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Newcastle basketball tournament 24th and 25th July 2010
Preparations for the inaugural Newcastle basketball tournament are underway. The Newcastle tournament will bring together Men’s local and national league teams in a packed weekend of Basketball and the great nightlife of Newcastle. Held on the weekend of July 24th and 25th 2010
The weekend will run as below:
- Friday night
- - Final confirmation of team line ups
- - Game schedule released to team managers
- Saturday 9am – 5pm
- - League matches at Westgate sports centre
- - More evening frivolities across the Newcastle area
- Sunday 9am -5pm
- - Seeded Knock out competition
- - Awards
The price for this weekend of basketball is similar to other national style tournaments placed at £150 per team.
Team requirements
- - All players/coaches must be registered with the English basketball association and must present their registration number prior playing in the tournament.
- - Minimum of 7 players per team
- - 2 sets of Vests in case of clashes.
This is the first year so places are on a first come first serve basis, so get your interest in early to reserve a place. Details of deposits and full admission slips will be issued in December 09.
For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Community Foundation Coaching Vacancies
The Newcastle Eagles Community Foundation have two vacancies for basketball coaches. Please see the documents below for full details. Unfortunately, timescales for applications and interviews are very short.
2009/10 Season Begins
The 2009/10 Tynemet League season begins on Thursday with Benfield Lions taking on Churchill Hornets in Division 1, while D2 gets underway with South Tyneside vs. Oxclose Cougars.
Division 3 starts the following night with Temple Park hosting Northumberland Knightflyers and the new Division 4 tips off with newcomer Phoenix Daze visiting Oxclose Beavers.
Check the league section for the full season schedule.
In addition, the slides from the Expect programme are now available to view online. Remember that all players must view the Expect statement and sign the reverse of the cards which were handed out at the league meeting.
2009 Season Wrap-up
The fantastic 2008-09 Tynemet League season culminated on Sunday the 7th of June with the Handicap Cup and Plate finals. The handicap plate was captured by Newcastle East Griffins while sister club Newcastle College Griffins took the handicap cup in a thrilling final.
Congratulations also go to the knockout cup and league winners as shown below
| Division 1 | Boldon |
| Division 2 | Phoenix Knights |
| Division 3 | All Saints Sabres |
Division 1 | Boldon |
| Division 2 Knockout Cup | Phoenix Knights |
| Division 3 Knockout Cup | All Saints Sabres |
You can see the final league standings in full on the league page
Level 2 / 3 Table Official Camps
An opportunity is being provided for experience level 2 table officials looking to progress to level 3, to work with established level 3 table officials for a review of mechanics (including 24 mechanics), roles and responsibilities and an insight into International basketball officiating (both able bodied and wheelchair). Current Level 3 table officials are also welcomed to review their skills and knowledge.
- March 14th - Nottingham Wildcats Arena (09:00 - 13:30)
- March 14th - Farnborough Leisure Centre (09:00 - 13:30)
- March 21st - Loughborough (15:00 - 19:30)
Camp fee = £10 (resource cost and liquid refreshments provided, travel etc at officials own cost)
To book or for more information please contact Jan Timms on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 07792 866257