Excitement growing for NC basketball Under-18 provincial trials
THE NORTHERN Cape Basketball Association is gearing up to host the highly-anticipated Under-18 Provincial Trials this weekend at the Sivos Sports Park in Kathu. The trials will serve as a platform for young basketball players to showcase their skills and vie for a spot on the Northern Cape Under-18 teams.
Registration for the trials will begin promptly at 10am, and aspiring athletes from across the province are expected to converge at the Sivos Sports Park, eager to make their mark on the basketball court. Both girls and boys will have the opportunity to participate, as the association aims to field two well-rounded teams to represent the Northern Cape at the upcoming National Under-18 Championships scheduled to take place in Bloemfontein from July 2-7.
The championships will bring together talented young players from various provinces who will compete for the ultimate title and the chance to showcase their skills on a national stage.
To support the smooth running of the Provincial Trials, the Northern Cape Basketball Association is calling for donations, particularly refreshments, to ensure the participants and spectators are well taken care of.
Mzukisi Sitsili can be contacted at 069 318 5894, and Curtis Van Wyk can be reached at 060 547 8501 for any contributions or inquiries. The association expressed its gratitude in advance for any support received, emphasising the importance of community involvement in nurturing and promoting local basketball talent.
In addition to the upcoming provincial trials, basketball enthusiasts in the region can also look forward to the resumption of the Kimberley Super Basketball League. Following a brief hiatus, the league is set to resume next Saturday, June 17. This news will undoubtedly delight fans and players alike as they eagerly await the return of thrilling basketball action in Kimberley.
The Kimberley Super Basketball League has long been a popular event in the region, attracting talented athletes and passionate spectators who flock to the local courts to witness the high-flying dunks, pinpoint three-pointers, and intense competition. With its return just around the corner, basketball fans can mark their calendars and prepare to cheer on their favourite teams as they tussle for supremacy in the league.
The Northern Cape Basketball Association and its affiliated clubs are dedicated to fostering a vibrant basketball community, providing opportunities for young athletes to excel, and promoting the growth of the sport in the province.
The Provincial Trials and the upcoming resumption of the Kimberley Super Basketball League serve as testaments to the association's commitment to the development and promotion of basketball at various levels and the steady rise of electrifying basketball action for all to enjoy.