Gold Coast Basketball Contact details: P O Box 3311 Nerang 4211 QLD. PH: 55944108. Website: www.goldcoast.basketball.net.au Issue 18 December 2011 Welcome to the final edition of Time Out for 2011, we hope you have a great holiday break with all your families and would like to thank everyone for all their efforts this year. This month's newsletter provides you with a wrap up of this year's ISL, Sign On information for all clubs and much more... Monthly Competition Congratulations to Connor Sievers who is the winner of last month's competition. Sandy Brondello was the Assistant Coach of the LA Sparks 2011 WNBA team. Connor receives a free registration to one of the GCCRBA holiday camps and a family pass to a Gold Coast Blaze game. This month's competition is for a free registration to the Gold Coast Basketball Camp in conjunction with the Gold Coast Blaze on the 17th/18th of January. Can you tell us who won the Men's and Women's ISL Grand Finals for 2011? Please submit all entries via email to jennelle@gccrba.com.au by the 12th of January 2012. Gold Coast Basketball are excited to announce that Victory Ford on the Tweed; in association with Tweed Coast Isuzu Ute, Tweed Coast Chery and Victory Financial Services have signed a major sponsorship. When you visit any one of these locations, be sure to mention Gold Coast Basketball to get the very best deals available.
ISL Grand Final Results and Winners Women s League: Grand Final Result (Sunday December 4th) Harvey World Travel Tweed Heads 78 defeated Celtics Basketball Club 74 The two most dominant teams from the regular season didn t disappoint in the Women s 2011 ISL Grand Final, saving one of the most exciting games for last. The entire first half saw both teams trading baskets with numerous lead changes and the largest lead by either side only five points. Heading into the main break Celtics had clawed
their way to a 39-37 lead on the back of Jade Davis s hot hand (16 points in first half) and some great defensive play from Asha Haxton. The Celtics jumped out of the blocks early in the third quarter and were on the verge of running away with the game despite missing star guard Bree Griffiths. However, within a matter of minutes the competitiveness and determination of Opals legend Sandy Brondello took over and by three quarter time Harvey World Travel had established what looked like a game breaking 62-54 lead. Harvey World Travel continued on with their run to start the fourth quarter and the Celtics fans were stunned as the lead blew out to 14 points and the players from Harvey World Travel were starting to think about how they could spend the $5,000 winner s cheque. Despite being down and out the Celtics somehow managed to find another lease of life and the momentum again began to swing back to the Celtics as they chipped into the lead and with only 50 seconds remaining were down by only 2 points (76-74). Two missed shots from Celtics and a quick foul on Sandy Brondello allowed the lead to slip back out to four and that is where it would stay as Harvey World Travel Tweed Heads were crowned the 2011 ISL Champions. Grand Final Top Scorers: Jade Davis 30 (CBC), Sandy Brondello 26 (HWT), Asha Haxton 17 (CBC), Ashleigh Zandi 17 (HWT), Sarah Petrie 15 (CBC) Grand Final MVP: Sandy Brondello (HWT) Season MVP: Rebecca Miles (Breastlogic) Season Top Point Scorer: Rachel Pryor 265 points (Beyond Building Energy) Season Best Value Draft Pick: Christine Obermeier 8th Round (AMB Embroidery) Season All Star 5: Sandy Brondello (Harvey World), Jade Davis (Celtics), Heidi Freeburn (Sharkey s), Rebecca Miles (Breastlogic), Rachel Pryor (Beyond Building Energy) Coach of the Season: Gavin Kilgour (Celtics)
Men s League: Grand Final Result (Sunday December 4th) Celtics Basketball Club 74 defeated Bowler Bar Battlers 67 After a season full of tight games and exciting finishes, it was fitting to end the 2011 ISL season with a classic Grand Final that went down to the wire. Bowler Bar looking to give Coach Joel McInnes his second championship in as many seasons came out fired up and with Marquee and former NBL star Scott McGregor (scored first seven points of the game) on song early they quickly jumped out to a 10-2 lead and looked to have the Celtics rattled. After an early timeout the Celtics settled down and edged their way back to within four points at the first break (25-21). Scott McGregor (21 points of his game high 33 in the first half) continued to dominate in the second quarter and helped extend Bowler Bar s lead to eight at the main break 42-34. The third quarter saw the Celtics step it up defensively and after Bowler bar big man Dario Strebl was given a technical foul with his team leading by five points the game began to turn. By three quarter time the Celtics had worked their way back to within one point (51-50) and had impressively held the potent Bowler Bar offense to just nine third quarter points. The final quarter was a thriller with both teams swapping the lead on several occasions. After Hugh Robertson slashed to the basket for an easy two to give the Celtics a 66-65 lead followed by
two free throws from Ben Dowell with two minutes remaining the Celtics had extended the lead to 3. Bowler Bar were unable to rally and rimmed out on numerous game tying shots before being forced to foul and stop the clock. Celtics star Simon Stevens calmly slotted four consecutive free throws in the final minute to seal the classic victory and land one of Australia s largest amateur basketball winner s prize money amounts of $8,000. Grand Final Top Scorers: Scott McGregor 33 (BBB), Simon Stevens 20 (CBC), Jaydan Tom 16 (CBC), Jonathon Harris 20 (CBC), Michael Shaw 10 (BBB) Grand Final MVP: John Harris (Celtics) Season MVP: James Legan (Dickfos Dunn) Season Top Point Scorer: James Legan 390 points (Dickfos Dunn) Season Best Value Draft Pick: Miles Beatty 6th Round (Ipsure) Season All Star 5: James Legan (Dickfos Dunn), Simon Stevens (Celtics), Steve Broom (Herculan), Miles Beatty (Ipsure), Dave Gurney (102.9 Hot Tomato) Season All Star Second 5: Scott McGregor, Ryan Vines, Dario Strebl, Daniel Simanic, Adam Darragh. Coach of the Season: Joel McInnes (Bowler Bar) Referee of the Season: Tom Peisley Special ISL Season Awards Scoretable Official of the Season: Drew Sardeson Volunteer of the Season: Shaun McDonagh. A special mention to all of the volunteers who helped us throughout the 2011 ISL season: Garry O Brien, Tom Laws, Sonia Laws, Justin Laws, Lisa Marks, Craig Marks, The Marks Kids, Andrew Taylor, Heather Taylor, Pero Cameron, The Cameron Kids, Manav Deveraj, all the referees and also our scoretable officials.
L.A LIGHTS WORLD MEN S CHALLENGE (INDONESIA) MAY 2012 The 2011 Men s ISL All-Star 5 and Men s ISL All-Star second 5 will be given automatic selection into the Gold Coast ISL All Stars team competing in the L.A Lights World Challenge, Indonesia, May 2011. Two other ISL players selected by ISL 2011 Coach of the Season Joel McInnes will also be added to the team. Cost of the tour will be approximately $1,200 and will be all inclusive. This team/tournament is not connected in any way to the Malaysian Men s tournament
Gold Coast Authentic All Stars ATTENTION ALL SENIOR MEN'S PLAYERS WHO HAVE PLAYED IN A GOLD COAST COMPETITION IN 2011!!!! Gold Coast Basketball has been invited to the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup International Invitation Basketball Championship 2012 (8 teams) in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Proposed dates (including travel time): 25th March 1st April 2012 Open trials are being held at Hillcrest Christian College on Sunday the 11th and 18th of December from 12.00pm - 3.00pm. The team of 12 will be named at the last trial. Cost: $1000.00 includes :Return flights :Accommodation @ Syuen Hotel (4 Star) :Food (3 meals per day) :2 sets of playing uniforms/polo shirt :Travel insurance :Ground Travel :All game related expenses All selected members must pay a $300 deposit by 8th January 2012. Final payment of $700 due 25th February. Gold Coast Basketball will provide fundraising and sponsorship opportunities For more information please contact allan@gccrba.com.au
Basketball Holiday Camps All Girls Basketball Camp What/Who: All Girls Basketball Camp (Girls Only) Ages 8-17 When: Wednesday 14th December 2011 Where: Varsity College, Assembly Dr, Varsity Lakes Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Cost: $60.00 Join Sandy Brondello (Assistant Coach of the 2011 WNBA Los Angeles Sparks) and other WNBL and QBL stars for our "All Girls Basketball Camp". Learn what it takes to take your game to the next level. The camp will have a focus on shooting and one on one offensive/defensive tools. Big's Camp Who: Post Players (players interested in learning how to play inside) Ages 8-17 When: Tuesday 13th December 2011 Where: Varsity College, Assembly Dr, Varsity Lakes Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Cost: $60.00 Develop your skills as a post player with New Zealand Assistant Coach Pero Cameron. Pero has over 15 years experience as a player having captained the New Zealand Basketball Team at 2 Olympic Games and 3 World Championship campaigns. Guards Camp Who: Guards (players interested in improving their skills) Ages: 8-17 When: Thursday 15th December 2011 Where: Varsity College, Assembly Dr, Varsity Lakes Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Cost: $60.00 Enhance your dribbling, shooting and passing skills with GCCRBA Director of Coaching and QBL Rollers Assistant Coach Joel McInnes. ALL REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON THE 12TH OF DECEMBER, REGISTRATIONS AND PAYMENT PRIOR TO THE CAMPS ARE ESSENTIAL. NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY. Please email: jennelle@gccrba.com.au for registrations:payments can be made directly to GCCRBA or online: BSB: 124 001 ACC: 1020 5665: Please contact the GCCRBA Office on 55944108 for more details.
Who: Open Men's (16 Teams) Starts: Sunday 29th January 2012 Finishes: Finals Day: 25th March 2012 (Includes Semis and Finals, Slam dunk contest, 3 point shoot out) Where: The Southport School Cost: $600 Team nomination (includes all game fees and reversible singlet) $2000.00 Winner's Prize money Proudly sponsored by Victory Ford Please visit www.goldcoast.basketball.net.au for registration forms and game rules Please email: wendy@gccrba.com.au with completed registrations and team nomination Please contact the GCCRBA Office on 55944108 for more details. Should the competition be less than 16 teams, prizemoney will be pro rata
Gold Coast Basketball Shop Christmas Ball Special: IDM Indoor Competition Ball (size 6 or 7) $35 each (rrp $66) or 2 for $66 Christmas Combo Pack #1 - IDM Indoor Competition Ball (size 6 or 7) and Gold Coast Basketball Backpack - $60 Christmas Combo Pack #2 - IDM Indoor Competition Ball (size 6 or 7) and Gold Coast Basketball Custom Outside Rubber Ball (size 6 or 7)- $50 Christmas Super Pack - IDM Indoor Ball, Custom GC Rubber Ball, GC Backpack, Dribble Goggles, GC Drink Bottle, Spalding Basketball Folder - $100 * Other Christmas combo packs can be made at request, please contact office for a price. Other merchandise is also available at great prices including: GC Hoodies - $45 GC Cap - $16.50 GC Drink Bottles - $12 Dribble Goggles - $10 GC Reversible Singlets - $20 GC T-Shirts - $16.50 Maxiplast Strapping Tape - $9 GC Backpack - $30 Spalding Basketball Folders - $20 For every $100 spent between now and Christmas in the Gold Coast Basketball shop you will receive one bonus gift of your choice from the following: Gold Coast Basketball Drink Bottle, Dribble Goggles, a Roll of Maxiplast Strapping Tape (while stocks last). To purchase or for more information visit the Gold Coast Basketball Office (located front road side, right side of Carrara Stadium) or contact the Gold Coast Basketball Office on 5594 4108. For the best sushi on the Gold Coast visit Eddies Crazy Fish Sushi Bar Shop 8, 201 Ferry Rd, Southport. Shop 2, Pinnacle Pines, Pitcairn Way, Pacific Pines. Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldcoastbball Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/goldcoastbasketball
What: GOLD COAST BASKETBALL EXHIBITION DAY Exhibition Day A day of Basketball: Stalls, Club information and Sign On, Kids Games, Shootout Competitions, Music, Entertainment, Give-Aways, and Prizes. When: Saturday 28th January 2012 Time: Opens 11.00am Closes 2.00pm Where: Carrara Stadium (Riverside Foyer) Whether you are a current player or have never played before, everyone is invited to come and see how enjoyable basketball is on the Gold Coast. Please email: allan@gccrba.com.au if you are interested in holding a stall for the Exhibition Day. Please contact the GCCRBA Office on 55944108 for more details.
Club Contact and Sign On Information for 2012 BURLEIGH BLADES BASKETBALL CLUB Marymount College, Reedy Creek Rd, Burleigh Contact: Tanya Irwin, 0434 512 440 Email: bladesbasketball@hotmail.com Web: www.bladesbasketball.com Sign on dates for Burleigh Blades are Friday 27th January, 3rd February and 10th February from 5-7pm at Marymount College, Burleigh. For more information please email bladesbasketball@hotmail.com CELTICS BASKETBALL CLUB Carrara Indoor Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Rd Contact: Julie Brown: 0433 172 929 Email:celticgc@bigpond.net.au Web: www.goldcoastceltics.com.au Sign on is Saturday January 28 th 2012 Carrara Indoor Stadium at the Gold Coast Basketball Exhibition Day 11.00-2.00pm To save time please bring your completed Basketball Queensland Registration Form and Gold Coast Celtics Data Base Form, these can be found on the Celtics Website. HEAT BASKETBALL CLUB Hillcrest Christian College, Bridgman Dr, Reedy Creek Contact: Kathy Collins: 0416 820 233 Email secr@heatbasketball.com.au Web: www.heatbasketball.com.au Sign On is Saturday 28th January at the Gold Coast Exhibition Day, Carrara Stadium, 11am - 2.00pm and Friday 10th February 2012 between 3.15pm and 5.30pm at Hillcrest Christian College, MPC, Bridgman Rd, Reedy Creek. For more information please email or visit our website.
PALM BEACH CURRUMBIN MAGPIES Tallebudgera Rec Centre, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach Contact: Debbie Brooks: 0418725293 Email address: pbcmagpiesbb@gmail.com Web: www.palmbeachbasketball.com.au Sign on dates are Saturday 28th January 2012 9.00am - 11.00am at Tallebudgera Recreation Centre for all age groups including miniball. For more information please email pbcmagpiesbb@gmail.com TWEED COAST SLAMMERS BASKETBALL CLUB Salvation Army Leisure Centre, Cnr Woodlands & Leisure Dr, Banora Point Contact: Lisa Katipa: 0410 790 190 Email: tc_slammers@hotmail.com Web: www.tweedcoastslammers.basketball.net.au Sign On dates for Tweed Coast Slammers are still to be confirmed. Please email tc_slammers@hotmail.com for information. TSS SUNS BASKETBALL CLUB The Centenary Centre,The Southport School Winchester St, Southport Mobile: 0414 728 173 Email: tss.suns@live.com.au Web: www.tsssuns.basketball.net.au Sign on is Saturday 28th January at the Gold Coast Exhibition Day, 11.00am - 2.00pm at Carrara Indoor Stadium, Friday 3rd February & Friday 10th February Boys & Girls (U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, U19) The first trial sessions will be run on the 3rd and 10th of February. Location: TSS Centenary Centre, TSS, Winchester Street, Southport, Time: 3.30pm 5.00pm
VARSITY VIPERS BASKETBALL CLUB Varsity College, Assembly Dr, Varsity Lakes Contact: Adam Darragh Email: vipers.enquries@hotmail.com Web: www.varsityvipersbasketballclub.org.au Sign on at Varsity College, Assembly Drive, Varsity Lakes. Saturday January 28th, 8am - 11am, Saturday 4th February 8am - 11am, Saturday 11th February 8am - 11am. Please email Vipers for more information. Gold Coast Basketball would like to thank all parents, players and volunteers for all their support throughout 2011 and look forward to working with all of you in the future. Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New year From Allan, Wendy, Jennelle and Joel