East Perth Eagles

Volume 6: August 2010 Contents East Perth District Association Inc. Pg 1: Winter Season We are now into the finals for the Winter season. Best of luck to all teams that Operation Manager will be competing in the finals. Australian & Club For fixtures and results for the season so far go to, Fixtures. Championships Nominations for Summer 2010/11 to Dianne by Saturday 18th September please. Pg 2: WABL News SBL Comings and Goings Welcome Liz Cooke Pg 3: Under 12 Shooting

Stars East Perth District Basketball Association (EPDBA) is pleased to advise that Basketball Training former WNBL Perth Lynx Player and current SBL Player, Liz Cooke has been Camp appointed EPDBA Operations Manager. Volunteers Required The role of Operations Manager will involve amongst other duties a focus on Biddi Ball administration and development. Liz will hit the ground running after she has

completed a Community Coach Training Program being run by the Australian Sports Commission.

The full announcement can be found at the following link: Liz Cooke appointment

Australian U14 Boys Club Championships

Just a reminder that the East Perth Eagles U14 Boys will be representing the association in the Australian U14 Boys Club Championships being held in the ACT from 27 September - 2 October. If anyone is able to assist the boys in any way, please contact Judith on pene- [email protected]

State Team Representation

Congratulations to Brendan Dinardo, Roland Oates and Sam Garrett who represented WA in the Under 16 Australian Junior Championships in Logan QLD. The team coached by ex Wildcats player and coach, Alan Black, finished 7th overall having had some very close games including a 1 point loss to QLD South who finished 4th.Under 16 State Teams who will be representing WA in the Under 16 Australian Junior Championships.

The tournament runs from July 3-10 in Logan, Queensland and will be hosted by Major Sponsor: Australian Central Credit Union Ltd

Proudly supported by: WABL Coordinator

East Perth District Basketball Association (EPDBA) is pleased to advise that Darren Nicholson has volunteered to take on the role of WABL Coordinator for the remainder of the 2010 WABL Season. Darren is an enthusiastic member of EPDBA coaching at various levels within the Association as well as holding down the position of EPDBA Referee Advisor. Darren can be contacted by email at [email protected] or alternatively by mobile on 0429 790 295.

WABL Coaching Applications

We are now seeking coaching applications for all age groups for the 2011 WABL season. Please follow the link to the application form and return by 20th September. Interviews for prospective coaches will be held at the end of September/early October. WABL Coaching Application

Congratulations to all teams that have competed in this years WABL competition and best of luck to the U14M, U16M, U18/2M and U18/1M who will represent East Perth in the upcoming finals.

Congratulations also to Rhys Mackean a member of our U14M WABL team who is a recipient of a City of Bayswater Sports Scholarship. Story

Australian Central East Perth Eagles complete SBL season

The Australian Central East Perth Eagles have completed their most successful season as a club in 20 years with both men's and women's teams making the playoffs but unfortunately being eliminated in the first week. Congratulations to all players, coaching staff, and all the volunteers who have enabled the season to be successful. Damian Martin in the Australian Boomers World Championship team.

Australian Central East Perth Eagles guard Damian Martin has been selected in the Australian Boomers World Championship team. Read the story here. Or Here

Follow the Boomers progress at Fiba.com Jarrod Balcombe joins the Wildcats

The have completed its roster for the 2010/11 NBL season signing Joel Wagner, and Jarrod Balcombe as the club's three development players.

Jarrod is the youngest player with the Wildcats for the upcoming season at 20 and joins the team on the back of a solid SBL season with East Perth where he averaged 11.8 points and 4.2 rebounds a game that came after he was the Eagles' MVP in 2008. See the full story at

Eagles Sam Harris joins Adelaide 36's

The Australian Central East Perth Eagles farewell Sam Harris who has been added to the training squad for the upcoming NBL season. Read about it here Under 12 Shooting Stars Program

Basketball WA is pleased to bring you the UNDER 12 SHOOTING STARS SKILLS DAY on 31 October 2010 at Morley Sport and Recreation Centre from 10.00am to 3.00pm at a cost of $65 per player.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a part of Basketball WA's future.

Limited places are available so be quick to register.

For further information log on to www.basketballwa.asn.au and go to the Development Programs Link and click on the Under 12 Shooting Stars Program

Eagles School Holiday Training Camp

Get in early and join Eagles star import Kelsey Maffin together with other Eagles, Wildcats and Waves players for 4 days of non-stop basketball skills and fun!

Book now with Liz on 0406 770 560 Flyer and Registration form available here

Directors and other Volunteers Required

As with most sporting and community clubs, EPDBA is reliant on Volunteers to enable it to function effectively and to grow. The Club is now in urgent need of people to fill the roles of Director of Finance, Director of Juniors, Director of Development and Director of WABL. Other Volunteers who can take on any role, no matter how small are welcome as well. If you are interested in taking on one of the volunteer roles do not hesitate to contact EPDBA's Operations Manager, Liz Cooke at [email protected] or at the offices of The Axis Group on 92727120.

Biddi Ball

Biddi-ball focuses on skills development for 4 to 8 year olds. It is a great starting point for both girls and boys and is also a lot of fun for everyone involved. It is organised and run under our extensive development program, and is a great lead in to the other stages of competition. All children are welcome. It's a fun way to develop hand-eye co-ordination as well as basketball skills.

Biddi-ball takes place on a Saturday morning between 8.00 am and 9.00 am, reg- istration from 7.55am.