Razorbacks win a cracker at Sutherland
Round three of the National Wheelchair Basketball League featured a double-header for the West Sydney Razorbacks, who hosted the Dandenong Rangers in two games at Bankstown and Sutherland.
Game one was at 8pm on Saturday night June 14 at the Bankstown Basketball Stadium, while Game two was at 10am on Sunday morning at the Sutherland Basketball Stadium.
 
Nick Taylor & Grant Mizens in action for the Razorbacks - www.photoexcellence.com.au
The Razorbacks held off a spirited Dandenong Rangers to win both games. Razorbacks manager Rob Megarrity said "The two games were closer then you might expect, after Tom Fraser (Rangers) did not come to Sydney."
"On Saturday night we won 91-74 but you never felt that Dandenong were that far away." Troy Sachs led the Razorbacks with a triple-double of 31 points, 23 boards and 10 assists, ahead of Darren Skuse 27 points and 14 boards and Nick Taylor with 15 points.
Megarrity said "Sunday's game at Sutherland was a cracker, with five lead changes during the game and three-point baskets coming from four different players. We won 85-68 but didn't gain control until halfway through the third quarter. I felt our best were again Troy (Sachs), Skusey (Darren Skuse) and Nick (Taylor)."
Sachs again top-scored with 31 points and 25 boards, ahead of Skuse 31 points and 15 boards and Taylor 13 points.
The Razorbacks have a bye this weekend, before heading to South Australia for a double-header against the Adelaide Thunder on June 28-29.
For more basketball stories and photos from representative, wheelchair and clubs click on http://theshire.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=288 Sharks split round with Sydney United in Premier Youth League
In last weekend’s Premier Youth League soccer against Sydney United the Sutherland Sharks picked up two wins a draw in the five games played.
In a surprising result, the bottom placed Sharks under 18s shocked their higher placed opponents with a hard fought 3 – 2 win. The other Sharks winner was the 13s who retain top spot on the ladder. With their 1 all draw the Sharks 14s are also leading their competition.
Full results for last weekend’s games between Sutherland Sharks and Sydney United were:
Under 18: Sharks won 3 - 2
Under 16: Sharks lost 2 nil
Under 15: Sharks lost 2 - 1
Under 14: Sharks drew 1 all
Under 13: Sharks won 1 nil
For more stories and results in the Premier Youth League competition click on: http://theshire.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=2790 Sharks men continue run in WABL
The Sharks men’s team in the Waratah Australian Basketball League has continued its winning run with a comprehensive 118 – 71 win over the Canberra Nationals last weekend. The team now sits in third spot on the ladder. Top scorers for the Sharks were Brendon Gleeson with 28 points followed by Blake Hendicks (19) and BJ Carter (17).
The women’s team could not match the Capitals to pick up three wins in a row. It went down 67 – 52. Marianna Tolo picked up 15 points and Lauren Nicholson 12 in the loss. The Sharks women are now 9th in the 11 team ladder.
In pool D of the State League, the Sharks men defeated Norths Bears 79 – 54 with top scorers being Guy Brandon (19), C Wilcoxon (17) and V Andiejunas (13). The top two in each of the four pools go through to the play-offs. With two rounds to play and two wins adrift of second spot the Sharks are unlikely to make the play offs. Cricket Australia Level 1 Coaching Courses
Cricket Australia's Level 1 Coaching Course is a comprehensive program that is directed towards coaches at under-age and community cricket level. By completing this course you will broaden the knowledge you have of the technical skills of the game, understand appropriate and effective ways to conduct sessions and improve your skills as a coach.
The course has no pre-requisites and involves an online component as well as an 8 hour practical day. The online component you will undertake is the Australian Sports Commission Beginning General Coaching Principles course. The practical component will be conducted over one day (8 hours) and each person completes a practical assessment at the end of the session.
Successful candidates receive several high quality coaching resources including the Australian Cricket Coach Manual and the Cricket Australia Coaching Guide CD-Rom as well as membership to Cricket Coaches Australia and access to a variety of resources and coaching workshops to keep their knowledge up-to-date. The course is accredited by Cricket Australia and the National Coach Accreditation Scheme (NCAS).
There are two options available for completing a Level 1 course. If your Club or Association wishes to run a course for its coaches then this can be arranged at a time and venue that suits you. Alternatively if yourself and a friend or two would like to do a course then you can book to attend any of the courses that are running in your local area.
If your Club/Association is keen to organise a course in the lead up to, or during the 2008/09 season then please contact me by email. If you wish to attend a course yourself then either contact Donna Little, coach education coordinator, (Ph: 0414 708 591) for more information or keep an eye on the link below for a list of courses coming soon. The booking process is completed online and a form can be downloaded from this link as well.
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There’s no doubt that volunteers are vital to the successful running of a sports club. NSW Sport and Recreation recently commissioned Griffith University to complete a study of innovative volunteer club practices and the issues facing volunteers throughout New South Wales. Read the study’s report on http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/sportsclubs/ryc_volunteer.asp Sutherland to Surf Fun Run – entries now open online
Entries can now be made online for the Sutherland to Surf Fun run on July 27. For more details click on: http://theshire.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=2928 See Sydney FC play Sutherland Sharks
As reported previously (in case you missed it) Sydney FC plays Sutherland Sharks at Seymour Shaw Park, Miranda from 7pm on Wednesday 2nd July. This trial match will help Sydney prepare for the upcoming A-League season. For more on this story click on: http://theshire.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=2676 Kids Holiday camps in July
NSW Sport and Recreation's action-packed kids' holiday camps are run by experienced and well-qualified instructors. Young people learn social living skills, experience challenging activities, develop self-esteem and make new friends. They also have great fun and won’t have a moment to spare!
For more information click on: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/ More Stories?
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