Monthly Competition Congratulations to Jaze Morris (Under 18 Boys Rollers) Who Was the Winner of Last Month's Time out Competition

Gold Coast Basketball Contact details: P O Box 3311 Nerang 4211 QLD. PH: 55944108. Website: www.goldcoast.basketball.net.au Issue 19 January 2012

Welcome back to the first edition of Time Out for 2012. We hope everyone enjoyed their much deserved break and that you are all ready to get back into the season again. Please find information on all GCCRBA programs for Term 1 as well as sign on information and much more. Please note that due to the weather forecast for Saturday the Gold Coast Basketball Exhibition Day has been postponed until further notice. Celtics Basketball Club, will still be holding their sign on in the foyer as planned. Details for the new proposed date for the Exhibition Day will be posted on our website in the coming weeks.

Monthly Competition Congratulations to Jaze Morris (Under 18 Boys Rollers) who was the winner of last month's Time Out competition. Jaze was the recipient of a free registration to the Gold Coast Basketball Camp. The full camp report is in the following pages which also includes photos from the sessions.

This month's competition is for a family pass to the Meriton Gold Coast Blaze home game against the Wollongong Hawks on Sunday 26th February at 6.30pm. Can you tell us how many players participated in the Gold Coast Basketball Camp? Please submit all entries via email to [email protected] by the 20th of February.

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Congratulations to the following players that have been selected to represent the Gold Coast in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup International Basketball Championship for Men in Ipoh, Perak, Malay sia, The tournament will be contested from the 26th March - 2nd April.

Jason Aucoin Hugh Robertson Daniel Simanic Adam Darragh Dario Strebl James Legan Tim Smith Ty Davidson David Lydiard Fletcher Smith Justin Laws

Gold Coast Basketball Holiday Camp

On the 17th and 18th of January, Gold Coast Basketball in conjunction with the Meriton Gold Coast Blaze hosted a two day basketball camp at Varsity College. With over 105 campers in attendance, players were put through a variety of training drills/sessions that covered basketball fundamentals and teamwork by Blaze players and coaching staff. Please find following photographs taken from the camp as well as the standout campers who were selected by the coaching staff at the completion of the camp.

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Gold Coast Basketball Camp Prize Winners

Lans Lagdamen Thomas Sheida Loie Webb

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Jackson Riley Kirsty Barker

Players that attended the camp had the opportunity to sample the "Sqwincher" electrolyte replacement drinks which were provided free of charge by Lifestyle Endurance, to the players throughout the day. Lifestyle endurance provide a range of products that assist athletes to stay cool, comfortable and hydrated whilst training and competing, if you would more information or to order online please visit their website. http://www.lifestyleendurance.com.au

Gold Coast Senior Basketball Senior Competitions

The Gold Coast Senior Competition Schedule for winter 2012 has been released. Register your team now to secure a spot. The new winter competitions begin in the first week of April.

Competitions for seniors are available in; A Men & Women - Wednesday Night B Men - Thursday night Social men and mixed - Tuesday Night

* All games are played at The Southport School (TSS).

To register your team or for more information contact GCCRBA Competitions Manager Wendy O'Brien on 5594 4108 or [email protected]

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2012 will see some exciting new changes to the Gold Coast Junior Basketball League. Competitions will be played in under 9's, 11's, (Saturday mornings) 13's, 15's, 17's and 19's, (Friday nights).

To join the 2012 Junior League please see Club contact and sign on details further on in this newsletter or simply call the Gold Coast Basketball office on 5594 4108 to find out more information.

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Gold Coast Basketball are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Meriton Gold Coast Blaze and will be administering the 2012 Gold Coast Rollers. This link helps bring the pathway from grass roots basketball to the professional league another step closer. There will be many exciting advancements in 2012 for the Rollers beginning with the below media announcement of the new Lady Rollers coaching staff.

Lady Rollers Name New Head Coach

The Gold Coast Lady Rollers have taken a huge step forward in legitimizing their women’s program by signing former Australian representative and a multiple QBL “Coach of the Year” recipient Trish Cockrem as head coach for the upcoming 2012 Queensland Basketball season.

Cockrem, who lead the Southern Districts Lady Spartans to National Championship Glory in 1999, at the time being the first Queensland team and coach to do so, has agreed to lead the Lady Rollers into the future.

“Coming to the Gold Coast excites me,” Cockrem said.

“There are so many talented players based on the Coast who travel away to play QBL, if we can retain a handful of those girls, we’re going to be tough,” she added.

Cockrem was quick to commend the Gold Coast Basketball Association who are administering the QBL program this season and acknowledge the quality of junior female basketball players based on the Gold Coast also.

“Definitely, their under 18 program is in great hands with some promising juniors coming through the ranks as well as the D-League group. I really want to have as many local players involved in some capacity in the senior QBL program,” she concluded.

This sentiment extends past the playing group as one of Gold Coast Basketball’s legends, Janine Hill agreeing to assist Cockrem in this “come back” campaign.

Hill, a name synonymous with basketball on the Gold Coast, her and her husband

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Peter Hill have been involved in the Australian basketball community for the last 30 years. Janine and Peter played for many years in the WNBL and NBL respectively in Newcastle, Sydney and Queensland.

Hill is a firm believer in harnessing and fostering the young female local talent on the Gold Coast and wants to play a part in the ushering in of this new and exciting era.

The last piece of the puzzle is now Gold Coaster Stacey Roberts. Roberts has coached in the ISL for two seasons as well as coaching the undefeated Gold Coast junior touring team to Indonesia. Roberts originates from the USA in which she had a successful university college career in San Antonia, Texas before becoming involved in various successful varsity basketball programs in the mid-west..

Like Cockrem and Hill, Roberts shares the same passion in women’s basketball here on the Gold Coast.

“I think that’s the important thing all these ladies have in common,” Gold Coast Basketball CEO Allan Hilzinger said.

“They are all on the same page, they all want the one result and they all share the same passion and drive to get it done,” he added.

The appointments have come with huge support from both local basketball identities including Blaze coach Joey Wright who sent a “good job, well done” text message upon hearing of the news, and former Australian Olympic Women’s Basketball coach Robbie Cadee, father of Blaze guard Jason branded it a “big signing for the club.”

The Lady Rollers will get right into open trials this Tuesday 31 January at AB Paterson College starting at 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Anyone interested in playing are invited to come along.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

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Basketball program 3-6 year olds Only $70 for 8 weeks Includes Aussie Hoops pack; ball, backpack, drink bottle, sweat band and t-shirt Returning members only $60 for 8 weeks

Saturday mornings at Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25 : March 3, 10, 17, 24, 8.30-9.30am Payment can be made to the GCCRBA via direct transfer, EFT or credit card. Registrations must be received and paid for Open to ages 3-6 by the 3 February. looking to begin their No registrations taken on the day. basketball career by Gold Coast City Regional Basketball Association BSB: 124 001 Account Number 1020 5665 learning the Reference: AH + child’s name fundamentals of For more information contact the GCCRBA basketball in a fun filled, office on: (07) 5594 4108, fax 55945745 or email [email protected] action packed

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Please visit www.goldcoast.basketball.net.au for registration forms and more info. Where: Carrara Stadium

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Minihoops Basketball Program 7-12 year olds 8.00am - 9.30am, Carrara Stadium Saturdays: Feb 4, 11, 18, 25: March 3, 10, 17, 24

$95 for new members,includes registration fee, reversible singlet and #6 basketball $80.00 for returning members

Gold Coast "Chery Minihoops" Basketball Program has been designed so that children can learn to play basketball in an enjoyable, fun and friendly environment, whilst also learning the necessary fundamentals to progress through to playing games in our local club competition.

Registration forms can be found on www.goldcoast.basketball.net.au. For more information contact the GCCRBA office on: (07) 5594 4108, fax 55945745or email [email protected] Payment can be made to the GCCRBA via direct transfer, EFT or credit card. Registrations must be received and paid for by the 3rd February 2012. NO REGISTRATIONS TAKEN ON THE DAY.

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Club Contact and Sign On Information for 2012

BURLEIGH BLADES BASKETBALL CLUB

Marymount College, Reedy Creek Rd, Burleigh Contact: Tanya Irwin, 0434 512 440 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bladesbasketball.com

Sign on dates for Burleigh Blades are Friday 27th January, 3rd February and 10th February from 5-7pm at Marymount College, Burleigh. For more information please email [email protected]

CELTICS BASKETBALL CLUB

Carrara Indoor Stadium,Nerang BroadbeachRd Contact: Julie Brown: 0433 172 929 Email:[email protected] Web: www.goldcoastceltics.com.au

Sign on is Saturday January 28th 2012 Carrara Indoor Stadium. To save time please bring your completed Basketball Queensland Registration Form and Gold Coast Celtics Data Base Form, these can be found on the Celtics Website.

HEAT BASKETBALL CLUB

Hillcrest Christian College, Bridgman Dr, Reedy Creek Contact: Elaine Makepeace: 0416 820 233 Email [email protected] Web: www.heatbasketball.com.au

Sign On is Friday 10th February 2012 between 3.15pm and 5.30pm at Hillcrest Christian College, MPC, Bridgman Rd, Reedy Creek. For more information please email or visit their website.

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PALM BEACH CURRUMBIN MAGPIES

Tallebudgera Rec Centre, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach Contact: Debbie Brooks: 0418725293 Email address: [email protected] Web: www.palmbeachbasketball.com.au

Sign on dates are Saturday 28th January 2012 9.00am - 11.00am at Tallebudgera Recreation Centre for all age groups including miniball. For more information please email [email protected]

TWEED COAST SLAMMERS BASKETBALL CLUB

Salvation Army Leisure Centre, Cnr Woodlands & Leisure Dr, Banora Point Contact: Lisa Katipa: 0410 790 190 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tweedcoastslammers.basketball.net.au

Please email [email protected] for information.

TSS SUNS BASKETBALL CLUB

The Centenary Centre,The Southport School Winchester St, Southport Mobile: 0414 728 173 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tsssuns.basketball.net.au

Sign on is, Friday 3rd February & Friday 10th February Boys & Girls (U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, U19) The first trial sessions will be run on the 3rd and 10th of February. Location: TSS Centenary Centre, TSS, Winchester Street, Southport, Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm

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VARSITY VIPERS BASKETBALL CLUB

Varsity College, Assembly Dr, Varsity Lakes Contact: Adam Darragh Email: [email protected] Web: www.varsityvipersbasketballclub.org.au

Sign on is Saturday’s 4th & 11th February, between 8am-11am. Please remember that registration will be strictly limited to those dates, so please don’t be late! Please email Vipers for more information.

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