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A new junior basketball club is rolling into our local area, under the new name of the ‘THE STORM’. They will be based at the new state of the art training facility at the Sir Robert Woodard Academy in Lancing (http://www.srwa.woodard.co.uk/index.phtml?d=228652).
Under the guidance of Worthing Thunder’s Head Coach and Ex England International Mr Gary Smith and Sam Cricelli Ex Thunder & England International. Both are looking forward to passing on their experience and knowledge to the new players ‘There is so much potential and great coaching in our local area, we know this because of so many of our junior athletes are playing at national & international level in the area ’ said Gary Smith.
The club will provide state of the art facilities when they move in to the new facility in October with state of the art training for its new prospects. With innovative ways to train recruits from across the local area & county, it will demonstrate its ability to connect with players, and to get the maximum out of their talent. Each child will be given ‘individual development plans and guidance’.
‘In Fewer than six weeks we have managed to organise, set in place all the facilities and get an extremely experienced and unique set of coaches together, to teach young people in the local area’. We strongly believe in Basketball for ALL, we have set up a bursary for parents on Job seekers allowance and or Tax credits which will subsidise the cost of training. This can be set up very discreetly by contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and we want to ensure money does not stop children playing Basketball! said Jon Fletcher, Commercial Manager of the STORM. We have received many messages of support from NBA Superstars such as Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, Shawn Marion of the NBA Champions Dallas Mavericks and Drew Sullivan the Team GB captain.
The club is hoping now to attract new and up and coming talent from the local & Sussex Area from ages 5+ through Under 11’s, 12’s, 14’s, 16’s, 18’s. The club is also keen to develop a Girls team and Additional Needs Programmes at the club. With the Junior Academy, Coached by Eloise & Bob all set to go, Their role at the Academy is to teach the Fundamentals of Basketball, but more than just this, it is to support and develop a young person’s confidence and to nurture a belief in themselves and their teammates, not just Basketball Skills but Skills for Life. Let’s face it even Michael Jordan needed to be taught by someone! He was also told that he would be too small for basketball! How wrong they were. The readers will be interested to know that from this local area we have produced many England Internationals at School age! And many from the local area and many play at National League standard! Competing with the ‘best of the best’ from the UK and abroad.
The Storm wants to bring the joy and passion of the game of basketball and this is reflected in the coaches when they talk about the Game they Love. ‘There is nothing more satisfying than hearing a swish of a net when the basketball goes through it or you see the moment that a ‘kid just gets a move or pulls a move that an NBA star makes!’ Or ‘they pull off an impossible shot – it’s a joy!’
What the club has managed to secure is amazing! The club is also in the throes of aligning itself with the Worthing Thunder to help cross promote both clubs. Frank Gainsbury, Chairman of the Worthing Thunder said ‘we are very happy to help this community club to achieve its full potential for the coming years. We will be working together in the coming months to find innovative ways try to help promote more Basketball in the Sussex area’
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Rips are strong currents easily capable of dragging swimmers from the shallows out to deeper waters with alarming force. They emerge out of nowhere and should be avoided at all costs, such is the level of danger they present. The coast guard on your beach should be able to tell you where they are so you can avoid them. If you are unfortunate enough to get caught in a rip, remember these rules:
- Keep calm and don’t panic.
- If you can, wade across the ocean floor rather than swim, as this will at least give you some purchase.
- Don’t let go of your surfboard - it will help you attract attention and at least stay afloat.
- Don’t try to swim too hard against the current as you will simply waste all your energy. Rather, cut across the direction of the current until it is no longer pushing you further out, then start heading for shore.
- If you see someone else in trouble, look for life guards to help you. It is vital that you are a strong swimmer with experience in sea swimming before you even consider going surfing. Get some lessons from a qualified instructor before you set out on your own.
- Never surf with a board that is in any way damaged, and ensure you examine it thoroughly for cracks and stresses, which could develop into dangerous faults in the sea.
- Never ditch your board, even if you are drifting out – it may save your life.
- Never go surfing alone, and if you have no surfing buddies, at least bring a friend to look out for you from the beach.
- Surfers should stay within the black and white flags whilst bodyboarders must stay within the red and yellow flagged areas.
- More than 30% of all lifeguard rescues in recent years were related to surfing.
Always make sure you have the right level of equipment for your ability.
- Lastly, enjoy the surf! And always take out valid travel cover, especially when doing dangerous pursuits such as surfing. Have a look at AA Travel Insurance for some good deals on holiday insurance.
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Update: 25th January 2007
Storms Couldn't Stop Fishathon!Members of the Sussex based Shoreham Angling squad braved gusting winds of 40mph and mountainous seas to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity.
Seventeen anglers from the club fished from 6pm until 12am on Friday 19th January 2007. Six teams fished at six different locations from Brighton to Selsey and struggled in horrendous conditions while the public watched live up to the minute reports on the popular angling website Worldfishing.com
Funds were raised by the website viewers who called a charity phone line set up by the event organiser Mike Harwood. Mike is also a member of the Shoreham Angling Squad. Mike states that the website received an amazing 1500 individual hits and expects the evening to have raised approximately £800 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. People ‘tuned in’ from all over the world to see how the brave anglers faired in the Sussex storms. A range of anglers and abilities took part in the ‘fishathon’ including a grandfather and grandson team with the most senior team member being 59 years old and the youngest team member being 15 years old.
Mike Harwood says, “I would like to thank all of the anglers, The Shoreham Angling Squad, WSF and Penn fishing. Without all of their help the event would not have been possible”.
For information about the Shoreham Angling Squad visit http://www.shorehamangling.co.uk/sas/
Update 17th January 2007
Anglers Brave Elements (Ma or What !!!)
Shoreham Angling Squad, whose aim is to keep the West Arm of the harbour clean and fisherman friendly, held their first competition on Sunday 7th January in appalling conditions. 15 brave, hardy and possibly downright stupid members of the newly formed club began their quest in a force 6 South Westerly, but half an hour in, the wind had gone round to the South and 3 hours before the high tide, waves were already crashing over the arm showering the poor soles.
Update: 9th January 2007
Shoreham Angling Squad, whose aim is to keep the West Arm of the harbour clean and fisherman friendly, held their first competition on Sunday 7th January in appalling conditions. 15 brave, hardy and possibly downright stupid members of the newly formed club began their quest in a force 6 South Westerly, but half an hour in, the wind had gone round to the South and 3 hours before the high tide, waves were already crashing over the arm showering the poor soles.
Within sight of Shoreham’s RNLI inshore lifeboat carrying out manoeuvres in the harbour mouth they fished on, hoping that the next match, in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust on the 19th January would fair better. A few fish were being caught, but nothing to write home about, small rockling and the odd whiting. By midday, rogue waves coming over the arm were sending tackle boxes afloat, safety was now paramount and the decision to call a halt was made.
The competition was won by Andy Timms with a 30cm whiting. Grahame Carter, Treasurer of the club said “I think, given the conditions, it was a good showing by our members”.
We hope for fairer weather next time, more especially for our charity event. Shoreham Angling Squad are planning a live fishathon in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust on the 19th January beginning at 6:00pm and we hope to raise a lot of money for this worthwhile charity
This type of event is unique with live updates throughout the evening on www.worldseafishing.com ( under South Coast Forum ) as to the progress of the anglers in their efforts to record good catches.. The first trial of this event, held on 1st December, produced over 1500 views with viewers from as far away as Bangkok.. Viewers will be able to phone in on dedicated charity line to pledge donations for Teenage Cancer Trust .
The Squad are hoping to include more competitions in the future to promote their cause of a cleaner environment on the West Arm and this will also include specialist days for disabled anglers and juniors.
For more details and free membership email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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