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MABL 2012 Play Offs

13^th May 2012

Congratulations to all teams who competed over the weekend in the Playoffs. This years Playoff winners were: Trafford (Prem), Bolton Lads (Div 1) and Bury Blue Devils (Div 2). Pictures will follow.

Trafford (Premier Division)

Bolton Lads (Div 1)

Bury Blue Devils (Div 2)

MABL Raffle in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support

13^th May 2012

During the MABL Playoffs, a raffle was held to raise money in aid of Richard Bramwells charity bike ride for MacMillan Cancer Support. Thank you to all those who took part in the raffle, we raised £126.00. The winners were: Dave Rogerson ('Athletes' Hamper), Alisa Green (Debenhams Gift Card), Andrew Pearse and Andrew Armitage (3 bottles of wine each).

Match Report Competition Winner

10^th April 2012

Congratulations to Nikos Silikas (Stockport Atlas) (Stockport Atlas vs Rainford) on winning the March Match Report Competition.

To enter the April competition, please submit your MABL match reports to Lee Carlisle. Anyone can enter, please state your name and team on the reports.

Richard Bramwell: London to Paris Cycling Challenge to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support

03^rd April 2012

Richard Bramwell from the Rossendale Raptors is competing in the London to Paris Cycle Challenge in July 2012.

This is in support of MacMillan Cancer Support and the amazing help they provide families affected by Cancer.

Please follow the link to Richard's JustGiving Page for any extra information.

Any gesture is so greatly appreciated and will be sent direct to the charity to continue their fantastic work.

Course Title: England Basketball L2 Referee Course

21^st March 2012

The Level 2 award is aimed at the beginner. Experience as a player or attending a level 1 course is an advantage . A Level 2 referee is qualified to officiate at more advanced local league and central venue league competitions and up to Division 4 Men and Division 2 Women senior national league competitions.

Date: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May 2012
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: £70
Tutor: Steve Ferriss
Venue: Our Lady's RC High School, Alworth Road, Blackley, Manchester M9 0RP.

To book, either contact janeowen@greatersport.co.uk on 07726 902 889 or download the booking form from www.greatersport.co.uk/basketballcourses.

Accross Basketball Academy

12^th February 2012

Jim Fry (Coach at Rossendale Raptors) is heading up an Basketball Academy for 16 to 19 year olds in the Accrington/Rossendale area.

If anyone is interested please contact Jim Fry for more information (mobile:07969 525 882, tel:01254 354135).

Court Markings Update - 20th November 2011

20^th November 2011

You may be aware that court markings are due to change. We have until 2015 to implement but some courts have changed already and some have both sets of markings. The MABL committee would like to clarify it's stance on this for all MABL clubs and referees controlling MABL games.

• If there are two 3 point lines (i.e. old and new) we play to the old markings
• If there is only one 3 point line marked we play to it whichever it is.
• If the three metre charge circle is marked it is not to be used.