September Holiday Program
A feast of traditional Indigenous Culture as represented by the local Aboriginal tribe the Gooreng Gooreng Ohwhy (people)
Q & A Ashleigh Frampton
Notice Board (Superstar Academy - New season)
Future Superstars League a tremendous success
Jukarneular Buri Toogoongool Beerarlem
Superstar Academy

Bundaberg Celtics Basketball Association Inc. in association with Gooreng Gooreng Dancers Are excited to present a feast of traditional Indigenous Culture as represented by the local Aboriginal tribe the Gooreng Gooreng Ohwhy (people) at the Blue Water Sports Club on Saturday, September 11. The experience will include food, art and dance distinct to Aboriginal culture.

Format for the Afternoon
12:00 noon Kuppa Murri Learn how to cook food traditionally underground with Zebulon

1:00pm Basketball Fun Day Shoot hoops with the Celtics Youth leaders and win prizes

2:00pm Watch the dancers get painted and learn about the traditional markings and traditions. Kids can experience the painting also

3:00pm Experience the ancient dances traditional to the Gooreng Gooreng people and listen to Local Elder explain the meanings to each dance. Kids can also learn one of the dances

4:15pm Enjoy a magnificent feast cooked in Kuppa Murri style which has to be tasted to be enjoyed. Includes meat and vegetables. Also a delicious Kangaroo Curry with rice.

All tickets must be Pre Purchased and are limited to 100 adults and 50 kids. Ticket price includes all activities and shows and also a meal. Ticket Prices vary and are as follows;
Adults : $25
Couple (2 adults) : $40
Kids (Under 18) : $12
Families (2 Adults and 2 Kids) : $50

Date: Saturday September 11
Time: 12noon til 6pm

A % of all proceeds go directly towards helping Bundaberg teams attend the National Basketball Championships.

The Blue Water Sports Club is situated at 1 Harbour Drive, Burnett Heads. Phone the Club 41594355, The Tides Restaurant 41595959 or phone Anthony 0410 449 997 for more information.

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Little One Super Star Academy (English) Jukarneular Buri Toogoongool Beerarlem (Gooreng)

All members of the community are invited to join this program. Participants will develop core motor skills and greater overall fitness.

The Celtics encourage everyone to take this opportunity so we can build up the teams and create Intra Regional competitions in the Greater Wide Bay Burnett Region. Teams will be responsible for designing colour schemes for uniforms and naming the teams using traditional words from the Gooreng dictionary. There are also opportunities for members of the community to help with coaching in our Kipor (Youth) Development Program. Our main goal for this program is to have teams representing Bundaberg at the National Indigenous Basketball Competition, Central Districts Carnivals and State Classics.

Over 85 children have participated so far and are all competent players. All beginner’s are most welcome just pay a donation each session towards the Future of the program.

Wednesday's 4pm til 6pm

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The Future Superstars League was a tremendous success during the 1st term of 2010

Many very promising players participated for 3 hours each Saturday morning at the YMCA and learnt apart from Basketball skills about healthy eating.

Skye receives her award from Anthony

Most Valuable Players were awarded with a $50.00 bank accounts from Wide Bay Australia Ltd. and were Adem Rohdmann - Boys MVP and Skye Schoemann - Girls MVP

Next season starts in October 2010

Adem and Anthony

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Bundaberg Celtics September Holiday Program

9:30 til 11:30am at the YMCA

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday—September 20,21,23,24

The holiday program is open to all children
aged 6 to 15

There will be heaps of fun games and contests to excite all players and beginners

$12.00 per day or $40.00
for the whole 4 day week

Fresh fruit for morning tea is Included.

Call Anthony now to book your place
on 0410 449 997

A great way to keep fit
and have fun on the holidays

Notice Board

Future Superstars League

Started Thursday July 22nd

4:30pm til 6pm

YMCA 7 Quinn St

$30.00 for Registration

$50.00 for game fees for 8 weeks or $7 per session

Call 0410 449 997 to book place

Age open from 5 til 12

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Ashleigh Frampton

Mum Helen, Ashleigh and Anthony (Celtics President)

Date of birth 21/1/1997
Nickname; Little Penny
Years playing Basketball; 2
Current Teams; U14 Bundaberg Bears Primary School Wide Bay Representative U14 and U16 Club teams
Playing History; Celtics Player of the Year for 2009. I started playing basketball in 2007 every Saturday at the Future Superstars League. Then I was selected to join the U12 Bundaberg Bears Rep. Team. Later in the year I tried out for the school zone team and made it. We travelled to Gympie for Wide Bay trials and I was selected for the Wide Bay team. I now play U14 rep and U14 and U16 club basketball on Friday nights and will take part in the Superstar Academy.
Why did you decide to play basketball; Because it was really fun to play at the Future Superstars League.
What you love about the Future Superstars League; We play basketball games and learn new skills
Aspirations or goals for basketball; To be rep. captain make the Qld. team and win MVP.
Favourite subject at school;  PE and Lunch time
Tell us about your family; Mum and Dad are really supportive, I don't have any brothers and sisters
What you want to do when you grow up; Play basketball for Australia
Most admired sports people; Kobe Bryant, Lauren Jackson, Penny Taylor and Pags
Most admired people; Friends
Favourite Movie; Twilight
Favourite Music; Anything new
Favourite Books;Goosebumps

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Superstar Academy and Youth Leadership Program

This program is funded through the Queensland Government’s Eat Well Be Active Community Partnerships Program and gives the participants an opportunity to excel in sport and life. Participants are given full nutrition information and practical meal preparation time so their athletic career can take off. We include full strength and conditioning, pre game preparation and post game recovery advice as well as elite basketball education.

Some of the Superstars

Professional tutelage for the up and coming leaders in our community. Each Superstar has an opportunity to be developed as a coach.

The Superstar Academy runs from 4pm til 6pm Thursday Nights at the YMCA with the 1 hour cooking class starting at 6pm with fully qualified chef Amanda Findlay.

Participants will need to be 10 years of age or older and be invited to join.

The focus for development will be;
Continue to improve basketball skills
Learn advanced game play
Complete pre and post game stretching routine
Injury prevention and management
Meditation Techniques
Full nutrition advice for athletes and parents
Actual cooking classes
Time management

All participants will be selected using the following criteria.
Positive Attitude
Willingness to improve
Dedication and commitment
Results at school
Athletic ability

The Cost for this program is $90.00 or $10.00 per night.

Skye Schuemann demonstrates the perfect shooting technique.

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