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NEWSLETTER E-mail: [email protected] www.basketballsa.com.au Vol 10 October 2012

FROM THE CEO Mark Hubbard CONGRATULATIONS! What a busy time of year it is for our sport! To Phil Haines for being awarded At a community level we’ve had: the Bronze Medal game at the 2012

 Finals for the winter season competitions at local London Paralympics! stadium level and district Read more about Phil on page 4...

 The marketing for stadium social competitions and To Daniel Hughes on his recent the opening of nominations for the summer appointment as Stadium Manager competitions for Pasadena and Marion.

 Term 4 start for local miniball competitions Daniel officially started in his new role on Monday 15th October  The U14 National Championships held at Morphett Vale Recreation Centre

 The Uni Games held at Wayville and Pasadena Sports Centre FAST FACTS

 The Under 12 Talent Identification Camps at 62 2012 SAPSASA numbers were at an Pasadena and Port all time high in 2012 with a

 15 Holiday Clinics across the school holiday period total increase of 62 Teams. An extra 2 venues and a third day of  The October Referee Development Camp at competition were needed as a result Immanuel College; and

 State Team selections 20 Onto district basketball and extra

At national and international level we’ve had great timeslots are also required with an performances from the Opals and Boomers at the London increase of 20 junior teams nominating for the 2012 / 2013 Summer season Olympics and locally we’ve had the start of the WNBL and NBL seasons for the and . 588 BSA Holiday Clinics saw 333 participants across 7 venues in the Both our national league teams have fantastic rosters and Sept / Oct holiday period! Working with the start of the season has already seen some great City of Salisbury, City of Tea Tree Gully basketball being played. and City of Pt Adelaide Enfield, as well as Special Olympics, basketball reached I hope you enjoy reading through our newsletter. another 255 children

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Rachael Sporn inducted into South Australian Sport Hall of Fame

South Australian basketball icon Rachael Sporn has been honoured by being announced as one of the 2012 inductees of the KPMG South Australian Sport Hall of Fame.

The announcement of the 2012 inductees of the KPMG South Australian Sport Hall of Fame was conducted at KPMG Headquarters on October 11. The five new inductees including Rachael were named in the presence of His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR Governor of South . The five inductees for 2012 are:

Rachael Sporn (Basketball) Russell Ebert OAM (SANFL) Alex Tobin OAM (Football Federation) Charlie Walsh OAM (Coach) Neil Fuller OAM (Paralympics)

These outstanding South Australian sports stars join the prestigious group of 30 inductees in the KPMG South Australian Sport Hall of Fame including two teams from 2010 and 2011.

Previous basketball inductees include and the Lightning team RACHAEL between 1994 -1996 (of which Rachael was a member). SPORN FACT In the short time of three years since the inception of the Hall of Fame, Played at three FILE the Selection Committee, led by Dr. John Daly OAM, has selected from World 145 nominations which have been submitted by Sport SA members and Championships: the public. 1990, 1994, 1998

“The KPMG South Australian Sport Hall of Fame is now three years Seven-time WNBL All-Star old and is still in its infancy but we are now recognising our sporting Five selection: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995,1996, 1997, 1998 heritage” said Sport SA CEO Jan Sutherland. “These outstanding athletes and sporting support staff have enjoyed outstanding Played at three Olympic performances and also bring the qualities of respect, loyalty and Games: 1996 (Bronze), 2000 (Silver), 2004 (Silver) honourable behaviour to be truly great sportsmen and women” International Player of the Members of the basketball community are invited to join Sport SA at the Year: 1993 KPMG Celebration of South Australian Sport on November 23rd at the Five-time WNBL Champion: Adelaide Entertainment Centre to celebrate Rachael’s induction. 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998

At the same function Sport SA will also announce the Advertiser / Two-time WNBL MVP: Channel Seven Sports Star of the Year awards and also the Sport SA 1996, 1997 awards which recognise the people and events behind the stars. Drafted to in the WNBA: 1998 (played 71 Basketball Referee Phil Haines is a nominee in those awards in the games in the WNBA) officiating category. Phil has recently returned from the London Played 377 WNBL Games Paralympics where he officiated in the basketball tournament including WNBL Life Member the men’s bronze medal game. Inducted to the Basketball Tickets for the KPMG Celebration of South Australian Sport are available. Australia Hall of Fame as a Visit www.sportsa.org.au for the booking form. Player: 2007

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Primary School Sport – SAPSASA

Primary school students from all over the state have taken to the courts to compete in the annual SAPSASA school basketball championships. A total of 418 teams in years 5, 6, Australian University Games and 7 competed for the title of top school in in their age group. From the 23rd - 28th September, the Wayville and Pasadena courts were full of students competing in The winning teams from regional finals, held at the Australian University Games. various centres throughout South Australia, progressed through to the championship finals A total of 56 basketball teams competed in which were held on September 13, at Pasadena divisions one and two, representing universities Sports Centre and Morphett Vale Recreation from all over the country. Monash, of , Centre. was the dominant university, with both the men and women taking out the division one titles. The Prince Alfred year 5/6 boys defended their title and became champions for the third year in a The men of Murdoch University, Perth, won the row. Aberfoyle Hub R-7 year 5/6 girls became division two competition, and our Uni SA women champions in their first year of participating in the took out the division two contest convincingly. competition. The prestigious event showcased good quality Craigburn won the year 6/7 boys division, and basketball in a lively and vibrant atmosphere. Large Investigator College of Victor Harbor took out the crowds of students supported their teams with 6/7 girls title. noisy cheers and chants.

The event hosted by SAPSASA, with support from By all reports, players and supporters all enjoyed Basketball SA and SA Country Basketball, has the Adelaide hospitality with many taking increased from 221 teams competing in SA advantage of local nightspots to wind down and primary school basketball in 2008, to almost get to know their fellow participants. doubling to the 418 teams which competed in Special thanks to former District and CABL 2012. Competition Manager Colin Thompson and Basketball SA is excited by the success of the former Referee’s Director Rod Ridley who filled event as it shows a promising future for new the roles of Competition Manager and Technical generations of young players playing basketball in Director for the tournament. South Australia. Annual Referee Camp

85 referees from all over SA took part in the Annual Referee Camp at Immanuel College over the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd September.

The courses available at this camp were: Level 1B Level 1 A Level 2 Referee Coach Scoretable

With the theory component complete, the camp PAC Year 5/6 Boys team - Champions 3 years running participants will complete their on court component over the next 12 months.

Page 3 WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?!?! U14 Club Championships the boys Championships. Centrals finished 9th and Norwood finished 12th in the Championships The U14 Club Championships are over for another Grade, with Southern Tigers missing out on the year with Kalamunda, WA hosting the boys and the Bronze medal in the Shield. Southern Tigers Basketball Association, based at Morphett Vale Recreation Centre, SA, hosting the The Club teams representing SA for the Girls Girls. Championship were , Southern Tigers, Sturt Sabres and Central District Lions. In a A total of 24 club teams participate in both the great overall result, Sturt (9th), Southern (8th) and Boys and Girls Championships. After the pool Forestville (4th) all placed in the Championship games the competition is then divided into a top 12 grade, Forestville just 12 points shy of claiming the (Championship grade) and bottom 12 (Shield Bronze Medal. grade). Central Districts finished strongly in the Shield, Norwood Flames, Central District Lions and holding off Southern Districts Spartans to take the Southern Tigers were the teams representing SA in Bronze back home with them.

U14 Girls Club Championships Opening Ceremony - Morphett Vale Recreation Centre

Congratulations Phil!

South Australian Referee Phil Haines recently returned from the London Paralympic Games, and after an outstanding tournament, Phil was rewarded with officiating the Men’s Bronze Medal Game (now is the time we’ll mention that Phil was automatically excluded from officiating a Gold Medal game because Australia played in both finals and it is not permitted to referee your own country at these levels!)

Just some of his achievements to note (the list is too long!!):

 100 plus NBL games

 2001 Youth Olympics

 2010 U17 Men’s World Championships in Germany

 2011 U19 Men’s World Championships in Latvia

 Been overseas with FIBA Wheelchair Basketball five times for zone qualifying, World Championships and the Paralympics

Luckily for us Phil continues his involvement in South Australia as a referee coach, as a mentor to some of the younger referees working their way through the ranks, as well as continuing to referee Division 1 State League when his other commitments permit.

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Coaching Workshop Series a success

Basketball SA thanks the Presenters in our workshop series who have generously given their time to pass on to other coaches their experience and expertise.

Coaches attending the sessions have benefited from an exceedingly high standard of coach education offered by Liam , Peter, Marty and U20, Ivor Burge & Simon who shared the experience and knowledge gained from coaching at the highest levels of the U18 SA Metro Trials sport. Basketball SA invite all interested athletes to The following four workshops have been held to attend the trials for the following: date: 2013 SA U20 Men & Women state teams

Liam Flynn 2013 SA Ivor Burge Men & Women state teams Assistant Coach of the 2013 SA Metro U18 Men & Women state teams Subject: On Ball Screen situations – Offense

and Defence SA U20 Men & U20 Women Peter Buckle (separate trials) Head Coach of the Adelaide Lightning, Sat Oct 20 & Assistant Coach of the Australian Opals 6 - 8pm Wayville Subject: Post Play Sun Oct 21

Marty Clarke SA Ivor Burge Men & Women Head Coach of the Adelaide 36ers and (separate trials) Assistant Coach of the Australian Boomers Sun Oct 21 & 12 - 2pm Pasadena Subject: Offensive Trends at the London Sun Oct 28 Olympics SA Metro U18 Men Simon Pritchard Assistant Coach Adelaide Lightning and Sat Oct 27 & 4 - 6 pm Pt Adelaide Assistant Coach Australian Under 17 Girls Sun Oct 28 (World Championships, Amsterdam 2012) Subject: Individual and team offensive trends at SA Metro U18 Women the 2012 Under 17 World Championships in Sat Oct 27 & 2 - 4 pm Pt Adelaide Amsterdam Sun Oct 28

Coaches - keep your eye on the Basketball SA website for future opportunities to broaden your For more information, visit the knowledge through future sessions! Basketball SA website

ATTENTION DISTRICT COACHES!!

Are you coaching in the 2012/2013 Summer Season and beyond?!

Have you fulfilled the necessary requirements such as:  Submitting your Police Certificate?  Completed your Play by the Rules - Bullying and Harass- ment?  Signed your Code of Conduct?  Sent in a jpeg photo of yourself for your coaches pass?

Not sure what we’re on about?! All the information you need is on the BSA District website!! Once you complete these steps, submit them to your club secretary who will forward them to Basketball SA. Your 2013 Coaches Pass will be issued to your club.

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Basketball SA have SA Country has had a announced the following very busy holiday period head coaches for the with their state-wide High 2013 South Australian Performance Camp and U20 and Ivor Burge Men U12 & U13 Talent & Women's Teams as Identification Camps. well as the SA Metro The state-wide HP Camp is U18 & U16 Men and mandatory for all U16 & U18 HP Scholarship Women's Teams holders. It was run over two days and included

SA Under 20 Men: Brad guest speakers , Simon Pritchard and Shoot‘n Hoops head coach Phil Shelley. Davidson SA Under 20 Women: Brenton Johnston At the 2012 HP Camp the Bert Bargeus Medal (for

SA Metro U18 Men: David Spear outstanding athletes who represented DNSP all SA Metro U18 Women: Troy Schroeder the way through their junior career) was awarded to Joel Foster (Light Amateur Basketball SA Metro U16 Men: Dean Nyberg Association) and to Georgina Green (Mt SA Metro U16 Women: Marcus Wong Gambier).

SA Ivor Burge Men: Kellie Pacis The U12 and U13 TI camps were split into North SA Ivor Burge Women: Robyn Wooden and South Central and held at Pt Augusta (North)

and Murray Bridge and Mt Gambier (South SA Country has also Central). announced their head OFFICE NEWS coaches for 2013. SA Country Basketball Council is pleased to SA Country U18 Men: announce the appointment of Stuart Macdonald as Malcolm Penno Executive Officer – SA Country Basketball Council.

SA Country U18 Women: Paul Salter Stuart has a strong work history in sports

SA Country U16 Men: Wade Hampton management and of late with SACA (within SA Country U16 Women: Peter Todd country regions) and also has a financial services/ banking background.

Congratulations to all the head coaches Stuart officially started on Monday 8th October. appointed and we wish you all the best in 2013! We wish Stuart all the best in his new role.

HOME GAME SCHEDULE Nov - Dec 2012 Sun 4 Nov, 3:00pm Sat 8 Dec, 7:30pm vs Bulleen vs West Coast Waves Fri 16 Nov, 7:30pm Sun 16 Dec, 3:00pm vs Dandenong vs Fri 30 Nov, 7:30pm Fri 21 Dec, 7:30pm vs Townsville vs Bulleen

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Basketball SA Internship BSA Represented in the Community

Well known basketball identity and now Adelaide Basketball SA has recently partnered with Lightning player Lauren Mansfield is currently Hackham West Community Centre to run completing an internship at Basketball SA. community basketball programs for Indigenous, under privileged and socially disconnected After spending four years studying in the United children. Basketball SA will initially run a 10-week States, Lauren is required to do a 400 hour program, split into two sessions: 8 - 12 year olds internship to complete her degree in advertising and 13 - 18 year olds. BSA Development Officers and marketing at Iowa State University. will be at the fore front of this program which will

Lauren has been seen out sourcing stories for the provide them with an unmatched learning and Basketball SA Newsletter and website including teaching experience to enhance their coaching interviews with representatives from SAPSASA skills and provide important life skills.

and the Southern Tigers Basketball Association for Basketball SA has also been working with the Port articles about the recent SAPSASA championships Adelaide Enfield Council in setting up and running and the preparations made for the Under 14 girls basketball programs at Kilburn Community club championships. Lauren has also reported on Centre. the recently concluded basketball competition at the Australian University Games held at Pasadena / Basketball SA has been working with MYSA Wayville. (Multicultural Youth SA) to run programs for refugee and immigrant youth. These sessions have All the best for the WNBL season Lauren! been running fortnightly at the Adelaide Secondary School of English by BSA Development Officers and assistant volunteer coaches. Up to 20 youths have regularly participated on Friday afternoons and the program will continue to run in Term 4.

Referee education visits country SA Officiating Development Congratulations! Manager, Mike Gibson will

Congratulations to SA Referees Damian Rault and have a busy end of the year James Griguol on an impressive week at the U14 presenting educational Boys Club Championships. courses across SA.

Damian was awarded the Gold Medal game in the Country areas of Strathalbyn, Roxby Downs, Shield and James was selected to officiate in the Minlaton, Pt Lincoln, Riverland, as well as the Sturt Bronze Medal game in the Shield grade. Domestic League, have already booked in some

Congratulations guys! level of educational courses for officials.

AUSSIE HOOPS PROFILES

Aussie Hoops Centres, get your Profiles in!!!

Here is the chance for one of your Aussie Hoops participants to be alongside the stars of the National Basketball League (NBL) and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL)!

Both Leagues wish to profile the future, up and coming, stars of our game in the NBL Showtime and WNBL Spotlight magazines!

An e-mail with more information has been sent to all Aussie Hoops coordinators. For more information, please contact Rebecca Campbell at [email protected]

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HOME GAME SCHEDULE

Southern Tigers host the U14 OCT - DEC 2012 Girls Club Championships Sat 20 Oct, 7:30pm v Cairns Over the past several months the Southern Tigers Basketball Association have been busy preparing Sun 28 Oct, 1:30pm v Woollongong the Morphett Vale Recreation Centre for the Under 14 Girls Club Championships. The club Sun 11 Nov, 1:30pm v Perth hosted the national tournament from October 1-6. Sun 2 Dec, 1:30pm v

The stadium has undergone major changes over Sun 9 Dec, 1:30pm v Perth the past couple of years, becoming almost unrecognizable to someone who hasn’t visited in a Sat 15 Dec, 7:30pm v Townsville while. There are new courts, along with new offices, and renovated entrance, bar, and canteen Fri 28 Dec, 7:30pm v New Zealand

areas. Other more recent changes include a new

disabled toilet, and store room, and renovations to toilets and change rooms. Have you… During the championship, the stadium ran on Signed up for the three courts, with the main show court games Adelaide 36ers e-news?! visible from the canteen/club room viewing area. Several grandstands were hired to accommodate Visit www.adelaide36ers.com the large crowds expected. The main court seated and sign up now! up to 1,000 spectators, and the two other courts had the capacity to seat up to 300 spectators each. The club also hired mobile rooms which were used as extra change rooms for Follow Us! teams, officials, and volunteers. Adelaide 36ers Social Media

Approximately 30 referees officiated the The Adelaide 36ers have an official Facebook, week-long event, with 40 volunteers at the score Twitter and YouTube sites and encourage tables. An additional 60 volunteers played a part fans to follow these sites to hear and see in roles ranging from floor-sweeping to the what is happening at the club catering of daily meals.

Countless hours of work and preparation put in place by the Southern Tigers Basketball Association resulted in a very successful and smooth tournament.

BSA / St Clair X-MAS CARNIVAL

December Nominations for junior and senior teams open NOW!!!

14, 15 & 16 2012 For more information visit www.stclair.basketball.net.au

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