Update on Norwood Committee

Acknowledgement of Committee members who have recently left the committee: I have recently returned from overseas and have accepted a position back on the committee due to a number of vacancies that had arisen. My intent is to assist on an interim basis with the continuing running of the club in the lead up to…

Norwood Summer Skills

Looking to improve your skills outside of regular trainings? Summer skills is a 9 week program open to players of all levels with a desire to improve their individual game and basketball conditioning. Quality coaches will be running this programme aimed at kick-starting the sea-son. Click here for more details on Norwood’s Summer Skills

Norwood Newsletter Summer Season

Please click here to download the Norwood Newsletter for October 2013 Contents: Summer Season welcome Key Dates Farewell to Peter Roberts AGM Summer Phases – important info Summer Fees Hot weather policy State Team Coaches U17 – Taylor Ortlepp Summer Skills – NEW Jess Foley appointed co-captain of Adelaide Lightning Coaches Meeting And much more!…

Junior Presentation Day

This year’s junior presentation will take place at the Regal Theatre on Sunday September 22nd U10/12/14s should arrive before 9.00am, for a prompt start. U16/18s should be ready at begin at 10.40am. All players need to be in BLUE playing uniform. The new club Tracksuit will be available to order, with samples to assist with sizing. Other…

Jess Foley wins Halls Medal

Norwood’s Jess Foley has won the 2013 Halls medal. This is her 2nd Halls medal after winning it in 2011. Foley starred for the Lady Flames this season averaging 16 pts, 8.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists She also picked up defensive player of the year, made the all star 5 and had the league best…

Campbelltown Leisure Centre Funding Update

You may soon notice signs of the Norwood Basketball Club’s support for Chris Pyne, Federal member for Sturt who has consistently pledged financial  support of $7.5m for the Campbelltown Leisure Redevelopment. In contrast, the Federal Labor Government has rejected the Campbelltown Council’s application for funding for the redevelopment five times since 2010 although we acknowledge…

Norwood Friday Update 28 June 2013

Norwood Winter Hoops Clinic July Basketball Clinics all day Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 July. Book now, limited places available. On court sessions with Dr Grant Tomkinson, Junior Development and Coaching Director Michael Rogers, Senior Mens ABL player Ed Millard and many more, with off court sessions on Nutrition with Dr Alison Hill, and Physiotherapist…

CABL vs Sturt 25 May

This Saturday night sees the undefeated Lady Flames take on second place Sturt in what looms as their toughest challenge so far. The 5th placed men will be desperate to hold off 7th placed Sturt. A win would be a great boost in the push toward a top 5 finish. Our ABL teams need your…

Under 16 State Teams

Congratulations to Adam Valana (SA Metro), Chelsea Brook (SA Country) and Sam Taylor (SA Country Reserve) who have been named in the State Under 16 teams. Good luck to them as they participate from the 6th – 13th July in Adelaide at Pasadena and Wayville.

July Basketball Clinics

July Basketball Clinics all day Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 July. Book now, limited places available. See attached for details on presenters including off court sessions on Nutrition with Dr Alison Hill, and Physiotherapist Shane Burgess on injury prevention. On court sessions with Dr Grant Tomkinson, Junior Development and Coaching Director Michael Rogers, Senior Mens…

Norwood CABL teams get 2 wins from 2

2 completely different games gave the Norwood CABL teams 2 wins on Saturday night at MARS. The Lady Flames cruised to victory over a turnover-ridden Centrals, 94-38. Duke and Foley led the way with 21 and 17 points respectively and Dusty Rodda had a career best 15 points. A great team effort gave the Men…

Jess Good called up to U19 Gems squad

Norwood’s Jess Good has just been called up to represent Australia U19 Gems team in their China Tour – leaving May 1st . She joins the Flames’ Steph Talbot in the team who will play 9 games on tour in a four nation event. Jess was a reserve, but has been called up due to…

CABL Double Header this weekend

Just a reminder that our CABL teams are playing TONIGHT @ MARS vs Woodville starting from 6:30pm and tomorrow night @ MARS vs North Adelaide, starting from 6.30pm. Let’s get as many people down there and help support both teams! Kids in uniforms get in for free!   See below for James Woite’s previews for…

Under 18 State teams

Our State reps will travel to Brisbane for the National Championships commencing on Saturday.  The SA Metro girls will be represented by Stephanie Krauel, Taylor Ortlepp and Abbie Martin along with head coach Troy Schroeder, while the SA Country team’s sole representative is Monique Smith, with our Coaching Director, Michael Rogers the assistant coach. The…

CABL Results 13 April

Big wins to both the Norwood Men and Women vs Eastern on Saturday night at Mt Barker. Matt Lycett led the way for the Flames with 35 points hitting on 5/8 three pointers. For the women, Jessica Good was top scorer with 24 points on 9/11 shooting. View the full results below. Women’s Box Score: http://www.sportingpulse.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=368826137&c=1-3656-0-248166-0&pool=1…

CABL Norwood Flames vs Eastern Mavericks

CABL Men and Women take on Eastern Mavericks tomorrow night at the Eastern Hills Rec Centre. The women are looking for 2 in a row after smashing Southern 86-29. The men will be out for their first win after losing a nail biter 77-79. Click the links below for round 2 previews from James Woite:…

The Norwood Management Committee

The Management Committee is entrusted with the operational and strategic direction of the club.  The committee consists of parents (and ex-parents), along with our players and some coaches.  Of course, all are volunteers! 1.  President – Peter Roberts (retiring at end of the year) Chairman of the Management Committee Club Representative on Basketball Adelaide Liaison…

Winter Season Fees Sent Out

The winter season fees have been distributed. If you have not received your invoice, please contact us. The invoices incorrectly state 2012 as the season, it should say 2013. The costings are correct. Payment is due by the 18th of March. If you have not paid or contacted us by then, you will be unable…

Norwood Parent Meeting

PARENT MEETINGS Two parent meetings are being held on Sunday 24 February at 10am at Loreto College and MARS to share information about the club and discuss some important issues for 2013. You will become better informed about the club, where it is going and the challenges ahead as well as having an opportunity to…

Norwood League Program Manager

Norwood League Program Manager (Saturday) Experienced junior basketball coach needed to manage Norwood League for 4 hours Saturdays10-2pm during school terms at CLC. Players aged 6 – 14. Paid position involves managing and directing games, coaches and refs (with help of Michael Rogers and Chris Ninnes), planning, conducting and overseeing age-appropriate Aussie Hoops training drills,…