The Simon Chiasson Alumni Basketball Tournament (“The Simon”) is one of the largest ALUMNI basketball tournaments in Canada. Held at various venues in Cape Breton since 2012, The Simon completed its 6th successful tournament this past March 2017.
- The tournament has grown from 6 teams to 23 teams and 3 divisions.
- High schools from Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia were represented.
- Over 200 players from across the country come to play for their alumni high schools.
- Nearly 30 sponsors now support the event.
Men Under 35 – Ronnie Shaw Division
Corner Brook Regional High School from Newfoundland won the tournament with a 75 to 55 win over Memorial High School Team #1 from North Sydney. This was Corner Brook’s first appearance at The Simon.
Front row, from left: Michael Tavenor (Tournament MVP), Brendan Buckle, and Brad Byrne (All Star). Back row, from left: Greg Myrden, Mark Tavenor (All Star), and Jacob Keats.
Women – Debbie Ruiz Division
Sydney Academy won the tournament with a 62 to 51 win over Riverview High School. This was Sydney Academy’s first win after appearing in the finals twice in previous years.
Front row, sitting from left: Leah Seiniewicz, Jennifer Kendrick, and Candace Reynolds. Back row, from left: Sarah Rudderham, Becky Chisholm, Kim Reynolds, Kayla McCarron (All Star), Nicole Parago, Tamara Alleyne (All Star), and Heather Wall.
Men 35 & Over – Eddie Lawless Division
Pictou County won the tournament with a 61 – 47 win over Antigonish.
Tournament MVPs
Men Under 35: Michael Tavenor, Corner Brook
Women: Becky Hannah, Riverview High School
Men 35 and Over: Angus MacDonald, Pictou County
Watch game videos and find out more at TheSimonTourney.com
Sponsors
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