Tralee Magic is thrilled to launch our brand-new Mothers & Others Social Basketball group, designed to reconnect women with the game in a fun, relaxed, and non-competitive way! 🏀✨
Whether you’re a past player looking to re-engage or someone who’s never played club basketball before, SOCIA-Ball offers an inclusive space to get active, learn new skills, and most importantly, have fun! 🎉💪
Our focus is on creating a supportive, social environment where you can move, laugh, and enjoy basketball—no competitive pressure, just good vibes and great company! 🙌
Note: To keep it fun and fair, this program is for women not currently registered with any Basketball Ireland club. Past players are welcome as long as you’re not actively playing in a club. 🏀😊
Join us for some exciting sessions where it’s all about enjoying the game and connecting with others!
Just turn up…CBS, The Green School Gym, Every Wednesday at 9pm from 18th Sept.
For boys born in 2011 & 2012, the next U14 basketball trials are happening now!
– Monday, 26th August | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
– Thursday, 29th August | 8:00 PM – 9:00PM
– Monday, 2nd Sept | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: The Green School Gym
Cost: €3 per session
What to Bring: Water & a ball
🏀🏀🏀 Our Academy is Back! 🏀🏀🏀
After a long summer break, we’re thrilled to return to the court with fantastic coaches and fun activities! If you have a girl or boy born between 2016-2020, here’s the info you need:
– U6 Boys and Girls (2019-2020) | from Thursday, Sept 5th | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
– U8 Boys and Girls (2017-2018) | from Friday, Sept 6th | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
– U10 Boys and Girls (2015-2016) | from Friday, Sept 6th | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Mercy Mounthawk School Gym
For questions, contact us at traleemagicbc@gmail.com. Please include your child’s name, date of birth, parent’s name, and contact number.
Important: Trials are to stream players by skill level, ensuring every boy gets a spot on a team. If you can’t attend pre-season training or trials, let your coach or team manager know!
As the 2024/25 season kicks off, we need more volunteers to help with general tasks, fundraising, and especially coaching. Your time and support are vital to ensuring every child can participate. If you can help, please contact your child’s coach or email us at traleemagicbc@gmail.com. Let’s make this season a success together!
Sponsorship Needed
To keep registration fees unchanged, we are seeking sponsors to help with our running and training costs. Check out our 2024/25 Sponsorship Brochure on our website www.traleemagicbc.ie for more details!
We’re thrilled to be back after the long summer break! This year’s academy promises lots of fun, along with expert coaching for kids who are eager to learn and grow in basketball.
Calling all boys and girls born between 2016 – 2020!
Whether you’re returning or just starting out, now is the perfect time to get involved!
U6 (born 2019 – 2020)
Training at Mounthawk School Gym
Thursdays 6-7pm, starting September 5th
U8 (born 2017 – 2018)
Training at Mounthawk School Gym
Fridays 6-7pm, starting September 5th
U10 (born 2015 – 2016)
Training at Mounthawk School Gym
Fridays 7-8pm, starting September 5th
Have questions? Reach out to us at:
Email: traleemagicbc@gmail.com
When contacting us, please include:
– Child’s name
– Child’s date of birth
– Parent’s name
– Parent’s contact number
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
Basketball Preseason Trials &Training
With the official start of the basketball season fast approaching, preseason training is intensifying and trials are being organized. Join us as we prepare for an exciting season ahead!
🏀 U14 Girls Basketball Preseason Training 🏀
For girls born in 2012 & 2013, the next preseason basketball training sessions are
When:
Thursday, 29th August | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 3rd Sept | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: CBS, The Green School Gym
Cost: €3 per session
What to Bring: Water & a ball
Looking forward to seeing you on the court!
🏀 U12 Girls Basketball Trials 🏀
For girls born in 2013/2014, the next U12 basketball trials are
When:
Thursday, 22nd August | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Cumann Iosaef Community Centre
Cost: €3 per session
What to Bring: Water & a ball
PLEASE NOTE: We aim to have a place for every girl in a team. The trials are designed to stream players according to their skill level rather than include or exclude them from playing the game we love!
If you would like to play but cannot attend pre-season training or trials for any reason, it’s important to let your coach or team manager know.
Clubzap
Your coach and team manger will primarily use the ClubZap app to communicate with you. ClubZap is free to download on Google Play and the Apple store.
Please make sure to check the app regularly for updates, schedules, and important messages.
First of all, a massive congratulations to all involved in with the Kerry Senior Ladies Football Team – well deserved All-Ireland Football Champions! Our Bidl Senior Ladies Team players, Aoife Dillane and Mary O’Connell both put in an immense shift to bring the cup home to Kerry.
Congratulations to Tralee Magic and Ireland forward Joshua Osayanrhion and his Ireland U18 men’s teammates who moved 9 places up the B Division FIBA rankings following a massive Eurobasket campaign. Joshua featured strongly on across the leader board. He emerged as top scorer for his team. Well dine Joshua!!
Pre-season training
The off-season has transitioned to the pre-season with only a couple of months left until the first day of basketball practice or try outs.
The U16 Girls will be first back… every monday in august at 7pm in the CBS, The Green. Please bring a ball, water and €3 to cover hall hire please.
Can all teams please keep an eye on Clubzap, as that is where pre-season training will be announced first over the coming days & weeks.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
Our Skills Development sessions continue this Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Holly, Joshua and Pryia will take you through your paces to develop your individual game skills. NON-CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME!
Club Members €3
Non Club Members €4
bring water and a ball
2 DAY BASKETBALL CAMPS
Tralee Magic’s 2 day Basketball Camps are suitable for both boys and girls from beginner and experienced players.
Over the 2 intensive days of basketball they will:
Build on the fundamentals skills of basketball
Develop Existing Skills
Stay Active
Learn the Importance of Hard Work, Sportsmanship, and Teamwork
Good Luck to Tralee Magic and Ireland forward Joshua Osayanrhion as he arrived in North Macedonia with his Ireland U18 team mates ahead of their FIBA U18 Men’s Youth EuroBasket campaign.
Their opening game against the host team was a tough one. They went down in a hard fought battle, where the final score of 56 – 71 did not reflect the truth of the game.
Joshua had an outstanding individual game scoring 15 points (55.6% of FG), 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 turnovers in just 27.55 minutes.
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Beginners Camp
Our very first beginners camp took place this week. It was great to see so many kids enjoying basketball for the first time. They had so much fun learning the fundamentals of this team sport that we all love, that more than a few parents said they were “buzzing” to start academy…a success by anyone’s standards! Well done and thank you to all involved.
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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
Our Skills Development sessions continue this Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Holly, Joshua and Pryia will take you through your paces to develop your individual game skills. NON-CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME!
Club Members €3
Non Club Members €4
bring water and a ball
OUT OF SEASON TRAINING
This will be the last week of Out of Season Training this week with our very best Tralee Magic Coaches.
These sessions will focus on team skills and drills within appropriate age groups!
U12/14 girls 6-7pm
U16-18 boys and girls 7-8pm
U12/14 boys 8-9pm
Bring a ball and water!
€5 per session.
Cumman Íoseaf
CLUB MEMBERS ONLY!
2 DAY BASKETBALL CAMPS
Tralee Magic’s 2 day Basketball Camps are suitable for both boys and girls from beginner and experienced players.
Over the 2 intensive days of basketball they will:
Build on the fundamentals skills of basketball
Develop Existing Skills
Stay Active
Learn the Importance of Hard Work, Sportsmanship, and Teamwork
Have FUN!
August 12th and 13th for u8-u12
August 15th and 16th for u14-u18
Camps run 09:30 to 2pm each day in Cumann Íoseaf!
Book now on our website www.traleemagicbc.ie
Coach Development
Tralee Magic, in conjunction with Basketball Ireland, will be running a Level 1 Coaching Course in Tralee. Places are limited, but we are delighted to be able to offer coaches from other clubs the opportunity to take this course in Kerry!
Dates: August 2nd – 4th
To book your place, please contact the club on traleemagicbc@gmail.com or on 087 903 5732
Well done to Tralee Magic and Garveys Tralee Warriors Guard Aivaras Uosis who is on a winning streak with his Ireland U20 teammates in the FIBA Eurobaskets B Division competition this week in Romania.
Aivaras has also recently committed to Carson Newman University in Tennessee on a full basketball scholarship to further his athletic and academic career.
Everyone at Tralee Magic has seen the work Aivaras has put in over the years and wish him all the very best. No doubt he will continue to shine!
Our Skills Development sessions continue this Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Holly, Joshua and Pryia will take you through your paces to development your individual game skills. NON-
CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME!
Club Members €3
Non Club Members €4
bring water and a ball
Our Out of Season Training begins this week with Magic Chairman and Garveys Tralee Warriors Coach, John Dowling, and youth coaches, David Leahy and Paul O’Connor
These sessions will focus on team skills and drills within appropriate age groups!
U12/14 girls 6-7pm
U16-18 boys and girls 7-8pm
U12/14 boys 8-9pm
CLUB MEMBERS ONLY!
€5 Bring water and ball
COMING SOON
Beginners Basketball Summer Camp
There are still some places available is an incredible kids who are complete beginners or fairly new to basketball to learn the fundamentals with experienced, knowledgeable coaches.
OPEN TO NON CLUB MEMBERS!
Cumman Íoseaf,
Wednesday – Friday 24th – 26th July
9.30 – 11.30am junior and senior infants
12 – 2pm 1st and 2nd class
Build on the fundamentals skills of basketball
Develop Existing Skills
Stay Active
Learn the Importance of Hard Work, Sportsmanship, and Teamwork
Have FUN!
Tralee Magic’s 2 day Basketball Camps are suitable for both boys and girls from beginner and experienced players.
Our Skills Development sessions continue this Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Holly and Pryia will take you through your paces to development your individual game skills.
NON-CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME!
Club Members €3
Non Club Members €4
bring water and a ball
Our Out of Season Training begins this week with Magic Chairman and Garveys Tralee Warriors Coach, John Dowling, Basketball Ireland Development League Assistant Coach, Catriona Collins, and U18 men’s Coach, David Leahy.
These sessions will focus on team skills and drills within appropriate age groups!
CLUB MEMBERS ONLY!
€5 Bring water and ball
COMING SOON
Beginners Basketball Summer Camp
This is an incredible opportunity for kids who are complete beginners or fairly new to basketball to learn the fundamentals with experienced, knowledgeable coaches.
OPEN TO NON CLUB MEMBERS
Best of all, make new friends and get valuable practice in a fun, supportive setting!
Cumman Íoseaf,
Wednesday – Friday 24th – 26th July
9.30 – 11.30am junior and senior infants
12 – 2pm 1st and 2nd class
Sign up now on our website
www.traleemagicbc.ie
2 DAY BASKETBALL CAMPS
At Tralee Magic, we offer basketball camps that provide a fun and positive environment for players to:
Build on the fundamentals skills of basketball
Develop Existing Skills
Stay Active
Learn the Importance of Hard Work, Sportsmanship, and Teamwork
Have FUN!
Tralee Magic’s 2 day Basketball Camps are suitable for both boys and girls from beginner and experienced players.
August 12th and 13th for u8-u12
August 15th and 16th for u14-u18
Camps run 09:30 to 2pm each day in Cumann Íoseaf!
Book now on our website www.traleemagicbc.ie
Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell vs. Tralee Magic
On the 6th of January Tralee Magic U18 Girls team will travel to Corks Parochial Hall, one of Irelands most iconic basketball venues, to meet Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell in the home court.
The stage is set for an intense battle in the U18 Women’s National Cup 2023-24 semi-finals.
Both teams come into this match with impressive records, having won incredibly tough previous games in the competition. Both teams enter this semi-finals clash with confidence, having won their last matches.
Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell emerged victorious against Kilkenny Stars with a convincing 77-53 scoreline, while Tralee Magic overcame Flomax Liffey Celtics in a close encounter, winning 60-57.
Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell has been dominant in the group stage, scoring an average of 77 points per game while conceding only 53 points.
Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, with seventeen 2-point shots and eleven 3-point shots made per game. However their free throw scoring only hits 47.6% and could be an area of improvement.
The standout performers for Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell have been Mia Lynch,, who scores in their last cup game included five 3 pointers, and Abbie Lyons, who have been consistent in scoring and making significant contributions to their team’s success.
On the other hand, Tralee Magic has also been in fine form, scoring an average of 60 points per game and conceding 57 points.
Their strength lies in their ability to move the ball quickly and convert 2-point shots, with an impressive 21 shots made per game. However their 3-point shooting could be a concern, having made only 3 shots per game.
The free throw percentage of 75% showcases their efficiency from the line. Holly O’Brien who scored an impressive 23 points in their last cup game, and Capped Irish International Lucy O’Connor have been the key players for Tralee Magic, displaying their scoring prowess and making crucial contributions to their team’s victories.
In this highly anticipated matchup, Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell’s offensive firepower will be a significant advantage, but Tralee Magic’s strong defense and efficient 2-point shooting cannot be underestimated.
The key to victory for Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell will be their ability to maintain their scoring momentum, but they are up against Tralee Magic’s proven intensive defense which should limit Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunells scoring opportunities.
The unquantifiable influence of an enthusiastic home crowd could be the difference in this game.
With three Tralee team’s competing in 3 different national cups on the same weekend in Cork, we would encourage the notoriously loyal Kerry basketball community will travel Cork to drown out the notoriously vocal Cork support.
Get ready for an exhilarating contest as these two talented teams battle it out for a spot in the U18 Women’s National Cup.
This week got off to a great start. Our coach’s commitment to continuing to ensure Tralee Maguc remains a modern club, relevant to world our kids live in, was reaffirmed by the full attendance and engagement at a workshop by Dr. Rachel Sheehan.
This was the first of a series of workshops by Dr.Sheehan organised by the club about the science behind coaching kids, how to help them grow, and which tools we can use to help foster that growth.
Dr Sheehan has played underage basketball at every level for Ireland, played superleague and played professionally in Europe, so to say she has a unique view on our own sport would be putting it mildly.
Our U16 Girls Trials ate now complete and teams will be finalised this week!
There will be 3 days of trials for our U14 Gitls teams. Girls born 2010 AND 2011 from any part of Tralee and the surrounding areas are welcome to attend. Please take note of venues
Friday 18th 6-7pm in The Green,
Tuesday 22nd 6-7pm in Mounthawk,
Friday 25th 6-7pm in The Green.
All players bring their own ball, water and €3
It is important that anyone who can’t make trials but intends to play this year makes contact with team management before the trials, using Clubzap
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Tralee Magic Pre-Season training for U11 & U12 Boys will take place in Mercy Mounthawk Gym on the following dates from 7-8pm. Boys born 2011-2013 from any part of Tralee and the surrounding areas are welcome to attend.
Monday 14th August, 7 to 8pm
Wednesday 16th August 7 to 8pm
Monday 21st August 7 to 8pm
Wednesday 23rd August 7 to 8pm
Monday 28th August 7 to 8pm
All players bring their own ball, water and €3
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Last, but not by not means least, we are so proud of Tralee Magic Player Holly O’Brien. Holly started in our academy at age 6 and last weekend she played for the Ireland U17 girls team in Belfast! Well done Holly!
As our club continues to grow and be successful, we will need more volunteers. Tralee Magic Basketball Team is run entirely by volunteers.
This year we are appealing to parents to volunteer with their child’s basketball team, from Academy all the way to the senior teams…not just coaches, to put out cones, to help organise teams, to help with some of the games…no Basketball experience needed!
Please speak to your childs coach at training if you can help out in any way, or email traleemagicbc@gmail.com
Please keep an eye on our social media pages for up to date info on training days, trials and ckub news. It is best to download the ClubZap app for everything relating to your childs team.
Well, September is almost here! That means plans are well underway at Tralee Magic Basketball Club for our return to training and games!
We understand its a busy time for all families, so to help with planning, a preview of our training schedule can be found on our social media pages.
Prior to return to training, from the 7th September, we have organised an informal shoot around and introduction to coaches for our Tralee Magic Shooting Stars Academy (boys and girls born on or after 2014).
As always, our Academy coaches will be a mixture of older club players, our favourite Tralee Warrior Super league players…and top secret new signings! Players from any part of Tralee town and the surrounding areas are welcome.
U16 Girls Trials- 11th and 14th August Mounthawk Gym 8pm to 9pm. Bring ball, water and €3.
It is important that anyone who can’t make trials but intends to play this year makes contact with team management before the trials, using Clubzapp
We look forward to welcoming back our Tralee Magic underage members! Our 2022/2023 season was a very successful one for the club.
We had both boys and girls teams successfully compete at local and national level. We are planning to continue and build on that success this year.
There is very exciting developments underway for ladies basketball at Tralee Magic. We are almost ready for an announcement…watch this space.
As our club continues to grow and be successful, we will need more volunteers. Tralee Magic Basketball Team is run entirely by volunteers.
This year we are appealing to parents to volunteer with their child’s basketball team, from Academy all the way to the senior teams…not just coaches, to put out cones, to help organise teams, to help with some of the games…no Basketball experience needed!
Please speak to your childs coach at training if you can help out in any way, or email traleemagicbc@gmail.com
Although we are in the off season, Tralee Magic player are still very active. Congratulations to U14 Tralee Magic Players Abbie Crowley, Sophie Mitchell, and Evie O’Sullivan who won the Girls Eyre Square 3×3 competition in july, along with Gracie O’Sullivan of the Ballybunion Wildcats. Well done girls! A great achievement!
Tralee Magic Player Aivaras Uosis captained his U18 Ireland Mens team in the European championships.
While the team results where not what we had hoped for, Aivaras gave a characteristically impressive personal performance.
He ground out an average of 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3 assists per game! Well done Aivaras! There are surely great things ahead for you in basketball!
Aivaras had the company of fellow Tralee Magic team mate Joshua Osayanrhion in the European championship.
Joshua contributed a very respectable average of 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. We are all so proud of the player Joshua is becoming!
We are also delighted to announce that last year’s main club sponsors will continue their sponsorship of the club this year. Thank you to Lee Strand and Sandy Feet Farm for your support.
After twenty years as Tralee Imperials, the decision was made at our AGM to change the club’s name to TRALEE MAGIC BC.
The Tralee Imperials name has been synonymous with girls basketball, and past success in both the National Cup and National League. In 2021 we welcomed boys to Imperials and the club continues to grow from strength to strength.
Members of our club have gone on to win the Superleague and National Cup with Tralee Warriors, represent the county and country in tournaments and includes recipients of college scholarships stateside.
The new name of Tralee Magi provides plenty of sponsorship opportunities which we rely on to support the running of a successful club.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped to build our club over the last twenty years and we are excited to move forward as Tralee Magic BC
– John Dowling, Chairperson
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3×3
Tralee Magic BC had its first outing whereby we were represented in the Basketball Ireland 3×3 event in Limerick. Anna Chute, Ciara Costello and Sophie Mitchell were runners up to Cobh in the U14 girl’s competition. They were coached by Jason Mitchell. Well done on a great performance.
INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
Ireland U16 Men were in action recently in Luxembourg at the Dussman Trophy. They played three games, with a win over hosts Luxembourg, a 6-point loss to Portugal and a 13-point loss to tournament winners, Romania. The town of Tralee was well represented on the team, with Joshua Osayanrhion powerful under the boards and Tralee Magic player Tomas Kennedy impressing, averaging 8 points a game. Following on from the tournament Ireland U16 men’s head coach Pat Price named Joshua and Tomas on his final 12 for the Fiba European Championships in August. Congratulations to Tomas who has also been nominated as vice-captain. Tralee’s representation doesn’t stop on the court, with our very own Jimmy Diggins part of the coaching staff.
Ireland U18 Men have completed their preparations for the FIBA U18 Men’s European Championship. The team were in Portugal playing games against the host nation and Switzerland. Tralee Magic player Aivaras Uosis has been named on Paul Kelleher’s squad that have travelled to Romania and you can follow the links on our social media channels to watch the games live.
Ireland U20 Men were in Georgia at the FIBA U20 Men’s European Championship. Rap Buivydas and Tralee Magic’s Leeroy Odiahi were part of the team. The team had some incredible performances winning 5 out of their 6 gams finishing up in an overall position of 9th. They were a very exciting team to watch and no doubt have very bright futures.
NEW SEASON
Preparations are well and truly underway for the new season.
KAAB have announced that the competitive season will begin on 1st October so our teams will be returning in August. Notifications on commencement dates for the various ages and teams will be on ClubZap. If you have not done so already, please download the app ClubZap and select TRALEE MAGIC BC. New members welcome.
The portal on ClubZap is now open to pay your membership fee for 2022/2023 season and it will close on 18th September. Further updates on ClubZap.
ACADEMY
Tralee Magic Academy returns for three weeks of summer basketball. The sessions will take place in CBS The Green on Thursday 4th/11th/18th August. Boys & Girls born 2013 are 5-6pm and Boys & Girls born 2014-2017 are 6-7pm. This is the perfect time to come along if you are thinking about joining basketball and trying out the sport. Register online now via ClubZap or on www.traleemagicbc.ie Please note these are the details for our summer program and are subject to change when we get in to the regular season in September.
TABLE OFFICIALS
Your child’s game cannot happen without the volunteer table officials. If you are interested in learning how to do the table, our club will be running some training evenings next month. Email our secretary traleemagicbc@gmail.com and we can forward on relevant details.
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