The link to the Wellesley Hills Group article has been fixed.  Click here.

The September calendar is now update.  Note location on Sept 21.  (And don't forget no hoops over Labor Day weekend.)

Welcome back to all those who have been gone for the summer.  Please take a look at the August 1 entry about rates and late arrivals.

Still time to decide on the barbecue.

We'd like to update the OTH Bio pages--if you aren't listed or want to send an update, e-mail us at oth@othbasketball.org.  And if you're looking at the site but don't get the e-mail updates, send us your e-mail address so we can add you to the list...

The Wellesley Hills Group, founded by John Doerr, hits #45 on the 2008 list of the fastest growing companies in the Boston region.  Click for more details.

No hoops this Sunday, August 31 due to the Labor Day holiday.

August calendar updated.  The gym is open every Thursday and Sunday this month!

George Harris turns 56 on Aug 11!

The Board has heard comments from several members regarding players who bring their sons to play hoops. While no one has any objections, people have indicated that they don't feel it's right that OTH members should have to sit out to accommodate them. Others have indicated they don't enjoy playing with them as they often play the game at a different pace than most of the regular members. And still more have have mentioned that they're uncomfortable playing with them for fear of hurting them. In order to avoid any hard feelings, the Board is asking for your cooperation.
1. Members are welcome to bring their children to play for the regular $15 per session fee.
2. Sons/daughters must be at least 18 years old to play; both father and child MUST sign a regular OTH waiver before playing.
3. Fathers and sons will play in the same game. All father/son pairs will be in the same game also.
4. If there are an odd number of players--for example 25 total--two options exist. The son sits out until a third game can be organized or the son and father alternate substituting so the other players don't have to sit more than they would in a normal 12 person game.
5. Consider how crowded a given day may be, e.g. summers are usually a good time to bring someone. Early fall is not.

There have also been comments from members about those who arrive late (past 8:15 on Thursdays and 9:15 on Sundays). The issue is that those who arrive late 'screw up' existing games or series that have been in progress since it often requires creation of a third game at the expense of those arrived 'on time'. While the Board doesn't have a solution to this issue, it does suggest that those who arrive late should be prepared to wait to play until both of the existing games have been completed and an appropriate number of players are on hand to start a third game. (Note this really only becomes an issue once 25 players are on hand.) Also, it is possible that late arrivals may end up playing in the 'upstairs' game with 8 players to minimize the disruption of the games/series in progress.