Cooma Basketball Association

CBA Constitution, Rules and Codes of Conduct

2017-08-29T02:30:00.000-07:00

Check out the links above to the Cooma Basketball Associations Constitution, Rules and Codes of Conduct now available on the website. Also copies of Spectator Code of Conduct, Coaches, Officials and Support staff Codes of Behaviour, Official Basketball Rules and Basketball NSW Tribunal Rules are available by contacting coomabballATgmail.com

Monaro High School - Australian Record Attempt Longest Continuous Game 28th Feb 2015

2015-02-23T15:36:00.000-08:00

The Monaro High School Basketball teams will be attempting their third Australian record for the longest continuous game of basketball at Cooma Basketball Stadium this weekend.
The teams will begin playing at 8:30am on Saturday, February 28 and aim to finish at 5:30pm on Sunday, March 1 after 33 hours of playing.
The rules for a record such as this state that each team can have 12 players and there is one minute allowed between each quarter and each game to get players back on the court and playing.
The aim of the marathon is to; develop skills and team cohesiveness, promote basketball within the school and community and raise funds to assist with uniforms for their upcoming cultural and sporting trip to Alice Springs/Uluru.
The team of students, staff and parents will travel to Alice Springs at the end of term one to compete against local school and association teams.
They also plan to visit Yulara primary school and complete the 10km walk around Uluru among other cultural activities.
Spectator entry for the marathon is a gold coin donation. If you would like to assist the students in any way please contact Kari Ingram 0419932978 or Michelle Pollard 0414999235

A Slam Dunk for Basketball Competition

2014-12-22T20:21:00.000-08:00

Cooma Monaro Express 23/12/14
The Junior mixed basketball finished on Monday with a round of three on three non mixed basketball.
This gave the boys the chance to show their attacking skills in the key area which they cannot do in the mixed.
The games produced some strong basketball with those pitted against each other trying to prove who were the best.
All games were played in good spirit Junior basketball Mini and Aussie Hoop basketball has been a huge success in 2014 with an increase in numbers across all divisions.
All players are to be commended on their sportsmanship and the way students from the different schools came together to play in teams with people they may not have known prior to the beginning of the season.
The increased enthusiasm of the players resulted in the mixed competition being played for the first time.
Junior basketball usually finishes at the end of third term and returns the following year in second term but 2015 will see it return in first term with another mixed competition before reverting back to boys and girls competitions for terms two and three. Organisers hope to begin a second mixed competition as well which would include our miniball players.
Thank you to the players and to those parents/friends who put their hands up to help coach referee and to run the days for making it such a great year. Organisers look forward to seeing everyone in 2015.

Basketball Grand Finals - September 2014

2014-09-22T17:56:00.002-07:00

Cooma Monaro Express 23/9/14
A wonderful three nights of basketball were held last week with the A Men, A Women and B Women's grand finals on Wednesday. Thursday saw the grand finals of the Junior Girls and Division 1 and 2 Junior Boys. Thank you to the referees and bench people for giving their time on these nights.
The season ended on Friday with the 4yrs to 11 yrs Aussie Hoop and Mini Ballers putting on a display of games and drills for the very supportive spectators before collecting their awards of a trophy and basketball.
Thank you to those who put their hand up to assist with the junior miniball and aussie hoop this year and to Henry and Carol Byrne (BBQ) Julie and Mikaela Smith (canteen), Jordan Burchall (timekeeper), Pierre Wall Jack Swain, Will and Noah Saddler (on Court assistance).
Results
B Women
Bold & Beautiful were too strong for Resurrection winning 32 to18. Courtney Rolfe was a stand out for B&B with Allison Theunissen strong all over the court. Resurrection were well led by Julie Smith who has been working hard with this group of fairly new players and they can all be proud of their effort this year. B&B 32 (C Rolfe 16 M Janota 2 A Theunnisen 6 Grace Nesbitt 2 E Hopkin 4 J Sopniewski 2 ) d Resurrection 18 (Mikaela Smith 5 J Smith 11 T Williams 2).
A Women
Capital Dial a Pizza ran out winners over Geaches 38 to 28. The game was evenly contested throughout.

CDP were missing easy baskets whilst Geaches were putting in some great 3 pointers and at three quarter time were just ahead. Both teams were in foul trouble in the last quarter with Geaches losing two players leaving them with three players for the last minutes of play.
CDP steadied their game and were able to finish the game with a few quick baskets to end up Premiers for 2014. Capital Dial a Pizza 38 ( S Kelly 11 D Saddler 8 A Pope 3 J Lee 5 K Tonini 2 S Fogarty 4 J Thornton 5) d Geaches 28 ( S Williamson 3 C Geach 8 T Frazer 6 A Connell 10 J Smith 1).
A Men
The A Men's GF was a battle of the old heads Camshafts against the up and coming boys from the junior competition Thunder Ducks. The teams went basket for basket for the early part of the game.
Thunder Ducks led by Tim Wall and Jacob Stiles put in a huge effort in the second quarter to outscore their opponents by 10 points. In the third quarter Camshafts' experience began to show with Cam MackIntosh (everyone who thinks they are too small for basketball should have a look at this guy play) and Simon Clear taking their team to a two point lead with one quarter to go. A great team effort by the younger players saw them take control and run out winners 61 to 52.
Thunder Ducks 61( T Wall 19 Jarrod Sopniewski 12 B Trotter 11 J Stiles10 D Hopkin 3 J Blyton 2 K Catarino 4) d Cam shafts 52 ( Simon Clear 20 Cam MackIntosh 20 B Barrett 12 ).
Junior Boys Division 2
A cliff hanger between Maroon and Green showed just how much this grade has improved and how close the four teams in the competition were. Whilst Andreas Kopecky-Geach ( maroon ) and Noah Saddler (green ) dominated the shooting the other players from both teams put in a big effort Maroon 24 ( A Kopecky-Geach 19 J Dyball 2 R Freebody 1 N Mylan 2 ) d Green 23 (N Saddler 19 D Fletcher 2 H Steiner 2 )
Junior Girls
This was the first girls GF for some years and players from Dynamites and Swaggers were nervous in the early stages of their game. After settling down Swaggers took the lead and were up by 4 points. Ten unanswered points by Dynamites in the final quarter saw them take the game 25 to 19 Dynamite 25 ( A Martin-Smith 8 G Steiner 7 J Statham 4 K Branscombe 4 M Janota 2 ) Swaggers 19 (A Freimanis13 C Rodger 2 T Williams 4)
Junior Boys Division 1
Red Dougs and Swaggerliciuos battled out a close one. Jarrod Sopniewski dominated early running in quick baskets for Swaggerliciuos whilst Tim Wall was leading his team Red Dougs by setting up shots for his players. Swaggerliciuos led for most of the game but Tim Wall and Jacob Stiles stepped up in the closing stages stages to take RD to the lead and a 3 point win Red Dougs 43 (T Wall 6 J Stiles 22 J Harding 5 D Li 8D Freimanis 2 ) d Swaggerlicious 40 (J Sopniewski 24 T Peilli 8 P Wall 8).

3 on 3 Mens Competition Starting

2014-02-04T15:45:00.001-08:00

A 3 on 3 mens competition will begin this evening Wednesday 5th February at 6:30pm. If you are interested contact Brian Geach or come down to Cooma Basketball Stadium at 6:30pm Wednesdays.

Annual General Meeting

2013-12-17T20:16:00.001-08:00

The Cooma Basketball Stadium Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday 4th February at the Cooma Ex-Services Club at 6pm. Everyone invited.

Disability Access for Stadium

2013-12-16T16:10:00.002-08:00

Cooma Monaro Express 17/12/13

The Basketball Association received news this week that a new entrance, ramp and toilet for people with a disability along with a storage room had been approved by council. The council will provide $23,200 towards the cost with $25,000 coming from a State Government Grant obtained by the basketball. Construction will commence in early 2014. Basketball for people with a disability is played on Tuesdays and the Canberra wheel chair basketball has indicated it would like to come to Cooma for demonstration games later in the year.

An increase in interest in basketball has prompted the committee to commence the 2014 season in February. This will be a lead up to the main season which is school terms 2 and 3.The association is looking at holding 'A' grade men's and 'A' and 'B' grade women's competitions. There is a high school boy's competition that is currently running until April when they will hold their grade finals. It is hoped that this competition will continue throughout 2014. The association is looking at forming a new school girl's competition for 12 year olds up. This competition will be aimed at teaching new players the game as well as taking our Wednesday girls to a more challenging level A successful 11yrs to 14yrs boy's competition was held in 2013 and this will continue in 2014.Mini Ball (8yrs to11yrs) and Aussie Hoop (4yrs to7yrs) will also be held for both boys and girls These are non competitive with all players receiving an award at the end of the year .A referees clinic will be held in February All teams will be required to have some players attend whilst non players looking for something to do will be welcomed with opened arms. Junior and mini ball coaching clinics to improve the player's skills and to prepare them for the representative games will also be held. More coaches are needed especially for the junior competitions .The club is also looking at obtaining sponsors for much needed new representative tops. Twelve sets are required at a cost of $300 per set (includes sponsors name) Please contact Brian Geach or Betty Longhurst if you would be willing to sponsor a set.

Games Go Down to the Wire - Round 2 Boys Spring Comp 2013

2013-11-10T15:44:00.001-08:00

From Cooma Monaro Express 7/11/13
The first night of round two was the closest and most intense by far on Monday, with both games in going right down to the wire.

The Supersonics were looking for their first win, and the Wings were looking to maintain their unbeaten streak.

Tyler Pielli and Tyler Fanning had terrific chemistry and were effective in both offence and defence.

Thijs de Ruijter was excellent for his team and was strong in defence. Isaac Singh was brilliant with his rebounding, taking down many, many boards, and Daniel Swain and Jimmy Harding were also both great on both ends of the court.

Dane Freimanis opened the scoring for the Wings, and was terrific early on, but unfortunately went down with a knee injury early in the game. Aidan Griffith had a great game defensively, as did Aidan Webb, who was always right on his man and made a lot of plays on the offensive end. The Supersonics had a 14-0 run at the start of the game, but the Wings slowly chipped away at this lead, coming into the fourth quarter only behind by a few points. They then levelled the score and poked their noses in front, but the Supersonics played hard, taking back the lead multiple times. The final score was 56-55 to the Wings in a very hard fought battle. MVP's went to Aidan Webb for the Wings and Tyler Fanning for the Supersonics.

WINGS - Dane Freimanis: 2, Tim Wall: 20, Jarrod Sopniewski: 24, Pierre Wall: 10

SUPERSONICS - Tyler Pielli: 22, Tyler Fanning: 9, Thijs de Ruijter: 2, Daniel Swain: 6, Jimmy Harding: 2, Isaac Singh: 14

GAME TWO:

The Ravens and Warriors game was the closest game of the season. It was a very low scoring contest for the first three quarters with some very tight defence on both ends of the floor, but both teams opened up in the last quarter with a very high scoring final session. Daniel Hopkin, for the Ravens, was outstanding, making steals, intercepts, good passes and great shots. Ethan Hunt had his game of the season, with lots of points and a very good presence on the court, especially considering his age. Kyle Hubert was strong offensively and Ben Trotter was great at taking rebounds. The Warriors were strong with Jerod Blyton under the basket and blocking out the offence very effectively. Daniel Pevere and Jacob Stiles worked well together offensively. Toby Williams was having a great game, with great ball control, shot selection and defence. Charlie Keegan-Bull had a great game on both ends of the court and made some very good shots. The game came right down to the final buzzer, with the Warriors down 37-38 with 7 seconds to go. The Ravens gave up a foul in some very pressured defence. This foul would not have been worth two shots, but the Ravens had already given up 5 fouls in the quarter, meaning the Warriors were gifted with a bonus two shots. Daniel Pevere headed to the line, and with all the pressure, managed to hit the first shot. This brought the game to 38 all. He missed the second shot, and the Ravens pounced upon the rebound, but were unable to score in the 7 seconds remaining. This left us with the first draw of the season, the game ending at 38-38, and some great basketball was played. MVP's went to Toby Williams for the Warriors and Ethan Hunt for the Ravens.

RAVENS - Ethan Hunt: 6, Ben Trotter: 14, Kyle Hubert: 18

WARRIORS - Daniel Pevere: 9, Jerod Blyton: 4, Charlie Keegan-Bull: 6 points, Jacob Stiles: 13 Toby Williams: 6

Junior Basketball Presentations

2013-10-15T21:52:00.001-07:00

Cooma Monaro Express 8th Oct2013
http://www.coomaexpress.com.au/story/1801371/junior-basketball-presentation/?cs=570
The Cooma basketball stadium was packed last Wednesday for the Aussie Hoop, Mini Ball and Junior Basketball presentation day.Family and friends watched as the players took part in games and an Aussie Hoop training display.A game was also played between a group of 14-16yrs boys to show the younger players how they could be playing in a few years time.Three of these boys Tim Wall, Jarrod Sopniewski and Daniel Pevere backed up on Wednesday night in the A Grade Men's Grand Finals where they were runners up.Tim was awarded the M.V.P Trophy.

More than 20 junior girls took part in the A and B Women's Grand Finals in 2013 -a great achievement by all players. Awards for the 2013 season were held with the Aussie Hoop players receiving a glow in the dark trophy and a basketball. These went to Georgia Harmer, Sophie Caldwell, Emily Revelant, Leanne, Skye and Ethan Adams, Hunter Caldwell, Joshua Verspae, Oliver Woolley, Cooper Walsh, Jackson Lee, Jett Kelly, Khian Flanagan, James Burke, Zachary Dowd, Daniel Nassar, Max Forrest, Oliver Pauls, Ari Geach, Harry McIntyre, Ashton and Cade Dibley.

Mini Ball and Junior players received a trophy and a basketball cap. Mini Ball awards went to Lily and Ella Velera, Natalie Revelant, Lani Holfter, Jordan and Charli Wiggins, Tayla Williams, Caitlyn Jones, Molly Brabham, Brittany Burchall, Sasha Allan, Taylah Maurier, Amber Martin-Smith, Abbey Sopniewski, Margaret Smith, James Dyball, Troy Rees, Talon Kelly, Hugo Steiner, Tristian Revelant, Ryan Harmer, Sam Woolley, Mitchell Burke, Hudson Laird, Aiden Childs and Bailee Walsh.

Junior awards were received by Tanika Williams, Rachel Hunt, Hayley Jones, Zara Childs, Michaela Smith, Summer Rees, Abby Fremanis, Karley Britton, Sam Froeschl, Sean Trickery, Jakob Asanovski, Tyler Fanning, Isaac Singh, Aidan Griffith, Daniel Pevere, Ethan Hunt, Tyler Pielli, Toby Williams, Charlie Keegan, Ben Trotter, Jarrod Sopniewski, Kyle Hubert, Tim and Pierre Wall.

Twenty other boys received their awards on Thursday night after the under 14 Grand Finals. A special presentation was also made on Thursday night to Tim Wall and Jarrod Sopniewski for their contribution to junior basketball in 2013. Thank you to all players, parents and helpers and we hope to see you back in 2014.

Mens Basketball Nomination Form

2013-05-29T00:34:00.001-07:00


		COOMA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION INC

	Nomination Form

	Competition		OPEN MEN		WINTER		2013

	TEAM NAME:

	Individual players:					Team Colours:

No		Name		Address		Contact No		Email
1	First					H
	Surname					M
2	First					H
	Surname					M
3	First					H
	Surname					M
4	First					H
	Surname					M
5	First					H
	Surname					M
6	First					H
	Surname					M
7	First					H
	Surname					M
8	First					H
	Surname					M
9	First					H
	Surname					M
10	First					H
	Surname					M

	Nominations due :		15 th May		Competition to start :			22 nd May
				Finish :	September

	All players must be registered with NSW Basketball before going on court. $75 Adult & $60 Juniors

	A player nomination fee adult $ 50.00 / player / term Juniors $30 / player / term. First term fee due by
	second week of competition from startdate and is payable at stadium from 6.30 pm nomination night.

	Appropriate footware must be worn on court, remove all loose jewelery, watches, earings etc before game.
	All Games to be played in the best sportsmanship manner.

	Teams will be required to supply players to do duty and a referee for the game. Points will be deducted
	for no show. Unless co-ordinator is informed 24hrs prior to game.
	Forfieting teams also to inform co-ordinator 24hrs prior to game. 2 pts deduction for no show.

	IF ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL PAT SWAIN 0401674164 or DAVID PEVERE 0428911095

	OR VISIT BLOG SITE and Print out this form.					www.cooma basketball asssociation

	ENJOY BASKETBALL AND HAVE FUN!

Big Night for Basketball

2012-09-25T18:58:00.000-07:00

Big Night for Basketball
From Cooma Monaro Express 25/9/12

It was a big night of basketball on Monday with the grand finals of the junior boys, B Grade women, A Grade women and men's played at the Cooma Basketball Stadium.
Blue Marlins ran out winners 51-40 over the Hornets in the junior boys match, with Groundhogs too strong for the Allsorts in the B Grade women's winning 39-25. In the A Grade women's game Mainstreet defeated Geachy's 42-38 and in the men's grand final Grasshoppers beat Snowy 50 - 46.
Junior boys
In a hard fought battle Blue Marlins ran out winners 51-40 over the Hornets . Tim Wall led his young team strongly, scoring 26 points and defending and rebounding well. Tim ensured that during the competition his young players Will Saddler, Jimmy Harding, Pierre Wall, Ethan Hunt and Keilan Johnson had plenty of court time and were able to stand their own against the bigger Hornets. He was also well assisted by Jerod Blyton who had his first season. Hornets can hold their heads high as they were left with just four players for the game. Daniel Pevere was strong in attack along with Kyle Hubert while Ben Trotter was one of the most improved players of the season. Daniel Hopkin had his first season and is one to watch next year. Well done to all the boys.
Blue Marlins 52 (T. Wall 26, P. Wall 9, K. Johnson 4, E. Hunt 4, J. Blyton 6, W. Saddler 2) def Hornets 40 (D. Pevere 30, K. Hubert 4, B. Trotter 6)
B Grade women
Groundhogs proved too strong for the much improved Allsorts running out winners 39-25. Ailish Pope dominated for the Groundhogs scoring 25 points with Amanda Fitzgerald scoring nine points. For the Allsorts the scoring was evenly spread out among the team.
Groundhogs 39 (A. Pope 25, A. Fitzgerald 9, A. Fergusson 4) def Allsorts 25 (J. Sopniewski 2, A. Theunissen 4, A. Stephens 4, T. Huggett 3, P. Grayson 2, K. Hynes 2, N. Corey 4, N. Walsh 4.)
A Grade women
In a tight match up of the two top teams of the competition Mainstreet defeated Geachy's 42-38.
Open men
Minor premiers Grasshoppers overcame Snowy 50-46 in the open men's grand final.
Grasshoppers started with a lightning steal by Jarrod Sopneiwski only to be fouled on the lay up and having to go to the line for the first point off the game. This was followed by two points from a strong rebound by Tanel Joosep to make the score 3-nil.
The reply was swift by Snowy's Malcom Anderson with a three pointer out of no where to make it three all.
This set the tone and pace for the remainder of the game.
The quarter continued basket for basket with Grasshoppers going to the foul line through Tim Wall's strong moves to the hoop and Snowy's intention not to make it easy for the Grasshoppers. Down the other end Matt Booker was working hard.
Grasshoppers went to the first break four point ahead, but both teams had a high foul count.
The second quarter belonged to the Grasshoppers with Simon Clear stamping his mark on the game with a number of fast breaks and points from the line. Tanel also continued backing up under the basket and was rewarded for his efforts helping Simon claim the points for the quarter.
Snowy's big men Antony Brennan, with Matt and Mal, scored valueable points to keep Grasshoppers from running away with the score.
Both teams entertained the crowd with some tremendous plays under the oppositions basket and variety of shots including fade away jump shots, revese pivot and step round drives to the basket to try and get through the tight defence. At half-time it looked like Grasshoppers were stretching ahead with a 27 to 20 score line.
Snowy came out guns blazing in the third quarter which saw great defensive rebounds by Snowy feed Mal Anderson and Tom Stewart for the fast break. This quickly brought the score closer. The quarter was highlighted by some magnificent individual plays. A drive by Snowy quashed by Grasshoppers only to see some quick passes then a long pass across the key looking lost, only to be collected on the run by Damien Asanovski who landed sweetly did a 180 deg turn and gently popped the ball into the basket off the board with defensive bodies all around, and all in a fraction of a second.

Then on the counter attack Pat Swain took the ball from the base line throw in and indicated his intensions with a purposful intial bounce and focusced look on his face, to start his journey to the other ring. Flicking the ball from hand to hand changing direction several times including two behind the back dribbles, went the length of the court threading his way through the defence only to be denied the basket with a poor bounce off the back of the ring.
Pat finished the quarter having to go to the line right on the break with a double set of three throws due to a double foul, then sinking two from four. The period belonged to Snowy who brought the score back to four points at the conclusion of three quarter time.
You could feel the tension building in the final quarter as Snowy picked up the first points and leveled the scores. This quarter was the tightest of the game with players not only feeling the energy pinch but due to the hard work in defense foul trouble loomed on both sides. This saw the battle between the guards with Simon Clear, with great support from defensive rebounds by Chris Wall, Tanel and Pat, be able to feed him the ball and secure all the points for the quarter. Then Mal Anderson on fast break and Matt Booker under the ring for Snowy seal their points for the quarter. The final minutes saw both teams untilize their time outs. Both went to the line in the dying seconds with Tom Stewart needing to sink both baskets to keep within two. it didn't evetuate and Grasshoppers capitalized on their free throws and held on to win 50 to 46.
Best for the Grashoppers were Simon Clear, Tim Wall and Tanel Joosep. For Snowy Matt Booker, Anthony Brennan and Mal Anderson excelled with great support from Damien Asanovski and Corey Tucker. This game capped off a fantastic evening of basketball. with all the players, helpers, and supproters to be commended on making the night such a success. Special thanks to the referees from Canberra and the Cooma Basketball Committee.

Mens Winter Comp Draw Now Available

2012-05-01T22:35:00.002-07:00

For all those that are interested winter competition draw is now available under the "Mens" page above. If you aren't in a team come along
Wednesday night from 6.30 pm and we'll organize a team for you.

If your not registered or registration has run out please come prepared
with $75.00 for adults and $60 for juniors (18 and under).

Look forward to seeing you all Wed night and participating in a great
winter comp.We are hoping to get at least 6 teams or more. Come and Just
enjoy basketball as a terrific social activity, good exercise and lots
of fun.Please pass on this message to as many people you know that may be
interested in playing. Any questions contact by email pevereATdodo.com.au or 0428911095.

Have fun Cheers David Pevere
Men basketball coordinator.

Australian Record Smashed

2012-03-05T17:58:00.004-08:00

Cooma Monaro Express 6/3/12

A new Australian record for the longest game of basketball was set by Monaro High School on the weekend with 24 students playing a mammoth 32 consecutive hours.

The game tipped off at 9am on Saturday at the Cooma Basketball Stadium. Thirty-six and a half games, 32 hours nine minutes and 23 seconds later they had set a new record. They were tired and weary but in high spirits and had a definite sense of achievement.

The school had set the record in 2008 with 28 hours of consecutive play. The record was broken twice and was held by Hawkesbury District Basketball Association at 31.5 hours until Sunday afternoon when Monaro High School reclaimed the title.

MHS teacher Kari Ingram said everyone was extremely proud of all students.
“All staff involved are so proud of the students in achieving such a significant challenge. They played with great heart and school spirit from start to finish,” she said.
Mrs Ingram said it would not have been possible without the involvement of volunteers.
“We are lucky to have staff, students, parents and the community to be able to achieve this.”
She said she had heard no complaints from any of the students throughout the 32 hours.

Student Louisa Wall said she was exhausted and relieved when the final buzzer sounded and got through it with “lots of sugar and soft drink”.

Two teams of 12 players contested the 30 plus games of basketball and were made up of students who will be travelling to Fiji in April for an international tour. There were also student’s who participated in the marathon but aren’t traveling to Fiji.

With a one minute rest between games there was not much time for rest and the players were on constant rotation. They played through the night and brought along pillows and blankets and took turns at getting some sleep. A number of parents and friends gave up their time over the weekend to referee, score, cheer on the students and make sure they kept hydrated and were fed.

After finishing at 5.10pm on Sunday the students were quick to head home, have a shower and get some sleep.

As for attempting to break the record again any time soon, Mrs Ingram said it depended what the next record was going to be, but would consider it in the future.

The final score:
Two teams, white and blue, contested the games. White were overall winners with 2,237 points and 21 wins to blue which had 2,160 points and won 15 games.
Highest point scorer overall was Lauren Stewart with 452 points. Orion McKinnon-Campbell was highest scorer for the boys in the white team with 200 points. Kate Connelly scored 309 points for blue and Declan Tozer put 298 points on the board for blue.
The players:
White team:
Emma Gerrand, Lauren Stewart, Blayne Thomas, Carly Rixon, Louisa Wall, Orion McKinnon-Campbell, Blake Byrne, Kate Schofield, Oscar Schoon, Cameron Johnson, Taiha Singh and Hamish Toohey.
Blue team:
Caton Vracar, Shashank Bokil, Kate Connelly, Kara Hynes, Luke Bracher, Brooke Ardle, Declan Tozer, Georgie Clarke, Abby Schofield, Lauren Swain, Tim Wall and Cody Nash.

32 Hour Basketball Marathon - Sat March 3

2012-02-20T15:19:00.000-08:00

Monaro High School Basketball Squad

Cooma Monaro Express 21/2/12

A one hour game of basketball is usually enough to leave most gasping for air but this March a group of students from Monaro High School will set out to play 32 hours of continuous basketball and break an Australian record.

Two teams of 12 players each will attempt to play 32 hours of basketball with a one minute rest between each game.

The teams will be made up of students in the Monaro High School Basketball squad that will be travelling to Lautoka, Fiji in the April school holidays for an international tour.
In 2008 a group of Monaro High School students in the New Zealand tour team set a new Australian record for the longest continuous game of basketball with 28 hours of continuous play.
The record has since been broken twice and is currently at 31.5 hours held by Hawkesbury District Basketball Association.

The match will tip off at 9am on Saturday March 3 and continue through the day and night until Sunday at 5pm. Anyone wishing to sponsor the challenge or support the group in their efforts are encouraged to contact Kari Ingram or Michelle Pollard on 0414423963 or 0414999235. Spectators are most welcome.
The squad have been busily preparing for the tour since being selected in September 2011. Upon returning back to school for the new year the group have moved training outdoors to help the players in getting used to the conditions expected on the tour. In addition to training the squad have entered a boys and a girls team into the local Monday night mixed basketball competition to assist with match practice leading up to the tour. They will be travelling to Batemans Bay and Moruya on Friday March 2 to contest the Eurobodalla Zone Championships.

Basketball Marathon Coming Soon

2012-02-06T19:05:00.001-08:00

Stay tuned for more details with regard to this years Monaro High School Basketball Fundraiser Basketball Marathon to take place on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th March. For more information see Cari Ingram.

Semi - Finals Alpine edge out Spics and Specs

2012-01-29T21:15:00.000-08:00

Cooma Monaro Express 26/1/12

Vo Tran attempts a shot with Corey Tucker trying to block

With just five players, the Alpine Hotel Penguins held out a late fight back from Spics n’ Specs in their semi-final match on Tuesday.

Spics n’ Specs went into the second quarter trailing by one point in what was shaping up to be an evenly contested match. By the end of the third term Alpine Penguins had surged ahead to lead by 12 points despite having no subs on the bench. The Penguins were working the ball well as a team and sinking their shots.

Sam Gubicak had a great game with 23 points and really made an impact in the final quarter shooting five consecutive baskets giving the Penguins the upper hand. Vo Tran was dangerous each time he had the ball in open space scoring 19 points including three, three pointers. Ben Rolfe made an impact under the hoop for Spics n’ Specs securing rebounds at both ends as did Mark Adams for Alpine Penguins. Pat Swain scored 12 points and was strong driving the ball to the ring as was Corey Tucker who scored 10 points with solid lay up plays and break aways.

In the second half Spics n’ Specs’ Simon Clear came out firing with 12 points for the half, including two, three pointers.

A late surge by Spics n’ Specs with Swain and Clear sinking a couple of three pointers lifted the team and brought the score back to within five points with two minutes lefts on the clock. But the Penguins were able to hold out Spics n’ Specs and take the game 64-55.

Ben Downton rejects Louis Hoskinson

Fat Cutz and Biga Boys

Fatz Cutz came out on top in a nail biting finish against Biga Boys in their semi-final match up on Tuesday. After trailing for the majority of the match, Biga Boys’ Daniel Pevere tied the match in the final minutes of the game with a perfectly placed three pointer.

With scores locked at 40 all and just a minute left on the clock, Fatz Cutz responded with a couple of quick baskets putting them ahead by four points. Spectators were on the edge of their seats as the Biga Boys had the opportunity to close the gap when sent to the free throw line on two occasions.
But as the final buzzer sounded it was Fatz Cutz who claimed the victory and secured their spot in the grand final next week against the Alpine Hotel Penguins.

The semi-final was hard fought with the Biga Boys stepping up their game. Biga Boys came out firing from the start of the game with Martin Stockl putting the first points on the board. Stockl went on to score 22 points in a fantastic team effort. Stockl was not only solid at the hoop he was formidable in defence with a number of critical steals and rebounds. Damian Boyes and Louis Hoskinson were also strong under the ring backing up and contesting the rebounds.

Ben Dowton’s height proved to be a critical factor in the Fatz Cutz win, with Dowton rejecting a number of shots, securing the rebounds and scoring 12 points. Damien Assanovski was once again strong under the ring while Creedance Bartlett and Blake Barrett combined well to put points on the board for Fatz Cutz.

Strong Competition in Men's Basketball

2011-12-14T17:38:00.000-08:00

From Cooma Monaro Express
15/12/11

Spics and Specs and Alpine Hotel Penguins dominated the latest round of the Cooma men’s basketball competition on Tuesday.

Spics and Specs defeated Biga Boys 64 to 42 in a tough but fair match. Game high scorer was Pat Swain with 28 points for Spics and Specs. Best on court for Biga was Tom Stewart who was guarded heavily all night but still managed 15 points. Special mention to Spics n Specs Wall combination with Chris dominating rebounds and Tim showing some nice moves to score at critical times.

There was plenty of outstanding shooting in the other match between Fatz Cutz and Alpine Hotel Penguins with the Penguins winning 74 to 51. Vo Tran and Mareck Strzelecki were standouts for the Alpine Hotel Penguins and seemed to not miss a shot. Best on the court for Alpine Hotel Penguins was Blake Barrett with 26 points and was on fire from the three point range towards the end of the game. Dylan Bodycott also had a top game with a number of rebounds and great baskets from under and around the key for Fatz Cutz.

In the previous round Fatz Cutz came from behind to defeat Biga 42 to 39 with some impressive shooting in the final minutes.

Alpine Hotel defeated Spin n Specs in a hard fought contest.

Next Tuesday will be the last game for 2011 with a short break. The competition will resume on January 10. Players are invited to the Alpine for after game drinks on Tuesday after their respective games.
Photos: Samuel Gubicak.

Cooma Basketball Action Continues

2011-12-05T15:02:00.001-08:00

From Cooma Monaro Express 6/12/11

The Cooma Basketball Association mens competition continued last Tuesday. Fatz Catz took on Spics and Specs defeating them by one point. Alpine Hotel played Biga and won 46 to 39.

Want to improve your refereeing?

2011-08-09T17:38:00.000-07:00

Join us for a chance to revise rules, get clarification and ask questions to improve your refereeing.

When: Tuesday 23^rd August 2011 6.30-8.30pm

Where: RSL club

Fox whistles will be available for purchase for $4 on the night.

$1000 for Cooma Basketball

2011-06-20T00:23:00.000-07:00

Cor Van Leeuwen from the Cooma Soccer Club and Warren Smith from the Cooma Rugby League Club, with Secretary Manager of the Cooma Ex-Services Club Kade Morrell and Betty Longhurst from the Cooma BAsketball Association and junior basketball players on Wednesday.

Cooma Monaro Express 11/6/11
MEMBERS of the Cooma Soccer Club and Cooma Rugby League Club have helped raise $1,000 for the Cooma Basketball Association.

Cor Van Leeuwen from the Cooma Soccer Club and Warren Smith from the Cooma Rugby League Club raised the money through the 100 club which is run at the Cooma Ex-Services Club every week.

The pair, along with secretary manager of the Ex-Services Club Kade Morrell presented the Association with a cheque on Wednesday.

Junior basketball players gave them three cheers to thank them for their efforts