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October 30, 2017
HOW TO SEE HOW MANY GAMES YOU HAVE PLAYED

Players Registration New players must be registered on the back of the scoresheet, or on a registration card. With 5 or less rounds remaining in the regular season, an unregistered player must seek the approval of the Executive Committee before registering. Visit spartansbasketball.net.au and select ‘FIXTURES/RESULTS’ tab on the top menu. Select your competitions ‘RESULTS’….

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October 29, 2017
AUSSIE WOMEN WIN GOLD AND MEN CLAIM BRONZE AT FIBA 3X3 ASIA CUP

AUSSIE WOMEN WIN GOLD AND MEN CLAIM BRONZE AT FIBA 3X3 ASIA CUP The day started off with a Quarter-Final against Turkmenistan for the women and Australia were up against it early, trailing 5-7 as only Isabelle Bourne managed to have an impact on the scoreboard. Sarah McAppion was able to utilise her advantage against…

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October 29, 2017
SAPPHIRES GOLDEN GIRLS AT FIBA UNDER-16 ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

SAPPHIRES GOLDEN GIRLS AT FIBA UNDER-16 ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Facing the most effective offensive team across the competition in Japan, Australia knew they had to be at their best defensively and Ashlee Hannan set the tone from the start with a big rejection. Japan learned their lesson quickly though and began peppering the scoreboard from outside, jumping…

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October 29, 2017
DAY 2 SPLIT ENOUGH FOR MEN TO ADVANCE TO FIBA 3X3 ASIA CUP FINALS

DAY 2 SPLIT ENOUGH FOR MEN TO ADVANCE TO FIBA 3X3 ASIA CUP FINALS Australia opened the day with an Oceaniac battle against New Zealand and it was a physical contest throughout that saw bodies constantly sprawled across the floor. That style of play suited Owen Odigie whose hustle was on display from the opening…

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October 28, 2017
GOLD MEDAL AWARDED TO UNDEFEATED ROLLERS AT AOZ QUALIFIERS

GOLD MEDAL AWARDED TO UNDEFEATED ROLLERS AT AOZ QUALIFIERS Utilising a 23-7 opening term, the Rollers led for the entire contest but had to withstand a couple of charges from Iran before finally putting them away in the second half. Shaun Norris (18 points, three assists) and Bill Latham got them off to the perfect…

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October 28, 2017
BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA APPOINTS DIRECTORS

BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA APPOINTS DIRECTORS We are pleased to announce that the Constituent Associated Members of Basketball Australia elected the following Directors: Ned Coten Bronwyn Marshall David Reid The three Directors are elected to serve a four-year term. The Meeting formally recognised retiring Director Andrew Gaze for eight years of outstanding service to the Basketball Australia…

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October 28, 2017
GLIDERS CLAIM SILVER AND ROLLERS MOVE TO GOLD MEDAL GAME AT AOZ QUALIFIERS

GLIDERS CLAIM SILVER AND ROLLERS MOVE TO GOLD MEDAL GAME AT AOZ QUALIFIERS Australian Gliders Following their earlier loss to China in the group stage of the AOZ Qualifiers, Australia proved they had learned their lessons with a 16-12 opening period in the gold medal playoff. Sarah Vinci got the Gliders off to a hot…

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October 28, 2017
SAPPHIRES STAY UNBEATEN AHEAD OF U16 ASIA CHAMPS GOLD MEDAL GAME

SAPPHIRES STAY UNBEATEN AHEAD OF U16 ASIA CHAMPS GOLD MEDAL GAME Into a full court press from the outset, Australia’s pressure was outstanding and China struggled to penetrate through it while six Sapphires recorded a steal in the opening term. China did not hit a field goal in the first quarter with their only points…

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October 28, 2017
MEN ADVANCE THROUGH QUALIFYING STAGE WHILE WOMEN SWEEP DAY 1 AT FIBA 3X3 ASIA CUP

MEN ADVANCE THROUGH QUALIFYING STAGE WHILE WOMEN SWEEP DAY 1 AT FIBA 3X3 ASIA CUP MEN Needing to traverse a qualifying stage before reaching the official competition, Australia took on Malaysia and Turkmenistan in the space of an hour for one of the coveted spots in Pool B. Lucas Barker and Andrew Steel set the…

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October 28, 2017
DEBIT/CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FACILITIES AVAILABLE

Metro and Southern Districts – Spartans Basketball will be trialling the use of card payment facilities for Players and Spectators to pay entry fees, on both Tuesday and Wednesday Nights. Key information on the trial includes: –          Either cash or card will be accepted – your choice –          Use of different technology solutions to take payments –          MSDBA…

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