EYE OF THE EAGLE

7TH DECEMBER 2008

Hi All

The summer season is already here and it is important once again to highlight the importance of all players to have water bottles at all games. We obviously don't want any of our players to suffer the effects of dehydration. So players, and parents of younger players, please ensure those water bottles are with you. Coaches and Managers it is also your responsibility to ensure all players have water bottles.

Congratulations to all teams that made the finals of the winter season, regardless of the result the Club appreciates your commitment and efforts throughout the series.

Darren Joseph Fundraiser

As you are now all aware we have been running a fundraising raffle for the Joseph Family after the sad and sudden passing of Darren of a heart attack. Please sell all tickets and hand them in Monday at the Christmas break up. Thank you to all who have already sold their tickets. We are all part of our basketball family and help each other in time of need. to all the people who have donated money to our fundraiser, a big and grateful thank you. We have even had a team donate their money leftover from last season instead of having a break-up ... just goes to prove what a great Club we have. Should you wish to donate outside of the raffle, please call me at any time. Wayne 0403 524 683 or 8711 8067.

We are still looking for a coach for the under 18/4 girls team, if anyone is interested please contact me.

The following is an extract from a letter from a recently retired coach ... I had to clean it up a bit!!! Read Scott's letter here.

Thanks Scott, we look forward to seeing you come out of retirement! We miss you already. (We have it in writing!).

See you around the Courts
Stephen Merchant
President
Mobile 0414 576 029

 

NOTES FROM THE SECRETARY

First of all, I would like to apologise to everyone who tried to contact me recently, but couldn't get a hold of me, both phones were out of action. All functioning again. thank you for your patience.

Darren Joseph Fundraiser

On behalf of the SEE Committee I would like to express our sincere thanks to all of you for supporting this fundraiser. The Joseph family have been a great asset to the South East Eagles for damn years and all of your support and generosity at this sad time is very much appreciated.

Reminders

• Please have the courtesy to let coaches know if your child won't be at training. It is very frustrating for coaches who volunteer their time to only have 2 players turn up.
• If you know that your child won't be playing on game day, please let the coach know ASAP so they can organise a fill-in if they need to.
• Make sure your child has plenty of water on hot days. Please take the time to read the Heat Policy document supplied with the latest printed newsletter.
• Any concerns about your child's grading are to be put in writing/email to the President, Steve Merchant with all your questions etc. this way Steve will be happy to respond.

To all Team Managers and Coaches

• Please make sure you have ice packs for all games
• That all kids have adequate water on hand for hot weather
• That all coaches remember to call your time-outs
• Remind players to bring a water bottle to training

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hop you all enjoy your break.
See you next year!

Raelene Griffin
Secretary
Phone 9778 3943
Mobile 0407 112 420
Email raleneg@optusnet.com.au

 

Treasurer's Report

Thank you for all of the families who have paid their fees. For all the families who have yet to paid ... please pay immediately, failure to pay fees before round 5 could mean your child will not be offered a placement in a team after grading. If you need to make payment arrangements, please call me now.

Theresa Sewell
Treasurer
Phone 8711 8067

 

Grading by us and Knox Basketball

There has been a number of questions on how grading is done by both us, and Knox Basketball, so I will endeavour to explain it.

Our Club grades every season teams have a Grading Committee of 7 volunteers trying to grade 530 players ... not an easy job.

Firstly, we need to take into account age creep, where players go up an age group.then players not playing either a winter or summer season due to other commitments. We are then left with those who are playing ... thus grading starts.

Players are graded on ability, attitude and some will only play if playing with their mates. When teams are graded, we then have to submit them to Knox Basketball for final grading. We can place a team in BR and Knox will grade them in either B or C grade for which we have no control. We start each new season by playing 7/8 grading games where the grade Secretary's from Knox Basketball can either leave them in their current grade or move them up or down depending on their results, and results from other teams in their grade.

Once Knox has graded teams and the new season starts we cannot change them. Grading is the hardest job associated with Junior sport as everyone has an opinion yet no one wants to put up their hand and help us grade.

Next time you hear someone complaining about grading pass their name on to the Committee and we will ask them to help. If you would like to help, please contact Steve, or Wayne. Should you not be happy with the team or grade your child is playing in, please put it in writing and we will look into it and get back to you.

Try to remember the Club is run by volunteers who try their best and put in many house so your child can play basketball, we sometimes make a mistake and a chile will slip through, so we need your input if this happens.

Wayne Sewell
Vice President

 

Uniform Report

Any uniform or Club wear requirements are available at St Joes on a Monday night between 5pm and 6:30pm.

Those players wearing the new sublimated uniform, please be aware that the fabric is tough wearing and user friendly to wear, could be subject to pulling or fraying if not treated with the respect it deserves.

We will have new warm=up tops, sublimated polo shirts, socks and a new range of hoodies. (All black with a BIG Eagles logo on the front and left side of garment).

For Boys Uniforms ... contact Nikki 9758 6656
For Girls Uniforms & Alternate Tops ... contact Chris 9758 0307

Regards
Laurie Foster

 

New Rules for 2009

FIBA has made a number of changes to the rules, which are to be effective from 1 October 2008. The new rule book can be downloaded from the FIBA web site here.

New rules will come into effect as from the start of the Summer Season at Knox in November 2008. Click to view a summary of the rule changes for domestic competitions.

 

FROM THE SPONSORS

Thanks again to all of our fantastic sponsors that help support your club the South-East Eagles.

REBEL

Rebel Sport is the best sporting goods company in the City of Knox. They are located at Knox City Shopping Centre on the second level towards the O-Zone end. Please remember when you purchase your goods from Rebel, mention you are from South-East Eagles Basketball Club, and 5% of your purchase price is donated back to the Club. We use this to help buy prizes for our presentation night.

Master SHOPFITTER

Licensed Commercial Builder specialising in: • Project Management • Town Planning • Fit outs and Refurbishments • Equipment Supply and Installation

Contact Ted Stratton
76 Barry Street Bayswater
Email tedstratton01@msn.com
Phone 9762 4022 or Mobile 0417 105 622

FERNTREE GULLY COMMUNITY BANK

For the best local banking needs in Knox head on down to the Ferntree Gully Community Bank located at Station St Ferntree Gully. Please remember for each account opened and loan taken out, mention South-East Eagles basketball club and a generous donation is given to us from the bank. Inside the bank is a major South-East Eagles display including Grand Final photos, trophies, medallions and player singlets! Why don’t you pop in for a look and enjoy the friendly service of the Ferntree Gully Community Bank.

PETE’S PRINTERY

For years now Pete’s Printery has looked after the South-East Eagles Basketball Club providing us with many of our printing needs. So for your stationary, business and personal printing requirements call 9696 2688 and ask for Geoff Bone.

HAIR AFFAIR

Mention you are from South-East Eagles and receive a discount at Hair Affair on Dorset Road - Shop 2 / 230 Dorset Rd Boronia, Phone 9762 1390.

SEASOL

Thank you to our new sponsor Seasol International for providing us with our monthly newsletter. Contact information for Seasol can be found on our links page.