TIME OUT
Our “Great News” E-News is
has been renamed as “TIME OUT”
This was the name of the Nunawading Vikings
magazine/newsletter from the 1980s
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BEN SIMMONS
Nunawading Vikings Player
To NBA No. 1 DRAFT Pick
Not only is Ben Simmons in the photo, but so is Jake Heath,
number 34 who is heading to the States with a College basketball
scholarship at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Basketball pathways are alive and well at Vikings,
the sky is the limit.
Ben Simmons Winning an under 14 premiership with Nunawading
Vikings Basketball Club.
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UNIFORM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Several years ago the committee made the decision to move to
reversible shirts and today half of our players have reversible and
the other half have the older shirts. Obviously unless all players on
a team have the new reversible shirts then nobody can use the
reversible shirts in that team. The last committee made the
decision to fund the completion of this project and take the older
shirts out of circulation so that our teams can actually start to use
the reversible shirts that were initially rolled out a couple of years
ago.
There are a number of benefits to our club and our teams in
completing this uniform roll out. Firstly, the significant costs of
maintaining and cleaning the black & white tops when
Nunawading teams play each other are removed - as well as the
logistics of making sure those tops are available for those games
in sufficient quantities. But more importantly, when we play
teams with similar colours such as Eltham or Balwyn we can
reverse our tops and make it easier on our players to determine
who they should be passing to.
At the start of May this year we rolled out the program and asked
people to order the shirts they required, free of charge. We
notified them again at the end of May. We have followed up again
with emails to coaches and team managers to ask them to ensure
that every player in every team (EDJBA, MEBA & GEBC) will have a
new shirt. We have orders in with the supplier for more than 500
shirts and we anticipate receiving these shirts on July 20th.
If just one player does not have a reversible shirt, then the whole
team cannot use the reversible shirts. Therefore, once this
program is complete it will be mandatory that all NVBC players
will be wearing new Uniforms on court from August 6th.
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We will be in touch with team managers and coaches after the
arrival of the new shirts to coordinate the swap of the old shirt for
the new shirt. The old shirt must be provided to collect the new
shirt as the intent is to take the old shirts out of circulation.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the secretary
on [email protected].
Stephen Crampton
EDJBA CODES OF CONDUCT
PARENTS
1.
Encourage your children to participate for their own interest
and enjoyment, not yours.
2.
Encourage children to always play by the rules.
3.
Teach children that an honest effort is always as important as
a victory.
4.
Focus on developing skills and playing the game. Reduce the
emphasis on winning.
5.
A child learns best by example. Applaud good play by all
teams.
6.
Do not criticise your or others’ children in front of others.
7.
Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called to the
best of their ability.
8.
Set a good example by your own conduct, behavior and
appearance.
9.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from
sporting activities.
10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person
regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background,
religion or other factor irrelevant to the game.
11. All persons connected with basketball are entitled to equal
treatment and respect. Avoid any remarks that could be
construed as offensive or discriminatory.
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12.
13.
14.
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and
administrators.
Keep children in your care under control.
Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.
For a full list of the full Codes of Conduct on the EDJBA Website
please go to : www.sportingpulse.com/get_file.cgi?id=2135350
COACHES
The Blackburn Vikings will be hosting a Club Coaching Course
(Former Level 1) at Slater Reserve, Grosvenor Street, Blackburn
North. The course will take place on:
Sunday, July 24 and Sunday, July 31
2.30pm – 5.30pm
NUNAWADING VIKINGS WILL PAY FOR OUR COACHES
TO DO THIS COURSE!
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This Story from the Blackburn Vikings Website about Cooper
Ferdinando – A Nunawading player and coach!
STATE SELECTION FOR SUPER COOPER
Emerging Under 14 sensation Cooper Ferdinando has solidified his
reputation as a star of the future with selection to the School
Sport Victoria (SSV) 12 and Under State Team.
The Year 7 Student at Emmaus College is just one of 10 players
selected from Victoria to take part in the School Sport Australia
Australian Basketball Championships to be held at Terrigal, New
South Wales from 6 to 12 August, 2016.
Ferdinando joins fellow Vikings Jacob Epperson and Jack Roberts
at the Championships who were selected into the SSV 18 and
Under Boys team. Another Vike, Matt Day was also selected but
withdrew to focus on his Year 12 studies. We caught up with
Cooper late last week to discuss the selection.
Blackburn Vikings: Congrats on being selected to the SSV 12 and
Under team, is this a career highlight for you?
Cooper Ferdinando: Definitely the biggest highlight so far.
BV: What other career highlights would be in there?
CF: Making the ones as a double bottom aged Under 12 and
making the VC Reserve Grand Final against Knox last year.
BV: What made you first start playing basketball?
CF: I Started playing when I was 6 in NV domestic and progressed
to rep basketball when I was 7.
BV: What’s your favourite part about playing basketball?
CF: Well I really like to win, but I like to get other people involved
and make them better with my passing.
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BV: Your team narrowly missed VC this season, how are you on
track to win VJL1?
CF: We have a few injuries at the moment, but we are still on top
of the ladder so hopefully we can still win it!
BV: Are you playing any other sports?
CF: Yeah I also play footy for Surrey Park and was the league Best
and Fairest in 2014. I also tried out for the SSV Football team too.
BV: So making the team must been difficult, what is your
workload like?
CF: Every single day of the week of I have basketball or football
and there are a couple of days I’m doing two sessions. I’m also
coaching my sister’s Under 9s team!
BV: So if you had the choice of playing of AFL or NBL what would
be your preference?
CF: I’m not sure but I am leaning towards Basketball. If I could play
in the NBA or for Australia in the Olympics I wouldn’t have to
think twice.
BV: So is that your ultimate basketball goal?
CF: Yes, I would love to play in the NBA or for Australia at the
Olympics.
BV: Do you want to thank anyone?
CF: I want to thank my first rep coach Ross Borthwick who taught
me how to play, and my best friend from Primary School, Ethan
Reid who got me into playing, and of course my family.
BV: Did you have any other idols?
CF: I would say Kevin Durant, but not anymore! Probably Russell
Westbrook and Ben Simmons because he is Australian and a local
boy.
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BV: What are you expectations for the carnival?
CF: I want to win gold, that’s the main thing. Being from Victoria
we have a strong team and will hopefully go close.
BV: Thanks for your time Cooper we look forward to watching
your progress not only at the Championships but over the next
few years of your career!
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GREAT NEWS STORY
Hi John, a girl from my under 13 nv1 team, Jamie Messenger took
full advantage of the change to the three point rule in last week’s
game and made two from two, 3 point swishes. Perfect shots,
well balanced, great looks at the basket and let fire. This young
lady knows when the shot is there and it’s super to see.
NUNAWADING VIKINGS FREE BEGINNERS PROGRAMS
Nunawading Vikings is offering FOUR Beginners Programs
absolutely FREE of charge for Term 3, 2016
MINIBALL (ages 7 - 10):
Mondays
Tuesdays
4.00pm - 5.00pm
5.00pm - 6.00pm
DRIBBLERS (ages 5-7):
Tuesdays
4.00pm - 5.00pm
HOOPERS (ages 5-10):
Saturdays
8.45am - 9.45am
To register for our FREE Beginners programs CLICK HERE.
All programs take place at Slater Reserve Stadium, Grosvenor St,
Blackburn, court 2.
We currently have 71 kids doing these programs – so if you
want to join in get in quick!
DRIBBLERS Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm
Dribblers is a fantastic program for anyone interested in learning
about the game of Basketball. Our coaches will teach the children
correct technique and skills in a fun and safe environment.
This program is a great way for children to socialise with others
who are at the same level of development as them.
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A typical Dribblers session will involve a range of situations where
the children learn and practice different skills through a series of
fun games.
MINIBALL Mondays 4pm - 5pm or Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm
Mini Ball is a program designed to be the "next step" for players
who have already completed our Aussie Hoops program.
Mini Ball is designed for children who are thinking about joining
the domestic competition but just want to fine tune their
basic skills and learn the rules of the game. A typical session will
consist of a skills session followed by modified game of
basketball.
Our coaches will continue to develop the children's basketball
skills whilst teaching the rules and strategies of an actual
basketball game.
HOOPERS Saturdays 8.45am -9.45am
Hoopers is a program open to all children who are interested in
dipping their toe in the water when it comes to trying
out Basketball.
Hoopers combines learning skills, playing games, and exercise all
with basketball themed activities designed for children who are
toying with the idea of doing a sport, but are unsure if basketball
is the sport for them.
When you register please select the session that you would like to
enroll your child in. If you are interested and would like further
information for either of these programs or to confirm
availability prior to registering, please contact Rebecca Thorburn:
M: 0400 094 262 or E: [email protected]
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THE NVBC COMMITTEE ELECTED AT THE RECENT AGM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President:
John Collings
Vice President:
Chris Lloyd-Owens
Secretary:
Stephen Crampton
Treasurer:
Trent McCreadie
GENERAL COMMITTEE
George Havakis
Julianne Van Veenendaal
Marty Karow
Brett Regan
Jacqui Pontefract
Simon Owen – (since resigned)
Mel Sweeney - (since resigned)
The positions on the committee are all voluntary so I would like to
take this opportunity to thank those from the previous committee
that have decided not to return, and those that nominated this time
but were unsuccessful in obtaining a position. Without volunteers
community clubs like ours can’t function.
CONSTITUTION
At the recent AGM there were a number of issues highlighted in
regard to our constitution.
We have decided to set up a sub-committee to look at these
issues and advise the Committee if we need to further alter the
constitution. If you are interested in participating in this review
subcommittee please contact the office with your name and
contact details.
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PCDC REPORT
We are still looking for ‘Good News’ stories about players,
coaches, team managers, or officials who we can acknowledge for
their great work – please
send the info
to
[email protected]
These may come in the form of a full story about something they
have done, their skill, determination, defence, effort, vision and
team play. Or even just a one line description such as, – “Lucas –
BU12 NV11 very determined, great hustling in defence” or “Nancy
GU12 NV11 great effort for her team at both ends of the court”.
All of this information helps us to decide who gets the major
awards at the end of the year.
Recently an ex Nunawading Vikings player has had some great
results in the big V competition go to this link to read the story
about Tara Bohanna who celebrated her 100th Big V Game.
http://www.vikingsbasketball.net.au/taras-ton/
FIRST AID COURSE
The Club recently paid for 10 people to do a first aid course run by
Life Aid in Croydon South http://www.lifeaid.com.au.
The Committee has decided that rather than us run a course - we
are prepared to pay for any coaches or team managers or venue
managers that want to go to a course (up to the value of
$150.00).
If you wish to take up this offer please contact the NVBC office for
further information on 9877 9859.
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VIKINGS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
DATE: SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2016
TIME: 2:00PM TO 5:00PM
VENUE: SLATER RESERVE
COST: "FREE"
2016 is the 50th year of the Nunawading Vikings Basketball
Club. The Vikings 50th Anniversary Committee have commenced
preparations to ensure that this important event is successful and
enjoyable for all concerned.
The 50 years celebrations will be family oriented, and planned
activities / functions include:
 Kids Fun Rides, Jumping Castle and Laser Tag;
 Social/Fun Basketball Activities in the Gym with Prizes;
 BBQ and Soft drinks;
 VIP, Life Member and Special Guest Appearances;
 Official Opening of the Vikings Memorabilia / Committee
Room;
 Mr Whippy Ice Cream Van;
 Coffee Cart; and
 The Vikings Bar
ALL THIS FOR "FREE" IN CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS OF THE VIKINGS.
So please Save The Date for this important event in Vikings
Basketball history.
NOTE: The 50th Anniversary Committee are looking
for volunteers to help with the BBQ and the Bar (Responsible
Service of Alcohol (RSA) required for the Bar).
If you can help, email Marty: [email protected]
Standby for more 50th Anniversary Celebration updates in future
editions of "Time Out".
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ON THE LOOK OUT
We will be looking for new coaches and co-ordinators for next
season so if you are interested or know of anyone who may be,
please contact us so that we can go through what is involved with
these roles.
GREATER EASTERN BASKETBALL CONFERENCE (GEBC)
This current winter season marked a first for Nunawading Vikings
to participate in the Greater Eastern Basketball Conference
(GEBC). The GEBC is the Saturday competition run by the
Melbourne East Basketball Association (MEBA), home of the
Nunawading Spectres. We have surveyed parents of players in
this competition to measure what the experience has been like
and the results have been confirmed that this was a good option
for Nunawading Vikings to offer our players.
For those players that have joined the Nunawading Spectres
representative programmes they no longer have to leave the
Nunawading Vikings to fulfil their domestic obligations when
playing mid-week is not an option. But for the most part players
joining the GEBC competition do so for convenience. The
experience has been that most games have been locally held, with
many teams having 80% of their games at Laburnum and the
others at close by venues. The majority of games have been held
within a constant window of several hours each week for each age
group which has given families more control of their Saturdays.
Families cite the convenience of local games and regular times as
the primary draw cards for competing in GEBC. The overwhelming
majority of parents told us that they have been very pleased with
their decision to join the GEBC this season and encouraged us to
offer GEBC to our members again for the upcoming summer
season.
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We only had 4 teams in GEBC this season, but we’d like to see if
we can get 15 teams in the summer season – summer is after all a
bigger basketball season than winter, and with the pioneering
efforts of our 4 initial teams we are hopeful this is not too
ambitious a target.
If you would like to know more about the GEBC then please
contact our Secretary, Stephen Crampton
LAST SUMMER SEASON RESULTS FROM EDJBA
Some great results and good to have so many teams make it in
to Grand Finals!
Age
Boys
U08
Boys
U10
Boys
U10
Boys
U10
Boys
U12
Boys
U12
Boys
U12
Boys
U12
Grade
Team1
Result
CB
Eltham 20
8
defeated
BC
Bulleen 13
Nunawading
04
47
defeated
40
defeated
Koonung 05
Nunawading
01
Nunawading
03
Nunawading
02
Park
Orchards5
26
defeated
34
defeated
43
defeated
38
defeated
28
defeated
CA
CD-2
BA-2
BB
BC
BF
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Team2
Nunawading
01
6
Nunawading
02
25
Collingwood
03
32
Nunawading
10
21
Eltham 04
27
Bulleen 10 29
Nunawading
04
34
Nunawading
05
26
Age
Boys
U12
Boys
U12
Boys
U12
Boys
U14
Boys
U14
Boys
U14
Boys
U14
Boys
U16
Boys
U16
Boys
U16
Boys
U16
Boys
U16
Boys
U18
Girls
U08
Girls
U08
Girls
U10
Grade
CB
Team1
Nunawading
07
Nunawading
08
Result
41
defeated
23
defeated
29
defeated
36
defeated
44
defeated
33
defeated
41
defeated
BA
Eltham 29
Nunawading
01
Collingwood
09
Nunawading
06
Collingwood
12
Nunawading
01
35
defeated
BB
Bulleen 04
57
defeated
CA
55
CD
Eltham 09
Nunawading
05
Nunawading
08
A
Bulleen 01
AR
Nunawading
01
CG
DF
A
CE
DA
DB
CB
D1-2
B1
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Balwyn 04
Nunawading
01
Team2
Banyule 02
24
Banyule 04 21
Nunawading
11
25
33
defeated
Eltham 01
Nunawading
05
Collingwood
10
Nunawading
09
Park
Orchards 01
Nunawading
02
Nunawading
06
41
defeated
Bulleen 10
36
41
defeated
41
defeated
20
33
31
43
42
Eltham 11 21
Nunawading
01
36
6
Collingwood
Defeated
01
Nunawading
Defeated
02
26
Defeated
9
28
Eltham 05
4
2
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Age
Girls
U10
Girls
U10
Girls
U12
Girls
U14
Girls
U14
Girls
U16
Grade
C1
C4-2
Team1
Nunawading
03
Result
12
35
Koonung 03 10
Nunawading
Defeated
04
12
Nunawading
Defeated
03
28
32
Defeated Marcellin 03 20
30
Defeated
20
D4
Ivanhoe 05
Blackburn
02
Nunawading
05
Nunawading
07
D2
Balwyn 07
27
D2-2
D3
Team2
Defeated
Eltham 17 12
Nunawading
Defeated
03
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AGE GROUP OVERVIEW FROM THE EDJBA WEBSITE
Alternating of Age Groups
Many people ask why we change our age groups and the dates of
eligibility (see below for cut-off dates). We alternate our age
groups from evens (Under 8's to Under 20's) to odds (Under 9's to
Under 19's) for the following reasons:
1. FAIRNESS AND SPREADING OPPORTUNITIES
There has been research that has demonstrated the considerable
advantage of being born early in the year "top age" for elite
playing levels such as state teams and VC teams in the VJBL
competition. This advantage goes down the line to all Saturday
Domestic levels as well.
If we did not vary our cut-off dates for age, then you may go
through your playing career either always being "top" age or
always being "bottom" age.
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The maturity that comes with age is very important in
determining on-court performance. When players have that
maturity it gives them confidence which can carry over many
seasons.
In order to give all players the opportunity of being "top age" we
vary our cut-off dates so that over a two season period every
player has the opportunity of being both "top" and "bottom" age.
When "top" age you are likely to have the reward of either playing
in a higher grade than usual or being the stronger player in their
team.
When "bottom" age you usually have to battle harder to achieve
your accustomed degree of success, ultimately providing you with
determination and an understanding that you have to work hard
to improve.
2. VARIETY IN COMPETITION
If the cut-off date did not alter between Winter and Summer
seasons, then there would be a lot of repetition between two
consecutive seasons. While there is no doubt there will be some
adjustment of teams with individual players coming in and out,
overall the structures of the teams are likely to stay the
same. This can result in the same teams continually playing
against each other as they move through the competition. If this
was to occur, the competition would become stale.
3. EXPANDING PLAYERS' ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER PLAYERS
If the cut-off dates did not alter then players would play with the
same core group of people strictly within their own age. By
alternating the cut-off we are helping to expand a player's
friendships especially with older or younger players who they may
not have crossed paths with otherwise.
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Although alternating age cut-offs means that certain "custom"
made teams will be split up, the EDJBA believes the benefits
outlined far outweigh this situation.
AGE GROUP BREAKDOWN SUMMER SEASON 2016/17
Age Group
U8
U10
U12
U14
U16
U18
U20
Born between
After
1/07/2008
1/7/2006
to 30/6/2008
1/07/2004
to 30/6/2006
1/07/2002
to 30/6/2004
1/07/2000
to 30/6/2002
1/07/1998
to 30/6/2000
1/07/1996
to 30/6/1998
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2016/17 SUMMER SEASON
WILL OPEN IN EARLY AUGUST 2016.
Watch out for an email giving instructions to enroll online
MEBA JUNIOR DOMESTIC COMPETITION RULES
COMPETITION SEASONS
The year shall be divided into two competition seasons known as
“Winter” (school terms 2 & 3) and “Summer”(school terms 4 & 1).
AGE LIMITS
i. Age limits for competitions shall be:a. Summer Season – Under the age of the prescribed
competition (8,10,12,14,16,18 and 23) on the 30th June in the
year in which the season commences.
b. Winter Season – Under the age of the prescribed
competition (8,10,12,14,16,18 and 23) on the 31st December
in the year prior to which the competition commences.
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BALL SIZE AND FREE THROW LINE
UNDER 8:
Ball Size:
5 (Boys and Girls)
Free Throw Line:
Extended
Seconds in Key:
No Violation. (U8 is development and
referees discretion should be applied)
UNDER 10:
Ball Size:
6 (Boys and Girls)
Free Throw Line:
Extended
Seconds in Key:
5
UNDER 12:
Ball Size:
Free Throw Line:
Seconds in Key:
6 (Boys and Girls)
Extended
5
UNDER 14:
Ball Size:
Free Throw Line:
Seconds in Key:
6 (Boys and Girls)
Normal
3
UNDER 16 +:
Ball Size:
Free Throw Line:
Seconds in Key:
6 (Girls) & 7 (Boys)
Normal
3
22. CONDUCT OF PLAYERS, OFFICIALS, ETC.
i. If, in the opinion of the Committee, any player, official,
spectator or team conducts them self in a manner contrary to the
best interests of junior basketball then that player, official,
spectator or team may be required to attend and be heard at a
meeting of the committee which shall decide what action, if any,
shall be taken.
ii. Clubs or teams playing a player or players under false names
shall lose all premiership points for that game and shall be
reported to the Committee for further action.
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ZONE RULING
NO ZONE DEFENCE TO BE PLAYED IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE
GAME FOR U12 AND YOUNGER AGE GROUPS.
The only exception is when a team has no substitutions for the
game or the mercy rule is in play.
Definition of zone defence: Any defence played in the half court
which does not incorporate normal man to man principles shall be
considered a zone.
Penalty for not adhering to this rule: first instance is a warning to
offending coach. Following warning, if coach refuses to adhere to
the rule a bench technical is to be awarded against the offending
team.
MERCY RULING
NO MERCY RULE DURING GRADING AND FINALS GAMES
What is a Mercy Rule?
A Mercy Rule is defensive restriction, helping to promote
sportsmanship in junior basketball. In simple terms, the defence is
required to drop back to within the 3pt line, when under 8’s, 10’s
& 12’s are 15 or more points in front and under 14 and higher are
20 points in front.
FORMAL WORDING:
This rule shall apply to all games except grading games and finals.
It shall apply to all age groups whenever one team has a lead of
15 points or more for under 8’s, 10’s & 12’s and 20 points for
under 14 and higher.
The rule shall require the team in the lead to retreat behind the
three point line, in defence, whenever the opposition gain
possession, from an inbound or field play. It is strongly advised
that the leading team plays a man to man defence inside the
three point line, not a zone.
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The penalty for the infringement of the mercy rule shall be calling
a violation on the offending team and returning the ball to the
other team at the three point line extended, in the front court.
Should any losing team seek to merely hold the ball outside the
three point line with no effort at all to penetrate, the referees
shall give three warnings and then allow the defence to press to
the half-way line.
The rule shall be enforced by the referees with the intervention of
the person in charge of the venue if necessary
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information.
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SOME INTERESTING STATS
We have 105 teams currently competing in 3 winter competitions.
That’s over 800 players competing every week and a lot more
family members coming along to watch these players enjoying a
great sporting activity. We want to thank all of you for being
involved with Nunawading Vikings.
I hope everyone enjoyed the school holidays and is coming back
refreshed for the last 6 rounds before finals start in late August.
Coaches please remember to contact your Age Co-ordinator if you
need any assistance or fill ins during this period.
JOHN COLLINGS
President and PCDC (Player Coach Development Committee)
E:
[email protected]
M:
0412 716 263
The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job
at hand, and the determination that whether we win or
lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task
at hand.
Vince Lombardi
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