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GBA U18 trials-28 february 2010

victor — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:19:18 +0000

Update on trials: Please note that there has been a change to the venue for the U18 trials this coming Sunday:

University of Johannesburg, Bunting Road, Auckland Park

Furthermore, if players are unable to attend this Sunday due to a tournament or school holidays, GBA will be running a second day of trials on the weekend of 6 March 2010 (details to be confirmed). If your players intend to participate in these trials they must have proof that they could not be in attendance this coming weekend.

It is our vision to see an annual program established for the Team GBA programme that creates a greater consistency to provincial elite talent management for all age groups. Furthermore, although we have not to date secured a sponsor for this event, we are doing what we can to create the necessary resources for the U18 teams to participate in the upcoming IPTs at which national teams will be selected. We do not view the upcoming tournament as being the only highlight of the 2010 U18 program and we will be extending the U18 provincial duty this year to creating vital energy and excitement for the sport at grassroots development. Our value proposition is thus, that by your players participating in the 2010 U18 Gauteng teams we are developing provincial and national talent for the future through a more robust elite Gauteng basketball programme.

Yours in Basketball,

Kornelia
Gauteng Basketball Association (GBA)

Original message:

The Gauteng Basketball Association (GBA) is hosting trials for U18 girls and boys for Team GBA 2010. Team GBA is the Elite Basketball Programme for the Gauteng Province (GP). Team GBA players are eligible for National selection via participation at inter-provincial tournaments (IPTs), such as the upcoming U18 IPTs in the City of Tlokwe (formerly Potchefstroom) from 28 March to 1 April 2010.

GBA have received formal notice from Basketball SA that the 2010 U18 IPTS will be taking place in the City of Tlokwe (formerly Potchefstroom) from 28 March to 1 April this year, the Gauteng Basketball Association (GBA) is hosting trials for girls and boys to represent Team GBA at this tournament.

Please note that only players born on or after 1 January 1992 are eligible for trials, in compliance with FIBA Africa specifications. Furthermore, players must be in the possession of a South African green ID book or SA birth certificate for proof of SA citizenship, and should be registered players with the GBA (registration will be possible at trials).

Trials will be held as follows:

Date: Sunday, 28 February 2010

Venue: University of Johannesburg (UJ) Outdoor Courts. Doornfontein Campus, Cnr Saratoga Avenue and Sherwell Street, Johannesburg

Time: 9:00am to 13:00

All players are requested to bring a certified copy of their ID Book or Birth Certificate, a basketball, sweat towel, water bottle and any other refreshments they might need.

All queries about this event can be sent to Seann Rubinek, official Team GBA Program Coordinator for the 2010 U18 Teams, to basketballgp@gmail.com.

Information provided by Danmore Chirinda

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RBL: St Albans vs. St Benedicts

victor — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:10:28 +0000

ST ALBAN’S first team recorded their second victory on the trot and third win of the season when they slugged it out against St Benedict’s in the Johannesburg League match at the weekend.

After trailing most of the game in the first three quarters St Alban’s rallied back in a strong fourth quarter finish to win what was a closely contested encounter 41-37.

In the first quarter St Alban’s looked more like the visiting team as St Benedicts imposed themselves on the host schools court. It was no surprise at the end of the quarter that the visitors finished the strongest with an 11-4 lead.In the second quarter St Albans tightened up defence as they looked to close in on the seven point deficit. Forward Letlogonolo Moatshe was leading scorer with five points, but while they did create good scoring opportunities the St Albans failed to finish them off. St Benedicts struggled to keep the momentum of the opening quarter which resulted in their coach replacing his starting five with another, but the new look side seemed to lack ideas on how to penetrate homeside’ s defence. Although the visitors still finished in the quarter in the lead with a 17-16 lead; St Alban’s finished the stronger side scoring 12 points to the six scored by the visitors.

The hosts looked like they would take control of the game in the third quarter when they led 18 – 17, but St Benedict’s quickly regained the initiative by scoring two quick baskets to make it 21-18.The visitors scored 11 more points, but St Alban’s kept within touching distance of St Benedict’s lead, with Moatshe scoring four points and guard Joseph Mosata also contributing with a three pointer. The Johannesburg school finished the quarter with a four point lead with the score at 31-27.

The last stanza was a thrilling finale, with St Albans looking to reassert their authority on their home court. St Alban’s went for a full court press to halt the visitor’s on offence, a ploy that worked as the visitors succumbed to the host strong defensive play as they scored six points in the quarter. St Alban’s began to claw their way back into the game and another four points by Moatshe, who finished the game with 12 point – two of which were decisive free throws to tie the game 33-33, while a three pointer from the host’s captain Bame Nkate sealed the encounter for the homeside. Khuliso Ramashiya’s late two points in the game were the icing on the cake for St Alban’s.

Article by Manyehlisa Lehohla with pictures by Sarah Makoe and edited by Victor Shakineza

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Gauteng to host FIBA level 1 coaching clinic

victor — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:17:40 +0000

To All Gauteng Basketball Clubs:

FIBA Africa Level 1 Coaching Clinic – 11 to 21 January 2010

Please be advised that Basketball South Africa has been commissioned by FIBA Africa to host the FIBA Africa Level One Coaching Clinic as follows:

Date : 11 to 21 January 2010

Venue : Johannesburg

The Gauteng Basketball Association (GBA) Interim Committee hereby invites all Gauteng Basketball coaches to send applications to attend this event.

Please note the following requirements for the application:

1. An up to date brief basketball curriculum vitae (CV), including a list of any FIBA coaching certifications obtained.

2. A certified copy of your South African identity document.

3. A brief letter of motivation as to why you wish to attend this clinic and how your attendance will benefit Gauteng Basketball in the future.

4. At least two references who can attest to your involvement in the sport.

NB: Two Gauteng coaches will be selected by the GBA Interim Committee to participate with all expenses paid (except travel costs) by Basketball South Africa.

All other Gauteng coaches approved to attend will be required to pay the minimum participation fee of 100 US Dollars to FIBA Africa, as well as cover any other possible expenses, ie accommodation and food.

The following criteria will be used to select Gauteng attendees to this event:

• Coaching qualifications;

• Current coaching role;

• Coaching experience;

• Provincial team coaching experience; and

• Player development and personal communication skills, in which case referees are required.

The following candidates shall be given special attention in the selection of Gauteng’s official ambassadors:

• Senior level coaches, and

• female coaches.

The following points of interest are relevant for this event:

• The FIBA Africa Instructor appointed for this clinic is Mr DELE AKPATA from Botswana.

• The aim of this training is to give skills and knowledge to coach senior teams

and/or national selection of young (cadet and/or junior) players.

• The programme comprises theoretical and practical courses developed by FIBA Africa experts.

• The clinic lasts 10 days, including the exam, with six (6) hours of course work per day.

• At the end of the clinic theoretical, oral and practical exams will be hosted under the supervision of the instructors.

• A FIBA Africa Diploma will be awarded to the successful participants at the end of the exams.

All applications are be sent via fax (Attention: Nthato Selebi) to (011) 621 6835, by no later than Thursday, 24 December 2009.

Information supplied by Kornelia Semmelink (GBA secretary general)

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victor — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:13:27 +0000

The Gauteng Basketball Association (GBA) is in crisis and an Interim GBA Committee has been appointed to map a way forward. A press conference will be convened on 6 December at Holy Family College, 40 Oxford Road Parktown, to discuss Gauteng’s non-participation in the upcoming IPT.

At a Special General Meeting convened on 28 November 2009 by the GBA executive, interested members of the basketball community passed a motion to dissolve the incumbent GBA executive as a result of numerous failed attempts to convene an AGM to elect a new committee, and growing discontent within the basketball community. An interim GBA committee was thus appointed to develop and institute a working model for GBA operations; develop a more extensive communications plan; convene an AGM in 2010 to elect a new GBA executive; and attend to the immediate issue of Gauteng’s participation in the upcoming interprovincial tournament (IPT) in KZN from 14 December 2009.

The interim GBA executive is constituted as follows: Nthato Selebi (Chairperson); Seann Rubinek (Vice-Chairperson); Danmore Chirinda (Treasurer); Kornelia Semmelink (General Secretary); Joseph Mangadi (Programme Manager); and Moeketsi Mosidi (Public Relations Officer).

The interim committee has decided that GBA would not participate in the upcoming IPTs due to the current crisis in the province. Members of the basketball community and the press are invited to pose questions to the interim committee on this matter at a press conference to be held at Holy Family College, 40 Oxford Road Parktown, on Sunday 6 December 2009, from 2pm to 3:30pm.

The Gauteng Basketball Association is the official provincial affiliate for Gauteng in the General Assembly of Basketball South Africa, a member of the South African Sports Confederation Olympic Committee (SASCOC).

For more information about this event or for an interview with the Interim GBA Chairperson, please contact Moeketsi Mosidi (Cell Phone: 073 811 4377, Email: moeketsimosidi@gmail.com)

Information supplied by Moeketsi Mosidi (GBA PRO)

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victor — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:26:37 +0000

SERIOUS efforts are being made to revive basketball in Soweto.

Jackie Masenya, one of the founding members of the sport in the township, says the once-thriving sport has been in decline for some time now but a lot of work is being done to try to resurrect it in Soweto.

“I always get upset when I drive around Soweto to see basketball courts empty .

“The only township where I saw youngsters playing was Diepkloof and it was disappointing that a place as big as Soweto had empty courts with nobody playing,” Masenya said.

But he believes that the situation is about to change and that basketball will once again become a popular sport in Soweto.

“We are going to have a tournament on December 12 and 13 at Elkah Stadium in Rockville,” Masenya said yesterday.

“Our aim is to start a strong basketball league, which will see all Soweto townships having a club.”

Basketball South Africa national administrator Tsepo Nyewe said they would not be able to assist with the tournament.

“I have just got a tax clearance after two years because Gauteng basketball could not account for the money they had been given by the national lottery,” Nyewe said.

“But I would advise them to go to the City of Joburg as I’m sure they would be able to help them.”

Article by Mogomotsi Selebi and orginally published in the Sowetan

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Gauteng U18 trials

victor — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:34:42 +0000

With the U18 IPTs around the corner (from the 30^th November – 4^th December 2009), Gauteng will be holding trials to select the team that will represent the province. Please approach your coaches, parents and friends and make sure that they attend if they want to be selected.

CHANGES:

Neo won’t be available and all changes are highlighted. Also, it is very important that only district teams will be considered. Contact people are as follows:

TSHWANE – NEO 0826310063

EKURHULENI – SAMA 0832599009 / NHLANHLA

SEDIBENG – RITA 0711999335

MOGALE – CHARLOTTE 0836921269

JOBURG – DANMORE 0827685638

Please take note of the FINAL 18/U trials to be held as follows:

Date: 17 Oct 2009

Venue: Pretoria Boys High School (Tshwane)

Time: 09H00

Boys’ convener: Neo Mothiba

Girls’ convener: Asnath Maureen.As it stands now, all costs will be to the districts unless if otherwise stated in due course.

For directions to get to the venue please feel free to call Neo on 0826310063.

PROGRAMME 17 OCT 2009

9H00 – Registration

15H00 – TOP 15 Players selected for final trial.

16H00 – FINAL TEAMS NAMED!!!

TIME	COURT 1 (BOYS)	TIME	COURT 2 (GIRLS)
10H00	Tshwane vs Ekurhuleni	10H00	Tshwane vs Ekurhuleni
11H00	Joburg vs West Rand	11H00	Joburg vs West Rand
12H00	Sedibeng vs Ekurhuleni	12H00	Sedibeng vs Ekurhuleni
13H00	West Rand vs Tshwane	13H00	West Rand vs Tshwane
14H00	Sedibeng vs Joburg	14H00	Sedibeng vs Joburg

Team list (Needs to be sent before the day of the trials)

lease note that punctuality will make life easy for all!

GAUTENG MEANS GOLD IN SOTHO, SO LET’S CHOOSE WISELY!!!

Information provided by A. Maureen and edited by Victor Shakineza

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victor — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:15:00 +0000

Final results

U15 Girls

1^st The Glen High School

2^nd St Mary’s DSG

3^rd Willowridge High School

U 15 Boys

1^st Pretoria Boys High School

2^nd Norkem Park High School

3^rd The Glen High School

4^th willowridge High SchoolOpen Girls

1^st Rosina Sedibane

2^nd Pretoria High School for Girls

3^rd The Glen High School

4^th Christan Brothers College

Open Boys

1^st Rosina Sedibane

2^nd Outcasts

3^rd Willowridge High School

4^th Eagles to Knights

Information supplied by Neo Mothiba

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