Comments on: Basketball Without Borders makes it’s sixth appearance

By: caetani

caetani — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:27:18 +0000

Lovers, wake-up in the of the SLAM-DUNK! Players i have digested enough from the 9th comment about da BWB scenes till to date and from what i can believe is that most comments are based on how we feel on how it should be done, rather than acknowledging the purpose of the true intentions of the BWB’s mission and vision. i agree with you Kim, when you pop-up the word “LEGACY” hence of what kind, if our grass-roots are dry ? Since we’ve opened the doors for corruption to corrupt our hearts and still pointing fingers at each other rather than evaluating the three fingers that are pointing back at our comments! Guys what are we painting? Are we painting an art of complaints than initiation? Do we believe that we have what it takes to take Bball from the dusty roads of ELOKSHINI to the SKY is the limit? In short let stop stressing the “I” word rather acknowledging the true meaning of sportsmanship and the values that are required for wayforwards. Lets us take a closer look on the mirror and work towards what we than imaginary debates. Dont take it personal! Its never abut you but the purpose of game.

By: Setlogelo

Setlogelo — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:42:47 +0000

I suppose the chart Sam is looking for will give a clear picture of the line of authority for the stewardship of basketball. The consitution of BSA is also critical in this regard. Thus I would advise the owners of the website to get a copy for the public space. Constitutional matters are very important as far as forming structures is concerned. Therefore, one cannot decide to just form a structure. There are legal processes that must be followed. I would like to think that a member of the Province must be present at the elections of regions and districts respectively.

Joe, what is your take? You are the expert of these constitutional matters.

By: Victor

Victor — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:38:58 +0000

Hey Sam,

We have been trying to figure out the organogram of basketball in SA since the beginning of 2008 and that is the purpose of the link SA basketball at the top so as soon as I have a complete picture I will post it up.

ciao,V

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:40:24 +0000

hi does anyone know where i can obtain the organogram of bsa that will show the heirachy of basketball structures from the top going down. the call is for all to do the dirty work but without knowing who to work with can prove brilliant ideas redudndant. well i need to do something but i need to understand the structures and how they will relate to me or where i would fit in.
i think it would also be a great idea to have such infomation as a permanent feature on this site for blog, research and reference purposes. this will go further in identifying office bearers for accountability and facilitation purposes.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:28:13 +0000

I know I sound like a broken record, but I am still not hearing people saying what they are practically doing now, today. I am still not hearing people saying that they are forming structures and their plans for the structures. I am still not hearing how people are going ensure that their word is heared.

The revolution starts on the ground, lets hear what is happening in districts. We all agree that the politics of bball needs to fixed before much can be achieved, what are we doing to fix this?

By: K

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:36:43 +0000

this camp has been happening for 6 years, how has the basketball community improved on their preparation for the camp? it’s like SASSU national tournaments, every year it comes as a surprise (the teams always get chosen at the last minute…..). BWB will be here next year for sure, bigger and better, how do we do our bit to be ready? it’s a vehicle for us to create excitement for basketball in SA – let’s ride it like everyone’s riding the 2010 bus…….

By: Setlogelo

Setlogelo — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:43:45 +0000

Charles Forster is selling the Scorepads at R120.00

It is about time that everone who runs the league to promote the image of the sport by using the correct equipment.

By: Nthabiseng

Nthabiseng — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:24:09 +0000

Im with Kim on this one. Guys BWB is not to be blaimed for player performance etc… They are actually trying to grow talent but the fact that players start playin ball at age 16 doesnt do much for players.Its up to feds and regions to improve da sport. Guys give BSA a chance to start over who knows what may happen in da near future;-) I for one believe that the sport is gona grow… THANKS TO DA BOYS IN BEIJING they for one are buildin the game up

By: Setlogelo

Setlogelo — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:53:35 +0000

Well, it seems like the telephones of the Federation have not been paid for a while. These things do happen. We hope something will be done to that effect.

Hey kw3ku,

Kim is talking about legacy. What legacy do we want to establish for basketball.

No matter what he did, Vusi Mgobhozi and his team left the NBA BWB programme to the Federation. And some other relationships will come out of it in the future.

By: kim

kim — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:41:47 +0000

Kw3ku
I am not in anyway attacking you as that would be unfair as I dont know you for me to begin to do that.All I am saying my brother is all the issues you raised come back to us and not BWB!I know that 99.9% of bballers dont get any accolades for the hard work they do but they do it for love.Even our senior national coach at one point didnt get paid for coaching the team.

It would be unfair though to say BWB is a useless piece of exercise.