Sharks Bite Issue 11 21st July 2016 Vale Graham Hill,OAM What words could possibly suffice to honour the life of Graham Kent Hill, who passed away during the school holidays? A man who gave his whole life as a volunteer in multiple areas of public life, and particularly in The Shire, Graham was a founding member of The Tradies, a Director for 46 years, President from 1979 until his recent retirement, and a valued supporter of so many sporting groups and community charities that would be near impossible to determine. Graham was a man who saw a need to develop a meeting place for unionists to discuss political and social issues and to act upon their determinations for the good of the community. As a young teacher, he joined the Teachers Union and helped establish The Trade Union Club in 1960 for that purpose. Graham became a Teachers Federation Area Representative and pursued this career in order to engender high standards for teachers We re and on pupils the web! within the Shire as well as the State. www.sutherland.basketball. Graham was net.au a keen supporter of sporting bodies, in particular the Eloura Surf Club for decades, and more recently as a keen Sharks Basketball supporter. The Tradies has been our greatest community sponsor over many years and Graham was invited to come to a few senior Sharks mens games. Instead of just coming up to for one game or two, Graham took a great interest in the game of Basketball and became a very keen supporter, driving to country venues so he wouldn t miss BJ s team in action! Sutherland District Basketball Association is committed to ensuring the public FAIR domain. PLAY and providing a SAFE ENVIRONMENT for all participants A man of integrity and respect for all, instead of just supporting the Senior Men s Sharks programme, Graham joined our Board as a Director, as he wanted to help foster our development holistically, bringing his immeasurable expertise and wealth of experience in Very few are given the Order of Australia Medal. And there is a reason for that. It was an honour to have known a man such as Graham. Waratah Park Rawson It was an Avenue, honour for our Association to have been supported by Graham. SUTHERLAND 2232 PO Our Box deepest 55, SUTHERLAND, condolences go to Graham s wife Dianne. 1499 Rest in Peace, Phone: 9542-1999 Fax: 9521-5696 E-mail: admin@sutherlandbasketball. net.au Website: www.sutherland.basketball.net. au
Issue 11 Page 2 Level O Coaching Course We conducted a Level O coaching course (renamed Beginning Coaching General Principles Course-Basketball) before the school holidays and we had 4 coaches complete the course. We are always looking for new coaches to help at Learn to play, club and school level. Hopefully this also jump starts their journey into coaching at a higher level such as Representative coaching. Thanks to these individuals for their time and good luck in their basketball coaching experiences. James Minshall-Sutherland Kassandra Stojkoski-Jannali Blake Kelly-Gymea Hannah Sheaffe-Jannali Sharks School Holiday Camp We held another school holiday program and had many new faces as well as some kids that have previously experienced this activity before. We always encourage an enjoyable environment with the emphasis on having plenty of fun. Our coaches did a wonderful job in delivering this message and in doing that it is a great way of developing these youngsters into better players. Thanks to these coaches: Isaac Turner-Championship men Barrie Meadows-Jannali Brandon Crompton-Championship men Ryan Cetinich-18 boys Representative coach Rhyse Marshall-Sutherland Court Supervisor Natalie Smith-Youth women Callum Norris-18 boys representative Maddie Norris-Youth women Hannah Higgins-16 girls representative John Suva
Page 3 Sharks Page 3 Bite Happy Coach! Happy Kids! Happy Families! There is only one thing sweeter than winning against Bankstown and that s beating them twice in one week! Game 1; Sutherland Sharks v Bankstown 91:71 Win, an early Sunday start at Bankstown Stadium and the boys were fired up for a win, they held it together for the first 3 quarters and drew in the fourth. We had 9 players of which 5 scored double figures and all players got points, so a fairly even game by all boys. Game 2; Sutherland Sharks v Bankstown 104:54 Win, this was a nice one. The bleachers were packed with Sutherland supporters and boy did we turn up! Both teams only had 8 both missing key players but that was to be our night. In a display of determination our boys played from the first tip off until the last basket and DEFENCE was the winner on the night. The usual sprays from the coach kept the boys inline and having Obi back on the sideline helped keep things running smoothly. 6 of our 8 players managed double figures in a very well spread game. I don t normally single out players but welcome to u18 s basketball Josh Cetinich this was his time to shine and turn up he did. Next game is Penrith at home we are equal on the table in 2 nd place and a win should cement our finals position. 9 wins from `12 starts and an undefeated pre-season, Happy Coach! Happy Kids! Happy Families! Brian Elton The 18m1 winning train keeps rolling! Sharks 103 v Penrith 97 This win all but gives Sharks 18m1 second place for the season or maybe even the minor premiership. 'Kristian who' our second win against Penrith with Sharks only having 8 players everyone did there bit. 5 players in double figures on the score board, over 94% of our free throws falling in the net proves once again coach is right "free throws win games." A big defensive game with 36 rebounds at times we were double figures in front coming as close as 2 points in the dying minutes. The team and coaching staff kept it together to come away with a great victory. Brian Elton
Issue 11 Page 4 Game times for Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights will change next week, starting 25/7/16 as we are returning to 50 minute time slots for juniors. 4.15pm 5.05pm 5.55pm 6.45pm 7.40pm 8.35pm 9.30pm Tuesday game times will remain the same. Tuesday Under 10's Competition We have renamed our under 10 s competition program to DOL- PHIN LEAGUE. DOLPHIN LEAGUE will be held at Sutherland Volkswagen Stadium every Tuesday in School term from 4.15pm. This program is the ideal way to progress from our Learn to Play and Aussie Hoops programs where skills are taught to a Game situation with Real Coaches and Real Referees. The program is designed to get you ready to join one of our domestic club teams and start playing real games of basketball. The program is a great way for kids to start to learn the skills of basketball in a competitive environment. Fun for all!
Page 5 Under 16 National Championships in Kilsyth Victoria Sharks Page 5 Bite Congratulations to our coaches Lauryn Curtin and Alissa MaCann who have been part of a very successful campaign by the under 16's NSW Metro girls who have finished with the silver medal in the under 16's national championship. Great work ladies! Winner of the Boyles Hotel Monthly Team draw for July Is Gymea Eagles Congratulations your team received a $50 voucher for the Boyles Hotel Restaurant
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Ensuring fair play and a safe environment for all participants SDBA Sponsorship Update Thank you SDBA members who have referred potential sponsors. Please keep the contacts coming, it is the best way to find interested sponsors. There are great opportunities being associated with SDBA, we are 2000 members strong with around 6500 people visiting the stadium each week. SDBA Programs are still available offering great sponsor benefits such as the Bounce into Basketball Schools Program, Pinkball for Girls, as well as the Local Competition and Representative Basketball Programs. Please contact Julie Doyon Association Manager 95421999 manager@sutherlandbasketball.net.au Sponsored Programs Bounce into Basketball Programs School Program: Learn to play: Tradies Satellite Program: Tradies Pinkball: White Horse Coffee Local Competition Programs Junior Competitions: Senior Competitions: Boyles Sutherland Hotel Representative Program Junior Representatives: Senior Representatives: Boyles Sutherland Hotel Support Activities: Bubba Gump Pest Control NSR Australia Schweppes Gatorade Soul Sports Basketball Uniforms Sutherland Volkswagen Please Support our Sponsors