Programs Open

[Districts]

The under 20 program starts on the 21st october from 5:30pm till 7:30pm on Wednesday nights. Applications will be on the website next Tuesday. We will be doing a men and womens program. On Sundays players involved will be expected to make themselves available for individuals. The players will train through to Xmas and then a selection process will be conducted with squads formed to compete in the GBL along with other players involved in the SEABL program. Any players who ae looking to get into the SEABL program need to apply for this program.

The big kids program starts in 2 weeks and wll operate on Friday afternoons from 4pm till 6pm. Again applicatins will be out next Tuesday from website.

The shooters program has been delayed for at least 6 weeks until we assess where the greatest need is.

Peter Pendle will be heading up the new programs that will also come on offer over the next 6 weeks.

The programs at this time will be limited to players who compete in our local competitions due to the high demand that we ae aware of.


Allan


MEDIA RELEASE

After a great year of competition in the South East Australian Basketball League where the Carina Leagues Club lady Spartans won the Championship and the Arrow Caravan & Towbar Spartans finished second work has already started on the next generation with the recruitment of Mr Peter Pendle to the program.

Pendle who played a major role in coaching Queensland State teams and the Brisbane Bullets has joined the Southern Districts Spartans in the junior development area where he will spe%%%%%%e in the under twenty programs for both the men and women.

On Friday afternoons he will also start working on the bigger players in all age groups in preparation for the upcoming junior representative season.

“I am looking forward to a return to the sport after a few years off” he offered. “The Spartans have come a long way and I really believe I can help them in the junior ranks where they have so much talent”.

A student of the game Peter has also been one to do what ever its takes to improve both himself and those who he is coaching. He has attended power house NCAA programs in the USA such as Puget Sound, University of Nebraska and University of Chicago, ensuring his techniques are at the cutting edge. This he funded himself as part of his commitment to excellence’.

Pendle went on to say “I had the honour of working with Mr Vince Hickey, Mr Basketball himself, for seven years at Brisbane in the early years of the development of our sport and I have been the head of the Cairns basketball program as well as the North Queensland Development Officer along with numerous State coaching positions, so I am confident that the knowledge and experience which I will bring to the Spartans junior program will assist both the coaching and playing areas. I will be striving to ensure everyone involved can reach their full playing potential, whether this is at local, national or international level”.

“We had been looking for someone for so long that could start to re-ignite the junior program and when we became aware that Peter was available” stated Allan Ladewig, General Manager. “He brings a work ethic and knowledge that will help us at all levels”.

“The programs that Peter will be working on start with the under twenty men and women and will be followed by the most extensive shooting program ever offered in Queensland starting in February and while we waiting for that he will be working with our best big players. This is only the start and by March next year we hope to have more programs on offer that will assist both the p[layers and the parents so they can all enjoy the sport’ Ladewig went on to say.

Applications for position within the programs can be obtained by going to the Southern Districts website www.sdspartans.basketball.net.au

ENDS email sdbal@bigpond.net.au Phone 3398 2790

[Districts]

As part of the new programs that are on offer and those that will be announced in very near future Districts are now starting to plan for a USA tour in late November 2010.

The tour will be for under 18 male and female players only this time.

Cost will be approx $3500 per player with parents encouraged to tour also.

Families will be able to extend dates and stay on if they so desire.

Games ae planned to be played in California and Washington State with three days set aside for tourist attraction etc.

Players wishing to apply will be required to agree to training in preparation for tour.

As this is in the planning stage at present the head coaching staff are not being announced till after BQ and BA sanction has been approved. No monies wil be required until the full tour schedule and coaching staff are in place.

Persons from all Association may apply and consideration will be given to taking an extra team if numbers are sufficient.

Thos e wishing to place an expression of interset in the tour need to write to :-

Secretary
SDBAL
PO Box 430
Carina 4152


Remember this is for expressions of interest only with more details to follow.

[USA Tour]

As part of the new programs that are on offer and those that will be announced in very near future Districts are now starting to plan for a USA tour in late November 2010.

The tour will be for under 18 male and female players only this time.

Cost will be approx $3500 per player with parents encouraged to tour also.

Families will be able to extend dates and stay on if they so desire.

Games ae planned to be played in California and Washington State with three days set aside for tourist attraction etc.

Players wishing to apply will be required to agree to training in preparation for tour.

As this is in the planning stage at present the head coaching staff are not being announced till after BQ and BA sanction has been approved. No monies wil be required until the full tour schedule and coaching staff are in place.

Persons from all Association may apply and consideration will be given to taking an extra team if numbers are sufficient.

Thos e wishing to place an expression of interset in the tour need to write to :-

Secretary
SDBAL
PO Box 430
Carina 4152


Remember this is for expressions of interest only with more details to follow.

The tour schedule is now close to being finalised. Cost will be approx $3500 starting November 28th and ging something like this.

November 28th Depart arrive Seattle
November 29th Rest day
Tuesday 30th Training / Game
Wednesday 1st Game
Thursday 2nd Sight seeing
Friday 3rd Game
Saturday4th Sightseeing. Hopefully NBA or College game
Sunday 5th Game
Monday 6th Game
Tuesday 7th Fly LA Training Jason Wright / Game
Wednesday 8th Game
Thursday 9th Disneyland
Friday 10th Sightseeing
Saturday 11th Depart Australia
Monday 12th Arrive Australia

$3500 to cover admin fes , travel, accomodation
Players who pay deposit by 14th February will receive a $200 discount. Money fully refunded if tour cancelled.
Player costs do not include meals or entrance to Disneyland or NBA game. These costs will be advised by April 21st 2010.

It is important that if you want to attend this tour you must submit something in writing by email to myself asap.

[Programs 2010]

Programs will start to open for 2010 from Wednesday 27th January,

These are some of the programs that will be on offer starting from February 2010. With the various programs they are not limited to our membership but they will be well catered for.

At this stage we have on offer for all BQ registered members the following programs.

February Shooters program for all levels starts. We already have over 100 applications. those who have applied need to contact the office to bnook into a time slot.Sessions are all for 5 weeks on Sunday mornings here at stadium. This will be ongoing all year.

March 28th Multicultural "speedball" senior carnival. Sponsored by Queensland Government. We are encouraging all clubs to field a team.

April UPS program will be on offer covering all skills levels. Players placed in appropriate level. Players wanting to make representative teams should be applying.

April Leroy Loggins Clinics start for players wanting to develop standard for USA Colleges applications.

May Individuals trainings for 4 week blocks with high standard coaches.

May Greg Vanderjagt "Big Body" camps

June Jason Wright returns to Australia for a 4 day camp. This will not be cheap but he is worth it. Just ask the 100 players who worked with him today.

July Holiday camps for all standards.

August Start of pre-season work for rep teams

September Stadium closed for renovations

October Training starts for under 18 USA tour. Washington State and California.

October/November BQJBC

November Pacific Slam tryouts

December USA Tour

January 2011 Pacific Slam


We will also be offering many sessions throughout the year with NBL level coaching staff for coaches and players. We want to become the "Institute of Excellence" in basketball. All are welcome to get invovled.

All people need to do to get involved is email the office on sdbal@bigpond.net.au

[USA Tour Open]

SOUTHERN DISTRICTS SPARTANS USA TOUR 2010


Dear Parent/Guardian


The Southern Districts Basketball association has been given the opportunity to travel to the USA in November/December in 2010 to play against schools within the Washington State region under the direction of Mr Terry Pebble from Seattle Washington.

This is a great chance for our players to be exposed to a high standard of basketball while enjoying the culture of another country.

Venue To be played at State and Private High Schools within
the Seattle region in Washington State.

Accom Homestays and motels

Dates Approx Thursday 25th November through till 10th December
15 nights in total. Players may stay on in the USA if they have a parent who is there or private arrangements with Tour Agent has been organised.

Cost $3500 per player. Supporters $3600

Inclusions All flight travel. Accommodation. Game fees. Local travel
Playing gear. Dress gear. Gifts. USA/BA fees. USA Taxes

Exclusions Spending money. Travel Insurance. Meals. Adventure Parks. Tipping


Please read the attached itinerary. This is the proposal at this time but is sure to change to enable the schools to play us at times and days which best suit them.

This is an exciting opportunity not only for the players to compete in the USA but to see first hand the standard required should they have aspirations of attending a College in the USA down the track. They also have a chance to make life time friends while experiencing another countries culture.

To be part of the tour we will require a deposit of $1500 by the 28th February 2010. Should for any reason the tour not go ahead this money will be fully refunded. A $200 reduction in costs will be applied to those who pay by the 14th February.

The team will consist of 10 players with a coaching staff of three persons plus a USA representative at all games.

Parents/supporters may also attend and stay on after the tour is finished. Some additional costs may be incurred for special requirements with rooms etc. All needs and special request information must be provided at the time of confirmation in attendance or a cost may be incurred in changing return dates. The fares are also subject to an increase if not booked prior to the 28th February 2010.

Payment Schedule

February 28th $1500 Deposit Refundable
April 14th $500 Part payment
June 1st $1000 Part payment
September 1st $500 Final payment


If a person withdraws from the tour after the 1st May they will lose $1500.

All monies paid will be fully refunded if tour is cancelled for some reason.

Person paying $1500 deposit by 14th February will receive a $200 discount.

If anyone has any questions please contact me at the stadium on 3398 2790 during normal business hours or email iitensi@bigpond.net.au


Allan Ladewig
Tour Co-ordinator




Tour Schedule


Day 1 Depart Brisbane
Day 2 Arrive LA Rest Arrive date we left
Day 3 Disneyland Optional
Day 4 Sightseeing / Game to be confirmed
Day 5 Travel to Seattle
Day 6 Training / Game Skyline 4A
Day 7 Training / Game Bellevue 3A
Day 8 Sightseeing
Day 9 Game Bainbridge Island 3A
Day 10 Game Enumclaw 4A
Day 11 Sightseeing
Day 12 Game Jackson 4A
Day 13 Game Mercer Island 3A
Day 14 Depart to Brisbane
Day 15 Arrive Brisbane

[Shooters Named]

SHOOTERS PROGRAM
Commence Sunday 14th February through till 21st Match inclusive.

To ALL

The following people have been selected to be in the “Shooters Program 2010” program. If you have elected not to attend please contact the office via email sdbal@bigpond.net.au by Monday 1st February. While the program is now full others who still wish to be involved may also apply at the above email address.

All monies must be paid by the 6th February or you will be replaced on the list. There will be no refunds once monies have been paid. Cost is $50 for the 6 weeks of training. All players will receive a booklet with training and feedback.

SESSION ONE 8am till 9am for six weeks
Sammi Deakin-Sharpe Emily Preston Emma Nicol
Nick Brushe Ashlee Gouw Marsha Buhmann
Hannah White Kate Stainer Gabreil Kohler
Georgia Beggs Fletcher O’Neill Sinclair O’Neil
Mishayla Buhmann

SESSION TWO 9am till 10am for six weeks
Elliott Mundy Nicolaos Gryparis Cade Towers
Spencer O’Neil Alicia Beggs Jacob Luxford
Jason Gouw Curtis Sherwood Mitch Brackenbury
Ayden Barwick Andrew Magher Jalen Rucker
Grayson Pedwell Jarryd Tankey

SESSION THREE 10am till 11am for six weeks
Zoe Griffin Mikaela Rosegren Stephanie Bairstow
Kassandra Donnelly Sian Herewini Courtney Rosengren
Melissa Glover Kelly Magher Zoe Beggs
Brittany Ritson

After Easter we will be doing another series of shooters clinics as well as an intense under 12 players program as to other more developed programs for advanced players.

Allan Ladewig
General Manager

[Jason Wright]

Jason Wright will be returning to Australia just after Easter at the Rowland Cowan Satdium in Carina.

Details about the clinics wil be on the website www.sdspartans.basketball.net.au from 4pm Friday.

If you want to have a look at what Jason brings to our game go to www.JWbasketball.com

This guy makes a difference.

[Shooter program Open]

Applications are in the canteen for the term 3 "Shooters Clinics" now. Levels 1 through to 4.

Limited spaces available.

Also a reminder that appplications for holiday camp are in canteen. Greg Vanderjagt and Drew Williamson head coaching at the camp.


Allan Ladewig
General Manager

Southern Districts Basketball Association

[Spartans Development]

Spartans are calling for interested players (male and female) looking to be involved in our 2010/2011 "underpinning SEABL squads". You must email sdbal@bigpond.net.au to get a formal invite. No walk on's allowed. Players advised by email when and where (late July).

The squads will be coached by coaching staff from the 2011 SEABL program with the intention for the teams to play in the GBL Gold Division in coming season.

We will not be playing under 20 or D League preferring to focus on the GBL as a development league for players with potential who want to be involved in SEABL in coming years. Players will have to commit to training every week plus playing in Monday night or junior competitions conducted and managed by SDBAL.

Positions will be limited with trials being held. Players from other Associations are welcome to try out.

SDBAL has some definate plans for programs in 2011 and this will be only way you can access the program other then a personal invite from SEABL coaching staff.

Anyone interested can apply but must do so by email to above address.


Allan Ladewig
General Manager
SDBAL