Marc Garneau’s annual basketball tryouts were held from 3 to 4 November, allowing Marc Garneau’s aspiring athletes to showcase their basketball skills. Junior tryouts were held on the 3rd, coached by Mr. Laughlin, giving students a chance to advance their athletic skills for the future. Senior tryouts occurred the following day at 7 am, coached by Mr. Hillman.

This opportunity gave students a chance to refine and exhibit their skills in many ways, such as practicing shooting, playing team games, and doing warmups. Team games like basketball also help students build necessary future skills like teamwork and determination.

Grade 10 Student Abhijoy Ghosh said, “The tryouts were very competitive and fun, and the experience was unlike any other tryouts at Marc Garneau”. He also said that the tryouts had a “simple but effective” method for selecting the “dream team”. The method used a command drill, which tested essential basketball skills from which coaches determined who was the best fit for the team.

Hopefully, these tryouts will help us assemble a team that will help Marc Garneau become the winners this season—and encourage other students to pursue their goals, whether it be basketball, soccer, or crocheting. Sports like basketball are reminders that dedication and courage can open doors, no matter what path a student chooses to follow. Hopefully, the team succeeds and conquers this year’s basketball season. For additional information about the tryouts, please refer to the Marc Garneau Athletics Instagram account: @mgci_athletics. Go Cougars!