPA (electronic submittion)
	January 8, 2006	Regional Foul Shooting Competitions
	January 13 , 2005	McDonald's Senior All Star Nominations Due to MABC   * note:  three per team maximum *
	January 20, 2005	All-Academic Nomination Due to MABC
	January 27, 2006	Officials Nomination form due to the MPA (electronic submittion)
	February 10, 2006	Last Countable Game
	February 11, 2006	Make-Up Date for February 10 game ONLY
	February 14, 2006	Preliminary Round - Girls (by mutual consent, this game may be played on the 13th.) Exception: Feb 15, 2006, Preliminary Round - A/B West Girls Only
	February 15, 2006	Preliminary Round - Boys (by mutual consent, this game may be played on the 14th.) Exception: Feb 14, 2006, Preliminary Round - A/B West Boys Only
	February 17-25, 2006	East & West Quarter & Semi-Finals, Regional Championships
	February 25, 2006	Final day of practice and games for all teams not in State Championships.
	March 3, 2006	State B State Championship (Bangor)
	March 4, 2006	State D State Championship (Augusta)
	March 4, 2006	State C State Championship (Augusta)
	March 4, 2006	State A State Championship (Portland), Boys 3 pm; Girls 7 pm
	March 10, 2006	McDonald's Senior All-Star Banquet (Husson)
	March 11, 2006	McDonald's Senior All-Star Games (Husson)
	October 6-7 , 2006	MABC Fall Coaches Clinic

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