Newcastle basketballers in Australian Pearls team
Larry Davidson, head coach of the Pearls (the Australian Women's team for players with an Intellectual disability), has selected a young team for the sixth INAS-FID World Basketball Championships to be played in Portugal in November 2010.
“With several of our experienced players retired or unavailable for selection, we are taking a young team to the World Championships," said Davidson.
"This will ensure the Pearls have a broader experience base when looking at selection in 2011 for the next Global Games
Recently confirmed as the number one ranked women's team in the world (in their classification) the Pearls have a rich history of success,” said Davidson.
Eleven year veteran, Nicole Skerman, from Queensland will be supported by experienced players Karina Baines (Penrith, NSW), Eliza Barden (Orange), and Mina Aldobasic and Kaitlyn Papworth (Melbourne).
Taking their second tour for the Pearls are Bernadette Barden (Orange) and Melissa Marlborough (Newcastle).
Five players will be making their International debut in Portugal, including Nicole Harris (Newcastle), and four players from Melbourne - Danni Burden, Sam Hough, Monique Favero and Natasha Excell.
“I am excited by the youth, fitness and enthusiasm that these new players bring, which complements the experienced players," said Davidson.
"Our team has a good balance to it and the experience that will be gained at these Championships will provide an excellent platform for the future.”
The Pearls will depart Australia mid-November for the World Championships. Newcastle cricketer Emma Collard takes out country bowling award
Congratulations to Emma Collard (Newcastle City) who took out the bowling aggregate and average for the under 19's section of the Country Women's Championship despite being just 14 years of age.
Emma could have played U/15's but was instead instrumental in helping the U/19's Newcastle team to a credible 3rd place in the carnival while the under 15's team placed 6th. Well done to the team.
Season underway for Newcastle junior cricket
The Newcastle junior cricket competitions began the 201-11 season on October 2. For draws and updates on results for the 2010-11 season and earlier seasons go to: http://www.newcric.org.au/common/pages/public/rv/RoundResults.aspx?redirect=1&
To follow news for Newcastle junior cricket go to: http://www.newcric.org.au/home.aspx?
Sport and Recreation’s Kid’s camps for December and January
NSW Sport and Recreation is organising various kids’ camps for December 2010 and January 2011. For details go to: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Emailcampaign&utm_content=275246299&utm_campaign=E-updatefromSportandRecreation-April2010+_+okrhui&utm_term=winterkidscamps
What’s on with NSW Sport and Recreation?
For other details on what’s on with NSW Sport and Recreation in various regions around NSW go to: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/active/whatson.asp
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