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WE ARE LOOKING FOR PLAYERS AGED 11 TO 18 WHO WANT TO ATTEND A GREAT SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP!

LAST YEAR A LUCKY FEW PLAYERS FROM SWANSEA STORM HAD THE CHANCE TO ATTEND AND ENJOY THE HAKEEM OLUJAWON BASKETBALL CAMP!

THIS YEAR WE WOULD LIKE TO OPEN THE INVITATION TO ALL PLAYERS IN WALES, WHOM WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR GAME, HAVE A LOT OF FUN AND GAIN GREAT EXPERIENCE!

THE CAMP IS AN INTENSIVE WEEK OF BASKETBALL, WITH THEORY AND PRACTICAL LEARNING, PLUS DRILLS, GAMES AND A TOURNAMENT. EACH DAY STARTING AROUND 9AM AND FINISHING AFTER DINNER AT 8PM. EXCEPT FOR THE LAST DAY, WHICH ENDS WITH SPEECHES AND AWARDS AT 2PM

NON-RESIDENTIAL PLAYERS WILL ENJOY HEATHLY SNACKS, DRINKS, LUNCH AND DINNER, BEFORE RETURNING TO THEIR OWN ACCOMMODATION, WHILST THOSE WHO WANT THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION WILL RECIEVE FULL BOARD AND TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE CAMP ACCOMMODATION.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW INFORMATION AND VISIT THE CAMP WEBSITE / FACEBOOK PAGES TO LEARN MORE.

THERE IS A SPECIAL OFFER IN PLACE AT THE MOMENT FOR A GROUP FROM WALES, WHICH MAY NOT LAST LONG, SO PLEASE CONTACT STEVE LOMAX OF SWANSEA STORM (WHOM ARRANGED THE PREVIOUS YEARS ATTENDANCE) FOR MORE INFO: swstars@outlook.com OR SEND A MESSAGE / WHATSAPP TO 07974711135

Please take 10 minutes to fill in our Club Audit - we need to know what you would like to see in Welsh Basketball.  We want to hear what you think, your idea's and we want you to contribute to the way we develop the sport in Wales.

Follow the link to complete the form, thank you!

https://form.jotformeu.com/83374188249367

Applications are invited for the role of Basketball Wales U15 Girls Head Coach.

This is an exciting opportunities to be part of an emerging NGB as we develop players and staff for Welsh National Teams and for the GB programme.

Applications are welcome from both experienced coaches and those who are looking to take their first steps in international coaching. This is a voluntary role that will initially run until August 2019, with an option for an extension until August 2020 pending a review.

Applicants should forward the completed application form together with a covering letter and CV by email to cameron@basketballwales.com and copying in enquiries@basketballwales.com by 5pm on Sunday 27 January 2019.

Interviews will be held the following week, as soon as possible, in person or via Skype.

The successfully candidates will need to attend their first training session on Sunday 10 February 2019.

Please download the job description, person specification and application form...here

Invitation to apply

Please find information below for the next FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate (FECC) which will start in the summer of 2019.  Successful coaches will attend three coaching clinics over a period of two years.

The clinics are organised in conjunction with the European Youth Championships with an examination as part of the final element. The clinics will be held during the last 7 days (plus two travel days) of each tournament. Sundays and Mondays are planned as travelling days.

The curriculum for the FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate has been developed by some of the best-known coaching experts in youth basketball. The mentor of this programme is Svetislav Pesic, widely recognised as one of the most successful basketball coaches in Europe and the world.

Participant conditions and criteria for selection

Nominees must be actively coaching young players in Wales. In addition, nominees must be:

- Currently affiliated coach with Basketball Wales

- Committed to attending and completing all elements of the FECC

- Coaching within the Basketball Wales National Teams programme

- Committed to coaching withing the Basketball National team structure during the period of the FECC course

Applications will be reviewed by the Basketball Wales Performance committee. Shortlisted nominees may be selected for interview early February. The final selection process will be administered by GB basketball.

The successful candidate must

Complete a comprehensive written report detailing coaches learning, new skills, techniques and drills on each week to be circulated to all Basketball Wales coaches and help deliver CPD sessions during pre season coaching clinics. 

To receive the FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate each participant must:

- Attend all three clinics in full

- Complete 2 written papers

- Pass a practical examination

- Pass the oral examination

- Pass the final written exam

Participation Fees

Candidates will need to cover all accommodation expenses themselves.  There is no coach tuition fee for the FECC. However, Basketball Wales will contribute agreed transportation costs on completion of nominated coaches agreed conditions above.

Application process

Nominations are invited from all sections of the basketball community. All nominees should forward their coaching CV along with a covering letter detailing how the FECC fits within the applicants’ personal development and future coaching plan, via email to: enquiries@basketballwales.com, by Sunday 27 January 2019. The selection process is to be completed by FIBA at the end of March 2019.