JUNE / JULY 2012

newsletter
dates to remember
07 to 11 June No games Queens Birthday 07 to 11 June Melbourne Classics, Nunawading Spectres Tournament 16 June ABL:Centrals vs Norwood Flames 17 June Coaches development day
(Coaches please make note in your diary. We have a special guest from the NBL running the day)

presidents report
The winter season is now well underway, our teams have competed in the junior state Championships, the club continues to grow with more teams than ever, especially pleasing has been the formulation of under 10 teams. These teams are the future of the club and it is extremely important to have representation at this level and to expose these little Lions to the sport of basketball. We have had tremendous input from parents, the committee and the coaching directors to get the ball rolling at this level, special thanks to Sean Carlin whos teaching skills and patience must be applauded, Sean a former president of our club and committee member has now stepped down from the committee due to increasing commitments in the Trinity School basketball program. However the work that he undertakes there will continue to benefit our club, through the symbiotic relationship we have with Trinity College. I wish to take the opportunity to thank Sean for his support to not only the club but to myself personally. Two new members have been appointed in interim capacity (until the AGM in September) Tony Hall, who chairs our junior committee already and Kylie Brown who has the role of registrations officer, both of these have already been valuable contributors to the club and have just crystallised that contribution by becoming members of our Executive committee. I briefly mentioned the junior state Championships but would like to take the opportunity to congratulate our under 14 boys and under 14 girls teams whose successful State championship campaign resulted in both teams qualifying for the classics ( a prestigious basketball event held in Victoria) and also the under 14 national championships. This is the first time both of our under 14 teams have qualified for this event in the clubs history and is something that we strive for as a club to expose our young players to the best basketball competition in Australia so that they can develop personally and as a team. Our club will strive to support them as much as we can to ensure they represent the club in the best way possible, they have been fundraising for this event to endeavour to lessen the financial burden of attending these events, in particular the boys who travel to Western Australia. ( the under 14 girls will be playing here in South Australia at Morphettvale) I would like to thank all of those club members who have supported the fundraising efforts of the under 14s, special thanks to Terry Nathan the team manager of the under 14 boys, whose experience here has been invaluable with the logistics involved in sending a team to this event. Our ABL teams have just completed the first round of CABL, and at this point the women are well-placed to compete in the finals, but there is still a lot of hard work left to do. The mens team have had a less than ideal first round but have been bolstered by the return ( temporary) of some of our junior players Daniel Carlin, Jordan Centernera and Tom Giles who have been playing basketball overseas. If you have not yet been to watch our ABL teams in action, make sure you take the opportunity with one of the remaining 4 home games (Saturday night 16th of June versus Norwood Next game), thanks to all of the junior teams who have assisted on the door, on the bar and with a supper for the games that have been played and to those rostered for the remainder of the season. Good luck to all of the junior teams competing in Melbourne at the Nunawading Tournament and the classics, this is a wonderful opportunity for the team to bond, and truly enjoy basketball tournament play, also for those parents to socialise together over a busy weekend away.

24 June ABL:Centrals vs Sturt Sabres 05 to 07 July No games Middle of school holidays 15 July STARplex Olymic Games - will be played in normal training slots until 1pm. Then fun games for U10s & U12s with kids from the STARplex social competition 15 July ABL:Centrals vs Bearcats 28 July ABL:Centrals vs Nth Adl Rockets Late July Coaching application forms released - Trial flyers released Saturday hoopsters Late August Traials for 2012/13 23 to 25 August Last Minor Round - Junior Divisions 13 to 15 September Grand Finals - Junior Divisions Late September Presentation day Summer season 2012/13 starts! 2012/12 already promises to trump this year!!!!!!

GO THE LIONS President Kevin Fischer

abl home games

Come along and support the mens and womens ABL home games, played at STARplex. See dates in the calendar!

Tip off for Women is 6.30pm & Men is 8.15pm

Adult Cost: $5 Children: FREE (with a paying adult & wearing Lions polo)
STARplex Alexander Ave, Evanston Park | PO Box 1246, GAWLER SA 5118

junior development news

Openings for new players
The Lions are currently looking for boys turning 10 or 11 this year for our U12 squad. If you know any children that may be interested please encourage their parents to email their details to lionsbasketball@live.com.au

U16 State and SAPSASA Selections

SASI/NITP training

Congratulations to the following U14 boys recently selected to take part in NITP training at the South Australian Sports Institute. This squad includes the best players in the district competition and the Lions are very well represented in this squad of about 25, those involved are: Toby Lockwood (U14 Div 1 Boys Coach) Lachlan Dooley (U14 Div 1 Boys) Biar Garang (U14 Div 1 Boys) Deklan Crook (U14 Div 1 Boys) Brad Skuce (U14 Div 1 Boys) Brodie Nathan (U14 Div 1 Boys) Brent Hank (U16 Div 1 Boys)

We have an ever growing list of male and female athletes making SAPSASA and SA Country/Metro squads and we will send out an announcement soon on our new crop of representatives making these sides. Boyd Woodcock (Yorke Valley/Lions U14 Div 1 Boys) and Jackson Hately (U14 Div 1 Boys) will represent the state in the U13 SAPSASA state side and Malachai Ahmatt will be a reserve. In the U16 Nationals in June representing SA Country will be following players: - Demi Skinner (Pt Lincoln/Lions U16 Div 1 Girls) - Jasmine Bridgman(Whyalla/Lions U16 Div 1 Girls) - Adam Ryan (Roxby Downs/Lions U16 Div 1 Boys) - Sam Simmons (Broken Hill/Lions U16 Div 1 Boys) With the following reserves: - Brent Hank (Pt Lincoln/Lions U16 Div 1 Boys) - Tyler Athanasos (Pt Pirie/Lions U16 Div 1 Boys) - Opal Mader (Barossa/Lions U16 Div 1 Girls) This year the Lions had a record 3 coaches involved in the U18 National Championships in Perth. Andrew Jantke (Boys Director of Coaching) was Assistant coach with the U18 SA Metro Mens side, Steve Boyton (ABL Womens Assistant Coach) was Assistant Coach with U18 SA Metro Womens side and James Murphy (U16 Div 1 Boys Coach) was Assistant Coach with the U18 SA Country Mens side. We also had 2 players competing in the championships as bottom agers
Joel Foster and Austin Munzberg were both in the U18 SA Country side.

State Champs success 2012!

U18 Nationals

Every single player, parent, coach, team manager, administrator, supporter at the Lions, in every division, in every role now and in the past should be very proud of your contribution to this years next leap forward in State Championship results. Across the board we finished higher than we have before but obviously we would like to get more teams into the finals next year. We had 3 teams finish in 3rd position: U14 Div 1 Girls (Coach Nikki Ireland) U14 Div 1 Boys (Coach Toby Lockwood) U12 Div 2 Boys (Coach Stephanie Harris) This result means that our U14 Div 1 Boys and Girls will qualify for both the Melbourne Classics tournament in June as well as the U14 National Club Championships later in the year. To have 1 Lions team make the U14 National Club Championships has never happened but this year we will be sending 2 teams! No other club in the state had 2 teams qualify for U14 Nationals this year. This is simply a fantastic achievement and will help put the Lions on the map Nationally!!
You all know the commitment, perseverance and dedication you have put into achieving these results. From the kids that have a passion and work ethic for their team mates, club and their own performance To the parents who drive their kids all over town, motivate their kids through the highs and lows of high level competitive sport To the coaches who are constantly pushing, driving their teams to higher achievement than before, developing their knowledge in the game, aspiring to challenge themselves with new and challenging roles. To the administrators who are so supportive, so talented and work so hard to ensure the finance, communication and management of the club runs so smoothly and professionally To our networks throughout SASI/NITP, Country Basketball Associations, DNSP programs, STARplex, Trinity College, St Columba College, Elizabeth Vale Primary School, Tyndale helping to develop our players/coaches, identify playing/coaching talent and support that talent.

Quality coaching

The Lions take the appointment of our coaches very seriously. We stringently research their backgrounds and measure their results and capabilities each year. We actively manage coaching performance and regularly review whether they are delivering the outcomes needed to ensure our continued development. This year we compiled coaches with the background, formal basketball qualifications and experience that make us leaders in coaching quality in South Australia. We have documented bios on most of our coaches. The clubs rapid rise would not be possible with the great coaches that we have. Recently the club made the hard decision to part ways with one of our coaches. The behaviour expectations we put in place for our players, coaches and parents alike are high. We understand that coaches, like players, need time to develop but occasionally we find when coaches, like players, do not demonstrate a desire or ability work in alignment with our high behaviour expectations, we will respectfully ask them to move on with our best wishes. If you would like any further information on the above please contact Chair of our junior panel Tony Hall.

Beyond the basket

Girls finished 7th, the best result at the Classics by a Lions team. The boys finnished 11th and were the highest ranked boys team from SA.

2012 Melbourne Classics - U14 Boys and Girls Team...

Andrew Jantke was recently approached by the Salisbury Council and Basketball SA head up Salisbury Councils Beyond the Basket program. This program will operate throughout term 3, aims to identify coaching talent in the Northern suburbs and deliver Basketball Australia Nationally Accredited development programs to these coaches on behalf of the council and Basketball SA. This is the 2nd year the program has run and is now fully booked with over 20 participants. For our Boys Coaching Director to be approached for this significant role further signifies the esteem our program is seen in in wider basketball circles.

ABL Games & Junior participation

Part way into the winter season and the junior team participation has been great! We are seeing increased crowds at the home (STARplex) games which are being rewarded by some solid wins from both the women and men. All teams are taking great advantage of the new fund raising opportunity, it is very pleasing to see such great club pride and spirit! Current ABA results:

Women - 6 Wins, 3 Loses, Currently 4th on Ladder

Men - 3 Wins, 6 Loses, Currently 8th on Ladder

newsletter

september 2010
We would like to thank our Loyal Sponsors

Coaching opportunity with Kyle Miller or Daniel Carlin

Work on your guard/ball handling skills with Lions US Import Kyle Miller Kyle Miller on 0499 052 503 or kminer322@yahoo.com $60 per block of 3 sessions. 11.30 AM to 1 PM at STARplex on Sundays

Work on your rebounding, post, athletic skills with Lions US College/former Australian Junior player Dan Carlin on 0431 063 998 or deisel_25@hotmail.com $60 per block of 3 sessions. 10 AM to 11.30 at STARplex on Sundays Boys, if this clashes with your training and youd like to take part email Andrew Jantke in the first instance; lionsbasketball@live.com.au
Photo:Carlin playing US College Basketball

Lions in transit

Keep an eye out for the following former Lions Juniors returning back from overseas to visit for a few weeks (Matt Bertram - US Prep School, Andrew Bolton - Sonoma State University in the Div 2 NCAA, Tom Giles - Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver Colorado, Jordan Centenera - Artland Dragons in the German NBBL, Dan Carlin - Westmont College in the Collegiate NAIA competition). Also joining some of these guys back in the US will be John Hafoka and Dave Humphries who will be playing at Northern Iowa Area Community College. We know you will be able to checkout some these guys playing in the Lions ABL side while they are back.

The club still has some outstanding fees, if you are uncertain about the amount you still owe then contact Kevin Fischer via email at kcfischer@bigpond.com The club is looking for a volunteer to administer and record the fees collection records for the club. Some experience using Excel spread sheets and Email would be useful. Please contact Kevin Fischer to discuss how you can assist the club. Ph. 0407 472373 or kcfischer@bigpond.com

Winter Season Fees!

Position Vacant!!!!

Synthetic Turf supply / Install

Ph: (08) 7509 777 7 for a free quote *Discounted prices for Club members*

TEAM PHOTO DAY 29th July 2012 During Sunday training

10% OFF RRP

(excludes sale items)

our mission

The Central District Basketball Club, will be the premier basketball club in the Northern region of Adelaide, providing opportunities for males and females of all ages to develop into outstanding individuals, within a community environment facilitating personal growth and progression through to elite basketball levels.

We accomplish our mission by offering programs and services for basketball to our community, facilitating connections and promoting a culture of success for life and sporting endeavours

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lions in profile
CONGRATULATIONS Demi Skinner
Demi Skinner has been named captain of the SA Country U16 Girls side, making history as the first player to captain a state side, whilst playing for the Lions. Demi represents just one of the many outstanding SA Country players that have joined the Lions in recent years, originally hailing from Port Lincoln. She got into the game watching her brothers play and that love for the game grew when she began making Port Lincoln representative sides in 2006. She was identified as a major prospect by Shona McKeen, who oversaw player development in Port Lincoln. Shona promptly invited Demi joined the Port Lincoln DNSP squad, DNSP being the high performance network that operates throughout regional South Australia and has helped produced International players such as Angela Merino, Kelsey Ireland, Olivia Thompson, Emma Langford, Abby Bishop and many more. Demi also had a talent for Netball because of her height and fitness but decided to choose to prioritise her time into basketball because as she says; you can play all over the court and are not confined to one area. Since that time she has had some amazing experiences and opportunities in the sport and she is still only 15. Demi joined the Lions U14 girls side in 2009 travelling 7 hours from Port Lincoln to play games on Friday nights and after 2 years her family decided to make the big decision to relocate her to Gawler to attend Trinity College and play for the Lions to further her education and basketball opportunities. Demi loves the fact that basketball is taking her places and one of the highlights was the opportunity to tour and play in the USA with the SA Country Basketball team late last year, as well as travelling across Australia to play in various major tournaments, but none will be as significant as the National Championships she will compete in, in NSW(Tamworth), this July. This will pit her against the best basketball talent in her age group in the Nation, a tournament that will be scouted by national league, Australian junior team, US College and the Australian Institute of Sport Coaches. Girls Coaching Director, Glen Hosking, who also works with Demi through his NEW development squad, thinks Demi will be up for the challenge saying, this young lady is every coaches dream. The whole club wishes Demi all the best; a fantastic player and person as well!

Jackson Hately & Boyd Woodcock

Congratualtions to Jackson Hately & Boyd Woodcock who have been named in the State SAPSASA SA Basketball team to compete in the national championships in Melbourne in August. In addition both boys have ALSO made the SAPSASA SA Football side, which is an impressive double achievement. Jackson & Boyd join a growing list of CDBC high-achievers, making for a great future as we move forward in the club.Congratulations Jackson & Boyd.

Mens ABA Player

Name: Matthew Clarke Playing number: 6 First basketball team: Noarlunga City Tigers under 10 division 3. If I was not playing basketball, I would be: Spending time with my lovely wife (she would probably make me watch more of Alias) Most memorable basketball moment: under 14 nationals or winning state knockout with Sacred Heart College. Worst habit: taking too long to warm up Most influential person on my basketball: My Dad, Gerry. Has never stopped being a positive influence on my career. Favorite food: BBQ meat lovers pizza Most embarrassing moment: finishing last in 2010. Most annoying team mate: Lachlan Parker, always leaves his chest hair shavings in locker room. What makes basketball the best sport in the world: team mates, and the joy of going to battle with a group of fantastic young men.