Young Sutherland basketballers in talented athlete program
Thirteen Sutherland under 14/15 basketballers have been selected for the July camps in Basketball NSW’s and the Sydney Academy of Sport Talented Athlete Program. The camps will be held from July 19 – 21.
The seven Sutherland female under 14/15 basketballers to be selected are: Gabrielle Turnbull, Rebekah Fisher, Alliyah Fareo, Madeline Cox, Emily O’Donnell and Tayla Anderson-Cooke, Ceara-Elise Leavai. For full squad go to: http://www.nswbasketball.net.au/coaching/TAP/2010/2010NSWTAPMetroGirlsList.pdf
The six Sutherland male under 14/15 basketballers to be selected are: Lachlan Banks, Kyle Morris, Julian DeCosta, Zac Edwards, Lachlan Stewart and Terry Tsangarliotis. For the full squad go to: http://www.nswbasketball.net.au/coaching/TAP/2010/2010NSWTAPMetroBoysList.pdf
Blaszczynski brothers carve up Sutherland Sharks in Waratah Basketball League
Parramatta's basketball brothers Stefan and Kristian Blaszczynski have carved up the Sutherland Sharks on Saturday night at the Auburn Basketball Centre (ABC), leading the Wildcats to an impressive 97-68 victory in round six of the 2010 Waratah Basketball League (WBL) competition.
The Wildcats were missing regular starters Goran Veg, Graeme Dann, Clint Reed and Sam McBeath yet never missed a beat against the previously winless Sharks, cruising to a 29-14 lead at the first break and never letting the Sharks have a sniff of victory.
The Blaszczynski brothers were just sublime in their respective roles, with Stefan playing the elegant, stylish craftsman playing on the perimeter, whilst Kristian was a tireless, exuberant worker in the paint, mixing it up with the Sharks big men and coming up trumps all night.
The chemistry between the brothers bordered on simply freakish at times, with no-look passes from Stefan always finding their target in brother Kristian, muscling his way to the hoop.
 
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Action between the Parramatta Wildcats and the Sharks - Photos courtesy of Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au)
Their combination simply crushed the Sharks from the outset, with the Wildcats racing to an 18-2 lead in the early stages and maintaining a double-digit margin throughout the game.
Both brothers had recorded double-doubles by the half time break and whilst three Wildcats players had broken into double figure scores, the Sharks were struggling to find a champion.
Wildcats head coach John Hennessy ran his entire bench for extended minutes throughout the game, relishing the opportunity to give every player on his all-star squad some valuable court time and thus helping build their individual values within the team.
Stefan Blaszczynski finished the game with 39 points (@ 56%) and 16 boards, Kristian had 16 points and 15 boards and Causevic 25 points (7/11 from 3-point range), while BJ Carter (18 points), Owen Johnson 16 and John Chaumont 14 were the best for the Sharks.
For more stories on Sutherland Shire basketball and wheelchair basketball go to http://www.sutherlandshire.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=1747
For updates during May on stories, draws and results of the Waratah Basketball league go to: http://www.waratah.basketball.net.au/fs_home.asp
Sutherland’s Lauren Nicholson in Australian basketball team
Basketball Australia has announced the 12 athletes that will represent Australia at the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship for Women in July. The team includes Sutherland guard Lauren Nicholson.
Australia’s U17 Women’s team will compete at the inaugural world titles for the age group from July 16 – 25 in Toulouse and Rodez, France. The team features one athlete with previous experience on the world stage, forward Gretel Tippett, who was a member of the Australian U19 Women’s team that finished fifth at the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championships for Women.
Tippett will be joined by seven of her Australian Institute of Sport teammates including 2009/10 Women’s National Basketball League Betty Watson Rookie of the Year, Tayla Roberts.
The team will hold a final training camp from June 3 – 6 on the Gold Coast before departing Australia on July 7 for a warm up tournament in Benasque, Spain where they will play European Champion Spain, Canada and the United States.
Australia will face Spain, Asian Champion China, Belgium, Argentina and Mali in the opening rounds of the World Championship.
Australian U17 Team for 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship for Women
Name/Height/Position/Junior Association
Tessa LAVEY / 168cm / Guard / Bendigo, VIC
Aimee CLYDESDALE / 168cm / Guard / Dandenong, VIC
Aneeka SMITH / 170cm / Guard / Sturt, SA
Stephanie TALBOT / 184cm / Forward / Eastern Mavericks, SA
Olivia THOMPSON / 184cm / Forward / Forestville, SA
Sara BLICAVS / 186cm / Forward / Melbourne, VIC
Lauren NICHOLSON / 180cm / Guard / Sutherland, NSW
Alex BUNTON / 196cm / Centre / Brindabella, ACT
Gretel TIPPETT / 188cm / Forward / Gold Coast, QLD
Tayla ROBERTS / 191cm / Centre / Northern Tasmania, Trojans TAS
Carley MIJOVIC / 191cm / Centre / Dandenong, VIC
Nadeen PAYNE / 188cm / Centre / Hyats, QLD
Reserves:
Mikhaela DONNELLY / 175cm / Guard / Logan, QLD
Olivia BONTEMPELLI / 178cm / Forward / Eltham, VIC
Panthers overcome Sharks in State League Basketball
The Penrith Panthers senior men's team has recorded a 78-61 win over the Sutherland Sharks on Sunday afternoon at the Sutherland Basketball Stadium, in round seven of the 2010 NSW State League Basketball competition.
Panthers head coach Jeff Cooper highlighted his team's defensive capabilities, stating "Defensively, we were very good against the Sharks."
"We threw a zone at them early and they (Sharks) couldn't handle it.” said Cooper.
Penrith Panthers 78 (Ben Hawkesley 22 points, Rob Crane 16, Josh Morehead 11) defeated Sutherland Sharks 61
For more news, draws and results of Sutherland Sharks in State League Basketball go to: http://nswbasketball.net.au/events/events.htm
Sutherland Sharks teams going well in Premier Youth League football
After ten rounds Sutherland Sharks under 16 Premier Youth League football team leads the competition after 3 wins and two draws in the last five rounds. The team is undefeated with 7 wins and 3 draws overall and is 4 points ahead of Sydney United. The Sharks under 18 team is also going well sitting in second spot after 6 wins and two draws. The 13s and 15s are both fifth while the 14s are in 6th spot just outside the play-off five.
The next six rounds for the Sutherland Sharks are:
Saturday May 8 against Rockdale City Suns at Bicentenial Park South.
Saturday May 15 against Sydney Olympic at Seymour Shaw Park, Miranda.
Saturday May 22 against West Sydney Berries at Seymour Shaw Park, Miranda.
Saturday May 29 against South Coast Wolves at Elizabeth Park, Bellambi.
Saturday June 5 against Bonnyrigg White Eagles at Seymour Shaw Park, Miranda.
All games begin with the under 13s at 9am. For further information and results go to: http://www.sportingpulse.com/comp_info.cgi?c=1-5977-0-102186-0&pool=0&round=0&a=ROUND
Sutherland and Sydney FC's Servet Unzular off to Asian Cup
Following her Sydney FC player of year award, Sutherland's Servet Unzular is one of seven Sky Blues selected by Westfield Matildas Head Coach Tom Sermanni in a 23 player squad to travel to Chengdu, China, to compete in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2010 from 19-30 May.
The seven Sky Blues were selected following intensive camps in Canberra and the Gold Coast and matches against New Zealand and DPR Korea and will gather on the Gold Coast on May 4 to begin final preparations before their May 11 departure to China.
Headlining the Matildas line-up are Sydney FC players Heather Garriock, Leena Kharmis, Kylie Ledbrook, Kyah Simon, 2009 Player of the Year Servet Unzular, Sarah Walsh and Teigen Allen.
Allen, 17, joins Sam Kerr, Sally Shipard and Ellyse Perry as one of the youngest players ever to appear for the Westfield Matildas at a major international competition.
After losing their opening game of the 2009 W-League season, Sydney FC went undefeated for the rest of the campaign and went on to claim the domestic double following their 3-2 Grand Final triumph over the Brisbane Roar.
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2010 consists of eight teams competing for three places available in next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 in Germany.
Australia will play host nation heavyweights China, South Korea and Vietnam in Group B with DPR Korea, Japan, Myanmar and Thailand making up Group A.
The top three teams in the tournament will qualify for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Making the semi-finals, which requires finishing first or second in Group B, is Westfield Matildas Head Coach Tom Sermanni’s primary target.
"First and foremost, we would like to make it to the last four. If we can make it, we will try our best to make it to the final,” Sermanni said.
“Winning the (AFC) Asian Cup would be a massive result for this relatively young team.”
“The World Cup route through Asia is extremely difficult as four of the top 15 teams in the World come from this zone.
“This will be a tough test but the squad we have assembled continues to surprise me with how well they have gelled and I’m sure they will cause some surprises next month in China.”
AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2010, 19-30 May, 2010, Chengdu, China Bradman Foundation Winter Cricket Camp
The Bradman Foundation has organised a Winter Skills and Fitness Program for those keen boys and girls ages eight to 18 years, who wish to keep up their cricket skills and general fitness over the winter months.
These will be held on six (6) Sundays at Bradman Oval by Dave Richards (ACB Accredited Level 2) Assistant Regional Director Southern Zone, Southern Zone U16s Bradman Cup coach, Southern Zone U14s Platypus Cup coach, Illawarra Academy coach and Women’s Youth coach for NSW Breakers, Illawarra Academy and Southern Zone.
30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 29 Aug, 12 & 26 September ’10. Commencing 10.45am sharp, to 1pm.
Program includes: Fielding /throwing techniques, bowling and batting drills, fitness awareness, net sessions and skill development, running between wickets, centre wicket practice and game situation discussion.
Whether you are a seasoned player or just love the game and want to be outdoors, you’ll enjoy Dave’s innovative coaching technique with all the latest training equipment. A great opportunity to gain knowledge and experience from a respected, qualified zone coach.
Don’t miss out. Registration is essential, before 14th May’2010.
website,www.bradman.com.au/get-involved_coaching-camps or by calling into The Bradman Museum between 10am and 5pm daily, and complete the registration form, or ring Rick McCarthy (0408670812) with any queries.
All players will become members of the Bradman Junior Club and receive a Bradman T-shirt, drink bottle, cap, training aid and certificate on completion.
NSW Sport and Recreation’s Kids Camps
To find out about all the Kids holiday camps coming up in NSW go to: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Emailcampaign&utm_content=275246299&utm_campaign=E-updatefromSportandRecreation-March2010+_+oitljy&utm_term=Kidscamps
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