GO Mammoth Basketball London | NBA Mid Season Round Up Posted on 24th January 20145th September 2016 by gomammoth NBA Mid-Season Update By Bobby Nigg (Basketball Enthusiast, GO Mammoth Intern) The NBA season has now reached its halfway point and the All-Star game is around the corner. Sadly, my childhood stars of the 90s are slowly becoming extinct or are injured. Even though most of the famous ones will still be inducted into the All Star game like Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki; they are nowhere near being in the hunt for MVP. Fortunately, there are many proven players and also some new faces that are keeping the game of basketball london an exhilarating sport to watch. The Top Dogs One obvious choice for the MVB (Most Valuable Beast) is the two time returning champion LeBron James. He is boasting his usual dominant stats and leading the Heat to the 2nd best record in the East. However, I believe it’s the time when a new player will take the belt. The Thunder’s Kevin Durant has taken the league by ‘storm’ and is posting up career numbers in every category. He is tallying 31 points per game and is collecting 7.7 rebounds. “Durantula” has also improved his passing game with the absence of Westbrook by dishing out over 5 assists per game. He has been proven himself to be Zeus-like in his ability to “make it rain ” behind the arc. At this point in the season he is no doubt my MVP! Other honorable mentions are Kevin Love, Paul George, James Harden and Stephen Curry. Bobby’s player to watch: Paul George proved himself last year as a top player in the league. This season he has led his team the best record in basketball so far and he is always pushing them to the next level. His game is on the rise and his well-rounded and athletic skill can electrify the crowd. Young Guns to Watch It is a new era with new names emerging. The sophomores have been quite impressive this year with many players showcasing their path to stardom. Among the top names are Damian Lillard and Anthony Davis. Both are already quite popular but have improved their game so much that even LeBron is feeling the ‘heat.’ Bobby’s player to watch: Andre Drummond is a big man with some incredible talent. Even though his scoring is ordinary at 12 ppg, he is a monster on the boards posting 12 rebounds per contest. He is also swat machine on defense and is consistently a high-light reel with his mammoth dunks. The rookies have been quite impressive as well. Michael Carter-Williams has been the easily the most recognizable rookie so far this season posting a rookie high of 17.5 ppg. What’s almost more impressive is that he is averaging 6 rebounds and dishing out near 7 assists a game. Now that is portraying some ‘brotherly love’ in Philadelphia. The next two closest would be Trey Burk of the Utah Jazz and Victor Olapido of the Orlando Magic. I always enjoy the rookies because they can climb the ladder of NBA success very quickly if they hit their stride. Bobby’s player to watch: Giannis Antetokounmp, dubbed the “Greek Freak” is a freakishly talented international player with unbelievable athletic ability. He isn’t quite a star yet but at 19 he has much time to improve his game to reach his full potential. I like his game because he uses his length and athletic skill to run the floor. Busts There are some players that are stinking up the court whether they are playing or even sitting pointlessly on the pine. Firstly, Steve Nash has been nonexistent this year for his team. Of course he is old and injuries are bound to happen but even if he plays he has been downright despicable averaging 6.7 ppg and not even 6 assists per contest. He has been the main reason that the Lakers have drowned this season. Also Josh Smith, who used to be one of my favorites, has dropped his game this year. Even though his stats are still decent, there is no flow with his new team. I think he has jammed the ‘gears’ of the Pistons’ offense. My decision for biggest bust of the year is Tyreke Evans. His new 4 year $44 million contract has been disappointedly complemented by a mere 12.8 ppg. Even though he is still a solid player, his potential was sky high for the Pelicans but he is now currently playing at ‘sea level.’ As the 2nd half of the season is on its way, it will be interesting to see which players either decline or keep their game up. Watching highlights and analyzing the stats is a good way of keeping up with the phenomenal players as the NBA season progresses. But why not creates some highlights of your own? How about you come out and prove your own skills by heading to the court to play some basketball with Go Mammoth! Who do you think deserves some shout-outs – pse post your comments/thoughts below! If you would like to contribute to the GO Mammoth Basketball Blog (topic of your choice) – please email hello@gomammoth.co.uk
GO Mammoth Monthly Awards | December 2013 Winners Posted on 2nd January 2014 by Team of the Month Physio Flyers – Win x1 Bonus Point Nominated by multiple other Bristol netball teams, these girls are well and truly December’s team of the month. Loved by all, they have taken part in many post-match league socials and they even sent one of their refs a Christmas card … These ladies went above and beyond and embraced the festive AND GO Mammoth spirit!! Cheers girls 🙂 See how your team can be Team of the Month – Click Here Most Active Mammoth Member Michelle Zuther – Win x1 Hoodie Nailing multiple boxfit fitness classes every week interspersed with regular netball clinics, Michelle is not one to be messed with. A lovely lady who we are very glad is part of GO Mammoth. Michelle is living the GO Mammoth dream and has earned her hoodie though hours of sweat, fun and go mammothing. Happy New Year and have a great 2014 Michelle. Mammoth Loyalty Award Nav Saran – Win x1 Hoodie Nav – a true GO Mammoth legend, he has been playing with us since the beginning of our Barnes football league and a massive 14 seasons later he is still going strong – usually winning the league in style. He is a great organiser on and off the pitch and is the backbone of the Barnes team. Well done Nav – give David a call in the office to claim your prize. Reps of the Month Rep of the Month – Tyrone Williams Ty has been running classes since the start of Mammoth Fit and is literally everything you would want in an instructor. Ty brings huge amounts of energy and excitement to every class he runs, however his awesomeness doesnt stop there. He even organised a surprise meal out before Christmas with his Monday Balham Boxfit class. Thanks for all your continued hard-work Ty – you are hugely valued. Best Newcomer – Dan Osinaike Dan has fitted straight in as a leading referee at our Brixton 5-aside football leagues. His enthusiastic organisation together with his confident refereeing capabilities has earned him newcomer of the month. Well done Dan, we look forward to working with you again in 2014. Special Mention – Rachel Foulstone Where would our Bristol league be without the amazing Mammoth rep, Rachel? It’s fair to say Rachel is well loved down at the leagues. We were told by another umpire that, “she is so professional and well organised. She brings us hot chocolate for in between matches. She really is an asset to Go Mammoth – in my opinion!” Thanks Rachel – keep up the Mammoth work! If you have won an award and need to claim your hoodie, please contact us in the office asap on 0207 381 6034 or e-mail us at hello@gomammoth.co.uk so we can arrange the delivery. Congratulations 🙂 Please add your comments, praise or feedback below.
GO Mammoth Monthly Awards | November 2013 Winners Posted on 28th November 2013 by Team of the Month Brand Events – Win x1 Bonus Point Living up to their name, these lovely ladies have only just started playing netball with GO Mammoth but took the time to create a stunning (home-made?) banner for their team – it was almost as if they knew they were destined to reach the [play-offs]! :-). As a new team to the league, we congratulate their grit and determination, and look forward to more blatant self-promotion in the future. Great job girls!! See how your team can be Team of the Month – Click Here Mammoth T-Shirt Award Tin-Yau Tang – Win x1 Hoodie Tin was lucky enough to get signed to the England team this season and dons his Mammoth tee post match to earn his Mammoth Hoodie in awesome fashion. In between his training he also throws (and dodges) balls in our Clapham High-Street dodgeball league for team “Throwbocops”. Enjoy the hoodie Tin, we know you’ve been after one for a while 🙂 Post an awesome photo of yourself in a GM t-shirt and win a hoodie next month – Click here for more details Most Active Mammoth Member Victoria Merryweather – Win x1 Hoodie A seriously deserved and super-active individual, Victoria is busy most evenings of the week doing some kind of GO Mammoth activity. Netball, Pilates AND Fit Camp !!! – this girl is smashing the cross-sport options within the club. She seems to be taking full advantage of living in Clapham and all the GO Mammoth activities nearby. All this, and she’s also an organiser for “COMETS” her GO Mammoth Clapham netball team. We Hope your new GM hoodie will keep you warmer at Fit Camp during the winter 🙂 We CHALLENGE YOU to be more active than Victoria next month! 50% off any fitness class before 15th December!!! Mammoth Loyalty Award Rebecca Lobb – Win x1 Hoodie Rebecca….let’s just say, when the ice melted and GO Mammoth was born, Rebecca was one of the first to cradle the baby Mammoth. She has been with us since the VERY beginning of GO Mammoth back in 2010 and has been an awesome member ever since!! Currently playing at Fulham (3 years later.. wow, has it really been that long?), she has also played in our White City and Elephant and Castle leagues. Like so many of our members (and staff), Rebecca seems to have the GO Mammoth bug :-). Wear your hoodie with pride Rebecca.. you’ve earnt it. Reps of the Month Rep of the Month – Richard Mcrae Rich “The Legend” Mcrae – this chap single handily facilitated our Autumn Putney Dodgeball league with glowing praise and is also solely in charge of our current Fulham Dodgeball league – this guy doesn’t appear to require assistance.. If we need a last minute cover for Dodgeball anywhere in London he will be there even if his dinner is in the oven! This flexibility and consistency has justifiably earned him ‘Rep of the Month’! Best Newcomer – Javier Chaparro-Zomeno Javier was basically born to be a GO Mammoth referee. He is currently bossing the Camden and Wimbledon basketball leagues. Javier goes above and beyond every week to make sure everything runs well. All the players appreciate his skills and approach and his competency makes our lives easier too. Great start Javier and keep up the sterling effort!! Special Mention – Sally Webb We cannot count the amount of positive feedback we get about Sally. She is the epitome of a perfect GO Mammoth umpire; friendly, hugely professional, experienced and approachable. Her good nature, positive attitude and encouraging tips and advice help every standard of player. Thank you Sally – we salute you!! If you have won an award and need to claim your hoodie, please contact us in the office asap on 0207 381 6034 or e-mail us at hello@gomammoth.co.uk so we can arrange the delivery. Congratulations 🙂 Please add your comments, praise or feedback below.
GO Mammoth Monthly Awards | Social Sport & Fitness Club Posted on 13th November 2013 by It’s competition time….EVERY MONTH!! You guys and girls make GO Mammoth what it is, and to thank you for everything you do we will be giving out monthly awards. As a social sports club we know the love of the game is often it’s own reward, however we feel individuals and teams also deserve extra recognition and awards for their commitment to the game. Mammoth Awards: Mammoth Team of the Month Award (Win a Bonus Point)This is for those of you that go that extra mile just because you want to. We feel you should be recognised for this. So many teams make videos, create customised kits, write match reports, have their own blogs and twitter accounts and some even go on holiday together or arrange team socials even if they were put together as a group of individuals. All you have to do is share these teams activities with us by posting on our facebook wall, tweeting or e-mailing us at hello@gomammoth.co.uk and you will be rewarded for your efforts. The more we can encourage great “teamsmanship” the better! One team will be chosen each month to receive this award. Mammoth T-Shirt Award (Win a Hoodie)This is a great way for our Mammoth members to get themselves a free hoodie. We will be giving away 3 hoodies per month, all you have to do is post a photo on our Facebook wall of yourself in your GO Mammoth T-Shirt in a weird or wonderful place. We have had players post pictures of themselves in their t-shirts whilst skiing, jumping off boats on holiday, at weddings and even in Afghanistan so the opportunities are endless (see examples here). We will send the hoodies to 3 winners each month with the most likes (min of 25) on their picture that they have posted on our Facebook wall. Get those photos taken, posted and shared to be in for a chance of winning 🙂 Most Active Mammoth Member Award (Win a Hoodie) Many of our members join GO Mammoth to try a new sport and end up getting hooked and trying all of them. We have many members that play multiple sports a week as well as taking part in our fitness classes. These members definitely deserve recognition for being super active. Are you our most active member this month? Mammoth Loyalty Award (Win a Hoodie)We are extremely lucky how many of you guys and girls stay playing and working out with us season upon season, many have been with us since the day we started 3 years ago. We will be looking at our longest serving and most loyal members each month, and awarding them for their Mammoth love and commitment. How long have you been part of GO Mammoth? Let us know if you have any questions in the comments boxes below……
Streatham | GO Mammoth Basketball & Dodgeball Leagues | SW London Posted on 12th November 2013 by If you are living or working in South London and are looking to get fit, try a new sport and meet new people in the New Year, GO Mammoth has the answer. We are launching dodgeball and basketball leagues in Streatham on Thursday nights at the beginning of February. More details:Streatham dodgeball leagueStreatham basketball league Streatham leisure centre is an exciting venue as building work only finished in November 2013 so it is brand new. As well as having extremely modern on-site changing facilities for before and after your basketball and dodgeball games, it has a full sized sprung floored sports hall. The venue is located within a short walk away from Streatham overground station so is perfect for anyone living in the local area as it is in passing on the way back from work. This also makes it extremely accessible to anyone living a short train journey away in Tulse Hill, Tooting and East Croyden. With a large basketball community in South London and high demand for dodgeball these are going to be extremely popular leagues, so check them out and get registered asap if they sound like something you are interested in. Please give us a call on 0207 381 6034 and have a chat with our basketball or dodgeball manager if you have any questions.
Canning Town | New Basketball & Football League | East London Posted on 16th October 2013 by Your office is in Canary Wharf and you want to let off steam after work?You live in East London and just can’t find anywhere decent to play basketball or football? We are happy to announce that we have a new venue in Canning Town (East London) that will cater for all your sporting needs. Rokeby School has 2 BRAND NEW top of the rangs 3G 6-aside football pitches that were only completed in August 2013 so are fresh and ready for a great game of football. It also hosts an extremely modern double basketball court with clear markings and plenty of additional space. GO Mammoth will be running a mixed and mens basketball league, as well as a men’s 6-aside football league starting in January 2014. All leagues are a recreational level and are open to individual entries as well as teams. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a complete beginner and none of your friends want to get involved, or you are part of a team that have played before. More info: Canning Town 6-aside football leaguesMore info: Canning Town basketball leagues Please sign up online if you are keen, or give us a call in the office on 0207 381 6034 if you are interested or have any questions about the new leagues.
Running Motivation | GO Mammoth Netball Posted on 20th September 20135th September 2016 by gomammoth Motivation techniques on how to break it… We all have those days where we literally can not get ourselves out of the door to exercise. Minimal sleep, a long day of work, and just a general feeling of blah plague us. Getting onto the netball london court seems easy as the drive to win and the fun of the game naturally motivates you, however a boring run on your own often slips to the bottom of your to do list. Here are 10 tips to try and help overcome this obstacle: 1. Get a new pair of running trainers. Nothing beats the feeling of picking out a new, fresh pair of your favorite trainers and breaking them in on the roads. 2. Change your environment! Drive to a new place to start your run or just don’t plan a route and run wherever your legs take you. Another option is a ‘destination run’. This could be running to a friends house or to do an errand, etc. 3. Sign up for a race. This may be something short term and local in the UK, such as a 5k or 10k. However, if you’re feeling ambitious, look into a longer-term goal such as the London Marathon, a Tough Mudder event or a Triathlon. 4. Run for a cause. This could be for a charity or something that has a personal meaning to you! 5. Make a playlist that suits you and your run. Here are some top rated songs to keep you upbeat during your run: http://jog.fm/popular-workout-songs 6. Reward yourself. Have an ice cold drink ready for you when you get home or make plans to meet friends for a night out. 7. Mix up your workout. This could be running at difference speeds, to different places, or on different surfaces: Try doing 30 second sprints, then jog the next minute at regular pace while on a run. This can help to keep you awake and motivated during a run while directly helping your netball game. Because netball is such a fast paced sport, it is important to have quick acceleration. Practicing 30-second bursts of speed will help you with the explosivity needed on the netball court during centre passes and dodging, offensively and defensively. Throughout a 40-minute game, you may be running start and stop for around 5 km. It doesn’t matter if you are the fasted up and down the court once, if you can’t keep this up for the whole 40-minute game! Endurance is necessary to have enough energy for the whole time period. Running for a longer duration of time will improve your endurance and along with your sprint training you will be able to play netball for longer and then hopefully at a higher level. 8. Read books that are sure to get you off of the sofa, such as Why I Run or Born to Run. 9. Get a friend to join! (Is there anything more rewarding than being that little bit faster/fitter than your friend? :-)) 10. Think of that bikini body. No matter what time of the year it is, nothing beats a bikini body. Whatever helps to get you out of bed and out on the roads is the best option for you… Think of how the additional sprint and endurance training will help your stamina at your next netball match! Let us know what works best for you…
Simple Summer Circuit | GO Mammoth Fitness Classes Posted on 19th July 2013 by James, the Mammoth fitness manager has devised a simple circuits workout to fit in with your daily routine and complement the Mammoth FitCamp on days you can not attend. These individual exercises help to strengthen, sculpt and build your muscles. A short, yet incredibly effective workout, taking around 40 minutes to complete including a few minutes of rest. For those wanting the summer body but still want to enjoy the sun, we have an outdoor workout so there is no excuse not to give it a try. Warm up – 2 Minutes of jumping jacks The Circuit (for beginner or advanced) – 1 Minute of lunges– One leg is positioned forward with knee bent and foot flat on the ground while the other leg is positioned behind– Lunges are a good exercise for strengthening, sculpting and building several muscles/muscle groups, including the quadriceps (or thighs), the gluteus maximus (or buttocks) as well as the hamstrings. 1 Minute T-Push up (on knees or on toes)– Begin in modified push-up position — wrists below shoulders, abs engaged, knees on floor . Then bring your right arm toward the ceiling, rotating your upper body (from the waist up) to the right.– Push ups are not only great for your chest, but so a tremendous job of defining your abs, triceps , shoulders and torso. 1 Minute of Burpees, also known as a squat thrust (with push up or without push up) Is performed in four steps:– Begin in a standing position.– Drop into a squat position with your hands on the ground. (Count 1)– Kick your feet back, while simultaneously lowering yourself into the bottom portion of a push up. Your arms will not be extended. (Count 2)– Immediately return your feet to the squat position, while simultaneously pushing “up” with your arms. You will perform a push up as you return your feet to the squat position (Count 3)– Jump up from the squat position and clap overhead. Feet must leave the floor. (Count 4)– This is a full body exercise 1 Minute of dips (bent legs/straight legs)– A dip works a large number of muscles in your chest, shoulders and arms at the same time. 1 Minute of pendulums (bent legs/straight legs)– Start by lying on your back, arms in a T position with your legs straight up, feet together with your toes point of flexed.– Exhale: Slowly lower legs several inches to the left without touching the floor.– Inhale: Return to start.– If you can, try to keep your lower back on the floor.– This helps work your abs, oblique’s and hips. Now you can enjoy a 1 Minute rest while pschycing yourself up to complete the circuit 3 more times. This workout can be tough but hopefully not too intense, this routine is worth a try as not only can it be completed at the gym, but also at home in the garden. Feel free to add your opinions in our comment box below, let us know how you get on…
Healthy alternatives to our fatty favourites | GO Mammoth Posted on 10th July 2013 by div id=”body”> From sweet potato fries to a protein pizza…Read here for healthy alternatives to your fatty favourites Even though we try to stay healthy and enjoy a good run around at netball, football or Mammoth FitCamp, many of us also love a late night kebab, a hungover McDonalds and an evening Dominoes every once in a while. However, as we know they are not all that good for us we have tried to find some slightly healthier alternatives for you to try instead of your fatty faves. Regular fries -> Sweet potato wedges Sweet potato wedges are one of our favourite healthy alternatives. If you really fancy a beige day/comfort food these will satisfy your cravings. You can either peel the sweet potatoes or keep the skins on for a rustic feel. The potatoes can be cut into pieces as big or small as you fancy (change it up depending on your mood – American style thin fries or big hearty wedges). Spread them over a baking tray (these can be part boiled initially if you prefer a fluffier inner) with some oil, salt and pepper (add a bit of paprika if you fancy a touch of spice) and put them in the oven for around 25-30 mins or when they look ready. Great recipe found on health.com also detailing the nutritional information. Late night kebab shop stop -> Homemade lamb kebab Kebab’s are one of those things that somehow sneak their way into many of our diets every so often. However stripped down (and not eaten as a take-away at 2am) you can actually make youself a tasty and quite healthy kebab. We found a great recipe for a homemade Lamb Kofta Kebab here on the BBC Good Food website. A simple recipe for the lamb kofta and then it’s down to individual tastes and creativity as to what you top it with. TGI Friday’s -> Fajita Friday’s Mexican food is definitely a guilty pleaseure, however we found this fajita recipe on Jamie Oliver’s website which looks pretty delicious and has less than 742 cal per serving (at first we thought this was quite alot until we realised the calorie content of what we usually eat). There are quite a few ingredients so it could be pretty expensive to buy but hopefully it will be worth it, Jamie’s recipes have not failed us yet. Dominoes -> Protein pizza Pizza seems to be a strong favourite when it comes to easy but tasty meals. We knew a healthy pizza had to be on here, but we went one step further. When looking for recipes, we fell across bodybuilding.com which had a protein pizza.. even better for all you guys loving your protein shakes. The recipe looks a little complicated but if you fancy a challenge, it seems like a great way of upping your protein intake. Click here for a link to the ingredients you need and instructions on how to make it. The recipe doesn’t include the topping, so it’s left in your hands to decide. Chocolate cake -> Low fat brownies For the last healthy alternative, we decided to add a desert. Brownies won as it seems many have a soft spot for them and from our personal opinions, chocolate just seems to make life better. With just 191kcal per brownie, they sound delicious. They have a hint of coffee too which we feel makes them even better, however it can be missed out if you’re not a coffee fan. Click here for the BBC Good Food link to the ingredients and recipe. What is your fatty favourite….do you have a healthy alternative?Is it even worth trying to find a healthier option for the fast food meals that we love?