Page 73 - BWA Annual Report 2023

MIDWEST & GASCOYNE
Dan Hunt - Regional Development Officer
A REMARKABLE YEAR
OF BASKETBALL IN THE REGION
The year 2023 proved to be a whirlwind of basketball excitement, with athletes and parents wanting for more of the game. The support from Basketball WA (BWA), local associations, clubs, players, and especially parents, was invaluable in fueling our programs.
Our coaches emerged as the true heroes, driving the success of our initiatives.
In the Midwest/Gascoyne region, our efforts reached an impressive 7,228 athletes, comprising 4,608 boys, 2,620 girls, and 1,575 individuals.
Overall, it was a remarkable year for basketball, with widespread participation and notable achievements across various programs and initiatives.
Below and in the table is a breakdown of Midwest/Gascoyne programs held in 2023.
COACH DEVELOPMENT:
A Club Coaching Course was held on Feb 18 in Geraldton, marking the second time running the course in recent years.
SCHOOL/SKILLS CLINICS:
held widespread across the Midwest/ Gascoyne, covering Geraldton, Carnamah, Kalbarri, Shark Bay, Exmouth, and Carnarvon.
MIDWEST/GASCOYNE REGION ATHLETES 2023
7228
2620 GIRLS 4608 BOYS 1575 INDIGINEOUS
BREAKDOWN OF MIDWEST PROGRAMS
HOLIDAY CAMPS
U8-U10
57 Campers
(30 boys, 37 girls, 9 Indigenous)
U10-U12
70 campers
(53 boys, 17 girls, 7 indigenous)
MIDWEST BASKETBALL ACADEMY
Engaged 140 Athletes
(77 boys, 63 girls, 22 Indigenous)
MIDWEST REP TRIALS FOR BWA AND COUNTRY CHAMP TEAMS
301 Athletes
(172 boys, 129 girls, 60 Indigenous)
REPRESENTING TEAMS
183 Athletes Selected
(105 boys, 78 girls, 34 Indigenous) Record 18 teams participating in the BWA State Champs
(10 boys’ teams, 8 girls’ teams)
BWA PROGRAMS IN MIDWEST
SPP U16
23 Athletes participating in trials (2 boys, 2 girls State Squad) (1 boy, 1 girl Travelling Team)
SPP U18
3 Athletes attending trials 3 in respective squads
SCC U14 & U15
23 Athletes attending trials
14 boys, 9 girls in squads
HPDC Teams
11 boys, 9 girls
SCC Team
6 boys 3 girls
Inaugural Future Development Program Hosted in Geraldton
42 Athletes
27 boys, 15 girls, 3 Indiginous
Hotshots
Hosted in Exmouth
23 Athletes
6 invited to Hotshots Jamboree Perth
“Our coaches emerged as the true heroes, driving the success of
our initiatives.”BWA ANNUAL REPORT 2023 | 68