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As always, it has been a busy end to the year with lots of activity taking place.

The Smarter than Smoking BWA State Championships have seen almost 200 teams play over the first two weekends of the tournament, with games having to be played at Loftus Recreation Centre both weekends to cater for the demand.

Well done to all of the teams participating and to the hard working volunteers at Associations and the staff at Basketball WA to organise a tournament of this size. Good luck to the teams participating in the last weekend.

After hosting a game in Alice Springs and being on the road for two weeks, the West Coast Waves have two more home games this year on Friday 12 December against Dandenong and Saturday 20 December against Canberra. We would love to see as many people as possible at the WABC to help the team pick up a couple of wins heading into the Christmas & New Year break.

Since our last newsletter we have also held our Smarter than Smoking Champions Cup program with the winning schools from all of our Association Cups participating at the WABC to find the top boys, girls and mixed teams from our popular schools program.

Basketball WA is also holding three development camps in January with a Shooting Camp, Complete Player Camp and a Basketball Strength & Conditioning Camp. Further information on those camps is on the Basketball WA website.

Lastly congratulations to our High Performance Manager Brett Coxsedge and partner Bronwyn on the birth of their second daughter Zara Clare.

Also a notice to our members that the Basketball WA Office will close at 5:00pm on Friday 19 December and will reopen on Monday 5 December. Thanks to all of our members for another great year of basketball. Best Wishes to all of our members and families for a Christian Rice safe an happy holiday season. BWA COO

In This Issue

Country Associations 2

Champions Cup 5

Holiday Camps 6

Waves do Alice 9 Springs

State Champs 11

The Basketball WA office will be closed from Monday, 22 December 2014 through to Friday, 2 January 2015 inclusive. We will re-open Monday, 5 January 2015. From all the staff at Basketball WA, we wish you a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Basketball Western Australia PO Box 185 FLOREAT WA 6014 6272 0741 [email protected] 2. BWA 2014/2015 Country Associations

Please find some information regarding the 2014/2015 Country season:

Affiliation

All Associations who were affiliated with Basketball WA (BWA) during the 2013/2014 Country Season were sent the new forms for Season 2014/2015 on 4 July 2014. The deadline was 1 October 2014.

If you have not completed Form A and nor paid the fee, please do so as soon as possible. If you have not received these forms, please contact Jackie Keepa at the email address below.

NB: Form B – Player Registrations- and the accompanying fees, plus Form C, are due back by Friday 9 January 2015. These fees must be paid by the deadline if your Association intends participating in the 2015 Country Championships

2015 BWA Country Championships

The 2015 BWA Country Championships will be held over 4 weekends in February/March 2015 at the WA Basketball Centre in Underwood Avenue, Floreat.

The dates and age groups are as follows:

Under 16/18 Championships: U16 Men and U18 Men and Women Saturday 7 February 2015 7.30am – 7.30pm Sunday 8 February 2015 7.30am – 3.00pm Junior Girls Championship: U13, U14, U15 and U16 Saturday 14 February 2015 7.30am – 7.30pm Sunday 15 February 2015 7.30am – 3.00pm Junior Boys Championship: U13, U14 and U15

Saturday 21 February 2015 7.30am – 7.30pm Sunday 22 February 2015 7.30am – 3.00pm Senior Championships: Saturday 28 February 2015 8.00am – 9.30pm Sunday 1 March 2015 8.00am – 9.00pm Monday 2 March 2015 8.00am – 3.00pm 3.

Annual Country Conference: Sunday 1 March 2015 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Please note that times are approximate, and will depend on the number of teams registered.

The Nomination forms were sent out on 4 July 2014 and again on 11 November 2014. The closing dates are: Early bird with payment 12 December 2014 or the final date 9 January 2015.

Working with Children Checks

Every person over the age of 18 year working with children is required by WA Government legislation to hold a Working with Children Check card. This also applies to all under- age Team coaches and managers.

Application forms are obtainable from Australia Post Offices. People who commence working with children can start prior to receiving their card upon presentation of the receipt of their application for the Card.

The cost of the Check is $10 for volunteers. There are several exemption categories, but Basketball WA recommends that all coaches and managers obtain the card if they are with teams competing in the 2015 Country Championships.

In addition, BWA recommends that every BWA Affiliated Association maintains a register of WCC Card numbers and expiry dates. You have been sent the template to use already. Each Association will be required to submit this list when nominating teams to participate in the 2015 Country Championships.

Further information regarding the legislation is available at www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au or by phoning (08) 6217 8100 or 1800 883 979 (toll free)

Referee Education & Training

BWA has a new Education & Training Officer, Jess Byrnes. If your Association wants to purchase green referee shirts, Jess is the contact for these. All Referees attending Country Championships must be wearing a green shirt. Also if your Association has a group of participants and wishes to host a Referee course, please call Jess at BWA’s office for more information at email [email protected] or telephone (08) 6272 0760

Enquiries

Please do not hesitate in contacting Jackie Keepa, BWA’s Community Basketball Administrator at telephone (08) 6272 0750 email [email protected]

4. 2015 U16 State Team Coaching Announcements

Basketball WA is pleased to announce the appointment of its Head Coaches for the U16 Metro and Country Men’s and Women’s State Team Programs for 2015.

Former Lakeside stalwart and assistant Coach Andy Stewart will head up the U16 Metro Women’s team. Stewart has a wealth of experience at junior and senior level, having been an instrumental figure in the development of the . His knowledge and guidance is sure to have a positive effect on the women’s program.

Brian Lawrie (Wanneroo) will take charge of the U16 Metro Men’s team. Lawrie has long been (and still is) involved in WA State team and Basketball WA High Performance Programs over a number of years. His leadership is sure to be instrumental in the preparation of a competitive team.

Julieann Bissaker returns for her second year in charge of the U16 Country Women’s team. Bissaker will be hoping that her success at the WABL level with the South West Slammers will transfer to the State team program. She will be a year wiser which is sure to her in her building of a solid program.

Rounding out the appointments is Haydn Kirkwood (Albany). This will be Kirkwood’s first foray into coaching at the State level. Kirkwood has coached on Basketball WA Development tours and currently heads up the NITP in Albany. His enthusiasm and passion will be important as he looks to put together competitive men’s program

The U16 National Championships will be held in Ulverstone from 4-11 July 2015.

Registrations for State trials are currently open. For more information and to register for the trials please go to www.basketballwa.asn.au

PMBL and Super-League Update

The PMBL’s newest division, the Super-League is nearing a close with Finals currently unfolding. The competition boasts fully-timed quarters, shot clocks, cash prizes for the Champions and Runners-up, as well as some of the best current and past SBL players in the state. With six teams competing for the inaugural title, the season has given its fair shares of tight games as well as blowouts. The season – which began in September – comes down to the Grand Final on the 16th of December. Join us in crowning the first ever Champions at the WABC from 7:30pm.

The rest of the PMBL divisions are fresh into their new season, with the Summer 14/15 competition beginning late-November. The competition is once again completely full on all three competition nights with teams registering for the waiting list daily. Four rounds of games will be played before the break which will see us through the Christmas and New Year period. Games recommence on the 5th of January with Finals taking place towards the end of March.

Those teams still hoping to join the PMBL are encouraged to add their details to the waiting list. If waiting list teams can’t be offered a place this season, they’re contacted as soon as nominations for the following season are opened. To keep up-to-date with everything that’s going on in the PMBL and WABC, like us on Facebook (BWA Perth Metro Basketball League) and check out the competition website www.pmbl.asn.au.

5. “SMARTER THAN SMOKING” CHAMPIONS CUP WRAP-UP

The “Smarter Than Smoking” Association Cup program for 2014 has drawn to a close with the “Smarter Than Smoking” Champions Cup being held at the WA Basketball Centre on Wednesday, 26th November 2014.

The “Smarter Than Smoking” Champions Cup sees all of the winning teams from the eleven regional Association Cup Carnival days come together to compete to be crowned the “Champion School.” This year the Cup included a boys and a girls competition with 12 schools represented in each split into a North and a South Division.

2014 "SMARTER THAN SMOKING" CHAMPIONS CUP TEAMS BOYS - NORTH DIVISION GIRLS - NORTH DIVISION School Qualification School Qualification Jolimont PS Perry Lakes Cup Champs East Butler PS Perry Lakes Cup Champs Ashdale PS Stirling Cup Champs Jolimont PS Perry Lakes Cup Runners Up Nagle Catholic College Geraldton Cup Champs Ashdale PS Stirling Cup Champs Swan Christian College Kalamunda Cup Champs Midvale PS Kalamunda Cup Champs St.Simon Peter Catholic Wanneroo Cup Champs Joondalup PS Wanneroo Cup Champs Lake Monger PS Perth Cup Champs Nagle Catholic College Geraldton Cup Champs BOYS - SOUTH DIVISION GIRLS - SOUTH DIVISION Teams Qualification Teams Qualification Rossmonye PS Willetton Cup Champs Willetton PS Willetton Cup Champs Port Kennedy PS Rockingham Cup Champs Safety Bay PS Rockingham Cup Champs Singleton PS Mandurah Cup Champs Mandurah Catholic College Mandurah Cup Champs Secret Harbour PS Mandurah Cup (Mixed Comp) Beechboro PS Lakeside Cup Champs CBC Fremantle Lakeside Cup Champs Seton Catholic College Cockburn Cup Champs East Fremantle PS Cockburn Cup Runners Up Mercedes College Perth Cup Champs

In the girl’s competition Nagle Catholic College and Midvale Primary School both qualified for the Grand Final after finishing on top after the round robin games and winning their cross-over games. In the end though it was Nagle Catholic College who were crowned the Champion School running away winners in the Grand Final 21 – 9. In the boy’s competition CBC Fremantle qualified for the Grand Final and they were attempting to win the Cup for the third year running but would have to get through a talented Rossmoyne PS. In a nail-baiter it was Rossmoyne Primary School who were crowned the Champion School winning 19 - 18. Schools were lucky enough to be presented with the medals and trophies by Perth Wildcats legend Shawn Redhage who also posed for photos with the kids. Thanks must go to the schools for their involvement as well as partners School Sports WA and our sponsor Healthway for their continued support through the “Smarter Than Smoking” Basketball Program. For more on this program, please visit http://www.schoolsportwa.com.au/ All those who participated and are interested in continuing involvement in basketball are encouraged to contact their local Association to find out more about how they can get involved. To find your local association visit www.basketballwa.asn.au and use the postcode locator on the homepage. 6.

Development Camps Announced – Christmas School H o l i days

Basketball WA is pleased to announce a raft of upcoming Development opportunities for WABL Athletes. Please read about the announced programs below and click the relevant links for more information or to register.

The BWA Shooting Camp is open to WABL athletes (boys and girls) born 1998 - 2002 with numbers strictly limited. Athletes will learn:  Correct shooting technique  How to score inside and outside  Individual shooting drills  How to train by yourself  Fun games and competitions

When: Wednesday, 28 January 2015 : 9am - 2pm Where: WA Basketball Centre, Floreat For more information on this program and to register visit www.basketballwa.asn.au.

The BWA Complete Player Camp is open to WABL athletes (boys and girls) born 1998 - 2002 with numbers strictly limited. Athletes will learn:  Breakdown of Post and Guard Skills  Inside and Outside Play  Defensive Roles  Drills for the Individual

When: Thursday, 29 January 2015 : 9am - 2pm Where: WA Basketball Centre, Floreat For more information on this program and to register visit www.basketballwa.asn.au. 7.

Adam Wolski is the current Strength and Conditioning coach for the West Coast Waves in the WNBL, the Basketball WA NITP program and the National S&C Coach for the Australian Rollers. He has vast experience in basketball specific strength and conditioning having worked with pre-elite, professional and elite basketballers as well as working with athletes from a range of other professional sports. Adam Wolski is now running a strength and conditioning camp for Under 16 and Under 18 WABL athletes in the Christmas holidays. This camp is designed to help athletes take the guesswork out of pre-season training. Athletes will learn a systematic approach to planning their basketball conditioning to ensure they are in the best shape possible going into the new WABL season. With Adam’s four week take home program you’ll be ready to perform on court.

U16’s CAMP (WABL Athletes born 2000 & 2001) Friday, 9th January 2015, 9am - 11:30am @ WABC U18’s CAMP (WABL Athletes born 1998 & 1999) Friday, 9th January 2015, 12pm - 2:30pm @ WABC

To register for one of these camps visit www.basketballwa.asn.au.

Lou Tomlinson Sarah Graham

WAVES HOLIDAY CAMP 27 - 29 January 2014 9am - Midday

Learn from WNBL Stars Lou Tomlinson and Sarah Graham as well as American Imports Cassie Harberts and Lindsey Moore Open to all Abilities, Interests and Skills Levels Learn Skills and Have Fun! Ages 8 to 16 - $80 per person ($64 for Waves Members) Register online at westcoastwaves.net.au “Camps and Clinics” Contact drew.tennant@basketballwa,asn.au for more information 8.

FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER WA BASKETBALL CENTRE TIPOFF: 7:30PM

Lindsey Moore Rd 6 Player of the Week

Waves Import and Point Guard Lindsey Moore has been named the Round 6 WNBL Player of the Week. Moore, 23, spent the week leading up to the Round 6 clash running clinics in Alice Springs, before putting on another one on Saturday night. 24 points at 58%, 8-8 from the free thrown line, seven assists and 5 rebounds as well as several hustle plays Moore played an incredibly well rounded game in the two point win.

Did you know?

Lindsey Moore’s nickname in Minnesota is ‘Elmo’ as neither Lindsey or Moore could be used on the whiteboard as she played with WNBA superstars and , so L-Mo it was. 9. WAVES DO ALICE SPRINGS 10.

Cassie Harberts Lindsey Moore

WAVES GUARDS AND POST PLAYERS CLINIC Wednesday 7 January 9am - 2pm Learn from WNBA Players Cassie Harberts and Lindsey Moore in this one-day clinic targeted to improve your Guard or Post Player skills Numbers strictly limited (ages 10 to 16) Only $60 per person ($48 for Waves Members) Register online at westcoastwaves.net.au “Camps and Clinics” Contact drew.tennant@basketballwa,asn.au for more information

2014 Smarter than Smoking State Championships

The 2014 Smarter than Smoking BWA State Championships got underway on the 29th of November with the under 11, 12, 13 and 15 age groups competing over the first two weekends and the under 14, 17 and 19 age groups competing this weekend at the WABC and Loftus Recreation Centre. Nomination numbers this year saw a huge increase with a total of 300 teams participating across the three weekends, up from 251 in 2013. This meant we had to secure a second venue to host all of the required games, and we appreciate the effort our Associations and parents have gone to in order to get the players onto the court.

As per usual, State Championships is providing all of its participants – including players, coaches, managers and parents – great exposure to the elite basketball environment. All games held so far have been played in high spirits with good sportsmanship displayed by all competitors, and we expect that trend to carry through the third and final weekend.

For the first time ever, Basketball WA has offered patrons the opportunity to pre-purchase entry tickets to the Stadium on any of the competition days via the BWA Online Shop. Furthermore, official Smarter than Smoking State Championships t-shirts are being sold during the competition in the WABC foyer and have proven to be extremely popular.

For full fixtures and results of all State Championship games as well as further information, visit the WABL website www.wabl.asn.au. 11.

The BWA Smarter than Smoking State Championships got underway this month with games being played at the WA Basketball Centre and Loftus Recreation Centre.

2014 marks the biggest year in the history of the event with over 300 teams nominated including teams travelling all the way from Broome, Australind and Geraldton.

Week One - Under 11’s & 13’s Results

U11 Mens Championship Division Runners Up:

Champions: Grand Final MVP: Joohun Rhee - Lakeside

Runners Up: Willetton Tigers Referees: Ben McLeod & Sean Doe

Grand Final MVP: Kallum Penn - Rockingham U13 Womens Championship Division

Referees: Katie Sheen & Harry Hyde Champions:

U11 Womens Championship Division Runners Up: Stirling Senators

Champions: Rockingham Flames Grand Final MVP: Tahni Geel - Perry Lakes

Runners Up: Referees: Jaimi Campbell & Nic Bchara

Grand Final MVP: Alexandra Withnell - Rockingham U13 Mens Second Division

Referees: Mark Allen & Joshua Marshall Champions: Eaton

U11 Mens Second Division Runners Up:

Champions: Willetton Tigers Grand Final MVP: Alastair Ishigami-Sims - Eaton

Runners Up: Perry Lakes Hawks Referees: Nick Sokolich & Kate Campbell

Grand Final MVP: Ethan Portlouis - Willetton U13 Womens Second Division

Referees: Zoe Panagopoulos & Jacob Crook Champions: Willetton Tigers

U11 Womens Second Division Runners Up: Australind

Champions: Willetton Tigers Grand Final MVP: Sophie Simpson - Willetton

Runners Up: Lakeside Lightning Referees: Sasha Webb & Ben Oats

Grand Final MVP: Keely Yates - Willetton

Referees: Jayden Purdie & Caitlin Rawes

U13 Mens Championship Division

Champions: Lakeside Lightning 11.

January 2015

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BWA Waves Guards and U16 and U18 re-opens for 2015 Post Players Clinic Strength and @ WABC Conditioning Camp @ WABC

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Waves v Townsville @ WABC 3:00pm 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.

Waves Waves Holiday Waves Holiday Complete Player V Camp @ WABC Camp @ WABC camp @ WABC Bendigo Shooting camp @ @ WABC 1:00pm WABC

The Basketball WA office will be closed from Monday, 22 December 2014 through to Friday, 2 January 2015 inclusive. We will re-open Monday, 5 January 2015. From all the staff at Basketball WA, we wish you a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Basketball Western Australia PO Box 185 FLOREAT WA 6014 6272 0741 [email protected]

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