BULLETIN 1: AUGUST 2014

Welcome to Sunny Queensland Key Contacts:

Basketball Australia and Southern Districts Basketball Association AJC Manager - Basketball Australia (SDBAL) are looking forward to welcoming all participating teams Renee Narcis (02) 8396 5510 to Brisbane. The Championships will be held at the Rowland [email protected] Cowan Basketball Stadium, 56 Zahel Street, Carina from 29 September to 4 October 2014. Event Coordinator Phil Binder - (07) 3398 2790 Brisbane has a variety of entertainment options and sightseeing [email protected] opportunities for all ages, from the best theme parks to the most beautiful beaches in Australia, something for everyone. General Manager SDBAL Allan Ladewig - (07) 3398 2790 By providing information through these bulletins, our aim to make [email protected] this Championship the most enjoyable and successful for all participants. While Southern Districts Basketball will endeavour to Volunteer/Scorebench Coordinator include all necessary information through the bulletins, feel free to Stephanie Onn - (07) 3398 2790 contact us if any extra information is required. [email protected]

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

All positions for the 2014 Australian U14 Girls Club Championships have been filled. Basketball Australia has allocated all teams to their starting pools as below.

You will find included in this bulletin the full draw which can also be found at www.basketball.net.au/championships/u14-girls/

POOL A POOL B POOL C (Qld) Bulleen Boomers (Vic) Forestville Eagles (SA) Newcastle Hunters (NSW) Sunshine Coast Rip (Qld) Norths Bears (NSW) (SA) Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (NSW) (Qld) NT Southern Suns (NT) Perry Lakes Hawks (WA) Southern Tasmania Junior Chargers (Tas) POOL D POOL E POOL F Eastern Mavericks (SA) (Vic) Canberra Capitals (ACT) (Vic) (Qld) (Vic) North West Tasmania Thunder (Tas) Willetton Tigers (WA) Southern District Spartans (Qld) Tamworth Thunderbolts (NSW) Darwin Cyclones (NT) Rockingham Flames (WA)

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TRAINING

All teams will be allocated a time for training the day prior to the championships, and each day of the championships, according to your game times. Please find attached a schedule for pre- tournament training. If you have any queries or wish to adjust please contact Renee Narcis at Basketball Australia.

The Rowland Cowan Basketball Stadium will be used for the pre-training on Sunday 28 September. The Eagles Academy Stadium will be used for training during the tournament.

TECHNICAL MEETING

The Technical Meeting will be held at Carina Leagues Club at 6pm on Sunday 28 September 2014. Attendance is compulsory for the Team Coach & Manager.

OPENING CEREMONY

The Opening Ceremony will be held at 5:15pm on Monday 29th September. All teams are expected to be in attendance. Team are requested to wear matching tracksuits or team outfits (not playing gear).

PHOTOGRAPHY AND MERCHANDISE Championship Tickets:

Southern Districts Basketball is Kangaroo photos are the official Championship photographers preselling tickets for the 2014 U14 and will be available to take photographs of players, coaches and Girls Club Championships. referees in action during the Championship. Further information regarding photography packages will be sent to team managers. Tickets for the championships are now on sale. Pre-purchased tickets Team photos will be taken prior to your pre-tournament training have a significant discount to click session. Please refer to enclosed schedule. If you would like to here to purchase today. change your team photo time please contact Renee Narcis. Pre-Purchase Day Week Coast2Coast are the official merchandiser for the 2014 Australian Adult $10 $60 U14 Girls Club Championships. They will be at the tournament Concession $5 $20 and selling official Championship and Basketball Australia Child (6-17yr, U5 free) $5 $20 merchandise. Family (2A+2C or 1A +3C) $15 $120

Please refer to the last page of this bulletin to view all the At Venue Day Week exciting merchandise on offer. Pre-purchase is available at http://www.coast2coastsports.com.au/shop/BA Adult $20 $90 Concession $15 $50 Child (6-17yr, U5 free) $15 $50 Family (2A+2C or 1A +3C) $45 $225

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HELP WANTED! LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY?

While Southern Districts Basketball SDBA recommends: Garden City Motor Inn Mt Gravatt will be relying heavily on local http://www.gardencitymotorinn.com.au/ volunteers to assist in delivering the event, we are now on the lookout Some other accommodation options in Brisbane: - for anyone willing to contribute.  The Colmslie Hotel  Southern Cross Motel and Serviced Apartments If you have a particular skill e.g.  Travelodge Garden City scoretable, or are just happy to help  Annerley Motor Inn in any way you can, please E-mail  Brisbane Holiday Village our Volunteers Coordinator –  Comfort Inn & Suites Robertson Gardens Stephanie Onn –  Springwood Hotel [email protected] and  Springwood Tower Apartment Hotel indicate your preferred areas to NB. This is not intended to be an exclusive list – a further assist. Those travelling with visiting list can be obtained from contacting the Tourist teams are more than welcome to information people direct. help out! If you are looking for car rental during your visit SDBAL

book through Thrifty & Hertz as our preferred vehicle hire agents.

GIFTS FOR TEAMS

Reminder: Players are expected to exchange small gifts prior to the start of each game.

GOT AN INTERESTING STORY?

In the lead-up to the championships, SDBAL would like to profile some of the participants through the daily features, pre championship media and website promotions. If your team has an interesting story to tell, please e-mail [email protected] and don’t forget to check out the website!

OTHER SITES OF INTEREST

All Championship results and information: www.basketball.net.au/championships/u14-girls Basketball Australia: www.basketball.net.au Brisbane Tourism: www.visitbrisbane.com.au

We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane in October

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VENUE LOCATIONS

Rowland Cowan Stadium 56 Zahel Street, Carina Championship Venue

Eagles Academy Weedon Street, Mansfield

Training Venue

Australian Under 14 Girls Club Championships Brisbane – Bulletin 1: August 2014