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Last year, the ARC Winter League had a record high 180 teams. This year, the current ARC Winter League has shattered that record with a staggering 252 teams, an increase of 72 teams from last year. ARC thanks all the record breaking teams for their incredible support. 

At the Santa Barbara Spectacular this past weekend, Elijah Simpson, the five year veteran of the ARC 13s Elite, broke his own record of nine 3-pointers, set one month ago at the Holiday Classic in Fullerton, by setting a new ARC 3-point record with ten 3-pointers against the Mavericks.  The ARC 13s Elite, led by MVP point guard Silas Warmsley, defeated the Santa Barbara Vipers to win the championship for the second consecutive year. The SGV Tournament is next.

Don Nikchevich, one of the founding fathers of ARC, passed away this past weekend at the age of 87. Don was one of the original members of the ARC Board of Directors, and a coach in the ARC program for many years, helping to formulate the guidelines and policies of ARC. More importantly, Don was a great friend and a privilege to know. His well-known sense of humor highlighted many an ARC Board meeting, and everyone looked forward to seeing him walk into a gym. Don had an astute knowledge of basketball. He always had a smile for everyone and was always willing to give his advice freely and encourage young players and coaches. The world was a better place with Don Nikchevich in it. He will not only be missed by all who knew him, but also very fondly remembered.

ARC 11S ELITE SOAR INTO ELITE 8

After beating Team Durant from Baltimore, the Atlanta Celtics, and Play Time from New Jersey to win their pool, the ARC 11s Elite blow out Broward, Florida to advance to the Elite 8 at the 11u AAU National Championships in Orlando, Florida.

Next week, the undefeated ARC 9s Elite (18-0) head to Orlando, Florida to battle for the 9u AAU National Championships.

The ARC 10s Elite knocked off The Oakland Rebels, New York Gauchos, and Atlanta Celtics, three of the strongest and oldest programs in the nation, to win their pool and make the Sweet Sixteen in Clarksville, Tennessee.

The ARC 11s Elite are in Orlando Florida, to begin play in the 11u AAU Nationals, while the ARC 9s Elite will also be in Orlando from July 23-28 for their AAU Nationals.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS FOR WINNING THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP WITH A COACHING STAFF OF FORMER ARC PLAYERS:

• Head Coach: Steve Kerr
• Assistant Coach: Luke Walton
• Assistant Coach: Jarron Collins

ARC alumni include not only great players, but also great coaches for the NBA, College, and High School, including Jason Kidd (Milwaukee Bucks), Rasheed Hazzard (New York Knicks), Kevin Ollie (Connecticut), and Jamie Dixon (Pittsburgh).

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2015 ARC SPRING LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE ARC FALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!