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Website Updates

16^th January 2012

The Media section has been updated with a new video from Cardinal Langley (versus BlackPool Lights).

All league tables are up to date, referee appointments for upcoming fixtures will be added today.

Match Report Competition Winner

14^th January 2012

Congratulations to James Renfrew (Our Ladys 1 vs Warrington Vikings) on winning the December Match Report Competition.

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

Electronic Scoreboard for sale!

10^th January 2012

We have been informed that one of our venues has an electronic scoreboard (large wall mounted) available for sale for £1000. The unit is 6 years old, operated by wireless remote and in full working order and is available for immediate collection.

If anyone is interested please contact Mark Wilkinson.

Holmes Chapel Hornets II are moving venue!

09^th December 2011

In the New Year all the Holmes Chapel Hornets II team will play at MMU Crewe (MMU Crewe Campus, Crewe Green Road, Crewe. CW15DU ) - still on a Wednesday night but now with a tip off time of 8.00pm

Match Reports Competition

04^th December 2011

MABL will be giving away a Ralph Lauren holdall at the end of each month to the person who provides the most entertaining match report. Match reports should be sent to Lee Carlisle, please state your name and team on the reports.

Course Title: L1 Basketball Coach Course

20^th November 2011

This is the basic level of award in coaching basketball for those with little or no knowledge of basketball and is suitable for those coaches wishing to work alongside more qualified coaches in a club or school environment.

Date: Saturday 25th February and Saturday 3rd March 2012
Time: 9:30 - 4:30pm both days.
Cost: £70
Tutor: Graham Herstell
Venue: Parrswood High School, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester. M20 5PG

To book on either contact janeowen@greatersport.co.uk on 0161 223 1002 or download the booking form from www.greatersport.co.uk/basketballcourses.

MABL Referee Shirts

20^th November 2011

MABL Referee shirts are available from Mark Wilkinson at a cost of £12 per shirt and £1.40 postage.

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.

Coach Required: Ribby Hall Jets Basketball Club (Preston)

7^th November 2011

Due to the rapid growth of our Basketball club we are looking for an Assistant Coach to help continue the forward momentum of the Ribby Hall Jets.

We are looking for someone with a background in Basketball with coaching experience to help coach our two men's teams. We are also more than happy to speak with anyone wanting to get involved in coaching for the first time. This is not a playing position.

The role would involve assisting the Head Coach with training sessions and games for our MABL team and overseeing the Hyndburn team with input from the Head Coach (who would not be present on game days).

We are also looking to branch into youth teams and run a women's team in MABL in the near future. If this is something that might be of interest and you would like some more information please contact Chris via ribbyhalljets@live.co.uk.

Lancashire Basketball Association Central Venue League

2^nd October 2011

For the last few seasons Burnley Basketball Club have organised a Central Venue League for U14 and U16 non National league teams.

Games are played on Wednesday night, U14 CVL will cost £18.00/game and U16 CVL will cost £25.00/game. U14 format is 40 minutes running clock and U16 is proper game.

Refs and table officials are provided along with kits and bibs if required

Please contact Giulio Minozzi on 01282 835122/07899 795278 or giulio@meatineurope.co.uk if you require any more information

Introducing Teamer.net

14^th September 2011

Teamer.net is a free online system that will eliminate the costs and difficulties of organising your sports club. It is 100% free to use, including unlimited SMS messaging.

Features:

• notify members of games/events with unlimited free texts/emails
• view member responses on the teampage
• cancel events with one click from the web or mobile
• track attendance
• appoint co-organisers
• access a secure team/group space on the web
• create member profiles, photo galleries and team blogs.

See how easy it is to use, have a look at this short demo - UK Teamer Demo.