Annual General Meeting

The Cooma Basketball Stadium Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday 4th February at the Cooma Ex-Services Club at 6pm. Everyone invited.

Disability Access for Stadium

 

Cooma Monaro Express 17/12/13

The Basketball Association received news this week that a new entrance, ramp and toilet for people with a disability along with a storage room had been approved by council. The council will provide $23,200 towards the cost with $25,000 coming from a State Government Grant obtained by the basketball. Construction will commence in early 2014. Basketball for people with a disability is played on Tuesdays and the Canberra wheel chair basketball has indicated it would like to come to Cooma for demonstration games later in the year.

An increase in interest in basketball has prompted the committee to commence the 2014 season in February. This will be a lead up to the main season which is school terms 2 and 3.The association is looking at holding 'A' grade men's and 'A' and 'B' grade women's competitions. There is a high school boy's competition that is currently running until April when they will hold their grade finals. It is hoped that this competition will continue throughout 2014. The association is looking at forming a new school girl's competition for 12 year olds up. This competition will be aimed at teaching new players the game as well as taking our Wednesday girls to a more challenging level A successful 11yrs to 14yrs boy's competition was held in 2013 and this will continue in 2014.Mini Ball (8yrs to11yrs) and Aussie Hoop (4yrs to7yrs) will also be held for both boys and girls These are non competitive with all players receiving an award at the end of the year .A referees clinic will be held in February All teams will be required to have some players attend whilst non players looking for something to do will be welcomed with opened arms. Junior and mini ball coaching clinics to improve the player's skills and to prepare them for the representative games will also be held. More coaches are needed especially for the junior competitions .The club is also looking at obtaining sponsors for much needed new representative tops. Twelve sets are required at a cost of $300 per set (includes sponsors name) Please contact Brian Geach or Betty Longhurst if you would be willing to sponsor a set.

Games Go Down to the Wire - Round 2 Boys Spring Comp 2013

From Cooma Monaro Express 7/11/13
The first night of round two was the closest and most intense by far on Monday, with both games in going right down to the wire.

The Supersonics were looking for their first win, and the Wings were looking to maintain their unbeaten streak.

Tyler Pielli and Tyler Fanning had terrific chemistry and were effective in both offence and defence.

Thijs de Ruijter was excellent for his team and was strong in defence. Isaac Singh was brilliant with his rebounding, taking down many, many boards, and Daniel Swain and Jimmy Harding were also both great on both ends of the court.

Dane Freimanis opened the scoring for the Wings, and was terrific early on, but unfortunately went down with a knee injury early in the game. Aidan Griffith had a great game defensively, as did Aidan Webb, who was always right on his man and made a lot of plays on the offensive end. The Supersonics had a 14-0 run at the start of the game, but the Wings slowly chipped away at this lead, coming into the fourth quarter only behind by a few points. They then levelled the score and poked their noses in front, but the Supersonics played hard, taking back the lead multiple times. The final score was 56-55 to the Wings in a very hard fought battle. MVP's went to Aidan Webb for the Wings and Tyler Fanning for the Supersonics.

WINGS - Dane Freimanis: 2, Tim Wall: 20, Jarrod Sopniewski: 24, Pierre Wall: 10

SUPERSONICS - Tyler Pielli: 22, Tyler Fanning: 9, Thijs de Ruijter: 2, Daniel Swain: 6, Jimmy Harding: 2, Isaac Singh: 14

GAME TWO:

The Ravens and Warriors game was the closest game of the season. It was a very low scoring contest for the first three quarters with some very tight defence on both ends of the floor, but both teams opened up in the last quarter with a very high scoring final session. Daniel Hopkin, for the Ravens, was outstanding, making steals, intercepts, good passes and great shots. Ethan Hunt had his game of the season, with lots of points and a very good presence on the court, especially considering his age. Kyle Hubert was strong offensively and Ben Trotter was great at taking rebounds. The Warriors were strong with Jerod Blyton under the basket and blocking out the offence very effectively. Daniel Pevere and Jacob Stiles worked well together offensively. Toby Williams was having a great game, with great ball control, shot selection and defence. Charlie Keegan-Bull had a great game on both ends of the court and made some very good shots. The game came right down to the final buzzer, with the Warriors down 37-38 with 7 seconds to go. The Ravens gave up a foul in some very pressured defence. This foul would not have been worth two shots, but the Ravens had already given up 5 fouls in the quarter, meaning the Warriors were gifted with a bonus two shots. Daniel Pevere headed to the line, and with all the pressure, managed to hit the first shot. This brought the game to 38 all. He missed the second shot, and the Ravens pounced upon the rebound, but were unable to score in the 7 seconds remaining. This left us with the first draw of the season, the game ending at 38-38, and some great basketball was played. MVP's went to Toby Williams for the Warriors and Ethan Hunt for the Ravens.

RAVENS - Ethan Hunt: 6, Ben Trotter: 14, Kyle Hubert: 18

WARRIORS - Daniel Pevere: 9, Jerod Blyton: 4, Charlie Keegan-Bull: 6 points, Jacob Stiles: 13 Toby Williams: 6

Junior Basketball Presentations

Cooma Monaro Express 8th Oct2013
http://www.coomaexpress.com.au/story/1801371/junior-basketball-presentation/?cs=570
The Cooma basketball stadium was packed last Wednesday for the Aussie Hoop, Mini Ball and Junior Basketball presentation day.Family and friends watched as the players took part in games and an Aussie Hoop training display.A game was also played between a group of 14-16yrs boys to show the younger players how they could be playing in a few years time.Three of these boys Tim Wall, Jarrod Sopniewski and Daniel Pevere backed up on Wednesday night in the A Grade Men's Grand Finals where they were runners up.Tim was awarded the M.V.P Trophy.

More than 20 junior girls took part in the A and B Women's Grand Finals in 2013 -a great achievement by all players. Awards for the 2013 season were held with the Aussie Hoop players receiving a glow in the dark trophy and a basketball. These went to Georgia Harmer, Sophie Caldwell, Emily Revelant, Leanne, Skye and Ethan Adams, Hunter Caldwell, Joshua Verspae, Oliver Woolley, Cooper Walsh, Jackson Lee, Jett Kelly, Khian Flanagan, James Burke, Zachary Dowd, Daniel Nassar, Max Forrest, Oliver Pauls, Ari Geach, Harry McIntyre, Ashton and Cade Dibley.

Mini Ball and Junior players received a trophy and a basketball cap. Mini Ball awards went to Lily and Ella Velera, Natalie Revelant, Lani Holfter, Jordan and Charli Wiggins, Tayla Williams, Caitlyn Jones, Molly Brabham, Brittany Burchall, Sasha Allan, Taylah Maurier, Amber Martin-Smith, Abbey Sopniewski, Margaret Smith, James Dyball, Troy Rees, Talon Kelly, Hugo Steiner, Tristian Revelant, Ryan Harmer, Sam Woolley, Mitchell Burke, Hudson Laird, Aiden Childs and Bailee Walsh.

Junior awards were received by Tanika Williams, Rachel Hunt, Hayley Jones, Zara Childs, Michaela Smith, Summer Rees, Abby Fremanis, Karley Britton, Sam Froeschl, Sean Trickery, Jakob Asanovski, Tyler Fanning, Isaac Singh, Aidan Griffith, Daniel Pevere, Ethan Hunt, Tyler Pielli, Toby Williams, Charlie Keegan, Ben Trotter, Jarrod Sopniewski, Kyle Hubert, Tim and Pierre Wall.

Twenty other boys received their awards on Thursday night after the under 14 Grand Finals. A special presentation was also made on Thursday night to Tim Wall and Jarrod Sopniewski for their contribution to junior basketball in 2013. Thank you to all players, parents and helpers and we hope to see you back in 2014.

Mens Basketball Nomination Form

		COOMA  BASKETBALL  ASSOCIATION  INC
	Nomination Form
	Competition		OPEN MEN		WINTER		2013
	TEAM NAME:
	Individual players:					Team Colours:
No		Name		Address		Contact No		Email
1	First					H
	Surname					M
2	First					H
	Surname					M
3	First					H
	Surname					M
4	First					H
	Surname					M
5	First					H
	Surname					M
6	First					H
	Surname					M
7	First					H
	Surname					M
8	First					H
	Surname					M
9	First					H
	Surname					M
10	First					H
	Surname					M
	Nominations due :		15 th May		Competition to start :			22 nd May
				Finish :	September
	All players must be registered with NSW Basketball before going on court. $75 Adult & $60 Juniors
	A player nomination fee adult $ 50.00 / player / term Juniors $30 / player / term. First term fee due by
	second week of competition from startdate and is payable at stadium from 6.30 pm nomination night.
	Appropriate footware must be worn on court, remove all loose jewelery, watches, earings etc before game.
	All Games to be played in the best sportsmanship manner.
	Teams will be required to supply players to do duty and a referee for the game. Points will be deducted
	for no show. Unless co-ordinator is informed 24hrs prior to game.
	Forfieting teams also to inform co-ordinator 24hrs prior to game. 2 pts deduction for no show.
	IF ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL  PAT SWAIN   0401674164 or DAVID PEVERE 0428911095
	OR VISIT BLOG SITE and Print out this form.					www.cooma basketball asssociation
	ENJOY BASKETBALL AND HAVE FUN!