Josh Bilson
Exp: Played at Cowes U10-Mens
Rips team U12-18 tournaments
Ref Level 1A
Coach Aussie Hoops- Cowes 3 years
Coach Rips U12-14- Girls and Boys
Josh is in year 11 at Newhaven College and
is great at all sports. He enjoys being
involved with the players and watching
them develop. He is a great coach to all our
junior referees.
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Winter Season- Starts 24 April
Open and Registration Day will be on Saturday 24th April at the
San Remo Recreation Centre from 9.30am until 11.30 am.
The Season will run throughout terms 2 and 3 for 12 weeks.
Age groups and costs are:
Aussie Hoops-U8’s- $55 (plus $35 for new players*)
Boys and Girls born 2003 and after.
Aussie Hoops- U10’s-$55(plus $35 for new players*)
Boys and Girls born 2001-2002
Rips
News
March, 2010
Welcome and Thank-you.
Island and District Basketball Association with the help of
Basketball Victoria Country Council welcomes all players and
families to our new home, San Remo Recreation Centre.
Our aim is to provide an encouraging environment for all to learn
the game of basketball, and be involved in a true team sport.
Our coaches have many years experience around different clubs,
and hope to pass on as much knowledge to the players to ensure
full enjoyment of the game for all.
We thank you for your support and commitments made and hope
to continue the growth of our club to provide a friendly, social
place for players and their families.
Under 12’s -$90(plus $40 for new players*)
Boys and Girls born 1999-2000
Under 14’s- $90(plus $40 for new players*)
Boys and Girls born 1997-1998 (1996 considered)
Try, Learn, Enjoy!
*New players must pay insurance and Membership fees
You can contact us at [email protected] or call
Dean- 0403551958 or Amanda- 0423241163
Dates to Remember…..
Saturday 20th March- No Games(court not available)
Saturday 27th March- Last Game Season 1
Saturday 24th April- Registration Day- Season 2
Tuesday 27th April- First Training Night Season 2
Dean Sprunt
Exp.:6 Years at Dandenong (DSD)
Assistant Coach-U10\12 DSD Girls
Dean has been involved with basketball since his
daughter Emma began as a 5 year old at Dandenong
and is very involved on and off the court, to provide a
safe and encouraging environment for our players.
Kids: Emma and Megan
Amanda Rowbotham.
Exp: Began at the age of 5.
Played U12-18 A-grade VC for Eltham
Div 3 Womens for Eltham
Coached Diamond Valley U12 Girls VC
Coach and Supervisor Cowes-4 years
Amanda has been involved in basketball for 25 years and
loves to share her knowledge and passion for the game with all the
kids. Kids: none.
Andrew Lawson
Exp:1st Div. Mens for Diamond Valley
1st Div. Mens for Bulleen
Level 2 Coaching Course
Coach Diamond Valley U14 Boys
Coach Outlander Outlaws U16 Girls (current)
Coach Dandenong Rangers U14 Girls VC(current)
Andrew has been playing and coaching basketball for over 35 years
at a high level and loves to see players given the opportunity to shine
and be their best. Kids: Ellen
Lisa Sprunt
Exp: Played basketball at junior domestic level.
Lisa now enjoys being involved in the sport her
daughters love. She has been a help and still
contributes greatly to a lot of off court organising.
Kids: Megan and Emma.
Ellen Lawson
Exp: Dandenong Rangers U18- VC (current)
Outlanders Outlaws U18 (current)
DSD Dolphins U16
Assistant Coach Rangers U12- VC (current)
Island Rips U12
Ellen is 15 years old and attends Newhaven
College. She began basketball when she was 12 and has never looked
back. She has trained hard and is now playing at Dandenong Rangers.
She is enjoys sharing her sport with others.
Sandra Carr
Exp: 30 years playing State Rep and U12-18 VC
A Grade Panel Referee- 25 years
Coach boys and Girls Junior Comps
Coach to 5 School Comp Titles
Sandra just loves giving all players a fair go no
matter what the standard. She also feels that basketball provides
players with everlasting friendships and a great support base in life.
Kids: Jacqueline
Tony Shannon
Exp: Played Junior and Senior at Dandenong,
Frankston and Cranbourne-20 years
Coached Junior levels at the same clubs.
Tony and his family, have a long history with
basketball. His father Ken Shannon, was the cofounder of Dandenong Basketball Association. His
brother Glen Shannon is the current Women’s Southern Penninsula
SEABL Coach. Kids: Kate and Holly
Another couple of people that you will get to know around the club are
Serena Shannon and Nicci Morton
also helping Lisa with a lot of off court organizing.