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A Look at Red Deer’s Queens and Kings Basketball
Article submitted by Muhammad Nouman, photos from RDP Athletics
US college basketball often gets all the limelight, but Canadian basketball is seriously pulling off amazing feats in the sport. Situated in Red Deer, Alberta is Red Deer Polytechnic, a university that takes its sports and athletics seriously.
The school was founded in 1964 as Red Deer College but changed its name in 2021 to Red Deer Polytechnic. On the academic side, they offer apprenticeships, certificates, degrees, and micro-credentials. All this is impressive, but we are more interested in their sport.
Let’s take a look at what’s happening in Red Deer basketball at the moment.
A closer look at the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings
The Red Deer Kings and Queens just recently finished their season. It’s been a rollercoaster ride for the Kings after losing 87-81 to the Ambrose Lions and then beating them 95-78 the following day. Talk about nail-biting. During the first game, the Kings were looking good in the first half, but the Ambrose University Lions showed amazing offensive skill in the second half.
Coming out on top is Tyronn King with 23 points in the first Red Deer-Lions game and 13 points in the following game. On top of this, Tyronn King added eight of his team’s 43 rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Other players to notice are Kevin Szymanek, who recorded a double-double – 10 points and 12 boards, and Eduardo Crespo who totaled 19 points, eight assists, five rebounds, three steals, and a block.
Big changes for the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings
Speaking of Kings player’s rosters and who to look out for, Eduardo Crespo deserves some extra attention. Tyronn King, the Red Deer’s favorite is playing out his final season at the moment and the King’s head coach, Darren Graham has been scoping out a potential new leader for the team. At this point, Eduardo Crespo seems to be the most obvious choice. Eduardo Crespo is a 6 foot 4 international player who feels most comfortable playing in the “point guard” position. He recently moved over to Red Deer Polytechnic with high hopes of completing his degree as well as pouring energy into the King’s team, this means that he will be an asset to the team for another 4 to 5 seasons.
Crespo’s arrival at Red Deer has been a huge win for the Kings. He has international playing experience from his time in Spain and Italy and although he prefers “point guard”, is an incredibly talented well-rounded player. If you look at his stats, he is 2nd to Tyronn King with an average of 13.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 27.6 minutes per game. On top of that, Crespo has doubled his figures in the last 5 games.
A closer look at the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens
It’s been a celebration as this is the first season that the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Basketball team has returned to the playoffs since the 2009/2010 season. Scoring well in their final, regular-season home game against the Lions, the Queen team locked in the fifth spot in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) South Division standings.
Current Interim Head Coach, Ed Major, has high hopes for the game to follow the Queens-Lions match when they go up against Medicine Hat. The previous game against Medicine Hat was held in November and Amy Szymanek was a player that stood out with a double-double, 26 points, and 11 rebounds. Another player who deserves a hat tip is Sophie Melin who scored an additional 15 points.
The Queens had a similar fate to the Kings with the Ambrose Lions, losing in the first game against the Lions (69-62) and coming out on top in the second game, scoring 83 points while the Lions only scored 74. Lauren France stood out in the second game, scoring a total of 25 points and going seven-for-17 from the three-point range.
Big changes for the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens
Much like the Kings, the Queens have been experiencing some major shifts and changes of their own. The most notable of these changes is the first mid-season coaching change in over 50 years. Mandy Botham, the team’s previous coach, resigned unexpectedly during the Christmas break and those in command had to scramble to find a replacement.
Luckily, Ed Major was up to the challenge and jumped at the opportunity. Major has ample experience with Alberta college basketball and had been keeping an eye on the Queens for some time. Prior to 2022, Major had been coaching for Notre Dame. He is confident that he can lead the Queens from their current 3-3 to a potential 5-1.
The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens have proven to be much more efficient from the free-throw line (65.6 to 58.9%) and in the three-point range (31.2 to 27%). The team plans to tackle their opponents “guns a blazing,” says Ed Major, they intend to give it their all.
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Sure-Fire Hacks to Streamline the Process of Writing a Thesis Paper
Encountering the term “thesis paper” has conjured up thoughts of panic and dread among university students for innumerable decades. How much research will be required? What about citations? Does the tone of voice matter? What about the difficulty of the material itself? These are some of the many questions which will need to be addressed.
So, it’s not a great surprise that theses and term papers can become overwhelming on occasion. Are there any ways in which you can lessen the burden? This article will examine some unique tips and tricks so that you can keep your head above water during the process.
Giving Your Efforts a Touch of Physicality
The majority of Canadian universities have become fully integrated within the digital domain. This approach offers a number of conveniences, and many feel that the trend will continue to gain momentum. However, the ability to create a physical thesis is worth its weight in gold.
Online printing portals including BachelorPrint offer a host of dedicated solutions that can be accessed with the click of a button. We are not only referring to the physical production of documents in this sense. There is plenty of additional information associated with the writing process, details on how to proofread a document, and users can even access a smart plagiarism checker. Always leverage these opportunities whenever possible.
Examine Your Current Skill Set
We often take the ability to write for granted. Still, this trait will provide a host of benefits throughout our lives. The only possible issue is that your talents might not be up to par. After all, not everyone boasts the skills of a professional. This is why it could be a good idea to upload a rough draft into an online portal that will rate the quality of the material. These systems may also offer suggestions and tips that can be used to improve the existing text. Why work hard when you can instead work smart?
The Dangers of Procrastination
Some of us may hesitate to initiate the writing process, as we are fearful of the challenges that will naturally accompany the task at hand. This is a sure-fire way to make things more difficult than they have to be. Try to avoid falling into the trap of procrastination. If you put things off until the very last minute, you might become even more disheartened. As the expression goes, strike while the iron is hot.
Consider Collaboration
Writing an essay, thesis, or term paper does not necessarily have to represent a solitary process. It is often a good idea to collaborate with your peers; especially if they have something to actively contribute. Friends and colleagues can represent powerful sources of inspiration, and they can offer additional support when the going gets tough.
The bottom line is that there is no “secret” to writing a quality thesis paper, nor will one approach represent a universal solution. Adopting a flexible mindset, and leveraging the tools at your disposal, is nonetheless the first step towards ultimate success.
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5 things to keep in mind before playing at an online casino
Playing at an online casino can look straightforward, but there are some things to consider before just
jumping on the first site you see. The online casino industry is huge, and in 2023, it was worth around
USD17 billion globally—with the number is set to rise year-on-year.
Players can get lucky by finding the right site on the first attempt, but often, the best practice is to take
some time to look around for the right platform that fits your needs. But why not just pick one at random and roll with it?
Players look for different experiences, and the same site isn’t going to suit everyone. Some may seek out
the highest payout online casinos, others could be more interested in social casinos, and the choice for
another player may simply be based on the VIP club rewards.
There are many considerations to make before playing at an online casino site, and here, we’ll explore
the five key things to keep in mind before doing so.
Licensing and regulation
The initial thing to consider is security, which means checking to see if a site is regulated by a reputable
authority. The ideal situation is to find a site that is licensed by a leading governing body to operate within your geographic location.
It’s not always easy to find a “local” casino that’s based in the state where you are. Hundreds of
thousands of players face this issue, which is why they instead look for offshore platforms that will give
them access.
This is OK, as long as the gambling license is from a reputable body like the Malta Gaming Authority or
the Curaçao Gaming Control Board because that still means that they are audited to ensure they meet
things like fair play conditions of the license.
But it’s easy to find just as many unlicensed casino platforms that don’t offer any kind of player protection. This is a complicated area, but one worth checking. A good source for reputable online casinos to play at is honest casino reviews, where the information is curated by experts.
Verification of account
It’s very quick and easy to set up an online gambling account—something that shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes to do, in fact. Personal data is entered, a rudimentary check is done on those details, and your account is open.
In most cases, you can deposit straight away and start spinning the reels on the slot machines or visiting
live dealer tables. Everything is then typically fine until the point where you want to make your first
withdrawal. If the account hasn’t been verified, you could find yourself running into delays.
Verification of the account means supplying the operator with corroborating documents to match the
information used to open the account. This is commonly referred to as KYC (know your customer), where the operator performs what is essentially a security check on the details, which helps in the fight against fraud and money laundering.
In many instances, online casino platforms will give a certain amount of time to get the verification
completed before they suspend or close the account. This can feel like a frustrating extra step,
particularly as it can typically take up to 48 hours for verification to be completed, so it’s worth doing as
soon as you have opened the account to get it out of the way.
Is the right payment method available?
Online casinos accept many different payment methods, but that doesn’t mean every one of them
accepts all the options. There are platforms where the number is certainly a lot more limited, and not all
sites accept cryptocurrency, for example.
Pick the preferred payment method you want to use and base your search for a casino site on that. It’s
very unusual for any online casino to charge deposit fees, but they do appear a little more frequently for
withdrawals.
The amount of such a charge could be linked to the payment method that is used, and minimal
withdrawal amounts often vary between different payment options too. It’s just worth getting the overall picture ahead of time so that you can securely use your preferred payment option.
How can customer support be contacted?
While you may never need to call upon customer support, it is worth finding out about operating hours
and how they can be contacted. The most common method of support is through a live chat, but not all
online casinos have that available 24/7.
The presence of AI is firmly with us all now, and with some regional governments welcoming the growth of the technology, it’s only going to increase. Already, a lot of initial customer support contact at online casinos is with a chatbot.
The ideal situation is to have access to customer telephone support because that is a direct line to help,
but that’s not particularly common anymore. It’s worth putting a support email address into your address book for quick future reference, and after a live chat session has closed, download the transcript for your records if you are in a dispute or have a complaint.
There are also risks involved with gambling, which is something else that should be noted before playing at an online casino. Be prepared for the losses, because they will happen. To help customers play responsibly, there are features like deposit limits and bet limits that can be set up to help manage the financial risk of playing.
Variety of Games
The variety of games is another important aspect to consider before playing. Maybe one slot machine
immediately caught your eye, but beyond that, you find the rest of the options for the style of game that
you want are all too limited.
There are certainly enough online casino sites out there to ensure you do not need to be limited in terms
of game variety. This could filter out into other gaming options as well, like scratch cards, bingo, and
crash games.
Take some time to look around and explore, and if you can’t quite get the game coverage that you need,
there is nothing wrong with registering with more than one casino, as long as it’s financially viable.
In conclusion
At the end of the day, it is putting all the components together to end up at the best possible playing
platform for you. It’s about finding the balance, but certainly, the top consideration to make before playing is to select a licensed and regulated casino.
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