Bankstown surprises Sharks in WABL Basketball
The second placed Sutherland Sharks were expected to win their encounter with Bankstown Bruins (4th) in the men’s Waratah Australian Basketball League (WABL) last Saturday at Sutherland Basketball Stadium. This looked like being the case when the Sharks led by 6 at the end of the first quarter (29 – 23). However, the Bruins then won the next two quarters by 7 to lead by 66 – 58 going into the final term. The Sharks came back to take the final quarter by 28 – 22 but it was not enough and they lost the match by 88 - 86.
Top scorers for the Sharks were Brendon Gleeson with 23 points followed by Steven Hall (19) and Blake Henricks (15).
The ninth placed Sharks women were not expected to match the table topping Bruins and this proved to be the case. However the scores were closer than many fans expected with the Sharks trailing by 9 at the main break (39 – 30) before going down 65 – 53. Top scorers for the Sharks were Peta Kneen (18), Merle Hall (12) and Jacki Nicholson (10)
For more Sutherland Shire Basketball stories go to: http://sutherlandshire.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=2131
Sutherland Sharks and Sydney United play to form almost!
In last weekend’s Premier Youth League clashes between Sutherland Sharks and Sydney United results were generally as expected, based on relative positions in the competitions. The exception was the 18s game where the third placed Sharks were held to a 1 all draw with United who are in 10th spot.
After the round, the 13s are coming 9th, the 14s are second, the 15s holding down 5th on goal difference from Wollongong and the 16s are ninth.
Full results for the round 15 games between Sutherland Sharks and Sydney United played last Saturday were as follows.
Under 13: Sutherland Sharks lost 3 nil
Under 14: Sutherland Sharks won 2 - 1
Under 15: Sutherland Sharks drew 1 all
Under 16: Sutherland Sharks lost 2 nil
Under 18: Sutherland Sharks drew 1 all
The next round is to be played from Saturday 20th June with the Sutherland Sharks Premier Youth League teams taking on Wollongong at the Seymour Shaw Park beginning with the under 13s at 9am.
Other Sutherland Sharks Premier Youth League Reports can be found at: http://theshire.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=3476
More details on the Premier Youth and Senior League results can be found at http://www.soccernsw.com.au/index.php?id=78
Bodyboarding international event at Cronulla
The invited bodyboarders for Cronulla’s Shark Island Challenge have been named. More details on the event to be held from 7 to 27 July are in the Clipboard column in this magazine.
Other information on body boarding and the event can also be found at: http://www.transitsurf.com/2009-nomad-shark-island-challenge/09/05/2009/
Shark Park to host Sydney FC and Fury on June 27
As reported previously, Sydney FC is currently preparing for the new A-League season with a string of pre season friendlies. One of the highlights of the Sky Blues’ pre season campaign will be their trial clash with Hyundai A-League newcomers, the North Queensland Fury at Shark Park in Cronulla on Saturday, June 27th.
The trial match is being staged in cooperation with the Cronulla Sharks and tickets for this match are now on sale through Ticketek. The friendly against the Fury will be an historic occasion, offering Sydney football fans their first opportunity to see North Queensland and former Liverpool great, Robbie Fowler in action.
The North Queensland side also boasts a host of former Sydney FC stars, including Robbie Middleby, Brendon Santalab and Jacob Timpano, adding a real air of rivalry to the occasion. The Sydney FC squad includes former Sutherland Shark, 21 year old Brendan Gan.
Following this match Sydney is due to take on the Sutherland Sharks on July 1. For more information on Sydney FC go to: www.sydneyfc.com
What's on around NSW with Sport and Recreation
NSW Sport and Recreation runs programs that will help you get active, improve your fitness or try a new sport. For more details of what’s on in the region go to: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/active/whatson.asp
NSW Sport & Recreation’s July Camps
To see what’s on offer in the July School holidays go to: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/
Many sports including basketball at Sydney’s World games
As reported previously Sydney is hosting the 2009 World Masters Games involving over 28 sports from October 10 to 18 for social to elite athletes. Sutherland Shire venues will host some of the basketball games.
Registrations for all sports close on July 31. There are still plenty of opportunities to nominate. For more on the 2009 World Masters Games and all the sports go to: http://www.2009worldmasters.com/
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