Illawarra Hawks’ teams in State League basketball play-offs
Three Illawarra Hawks’ teams are in the play-offs of the State league basketball on August 7. They are the Illawarra IMB Seahawks in the Division 1 men who play Penrith Panthers; Illawarra IMB Hawks who play Springwood Scorchers at Beaton Park and Illawarra Hawks Youth Women who play Maitland Mustangs at Beaton Park.
To follow the draws and results of the qualifying finals (7 & 8 August) and semi-finals (August 14) and grand finals (August 15) in the Waratah and State Basketball leagues go to: http://nswbasketball.net.au/events/events.htm
Baseball’s Kiama Braves breast cancer fund raiser
The round 17 fixtures of the 2010 Illawarra Baseball League premiership were all washed out due to venues suffering from the effects of midweek rain but the deferred round 7 fixture between Kiama Braves and Northern Pirates managed to go ahead thanks largely to the hard working efforts of Braves officials.
The day was scheduled by the Braves club as a promotional fundraiser for Breast Cancer and managed to raise in excess of $2500 which was a fantastic effort by all concerned. Everything was coloured pink from game balls to players’ caps to umpires accessories.
Pirates won the game 11-7 outhitting Braves 13-8. The fluorescent pink baseballs however, did not help Braves cause with ten errors committed in the seven innings game, five occurring in the sixth innings. As a result of the win
Pirates move into the top four on 47% relegating Braves to fifth on 42%. Other positions are as per table below.
Braves started well with four runs in the bottom of the second - three scoring on Matthew Sneddon's one out double.
Pirates tied the game in the top fourth where five errors created the four unearned runs.
Braves were 7-4 ahead after they batted the bottom of the inning but the floodgates opened up in the sixth where Pirates scored five. Some power hitting saw Andrew Clifford slam a three run homer converting hits by Al Michaelis and Matt Sainsbury and Chris Newbold followed up with a solo shot.
Pirates added two more in the seventh before time and game was called.
A home run derby was also held on the day and Chris Newbold was the victor despatching four pitches deep out of the park. (Report from Frank Booth).
For match reports, draws and standings for all Illawarra Baseball League grades throughout August go to: http://wollongong.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=4025
Shellharbour Sports Expo and Roller Hawks game
The Australian Sports Commission is holding a family sports expo to introduce children and their parents to the wide range of club sports available in Shellharbour.
When: 2 - 4pm Saturday 14 August 2010
Where: Shellharbour City Stadium, Croom Road, Albion Park
A large variety of local sporting clubs will be in attendance and provide information to children and families about becoming involved in their club and be taking expressions of interest and registrations. On the day there will be exciting active demonstrations that appeal to the whole family and fun activities for children to participate in.
At the conclusion of the Expo, Wollongong ahm Hawks players will be signing autographs and at 5pm there will be a National Wheelchair Basketball League game – local team the Roller Hawks playing reigning premiers, the Perth Wheelcats.
For further information, please contact: Tracey Mogensen, Regional Coordinator; Shellharbour/Southern Highlands, Active After-school Communities, Australian Sports Commission, PO Box 89 Albion Park NSW 2527
Tel: +61 2 4257 8198; Fax: +61 2 4256 5049; Mob: +61 428 200 029
tracey.mogensen@ausport.gov.au; ausport.gov.au
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South Coast Wolves under 18s make soccer play-offs
The South Coast Wolves under 18 team is the only local team to make Football NSW’s Premier Youth League play-offs beginning on Saturday August 7. As they finished second the Wolves take on the third placed Sutherland Sharks in the qualifying final. The winner will play minor premiers Bonnyrigg White Eagles on August 14 while the loser will play the winner of the Elimination final between Sydney United and Manly United.
The final series is over 4 weeks with the grand finals for all premier youth league competitions on the weekend of 28/29 August.
To follow the results and updates on the draw for the final series go to: http://www.sportingpulse.com/comp_info.cgi?c=1-5977-0-102186-0&pool=0&round=0&a=ROUND
Sport and Recreation’s Kid’s camps for September and October
NSW Sport and Recreation is organising various kids’ camps for September and October. For details go to: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Emailcampaign&utm_content=275246299&utm_campaign=E-updatefromSportandRecreation-April2010+_+okrhui&utm_term=winterkidscamps
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