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OBA MEMBERS FORUM — 6TH JUNEOn Sunday the 6th June at 7:00pm we will beholding a members forum at the South OakleighClub. This forum will be providing to all OBA andWarriors members an outline of our vision andambitions for the OBA and the Warriors program.While this forum will be directed predominatelyat domestic teams and players of the OBA membersit will also cover our ambitions for the rep program as well. The night will be informative andinteresting for all those who attend.SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING — 22ND JUNEOn Tuesday the 22nd of June we will be holding a Special General Meeting of the OBA to bring ina new constitution for the club. This is an important night and we would like to ensure theconstitution is positively voted for so we can introduce it into our management structure. Thecurrent constitution is outdated and doesn't serve our current or future purposes.On the same night we will also be holding an SGM for the Garden State Warriors and alsobringing into existence a new constitution. This will incorporate a change of name for the GardenState Warriors that will better reflect our demographic and enhance our prospects of garneringsponsorship opportunities and securing facilities for training and development purposes.It is important that we have a good turnout of members to support these important initiatives.A copy of the proposed constitution can be found on our website.

Domestic FixturesRound FiveGAME TIMES ROUND 5 (W/E 16-5-10)U14 Girls - B GradeOrmond BanditsTuesday (11-5-10)SANDRINGHAM,Curwood6:15pmCOURT THREEU10 Boys - A GradeMentone MustangsThursday (13-5-10)SANDRINGHAM,Stallions4:45pmCOURT ONEU12 Boys - B1 Grade Sharks Makos Saturday (13-5-10)11:25 amSANDRINGHAM,COURT TWOU14(1) Boys - A GradeParkdale PacersSaturday (13-5-10)SANDRINGHAM,Leckie3:00pmCOURT THREEU16(1) Boys - A Grade BGS Heat Saturday (13-5-10)4:40pmSANDRINGHAM,COURT TWOU16(2) Boys - D Grade Bullits Blue Saturday (13-5-10)4:45pmMENTONE GRAMMAR,COURT SEVENAlways cross reference the game times and venues listed on this page to the fixtures listed onthe Sandringham website. This can be found atWWW.SABRES.COM.AU, then go to the domestic button and click on either junior boys fixturesor junior girls fixtures. This directs you to the fixtures page, where you click on the agegroup from the drop down menu and then the appropriate grade. From their you will findyour appropriate Warriors team, their venue and match time.Venue locations can be found atwww.warriorsbasketball.org

QUOTE ONE“If I had permitted my failures,or what seemed to me at thetime a lack of success, to discourageme I cannot see anyway in which I would everhave made progress.”—– John Calvin Coolidge—QUOTE TWO“Courage and perseverancehave a magical talisman, beforewhich difficultiesdisappear and obstacles vanishinto air.”—– John Quincy Adams—–QUOTE THREE““A great deal of talent islost to the world for wantof a little courage.”—–Johann Wolfgang vonGoethe—–QUOTE FOUR“One of the biggest factorsin success is the courage toundertake something.”COACHES INDUCTION ANDPROGRAM OUTLINE THIS SUNDAYPARENTS WELCOMEThe club is be holding it’s first induction day for coaches within our program thisSunday. Caches will be introduced to our program, it’s goals and it’s philosophies.And it’s structure.At this day we will register all coaches and anybody interested in coaching in theprogram in the future.I am continually questioned about what our structure is and how our junior playersfit into it. I am also continually telling parents not to yell out instructions duringa match. This night represents an ideal opportunity to come along and learnwhat our programs structure both offensively and defensively is all about.While is directly aimed at our coaches and those interested in becoming coachesor assistant coaches in the program, parents and even players are more thanwelcome to attend. This is on the condition they like our coaches respect thepresentation before asking questions at the end. This ensure the night runssmoothly.The night will be held at the South Oakleigh Club commencing at 6:00pm. Andwill go between 90 minutes and two hours depending upon numbers.The club is anticipating a surge in numbers next season and will be looking to appointmore coaches to our program so people interested in becoming a coachare more than welcome to attend as well.If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me on 0468 543 173.—–James A. Worsham—–

SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPThe Warriors will be conducting a school holiday camp in week TWO of the next school holidays.The following dates are locked inMONDAY JUNE 28th - 9:00am to 3:00pmTUESDAY JUNE 29th - 9:00am to 3:00pmWEDNESDAY JUNE 30th - 9:00am to 3:00pmTHURSDAY JULY 1st - 9:00am to 3:00pmFRIDAY JULY 2nd - 9:00am to 3:00pmThe camp will be conducted by Warrior coaches Bob Man, Adonis Jordan and Ivan Platenik.That anex NBA and NBL player in Adonis JordanA Current BIG V player leading the League averages in scoring and rebounding in Ivan PlatenikAnd one of Melbourne most experienced junior coaches.Costs for the five day camp is $110.00 (includes GST)This great value for money for a five day camp and will include a week of genuine development ofplayer skills. No gimmicks!!!The camp will be conducted at Moorabbin Indoor Centre, who have a proper hardwood court andwhere Mum’s can even have a game of tennis.Alternative packages can be negotiated with parenst for their respective needs.For booking complete enrolment form available next week on our web page atwww.warriorsbasketball.orgOr contact Bob Mann on 0468 543 173

COACHES REQUIRED FOR AFTER SCHOOL COURSESThe Warriors Basketball program is looking for coaches for a third term after schools program heldat Primary Schools in the local area mid-week after kids have finished at school.The Warriors have signed up for the Federal Governments Active After School program and is in asearch for coaches to assist implementing the program at Primary Schools in various regions.We will be conducting one hour basketball clinics at schools each week. Coaches need to ensurethe following:They must be 16 years of ageThey must be able to organise their own transport to the schools requiredThey must have a working with children checksThey must complete a course conducted by the program. This course is provided free ofcharge!!!We Are interested in hearing from coaches who would be interested in completing a course duringCOREY MAYNARD MAKES NBA CAMPCorey Maynard hosted a special night for some of our youngsters recently.For those who don’t know Corey had been just named theMVP for the 2010 U20 Nationals and is going to the United States foran NCAA scholarship for Bryant University.Well we should have waited for a month or so. Corey has now beennominated by Basketball Australia for a rare event for any Aussieyoungster. Corey has been invited to attend the FIBA/NBA withoutBorders camp in Singapore in June.On the trip all expenses are paid and Corey and three of Austrliasbest youngsters get to train with NBA coaches and players.This is just another unbelievable achievement by a young man whojust continues to achieve results others only dream about. CongratulationsCorey from everybody at the Warriors. Could you pleasebring us back some cheap good stuff.