Junior Lakers Trio to Compete in Under 16 Basketball Nationals.
Junior Lakers Trio to Compete in Under 16 Basketball Nationals.
Three of Mount Gambier’s top junior basketballers are in their final stages of preparation to represent SA Country in the 2018 Under 16 Australian Junior Basketball Championships being hosted by the University of Sunshine Coast Basketball from July 6th to 13th. The Junior Lakers state representatives are Oliver Thomson, Emily Dawe and Sarah Nulty. All three are leading members of Mount Gambier’s talented group of junior basketballers. They have all grown in stature as a result of their opportunities to play in senior competitions along with participating in the highly rated weekly Development Program run by State Coach, Bryan Green. Thomson has also gained in his skills and understanding as a result of his trainings as a member of the Pioneers’ Development Squad under the guidance of Head Coach Richard Hill.
The Under 16 nationals provide the first true opportunity for Australian junior athletes to represent their states at elite competitions. They are vital links in the Australia wide career pathways and at the same time, give the athletes opportunities to showcase their talents before junior national team coaches.
Hosting its first ever national junior basketball championships, the University of Sunshine Coast will welcome 26 teams from every state and territory. Competitions will be conducted at the University stadium and the four- court facility at Caloundra.
The SA Country Boys’ team has been placed in Pool B along with ACT, NSW Country, Queensland South, Victoria Metro and WA Metro. They have a tough opening match on Friday July 6th against powerhouse Vic. Metro followed by NSW Country on Saturday.
The SA Country Girls are in Pool A of their competition with ACT, NSW Metro, NT, Queensland South, Vic. Metro and WA Metro. The SAC Girls take on NSW Metro in their first game on Friday July 6th and then WA Metro on Saturday.
Pool games run through to Tuesday July 10th with finals beginning the next day. The Medal and ranking games will be played on the final day July 13th followed by the Closing Ceremony.
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