South West Basketball March/2014 Regional Newsletter
SOUTH WEST BASKETBALL MARCH/2014 REGIONAL NEWSLETTER WELCOME Welcome to the second edition of the South West Basketball Newsletter. I hope it helps you to keep up to date with basketball in the region. We hope to publish this more regularly. However this, and the overall effectiveness of the newsletter depends largely on you. There are lots of great things happening which few people get to know about, so please send any informative articles for publication to Chris. If basketball is to develop, even on a very local level, it is crucial that we work together more on a regional basis. England Basketball, with a new Board and Leicester were crowned champions in front of a Chief Executive, will be following new strategies 9,000 strong crowd aimed at encouraging increased participation, with products and incentives for clubs to bring new people into the game. SW OFFICIALS REPRESENT IN BBL CUP FINAL On a different note, we have noticed that the The South West was well represented in provision of courses for current and potential table officials, coaches and referees is patchy, and this can the BBL Cup final with 2 of the 4 table officials prove a discouragement to those who cannot find a coming from the area. Bristol based Jen Provis suitable course close to home or when they need it. and Taunton based Michelle Ferris were Let us know about your local demand, and we will try selected for the first BBL final of the season. to get something organised to suit. Jen and Michelle officiated the showpiece event, held at Birmingham’s NIA Arena in front of a 9,000 strong crowd.
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