Ultimate Pickup (UP) Basketball is pick-up hoops for kids ages 11 to 15. Events include healthy snacks, kool guests & mentorship opportunities.

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UP ALUMNI GAME

What: First ever UP Alumni Game

Where: Studley Gymnasium (Dalhousie campus): 6226 University Ave, Hfx, NS

Date / Time: June, 2025 (*Rescheduled — date & time TBA)

Note: Taking charge of UP is Peter Napier. Beginning his Senior year at Citadel High, Pete is co-captain of the Boy’s Varsity basketball team. He has played basketball at a high level across the nation, is a 3-time Basketball NS player, and has been with UP ball since he was 6 years old(!). See his welcome post on the “Basketball Diary” page…

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A warm Thank You(!) to everyone who has participated + supported UP Basketball over the past 11 years.

A special shout out to the guys at Fresh Prints tees, Bill Gunn & Aunt Jeannine, Travis McDonough, Dr. PJ Murphy, Cathy Keating, the folks at The Community Y, and Neil, Trish & President Bill at UKC.

As for my co-founders — Dev Norris, Jacob Napier, Peter Napier & our forever 2-guard, the late Wade Smith. You guys are the best ‘starting line-up’ ever. -DN