SOSUNS Basketballers Host the Sydney Kings

Recently the SOSUNS basketballers were thrilled to have two Sydney Kings players attend their Sunday training session.  Organised by coaches Paddy and Lachy the players, Taj McCullough and Junian Khazzouh, taught SOSUNS athletes some cool new moves and participated in a fun game where they showed off some of their great skills.

The two SOSUNS basketball groups, one of which trains at Thornleigh Brickpit and the other at North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre have been enjoying some great social get togethers this year.  They meet up for their regular Sunday training session at one of the centres and follow this up with a pizza session where all players, parents and coaches can continue the fun.

If you are interested in helping to coach the Thornleigh group  please contact Deb Frost on 0424 403 065.

New Basketball Group Starting May 23rd

Feel like scoring some baskets?  Want to learn some groovy bouncing moves?  Feel like some fun with friends on a Sunday afternoon?  Yes?

Then come and join the new SOSUNS basketball group starting 23rd May at North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre.  Training sessions will be held every Sunday from 4pm - 5pm.  Join the fun and fantastic coach, Hugh and his volunteers Paddie, Lachie and Sophie.  Learn some basketball skills and play a game.

RSVP:  debfrost@bigpond.net.au    0424 403 065

Mike ‘The Mean Machine’ and Shane ‘Everready Bunny’ Take on the Basketball

Michael ‘The Mean Machine’ Karseboom and Shane ‘Everready Bunny’ Doowage had the privilege of participating in their first Special Olympic National Games as members of the awesome NSW mixed basketball team.  These enthusiastic athletes played with enjoyment, tenacity and sportsmanship in true Special Olympic spirit, never giving up against more experienced teams.

Eventually their dedication was rewarded as they won their last game of the tournament with amazing teamwork and supportive coaches cheering them on from the sideline.  The athletes deservedly felt like champions and their elation at winning was unbelievable.

The team was placed sixth and Mike was the highest goal scorer for almost every match.

But winning isn’t everything.  When Mike was asked what was the best part of his week he answered that it was “…meeting Aaron my coach, making so many new friends and having the most fun I have ever had!!”

Our tallest SOSUNS athlete, Jackson Fennell, was a member of the open men’s team.  This team rewarded loyal supporters with a breathtakingly close game in the bronze medal playoff match against Queensland.  With minutes to go NSW were 10 points up but Queensland were not finished yet and played well to win by 2 points.  It was an exciting match talked about right through the athlete camp.

Nathaniel Runs and Jumps for Bronze

Nathaniel was SOSUNS only representative in the athletics and he did a great job. 

Nathaniel loved the atmosphere of athletes focused on competition but still ready to be friendly and have fun.  He had a fantastic time, meeting up with old friends and making loads of new ones as well.

Nathaniel won bronze in the long jump and 4×100m relay and came 4th in 100m and 200m.

 

 

 

A highlight for Nathaniel was the closing ceremony where he enjoyed dancing in front of the band.  Patting the beautiful white police horses was also a highlight for Nathaniel.

Nathaniel on track for Nationals

Nathaniel recently had a great day representing SOSUNS at a regional athletics carnival held at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah.  The meet proved a great opportunity for Nathaniel to have a final competition before he represents NSW at the upcoming National Games.

Nathaniel has been training extremely hard and this showed as he achieved first place in the long jump and the 4×100 metre relay and fourth in the 100 metres.

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