The Hoopsters

Introduction

A Little Basketball History

Basketball was invented by James Naismith in 1891.

James Naismith original thirteen rules of basketball (not exactly the same as what we have today):

The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.
The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands, but never with the fist.
A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man running at good speed.
The ball must be held in or between the hands. The arms or body must not be used for holding it.
No shouldering, holding, pushing, striking or tripping in any way of an opponent. The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul; the second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game. No substitution shall be allowed.
A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violations of Rules 3 and 4 and such as described in Rule 5.
If either side make three consecutive fouls it shall count as a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the meantime making a foul).
Goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the ground into the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal do not touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edge and the opponents move the basket, it shall count as a goal.
When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field and played by the first person touching it. In case of dispute the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds. If he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on them.
The umpire shall be judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have the power to disqualify men according to Rule 5.
The referee shall be the judge of the ball and decide when it is in play in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when a goal has been made and keep account of the goals with any other duties that are usually performed by a referee.
The time shall be two 15-minute halves with five minutes' rest between.
The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winners.

Naismith never got to see the sport as we know it today but he did get to see it become an Olympic sport during the Games held in Berlin in 1936. Today, basketball is a well loved sport know across the world. Whether it's playing high school basketball, watching the pros, or enjoying the March Madness tournament, or just playing some PIG outside, many peolple love the sport and can play at any level.

About the Hoopsters

The Hoopsters started in 2005 with Jamie Granzella, Brooke Golden, Lauren McDonald, and Morgan Holm coached by Rocky Granzella. They first competed in 2006. Since then, the team has grown and played competitively together in many events. Ten members of the team stuck with it to play ball for Salida High School. These members include Jamie Granzella, Brooke Golden, Kelsey Peter, Morgan Holm, Maya Godina, Lauren McDonald, Allison Lofton, Morgaan Walters-Shaler, Darryion Hushka, and Tristyn Bowers.

The Hoopsters are a subculture of basketball girls, which is a subculture of basketball players, which is a subculture of athletes.

These ladies can be found at Salida High School, working out in the mornings together during the off season, playing other sports, or just doing their own thing. We get to see them in action on the court at practice and of course that their games.

Accomplishments

First in the Icebreaker tournament in 2007, 2008, and 2009
First place at the Southern Colorado Basketball Tournament in 2009
Second place at the Southern Colorado Basketball Tournament in 2007, 2008, and 2010
First in March Madness in Colorado Springs in 2011
First in the Halloween Hoopfest Tournament in 2009