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Footage of the run thru of a few of our Little Aussie Hoopers before the Women's A grade match on Saturday night.
This was a great idea Cate well Done! They loved it.
Thanks to you, Tegan and all your Hooper helpers, you do a great job! ... See MoreSee Less
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68 forfeits for the Summer Season!!
Sadly this is not uncommon but it’s terrible. That’s 136 teams that didn't get to play. This significantly corrupts our premiership tables and our MVP data.
Upto rnd 7 we were doing really well had a respectable 13 forfiets, then BANG 55 in the last 8 rnds 😞
Breakdown:
16 - Men's forfeits, worst was MF 9 forfeits
30 - Women's forfeits, worst grades, WG 7, WE 6 and WF 6
21 junior forfeits, less than 30% of the total, Mainly from teams who were struggling.
Worst week, 9 forfiets in Rnd 12,
MF frid night trial was arguably fail with 9 forfeits the worst in the league.
18 of the forfeits were at 9pm, 30% of the total
Bevan 4 forfeits
Demons 20 forfeits
Norths 11 forfeits
Roopena 8 forfeits
Titans 9 forfeits
Wildcats 11 forfeits
The only good news is that we had less than 10 unnotified forfeits. ... See MoreSee Less
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For Winter season the WBA are refining the process that they accept players and teams. Don't stress, all this administration happens at club level and most members don't see what is going on in the background.
The main change is we are asking clubs to be more open and upfront than in previous seasons, to allow a smother grading process.
To do this players/parents must be organised earlier than in the past to allow clubs to submit realistic team lists. ... See MoreSee Less
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INTERVIEWS & VIDEOS
John Spooner
Our latest 3 part Video instalment is with ex WBA President John Spooner.
It was filmed last year but has taken interviewer Trevor Castle some time to edit due to the amount of content John provided.
Tia Bails, 2019
From Steelers to Rockets.
This Months video interview instalemnet by Trevor Castle features another one of Whyalla's young female high flyers.
Ray Girvan, 2019
Ray Girvin is a true basketball tragic.
He fell in love with the game when he played his first game for a team called Nomads back in 1971.
U16 Nationals – Jorja Eldridge Interview, 2017
Get to know one of Whyalla's young stars!
In January Jorja played in the Under 16 Girls Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup in Albury then chosen in the ACJBC (Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup) team.
Keith Lenon – Past President Interview, 2017
Keith Lenon was a basketball pioneer in Whyalla.
When basketball began in Whyalla it was at the old Aerodrome (just behind where the wetlands are now) in 1955 and there were just 5 teams.
Allan Castle – Past President Interview, 2017
WBA Life Member Allan Castle moved from Pt. Augusta to Whyalla in 1969 and immediately became involved in the management committee of the Whyalla Basketball Association.
Army Challenge Video, 2016
Highlight footage taken by the Army at the first of our Army Vs Civilian Challenges during their July 2106 Exercise Hamel operations.
It was Grand final type atmosphere but better due to the amazing response from the local community to this charity event.
President Jeff Spry, 2016
Jeff Spry was elected to the position of WBA President at the AGM last year.
I caught up with Jeff in the middle of this term to get to know him a little and to talk about what he sees as the biggest challenges facing Whyalla Basketball at the moment.
Darren Quinn, 2015
Following his recent retirement from playing basketball at the end of Sumer Season 2014/2015, Darren Quinn, Whyalla's most decorated player, agreed to sit down and tell his story.
Grant Application – Larry Bird in Whyalla, 2015
The WBA are currently in the process of applying for some grant money to start a lighting upgrade.
We applied to Holden for a grant via their Home ground advantage support scheme.
Lawrence McLean – President Interview, 2014
Just before the start of 2014/15 Summer Season I sat down with WBA President, Lawrence Mclean and spoke about his basketball history as well as his 8 years as WBA President.