ARAWAK BRAVES GAME SCHEDULE FOR 2009 SEASON

WED    MAY  27   AT  HUSBANDS  COURT…..CHECKER HALL  VS  DEACONS ROAD VOLLEYBALLERS     6.30PM

THURS   JUNE 4  AT  YMCA……………………CHECKER HALL  VS  TODDS CITYVILLE………………….          8.00PM

THURS  JUNE  11   AT  BELFIELD…………….LAKERS  VS   CHECKER HALL……………………………….          6.30PM

SUN   JUNE  21      AT   BELFIELD…………….CHECKER HALL  VS  GRAZETTE NETS……………………            6.30PM

check them out here – http://www.bajanbasketball.com/league/division_info.aspx?SeasonID=3537&DivisionID=6220&TeamID=22539&DisplayType=11&EventTypeID=27074

Braves “Game ON” Evening – Feb 28 2008

Game ON Evening

On Saturday February 28th 2008 we will come together as one Netball and Basketball to host the “Game ON” Evening.

What is “Game ON”? Its an evening to get your game on. Not just Netball or Basketball but you can showcase your skills in any game you want.
Dominoes, football, cricket or ice skating you can game however you want. We just ask that you submit your suggestions to myself for review by the Activities Committee.

Corey Graham
230-4124
corey.graham@gmail.com

We will be inviting some of the other clubs to also get their “Game ON”. However feel free to invited your friends to come out and get their “Game ON”!

Food and non alcoholic beverages will be on sale to aid with the 2009 Seasons.

Corey Graham 2.0

The Celebration PostPoned

The Celebration for Saturday 27th September 2008 has been postponed due to a Basketball game being scheduled for that same night at 8 PM against Grazettes Nets at the YMCA.

Why? Why?

It is so hard to commit yourselves to any thing that is positive? Persons who commit themselves are very tired with the others who do not display same . An organisation can only progress if it’s staff/worker/member produce.This must start with the leaders and they must display these qualities and it will filter to one and all.Guys if really like the organisation we take part in  netball/basketball we must do a better job as we are aiming for excellence in what is our task.

Annual General Meeting

To: All Members

The club will be hosting it AGM on 10th August 2008 at the Checker Hall pavilion at 5pm .
Please note that all members must paid up all subs in full to the end of July2008 to vote or run for any position on the committee.You may contact the ‘treasurer for your arrears in subs.

ARAWAK CEMENT BRAVES SCHEDULED GAMES.

Sat 5 July ……….Arawak Cement Braves    vs    Royals          BCC          6.00pm.

Fri 11 July……….Jackson   vs  Arawak Cement  Braves           Jackson   8.00pm.

Sat  19 July        Arawak Cement  Braves vs Mayhill               BCC          8.00pm

Wed 23 July       Arawak Cement  Braves vs Challengers        YMCA       8.00pm

These games are subject to change with 48 hours notice. Please arrange your work schedules accordingly.

BABA UNDER 21 STARTS ON JUNE 12. ARE YOU READY ARAWAK BRAVES.

The popular BABA under 21 tournament is scheduled to start on June 12. It is not yet known how many teams will take part but if Mr Garrett has his way only ten teams will play. This of course will not happen as i believe a few more will enter this year.

All under 21 players who have registered to play division 3 must have their subs paid up to August in order to take part.  Those players who want to play and are not financial members must pay a fee of $20.

Players will have to pay the officials at the game.  Demario Prescod has been asked by the Coach to get the team together.

On Sun June 6 between 8.00am to 9.30am all players interested in playing under 21 are asked to meet on the Checker Hall bball court for the 1st practice session.  This will be followed by the second session on Wed June 9 at 7.30pm.

Remember if the player is going to be 21 this year before Dec 31 he cannot play.

Annual General Meeting date is now July 6th 2008

The Club will be having our annual general meeting six (6) months late due to non financial members.The date is the 6th July 2008 @ 4:30pm at the Checker Hall pavilion. Please bring your outstanding subs which will enable you to cast a vote or run for office.

Agenda

Welcome

Minutes from last meeting

Matters arising from minutes

President’s report

Manager’s report

Treasure’s  report

Elections of Officers   – President, Vice President , Manager , Public  Relations Officer, Secretary , Treasurer, Assistant Sec/Tres, Three Floor Members.

Any other business

Refreshments.

BABA Update – Braves Vs BDF at 8pm @ YMCA

All basketball yesterday Friday June 13,2008 was been cancelled. Third Division Knockout continue Saturday June 14, 2008 At the YMCA Police vrs Newbury at 6.30pm. BDF vrs Checker Hall Braves at 8.00pm.
At Wildey Gym City United vrs Royals at 8.00pm. On Sunday June 15, 2008 at the YMCA Jacksons vrs Lakers at 6.30pm, Senators vrs Grazettes Nets at 8.00pm. At the Wildey Gym Warriors vrs Market Hill at 8.30pm

Braves Senior Netball Team Plays 2nd Friendly Game Against Braves Basketballers

The senior netball team had their second friendly match against the basketballers and what an exciting match it was. The guys managed to hold off again the girls one more time and come away with the win.

These matches are part of an effort to assist in club development and also is very important to the girls preparation for their knockout game on the 21st June 2008. The girls are a quest to bring home the gold after placing second in their division in the Barbados Netball Association season 2008.

Looking good ladies, just some more work needs to be done

Basketball Team k/o game @YMCA

Arawak Cement Braves Will be playing their first game against the Barbados Defense Force on wednesday 11th June 2008 @ 8Pm in the YMCA. Come and support the team on the  quest for victory in third division.

Basketball Captain & Vice Captain Choosen

The new Captain of the basketball team is Shane Worrell and the Vice-Captian Chadd Greaves

BABA THIRD DIVISION 2008

BABA THIRD DIVISION TEAMS

	THIRD DIVISION KNOCK OUT Pinelands 1 June 4th 2008 Mayhill June 10th 2008 BDF 2 June 4th 2008 Checker Hall Braves June 13th 2008 3 Senators BYE June 10th 2008 Grazettes Nets 4 June 5th 2008 Wotton June 15th 2008 Deacons Fastbreaks 5 June 6th 2008 City United Ballers June 11th 2008 6 Royals BYE June 13 2008 Newbury 7 June 6th 2008 Police Sports Club June 11th 2008 Clapham Bulls 8 June 6th 2008 Sayers Court Suns June 21th 2008 9 Patriots BYE June 11th 2008 Church Village Spartans 10 June 6th 2008 Combined Faith June 14th 2008 Combine Schools Trident 11 June 8th 2008 Challengers June 11th 2008 12 St. John Sonics BYE June 17th 2008 Jacksons 13 June 8th 2008 Belfield Ballers June 12th 2008 Lakers 14 June 8th 2008 Cougars June 14th 2008 15 Warriors BYE June 12th 2008 Homeseekers 16 June 8th 2008 Market Hill Ballers

Practice game No. 7 Arawak Cement Braves – Belfeild

Braves Line Up
Roland Field
Ron Taitt
Damain Leacock
Michael Toppin
Andi Daniel
Andrew Gibbs
Adrian Brome
Demario Prescod

Belfield Line Up
Shawn Best
Michael Gibbs
Ryan Watson
Mark Jackman
Benard Folkes
Keron Simon
Russell Harper
Basil Weatherhead

Game overview
First quarter Braves Lead 14- 04
Second quarter Braves Lead 30-18
Third quarter Braves Lead 52-32
Fourth quarter Braves Lead 81-40.

Braves took control of the game from the jump ball and lead from the beginning to the end. The Belfield team was a very young team with a few experience players but they were out rebounded and just could not get pass the aggressive defensive played by Braves. Coach Hutson had the chance to run the younger guys within the Braves team. It was a bit disappointing for Braves team because all of their players were not there.

Top scorers for Belfied were Basil Weatherhead and Russell Harper who scored 10 points each. Braves top scorers were Damain Leacock with 18 points, Michael Toppin 14pts, Andrew Gibbs 12pts and Ron Taitt who was recovering from the flu with 11pts.

Coaches comments:

1st and 2nd quarter Belfield players worked the ball around and broke the defense very often. this shows us the areas we need to work on and also the player who were not performing their roles in the defense . Adjustments were made in the 3rd and 4th quarter and this arrested the Belfield offensive charge and they had difficulty in scoring consistently. Our fast breaking needs alot more work but an effort was made to get it going in the 4th quarter. The players seemed to be more comfortable playing the half court game and continually broke the Belfield defense down and scored 22 points in the 3rd quarter and 29 in the 4th quarter.

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Basketball Practice Game – NewBury vs Arawak Cement Braves

Arawak Cement Braves Line up
Roland Field
Adrian Brome
Damain Leacock
Karim Willins
Andi Daniel
Micheal Toppin
Shane Worrell
Corey Graham

The game was a long hard one with time just seeming to go on forever with 8 players against a long deep Newbury bench and it was physically demanding for the Braves players. However braves were still able to stay in the game. The highlight of the match was definitely the defense, at time the defense was tight and Coach Huston said it was looking very promising. There is still a lot of work ahead of Braves to be Game ready for the season starting June 1.

Comments from Coach Hutson -

It was really not the type of game we behavior we expected for a practice game with the fouls and taps. I was pleased to see that Braves players we able to stick to basketball and handled themselves pretty well. It was an even game, Newbury had the better of us the earlier half, but once we made the adjustments we were able to keep the game pretty even.
Overall the game was a good chance to show the things that we need to work on as a team. The game showed that Checker Hall Braves game has many dimensions.

There was no official score after the game.

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