2016 Under 14/15 Southern Cross Challenge Development Tour
Head Coach and Team Manager Positions
Basketball WA is seeking applications for coaches and managers to attend the 2016 Southern Cross
Challenge (Melbourne).
2016 Southern Cross Challenge (Melbourne)
Friday 15 January to Tuesday 19 January
(Departing Thursday 14 January)
Venue: State Basketball Centre
Wantirna South, Victoria
Date:
This Development tour is a wonderful opportunity for Coaches to represent their State at the start of
competition level and is targeted at coaches who wish to coach Country/Metro State teams possibly at a
later date.
Selection Process
 A shortlist will be formed from applicants.
 Applicants will then be notified in writing as to whether their application was successful.
 Successful coaching staff and managers will be notified no later than Friday 4 September 2015
 Successful coaches and managers will be required to attend the trials (COMPULSORY) and all
scheduled training dates
Trial Information:
Who:
Country Boys/Girls born 2002 and 2003 only
Dates/Times: Saturday 10 October (1pm - 5pm)
Venue:
Sunday 11 October (9am –2.30pm)
Cockburn Basketball Stadium
8 Starling Street, Hamilton Hill WA
Who:
Metro Boys/Girls born 2002 and 2003 only
Dates/Times: Sunday 11 October (9am – 12.30pm)
Venue:
Kalamunda & Districts Basketball Association
Ray Owen Sports Centre
Gladys Road, Lesmurdie WA
Preparation for the Tournaments
 Training will continue once the teams have been selected.
 There will be three or four training weekends prior to departing.
 Training dates will be provided at a later date.
Teams will also be entered in the BWA State Championships in the Under 14 and Under 15 age
divisions.
 Appointed Coaches and managers will be required to attend all parts of the preparation
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Coaches may apply for either Metro or Country teams.
Coaches may submit multiple applications (if so, these should be prioritised in order of
preference through numbering e.g. 1st preference Metro men, 2nd preference Metro women).
The positions of coach and manager are voluntary roles and all successful applicants will be
required to hold a current Working with Children’s Card.
All coaching and managerial positions are also fully funded.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
FIRST NAME: _______________________
SURNAME:
_________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________
SUBURB: ___________________________________ POST CODE: ___________
EMAIL: _________________________________
PHONE: (Mob) ___________________________
COACH ACCREDITATION LEVEL: ___________________
COACH I.D. NO: ___________________________
ASSOCIATION: __________________________
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD NO: ___________________EXPIRY DATE: ______
(Please attach a copy of your card when lodging this application)
Please indicate which position and team you are applying for and if applying for multiple teams, please
rank in order of preference:
Southern Cross Challenge (Melbourne)
Coach
U14 Metro Men
U14 Metro Women
Team Manager
U14 Metro Men
U14 Metro Women
U14 Country Men
U14 Country Women
U14 Country Men
U14 Country Women
U15 Country Men
U15 Country Women
U15 Country Men
U15 Country Women
U15 Metro Men
U15 Metro Women
U15 Metro Men
U15 Metro Women
Please submit this form and a brief resume setting out your coaching (or managing) experience and
qualifications to:
Jackie Keepa
Basketball WA
PO Box 185, Floreat WA 6014
or via email jackie.keepa@basketballwa.asn.au
For further information contact Jackie Keepa on 6272 0750
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 24 July 2015