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The Bear Facts | Friday March 8 | Edition 646

Trojans seal Division One title with win over Tigers

The Division One title winners have been decided, with Tile Hill Trojans taking the honours following their 78-91 victory over Tamworth Tigers!

Trojans got one hand on the trophy with their victory last week over Arden Griffins, but have now ensured their place as champions following victory over Tamworth.

In Division Two, the title race is still in full flow, with Coventry Tornadoes Blue and Nuneaton Nomads battling it out for top spot.

Nomads hold the advantage in the head-to-head via basket difference, with each having lost to one another once – but have played a game fewer, so need to make sure they don’t slip up to take advantage of that.

Tornadoes Blue added the pressure with a tight victory over Tile Hill Trojans 3 this week, whilst sides elsewhere competed in the handicap competitions.

In the cup, it’ll be an all Division One match-up in the final, with Coventry Tornadoes 1 set to face Yardley Defenders, after they each beat JM Grizzlies and Trojans 2.

Meanwhile, in the shield, Arden Griffins have the chance to claim some silverware against Nuneaton Predators after they both overcame Warwick China Red and Westwood Rhinos this week.

News

2024 WBA Summer League

Whilst the season approaches its climax, we already have one eye on this off-season’s annual Summer League!

We’re keen to gauge interest in this year’s competition, so could any teams interested in competing please email info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk with subject 2024 Summer league.

Respect the ref!

This is a further appeal to players and spectators attending fixtures over the course of the current and future campaigns.

There have now been numerous examples of disrespect, heckling and berating of referees and table officials. All clubs are reminded that we as a league are struggling to recruit and retain referees and officials, and that this behaviour is not helpful in that. This behaviour also includes persistent crowding of the table officials during games.

Please ensure that players respect the call when its made, and approach referees to discuss decisions in the correct manner.

Note, referees submit reports to the league regarding conduct which is deemed as out of line, and punishments for players can and will be issued when necessary.

Whilst the league understands the intensity and competitive nature of the sport, IT DOES NOT ALLOW for such disrespectful behaviour.

Can all clubs please inform all players of this message and ensure that senior players and coaches hold their teammates to account regarding this.

Table officials

This is a reminder for clubs regarding table officials.

It is the responsibility of the home team to provide two competent table officials for every game, one of whom must be BE qualified.

They should be registered with the BE, and prepared to attend a Table Officiating course organised or approved by WBA if unqualified.

Match officials will be requested to report on the scoresheet should TWO TABLE OFFICIALS not be in place at the start of the game. Failure to adhere to this Rule may result in a fine being levied against the offending club.

Fixtures

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Wednesday, March 138.15pmRawlett Community Sports College, Comberford Road Tamworth B79 9AATamworth TigersCoventry Tornadoes 1Dave ReynoldsClive Burgess1.44
Friday, March 157.20pmAshlawn School, Ashlawn Rd, Hillmorton, Rugby CV22 5ETRugby RageCoventry Tornadoes 1Tony BatesGreg Halder1.45

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, March 118.15pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 2Warwick China RedGeoff GarwoodDave Jenkinson2.86
Monday, March 118.15pmWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Coventry CV5 7FFCoventry Tornadoes WhiteNuneaton NomadsIan PursgloveSteven Yu2.87
Tuesday, March 127.45pmAylesford School, Tapping Way, Warwick CV34 6XRJM GrizzliesCoventry Tornadoes BlueMelih DemirRusen Cavusoglu2.88
Wednesday, March 138pmThe Nuneaton Academy, Radnor Drive, Nuneaton CV10 7PDNuneaton PredatorsTile Hill Trojans 3Garry KearsleyMarcus Lover2.89
Thursday, March 148.20pmXCEL Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DYWestwood RhinosRugby RoyalsPhil JohnEmeka Ikwueze2.90

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamAway TeamMatch No.
Friday, March 87pmU13Solihull College, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1SB.Solihull GriffinsCoventry Tornadoes WhiteA48
Friday, March 86pmU15 Pool 1Colmers School & Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BirminghamBromsgrove BearsYardley DefendersB20
Sunday, March 1011amU15 Pool 1Campion School, Leamington SpaWarwickshire HawksYardley DefendersB33
Sunday, March 103.20pmU15 Pool 1The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton PredatorsCoventry Tornadoes WhiteB11
Saturday, March 911amU15 Pool 2Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry EliteSolihull GriffinsB47
Saturday, March 911amU17 Pool 1Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry EliteCoventry TornadoesC19
Sunday, March 1011.45amU17 Pool 2Tile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UFSolihull GriffinsBromsgrove Bears 1C53

Results

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Wednesday, March 68.15pmRawlett Community Sports College, Comberford Road Tamworth B79 9AATamworth Tigers78-91Tile Hill Trojans 1Dave ReynoldsTony Bates1.36

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, March 48.15pmWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Coventry CV5 7FFCoventry Tornadoes Blue47-42Tile Hill Trojans 3Geoff GarwoodSteven Yu2.82

Handicap Cup

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Tuesday, March 57.45pmAylesford School, Tapping Way, Warwick CV34 6XRJM Grizzlies116-138Yardley DefendersGreg HalderRusen CavusogluHC13
Thursday, March 78.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes 1114-100Tile Hill Trojans 2Melih DemirEmeka IkwuezeHC14

Handicap Shield

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Wednesday, March 68pmThe Nuneaton Academy, Radnor Drive, Nuneaton CV10 7PDNuneaton Predators129-105Warwick China RedPaul NorthGarry KearsleySH4
Thursday, March 78.20pmXCEL Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DYWestwood Rhinos86-94Arden GriffinsClive BurgessGreg HalderSH5

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamMatch No.
Saturday, March 211amU13Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry Elite48-35Solihull GriffinsA66
Saturday, March 212.10pmU13Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditch45-90Warwickshire HawksA68
Sunday, March 31.20pmU13The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton Predators53-34Coventry Tornadoes WhiteA67
Saturday, March 21.30pmU15 pool 1Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QNYardley Defenders69-26Nuneaton PredatorsB36
Saturday, March 210.20amU15 pool 1Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditch55-53Bromsgrove BearsB38
Sunday, March 33.30pmU15 pool 1Woodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Tornadoes White64-59Warwickshire HawksB37
Saturday, March 212pmU15 pool 2Plantsbrook School, Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield. B72 1RBBirmingham MetsTBCCoventry Tornadoes DevelopmentB74
Sunday, March 32pmU15 pool 2Woodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Tornadoes Blue89-28Coventry EliteB75
Sunday, March 31pmU15 pool 2Landau Forte Acedemy/QEMS, Comberford Rd, Tamworth, B79 8AHTamworth Tigers65-76Solihull GriffinsB76
Saturday, March 23.30pmU17 pool 1Moreton Morrell College, CV35 9BPWarwickshire Hawks48-64Coventry TornadoesC28
Sunday, March 33.20pmU17 pool 1The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton Predators41-38Coventry EliteC27
Saturday, March 23.30pmU17 pool 2Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QNYardley Defenders92-38Solihull GriffinsC55

League Tables

League tables can be found via the links below:

Division 1

Division 2

Youth Leagues

U13: https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u13/

U15 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-1/

U15 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-2/

U17 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-1/

U17 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-2/

Hawks to finish home campaign against Big Sky Basketball Club

It’s the final home game of the 2023/24 regular season for Warwickshire Hawks this weekend as they take on Big Sky Basketball Club at Moreton Morrell!

The team are challenging for the NBL Division Three play-offs, and are calling for fans to show their support on Saturday in their final home encounter of the season.

Tip-off is scheduled for 6pm at Moreton Morrell College, with food and drinks available. Entry is free!

Reminder: Re-training as a referee or table official

Fancy helping basketball in Warwickshire? Why not re-train as a referee or table official?

Both are crucial to having our league operate, and we’re always on the lookout for more! So, if you have the desire to give back to the game of basketball – please do so!

Online courses are available for both referees and table officials through Basketball England, and are available to those 16 years or older, with each one taking between 4-6 hours to complete. For those assisting Warwickshire Basketball, the league will reimburse a portion of the costs for these courses on completion of three league fixtures following qualification.

Get more information here!

A call to players

The league has noticed a number of overly aggressive fouls committed by players across games and divisions in recent weeks. It’s vital that fouls committed outside the scope of sportsmanlike play will be punished accordingly by the league.

Not only do overly aggressive fouls (including elbows) bring the game we love into disrepute, but it also risks potentially serious injury to players. It’s crucial that teammates and coaches help maintain the standards of play regarding fouls and behaviour on-court.

Players are reminded that a disqualifying foul incurs an instant two-match suspension. Referee’s reports are also sought when fouls like this are committed.

Scoresheet submissions

Clubs are reminded to please send pictures of scoresheets to info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk or youthleague@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk in JPEG format as soon as possible after completing your fixtures.

Clubs are also urged to ensure scoresheets are filled out in full, with headings, quarter and final scores included.

The league is also aware that some clubs are not providing full equipment for table officials. Can clubs please ensure that foul markers, sound devices, scoresheets, scoreboards and possession arrows are all provided for officials to use properly. Clubs are informed that equipment is available to purchase on the BE website.

Player Registrations

Clubs in both the WBA senior and youth league are reminded that using non-registered players in their teams will result in a fine. Now the league has started, WBA will start reviewing licence numbers. Where these are missing or are just membership numbers, fines are now being imposed.

Also, in regards to the Handicap Cup, no player will be allowed to switch between teams in any cup, shield or other handicap competition without express permission of the league or competition secretary in writing.

Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ybl_basketball/?hl=en 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ybl_basketball 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YBLOfficial 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOxX9mb00UUvBQ5Bn6RuIw 

The Bear Facts | Friday March 1 | Edition 645

Trojans get one hand on Division 1 title after victory over short-handed Griffins

Tile Hill Trojans 1 have one hand on the Division One title after they cruised past a short-handed Arden Griffins side on Monday evening.

Trojans travelled at almost full-strength in their attempt to claim a telling victory over last season’s champions, and Griffins, who were once again without scoring star Sam Workman due to injury couldn’t hold them back.

The result effectively gives Trojans the title, given their head to head advantage over Arden this season.

Elsewhere in Division 1, there were wins for Yardley Defenders and Coventry Tornadoes 1.

Division 2 meanwhile, offered up victories for Tile Hill Trojans 2, Nuneaton Nomads and Warwick China Red.

News

2024 WBA Summer League

Whilst the season approaches its climax, we already have one eye on this off-season’s annual Summer League!

We’re keen to gauge interest in this year’s competition, so could any teams interested in competing please email info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk with subject 2024 Summer league.

Respect the ref!

This is a further appeal to players and spectators attending fixtures over the course of the current and future campaigns.

There have now been numerous examples of disrespect, heckling and berating of referees and table officials. All clubs are reminded that we as a league are struggling to recruit and retain referees and officials, and that this behaviour is not helpful in that. This behaviour also includes persistent crowding of the table officials during games.

Please ensure that players respect the call when its made, and approach referees to discuss decisions in the correct manner.

Note, referees submit reports to the league regarding conduct which is deemed as out of line, and punishments for players can and will be issued when necessary.

Whilst the league understands the intensity and competitive nature of the sport, IT DOES NOT ALLOW for such disrespectful behaviour.

Can all clubs please inform all players of this message and ensure that senior players and coaches hold their teammates to account regarding this.

Table officials

This is a reminder for clubs regarding table officials.

It is the responsibility of the home team to provide two competent table officials for every game, one of whom must be BE qualified.

They should be registered with the BE, and prepared to attend a Table Officiating course organised or approved by WBA if unqualified.

Match officials will be requested to report on the scoresheet should TWO TABLE OFFICIALS not be in place at the start of the game. Failure to adhere to this Rule may result in a fine being levied against the offending club.

Fixtures

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Wednesday, March 68.15pmRawlett Community Sports College, Comberford Road Tamworth B79 9AATamworth TigersTile Hill Trojans 1Dave ReynoldsTony Bates1.36

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, March 48.15pmWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Coventry CV5 7FFCoventry Tornadoes BlueTile Hill Trojans 3Geoff GarwoodSteven Yu2.82

Handicap Cup

DateTipVenueHome TeamHandicapAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Tuesday, March 57.45pmAylesford School, Tapping Way, Warwick CV34 6XRJM GrizzliesTBCYardley DefendersGreg HalderRusen CavusogluHC13
Thursday, March 78.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes 1TBCTile Hill Trojans 2Melih DemirEmeka IkwuezeHC14

Handicap Shield

DateTipVenueHome TeamHandicapAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Wednesday, March 68pmThe Nuneaton Academy, Radnor Drive, Nuneaton CV10 7PDNuneaton PredatorsTBCWarwick China RedPaul NorthGarry KearsleySH4
Thursday, March 78.20pmXCEL Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DYWestwood RhinosTBCArden GriffinsClive BurgessGreg HalderSH5

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamAway TeamMatch No.
Saturday, March 211amU13Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry EliteSolihull GriffinsA66
Saturday, March 212.10pmU13Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditchWarwickshire HawksA68
Sunday, March 31.20pmU13The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton PredatorsCoventry Tornadoes WhiteA67
Saturday, March 21.30pmU15 pool 1Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QNYardley DefendersNuneaton PredatorsB36
Saturday, March 210.20amU15 pool 1Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditchBromsgrove BearsB38
Sunday, March 33.30pmU15 pool 1Woodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Tornadoes WhiteWarwickshire HawksB37
Saturday, March 212pmU15 pool 2Plantsbrook School, Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield. B72 1RBBirmingham MetsCoventry Tornadoes DevelopmentB74
Sunday, March 32pmU15 pool 2Woodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Tornadoes BlueCoventry EliteB75
Sunday, March 31pmU15 pool 2Landau Forte Acedemy/QEMS, Comberford Rd, Tamworth, B79 8AHTamworth TigersSolihull GriffinsB76
Saturday, March 23.30pmU17 pool 1Moreton Morrell College, CV35 9BPWarwickshire HawksCoventry TornadoesC28
Sunday, March 33.20pmU17 pool 1The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton PredatorsCoventry EliteC27
Saturday, March 23.30pmU17 pool 2Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QNYardley DefendersSolihull GriffinsC55

Results

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamScore Away TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 268.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFArden Griffins75-96Tile Hill Trojans IIan PursgloveSteven Yu1.41
Tuesday, February 278.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFYardley Defenders85-57Rugby RageDave ReynoldsGreg Halder1.42
Thursday, February 298.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes I77-55Tamworth TigersClive BurgessGarry Kearsley1.43

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamScore Away TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 267.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans II77-63Coventry Tornadoes WhitePaul NorthEmeka Ikwueze2.81
Tuesday, February 278.20pmJubilee Sports Centre, Greenmoor Rd, Nuneaton CV10 7EZNuneaton Nomads67-38Westwood RhinosPhil JohnMarcus Lover2.83
Tuesday, February 277.45Aylesford School, Tapping Way, Warwick CV34 6XRJM Grizzlies46-59Warwick China RedMelih DemirRusen Cavusoglu2.84
Friday, March 18.15pmHarris Sports Centre, 79 Mellish Rd, Rugby CV22 6BBRugby RoyalsTBDNuneaton PredatorsTony BatesPhil John2.85

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamScore Away TeamMatch No.
Friday, February 237pmU13Solihull College, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1SB.Solihull GriffinsTBCNuneaton PredatorsA60
Sunday, February 2510.30amU13Campion School, Leamington SpaWarwickshire Hawks53-47Birmingham MetsA61
Saturday, February 241.15pmU13Woodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Tornadoes Blue97-53Coventry EliteA62
Friday, February 236pmU15 (Pool 1)Colmers School & Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BirminghamBromsgrove Bears38-47Coventry Tornadoes WhiteB32
Saturday, February 242pmU15 (Pool 2)Tile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UFSolihull GriffinsTBCCoventry Tornadoes BlueB70
Saturday, February 241pmU15 (Pool 2)Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Elite42-75Birmingham MetsB71
Sunday, February 253.15pmU15 (Pool 2)Woodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Tornadoes Development64-42Tamworth TigersB72
Saturday, February 245.15pmU17 (Pool 1)Finham 2, Torrington Avenue, CoventryCoventry Tornadoes57-39RedditchC24
Saturday, February 241pmU17 (Pool 1)Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry Elite72-45Warwickshire HawksC25
Sunday, February 251.30pmU17 (Pool 2)Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QNYardley Defenders72-46Bromsgrove Bears 1C53

League Tables

League tables can be found via the links below:

Division 1

Division 2

Youth Leagues

U13: https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u13/

U15 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-1/

U15 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-2/

U17 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-1/

U17 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-2/

Hawks fall to hot-shooting Loughborough

It was a tough afternoon of action for Warwickshire’s National League Division 3 side over the weekend, as they fell to a 62-99 defeat to Loughborough Riders at Moreton Morrell.

Hawks will aim to bounce back this weekend as they travel to Coventry Flames aiming to keep their positive record in fine fettle.

Reminder: Re-training as a referee or table official

Fancy helping basketball in Warwickshire? Why not re-train as a referee or table official?

Both are crucial to having our league operate, and we’re always on the lookout for more! So, if you have the desire to give back to the game of basketball – please do so!

Online courses are available for both referees and table officials through Basketball England, and are available to those 16 years or older, with each one taking between 4-6 hours to complete. For those assisting Warwickshire Basketball, the league will reimburse a portion of the costs for these courses on completion of three league fixtures following qualification.

Get more information here!

A call to players

The league has noticed a number of overly aggressive fouls committed by players across games and divisions in recent weeks. It’s vital that fouls committed outside the scope of sportsmanlike play will be punished accordingly by the league.

Not only do overly aggressive fouls (including elbows) bring the game we love into disrepute, but it also risks potentially serious injury to players. It’s crucial that teammates and coaches help maintain the standards of play regarding fouls and behaviour on-court.

Players are reminded that a disqualifying foul incurs an instant two-match suspension. Referee’s reports are also sought when fouls like this are committed.

Scoresheet submissions

Clubs are reminded to please send pictures of scoresheets to info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk or youthleague@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk in JPEG format as soon as possible after completing your fixtures.

Clubs are also urged to ensure scoresheets are filled out in full, with headings, quarter and final scores included.

The league is also aware that some clubs are not providing full equipment for table officials. Can clubs please ensure that foul markers, sound devices, scoresheets, scoreboards and possession arrows are all provided for officials to use properly. Clubs are informed that equipment is available to purchase on the BE website.

Player Registrations

Clubs in both the WBA senior and youth league are reminded that using non-registered players in their teams will result in a fine. Now the league has started, WBA will start reviewing licence numbers. Where these are missing or are just membership numbers, fines are now being imposed.

Also, in regards to the Handicap Cup, no player will be allowed to switch between teams in any cup, shield or other handicap competition without express permission of the league or competition secretary in writing.

Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ybl_basketball/?hl=en 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ybl_basketball 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YBLOfficial 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOxX9mb00UUvBQ5Bn6RuIw 

The Bear Facts | Friday February 23 | Edition 644

Division One mammoth clash approaches!

The title honours in the top division are likely to be decided this week as last year’s undefeated champions Arden Griffins host Tile Hill Trojans 1 at Tile Cross Academy. A victory for either side will hand them the advantage in the head-to-head record against their opponents – meaning they’ll likely go ahead and claim the title if they each manage to secure their remaining victories over the final months of the season!

Both sides notched victories last week, with Arden getting the better of Tamworth Tigers, whilst Trojans 1 secured a tight victory over Yardley Defenders. Meanwhile, Rugby Rage were 11 points off a tonne in their away win over Coventry Tornadoes 1.

The Division 2 race is heating up too with Coventry Tornadoes Blue holding the advantage atop the table. They secured yet another win, beating Nuneaton Predators. Elsewhere, there were victories for JM Grizzlies, Tile Hill Trojans 2 and Warwick China Red.

News

2024 WBA Summer League

Whilst the season approaches its climax, we already have one eye on this off-season’s annual Summer League!

We’re keen to gauge interest in this year’s competition, so could any teams interested in competing please email info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk with subject 2024 Summer league.

Respect the ref!

This is a further appeal to players and spectators attending fixtures over the course of the current and future campaigns.

There have now been numerous examples of disrespect, heckling and berating of referees and table officials. All clubs are reminded that we as a league are struggling to recruit and retain referees and officials, and that this behaviour is not helpful in that. This behaviour also includes persistent crowding of the table officials during games.

Please ensure that players respect the call when its made, and approach referees to discuss decisions in the correct manner.

Note, referees submit reports to the league regarding conduct which is deemed as out of line, and punishments for players can and will be issued when necessary.

Whilst the league understands the intensity and competitive nature of the sport, IT DOES NOT ALLOW for such disrespectful behaviour.

Can all clubs please inform all players of this message and ensure that senior players and coaches hold their teammates to account regarding this.

Table officials

This is a reminder for clubs regarding table officials.

It is the responsibility of the home team to provide two competent table officials for every game, one of whom must be BE qualified.

They should be registered with the BE, and prepared to attend a Table Officiating course organised or approved by WBA if unqualified.

Match officials will be requested to report on the scoresheet should TWO TABLE OFFICIALS not be in place at the start of the game. Failure to adhere to this Rule may result in a fine being levied against the offending club.

Fixtures

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 268.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFArden GriffinsTile Hill Trojans IIan PursgloveSteven Yu1.41
Tuesday, February 278.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFYardley DefendersRugby RageDave ReynoldsGreg Halder1.42
Thursday, February 298.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes ITamworth TigersClive BurgessGarry Kearsley1.43

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 267.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans IICoventry Tornadoes WhitePaul NorthEmeka Ikwueze2.81
Tuesday, February 278.20pmJubilee Sports Centre, Greenmoor Rd, Nuneaton CV10 7EZNuneaton NomadsWestwood RhinosPhil JohnMarcus Lover2.83
Tuesday, February 277.45Aylesford School, Tapping Way, Warwick CV34 6XRJM GrizzliesWarwick China RedMelih DemirRusen Cavusoglu2.84
Friday, March 18.15pmHarris Sports Centre, 79 Mellish Rd, Rugby CV22 6BBRugby RoyalsNuneaton PredatorsTony BatesPhil John2.85

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamAway TeamMatch No.
Friday, February 237pmU13Solihull College, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1SB.Solihull GriffinsNuneaton PredatorsA60
Sunday, February 2510.30amU13Campion School, Leamington SpaWarwickshire HawksBirmingham MetsA61
Saturday, February 241.15pmU13Woodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Tornadoes BlueCoventry EliteA62
Friday, February 236pmU15 (Pool 1)Colmers School & Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BirminghamBromsgrove BearsCoventry Tornadoes WhiteB32
Saturday, February 242pmU15 (Pool 2)Tile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UFSolihull GriffinsCoventry Tornadoes BlueB70
Saturday, February 241pmU15 (Pool 2)Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry EliteBirmingham MetsB71
Sunday, February 253.15pmU15 (Pool 2)Woodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Tornadoes DevelopmentTamworth TigersB72
Saturday, February 245.15pmU17 (Pool 1)Finham 2, Torrington Avenue, CoventryCoventry TornadoesRedditchC24
Saturday, February 241pmU17 (Pool 1)Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry EliteWarwickshire HawksC25
Sunday, February 251.30pmU17 (Pool 2)Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QNYardley DefendersBromsgrove Bears 1C53

Results

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 198.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFArden Griffins72-64Tamworth TigersIan PursgloveGeoff Garwood1.38
Monday, February 198.15pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans I77-75Yardley DefendersPhil JohnGreg Halder1.39
Thursday, February 228.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes I84-89Rugby RageGreg HalderMelih Demir1.40

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamScore Away TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 198.15pmWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Coventry CV5 7FFCoventry Tornadoes White44-52JM GrizzliesMelih DemirRusen Cavusoglu2.76
Wednesday, February 218pmThe Nuneaton Academy, Radnor Drive, Nuneaton CV10 7PDNuneaton Predators46-54Coventry Tornadoes BlueTony BatesDave Jenkinson2.77
Thursday, February 228.20pmXCEL Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DYWestwood Rhinos50-67Tile Hill Trojans 2Dave ReynoldsMarcus Lover2.78
Thursday, February 227.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 350-55Warwick China RedClive BurgessTBD2.79
Friday, February 238.15pmRugby School Sports Centre, Horton Crescent, Rugby CV22 5DJRugby RoyalsP-PNuneaton PredatorsGarry KearsleyTBD2.80

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamScore Away TeamMatch No.
Saturday, February 172pmU13Solihull College, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1SB.Solihull Griffins65-54RedditchA6
Sunday, February 181.20pmU15 Pool 1The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton Predators43-80Yardley DefendersB17
Saturday, February 171pmU15 Pool 2Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry Elite71-54Tamworth TigersB62
Friday, February 167pmU17 Pool 2Tile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UFSolihull Griffins67-58Yardley DefendersC42

League Tables

League tables can be found via the links below:

Division 1

Division 2

Youth Leagues

U13: https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u13/

U15 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-1/

U15 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-2/

U17 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-1/

U17 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-2/

Hawks set for crucial National League clash with Loughborough!

Warwickshire Hawks’ season continues to roll on in style.

Having got the better of BCU to claim their latest scalp, a home clash against Loughborough now awaits Luke Freer’s men this weekend.

Victory will cement the Hawks’ place in the upper echelons of the league table, and they’re calling for supporters to back the team this weekend at Moreton Morrell College!

Tip-off is scheduled for 6pm on Saturday, February 24, with food and drink available.

Reminder: Re-training as a referee or table official

Fancy helping basketball in Warwickshire? Why not re-train as a referee or table official?

Both are crucial to having our league operate, and we’re always on the lookout for more! So, if you have the desire to give back to the game of basketball – please do so!

Online courses are available for both referees and table officials through Basketball England, and are available to those 16 years or older, with each one taking between 4-6 hours to complete. For those assisting Warwickshire Basketball, the league will reimburse a portion of the costs for these courses on completion of three league fixtures following qualification.

Get more information here!

A call to players

The league has noticed a number of overly aggressive fouls committed by players across games and divisions in recent weeks. It’s vital that fouls committed outside the scope of sportsmanlike play will be punished accordingly by the league.

Not only do overly aggressive fouls (including elbows) bring the game we love into disrepute, but it also risks potentially serious injury to players. It’s crucial that teammates and coaches help maintain the standards of play regarding fouls and behaviour on-court.

Players are reminded that a disqualifying foul incurs an instant two-match suspension. Referee’s reports are also sought when fouls like this are committed.

Scoresheet submissions

Clubs are reminded to please send pictures of scoresheets to info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk or youthleague@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk in JPEG format as soon as possible after completing your fixtures.

Clubs are also urged to ensure scoresheets are filled out in full, with headings, quarter and final scores included.

The league is also aware that some clubs are not providing full equipment for table officials. Can clubs please ensure that foul markers, sound devices, scoresheets, scoreboards and possession arrows are all provided for officials to use properly. Clubs are informed that equipment is available to purchase on the BE website.

Player Registrations

Clubs in both the WBA senior and youth league are reminded that using non-registered players in their teams will result in a fine. Now the league has started, WBA will start reviewing licence numbers. Where these are missing or are just membership numbers, fines are now being imposed.

Also, in regards to the Handicap Cup, no player will be allowed to switch between teams in any cup, shield or other handicap competition without express permission of the league or competition secretary in writing.

Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ybl_basketball/?hl=en 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ybl_basketball 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YBLOfficial 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOxX9mb00UUvBQ5Bn6RuIw 

The Bear Facts | Friday February 16 | Edition 643

Yardley continue winning run

As if the top division of Warwickshire wasn’t exciting enough, Yardley Defenders continued their recent run as they look to finish their campaign in style.

In the only game in the top flight this week, Yardley cruised by Coventry Tornadoes with a dominant 103-79 victory, ahead of what could be a season defining clash against Tile Hill Trojans next week.

In Division Two, it was a week for the visitors in the first two fixtures – with Rugby Royals and Nuneaton Nomads claiming wins on the road.

Meanwhile, there was a thriller between Tile Hill Trojans 3 and Coventry Tornadoes White, with the Trojans claiming a three-point win.

News

Respect the ref!

This is a further appeal to players and spectators attending fixtures over the course of the current and future campaigns.

There have now been numerous examples of disrespect, heckling and berating of referees and table officials. All clubs are reminded that we as a league are struggling to recruit and retain referees and officials, and that this behaviour is not helpful in that. This behaviour also includes persistent crowding of the table officials during games.

Please ensure that players respect the call when its made, and approach referees to discuss decisions in the correct manner.

Note, referees submit reports to the league regarding conduct which is deemed as out of line, and punishments for players can and will be issued when necessary.

Whilst the league understands the intensity and competitive nature of the sport, IT DOES NOT ALLOW for such disrespectful behaviour.

Can all clubs please inform all players of this message and ensure that senior players and coaches hold their teammates to account regarding this.

Table officials

This is a reminder for clubs regarding table officials.

It is the responsibility of the home team to provide two competent table officials for every game, one of whom must be BE qualified.

They should be registered with the BE, and prepared to attend a Table Officiating course organised or approved by WBA if unqualified.

Match officials will be requested to report on the scoresheet should TWO TABLE OFFICIALS not be in place at the start of the game. Failure to adhere to this Rule may result in a fine being levied against the offending club.

Fixtures

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 198.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFArden GriffinsTamworth TigersIan PursgloveGeoff Garwood1.38
Monday, February 198.15pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans IYardley DefendersPhil JohnGreg Halder1.39
Thursday, February 228.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes IRugby RageGreg HalderMelih Demir1.40

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 198.15pmWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Coventry CV5 7FFCoventry Tornadoes WhiteJM GrizzliesMelih DemirRusen Cavusoglu2.76
Wednesday, February 218pmThe Nuneaton Academy, Radnor Drive, Nuneaton CV10 7PDNuneaton PredatorsCoventry Tornadoes BlueTony BatesDave Jenkinson2.77
Thursday, February 228.20pmXCEL Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DYWestwood RhinosTile Hill Trojans 2Dave ReynoldsMarcus Lover2.78
Thursday, February 227.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 3Warwick China RedClive BurgessTBD2.79
Friday, February 238.15pmRugby School Sports Centre, Horton Crescent, Rugby CV22 5DJRugby RoyalsNuneaton PredatorsGarry KearsleyTBD2.80

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamAway TeamMatch No.
Saturday, February 172pmU13Solihull College, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1SB.Solihull GriffinsRedditchA6
Sunday, February 181.20pmU15 Pool 1The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton PredatorsYardley DefendersB17
Saturday, February 171pmU15 Pool 2Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry EliteTamworth TigersB62
Friday, February 167pmU17 Pool 2Tile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UFSolihull GriffinsYardley DefendersC42

Results

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Tuesday, February 138.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFYardley Defenders103-79Coventry Tornadoes 1Ian PursgloveClive Burgess1.35
Wednesday, February 148.15pmRawlett Community Sports College, Comberford Road Tamworth B79 9AATamworth TigersP-PTile Hill Trojans 1Tony BatesClive Burgess1.36
Friday, February 167.20pmAshlawn School, Ashlawn Rd, Hillmorton, Rugby CV22 5ETRugby RageP-PArden GriffinsPhil JohnGreg Halder1.37

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 138.15pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 268-76Rugby RoyalsGeoff GarwoodSteven Yu2.72
Wednesday, February 148pmThe Nuneaton Academy, Radnor Drive, Nuneaton CV10 7PDNuneaton Predators42-50Nuneaton NomadsRusen CavusogluGarry Kearsley2.73
Thursday, February 157.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 339-36Coventry Tornadoes WhiteMelih DemirPaul North2.74

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamMatch No.
Sunday, February 111.20pmU13The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton Predators76-44Solihull GriffinsA28
Friday, February 96pmU15 Pool 1Colmers School & Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BirminghamBromsgrove Bears37-56Warwickshire HawksB30
Sunday, February 113.20pmU15 Pool 1The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton Predators49-73RedditchB34
Saturday, February 1011amU15 Pool 2Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry EliteTBCCoventry Tornadoes BlueB56
Saturday, February 1010.20amU17 Pool 1Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditch20-0Nuneaton PredatorsC5
Saturday, February 101pmU17 Pool 2Tile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UFSolihull Griffins101-69Birmingham MetsC45

League Tables

League tables can be found via the links below:

Division 1

Division 2

Youth Leagues

U13: https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u13/

U15 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-1/

U15 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-2/

U17 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-1/

U17 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-2/

Reminder: Re-training as a referee or table official

Fancy helping basketball in Warwickshire? Why not re-train as a referee or table official?

Both are crucial to having our league operate, and we’re always on the lookout for more! So, if you have the desire to give back to the game of basketball – please do so!

Online courses are available for both referees and table officials through Basketball England, and are available to those 16 years or older, with each one taking between 4-6 hours to complete. For those assisting Warwickshire Basketball, the league will reimburse a portion of the costs for these courses on completion of three league fixtures following qualification.

Get more information here!

A call to players

The league has noticed a number of overly aggressive fouls committed by players across games and divisions in recent weeks. It’s vital that fouls committed outside the scope of sportsmanlike play will be punished accordingly by the league.

Not only do overly aggressive fouls (including elbows) bring the game we love into disrepute, but it also risks potentially serious injury to players. It’s crucial that teammates and coaches help maintain the standards of play regarding fouls and behaviour on-court.

Players are reminded that a disqualifying foul incurs an instant two-match suspension. Referee’s reports are also sought when fouls like this are committed.

Scoresheet submissions

Clubs are reminded to please send pictures of scoresheets to info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk or youthleague@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk in JPEG format as soon as possible after completing your fixtures.

Clubs are also urged to ensure scoresheets are filled out in full, with headings, quarter and final scores included.

The league is also aware that some clubs are not providing full equipment for table officials. Can clubs please ensure that foul markers, sound devices, scoresheets, scoreboards and possession arrows are all provided for officials to use properly. Clubs are informed that equipment is available to purchase on the BE website.

Player Registrations

Clubs in both the WBA senior and youth league are reminded that using non-registered players in their teams will result in a fine. Now the league has started, WBA will start reviewing licence numbers. Where these are missing or are just membership numbers, fines are now being imposed.

Also, in regards to the Handicap Cup, no player will be allowed to switch between teams in any cup, shield or other handicap competition without express permission of the league or competition secretary in writing.

Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ybl_basketball/?hl=en 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ybl_basketball 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YBLOfficial 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOxX9mb00UUvBQ5Bn6RuIw 

The Bear Facts | Friday February 9 | Edition 642

Griffins, Trojans and Tigers road in top flight!

Sam Workman poured in a stunning 43 points as Arden Griffins bounced back from their defeat to Yardley with a dominant 101-59 victory over Coventry Tornadoes in Division One this week.

Workman, who had missed the majority of the first half of the season through injury was on-fire throughout to help a short-handed Griffins side to victory, keeping them right on the toes of Tile Hill.

Speaking of which, Trojans kept grip of top spot with a similarly controlling victory over Rugby Rage, whilst Yardley’s inconsistencies were on show once more, as they responded to victory over the reigning champions with defeat at Tamworth.

In the second division there were wins for Coventry Tornadoes Blue, Tile Hill Trojans 3 and Rugby Royals.

Catch up with all the results and upcoming fixtures below!

News

Respect the ref!

This is a further appeal to players and spectators attending fixtures over the course of the current and future campaigns.

There have now been numerous examples of disrespect, heckling and berating of referees and table officials. All clubs are reminded that we as a league are struggling to recruit and retain referees and officials, and that this behaviour is not helpful in that. This behaviour also includes persistent crowding of the table officials during games.

Please ensure that players respect the call when its made, and approach referees to discuss decisions in the correct manner.

Note, referees submit reports to the league regarding conduct which is deemed as out of line, and punishments for players can and will be issued when necessary.

Whilst the league understands the intensity and competitive nature of the sport, IT DOES NOT ALLOW for such disrespectful behaviour.

Can all clubs please inform all players of this message and ensure that senior players and coaches hold their teammates to account regarding this.

Table officials

This is a reminder for clubs regarding table officials.

It is the responsibility of the home team to provide two competent table officials for every game, one of whom must be BE qualified.

They should be registered with the BE, and prepared to attend a Table Officiating course organised or approved by WBA if unqualified.

Match officials will be requested to report on the scoresheet should TWO TABLE OFFICIALS not be in place at the start of the game. Failure to adhere to this Rule may result in a fine being levied against the offending club.

Fixtures

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Tuesday, February 138.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFYardley DefendersCoventry Tornadoes 1Ian PursgloveClive Burgess1.35
Wednesday, February 148.15pmRawlett Community Sports College, Comberford Road Tamworth B79 9AATamworth TigersTile Hill Trojans 1Tony BatesClive Burgess1.36
Friday, February 167.20pmAshlawn School, Ashlawn Rd, Hillmorton, Rugby CV22 5ETRugby RageArden GriffinsPhil JohnGreg Halder1.37

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 138.15pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 2Rugby RoyalsGeoff GarwoodSteven Yu2.72
Wednesday, February 148pmThe Nuneaton Academy, Radnor Drive, Nuneaton CV10 7PDNuneaton PredatorsNuneaton NomadsRusen CavusogluGarry Kearsley2.73
Thursday, February 157.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 3Coventry Tornadoes WhiteMelih DemirPaul North2.74

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamAway TeamMatch No.
Sunday, February 111.20pmU13The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton PredatorsSolihull GriffinsA28
Friday, February 96pmU15 Pool 1Colmers School & Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BirminghamBromsgrove BearsWarwickshire HawksB30
Sunday, February 113.20pmU15 Pool 1The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton PredatorsRedditchB34
Saturday, February 1011amU15 Pool 2Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry EliteCoventry Tornadoes BlueB56
Saturday, February 1010.20amU17 Pool 1Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditchNuneaton PredatorsC5
Saturday, February 101pmU17 Pool 2Tile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UFSolihull GriffinsBirmingham MetsC45

Results

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 57.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans I96-65Rugby RageMike MaddoxGeoff Garwood1.32
Wednesday, February 78.15pmRawlett Community Sports College, Comberford Road Tamworth B79 9AATamworth Tigers75-62Yardley DefendersIan PursgloveClive Burgess1.33
Thursday, February 88.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes I59-101Arden GriffinsGreg HalderEmeka Ikwueze1.34

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 58.15pmWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Coventry CV5 7FFCoventry Tornadoes Blue51-45Coventry Tornadoes WhiteRusen CavusogluSteven Yu2.67
Tuesday, February 68.20pmSydney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry CV1 5LYWarwick China RedTBCNuneaton PredatorsPaul NorthMacus Lover2.68
Tuesday, February 68.20pmJubilee Sports Centre, Greenmoor Rd, Nuneaton CV10 7EZNuneaton NomadsP-PTile Hill Trojans 2Phil JohnTony Bates2.69
Thursday, February 88.20pmXCEL Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DYWestwood Rhinos51-63Tile Hill Trojans 3Dave JenkinsonMelih Demir2.70
Friday, February 98.15pmRugby School Sports Centre, Horton Crescent, Rugby CV22 5DJRugby Royals64-60JM GrizzliesTony BatesMelih Demir2.71

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamMatch No.
Friday, February 27pmU13Solihull College, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1SB.Solihull GriffinsTBCCoventry Tornadoes BlueA58
Saturday, February 311amU13Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry Elite26-87Warwickshire HawksA56
Saturday, February 312pmU13Sutton Coldfield College B74 2NWBirmingham Mets68-56Coventry Tornadoes WhiteA57
Sunday, February 41.20pmU13The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton Predators64-59RedditchA55
Saturday, February 310.20amU15 (Pool 1)Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditch50-69Yardley DefendersB29
Sunday, February 410.30amU15 (Pool 1)Moreton Morrell College, CV35 9BPWarwickshire Hawks46-31Coventry Tornadoes WhiteB18
Saturday, February 32pmU15 (Pool 2)Tile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UFSolihull GriffinsTBCCoventry Tornadoes DevelopmentB43
Sunday, February 410.30amU15 (Pool 2)Landau Forte Acedemy/QEMS, Comberford Rd, Tamworth, B79 8AHTamworth Tigers34-78Birmingham MetsB67
Saturday, February 33.30pmU17 (Pool 1)Moreton Morrell College, CV35 9BPWarwickshire Hawks38-44Nuneaton PredatorsC21
Saturday, February 312.10pmU17 (Pool 1)Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditch77-74Coventry EliteC22
Friday, February 26pmU17 (Pool 2)Colmers School & Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BirminghamBromsgrove Bears I46-62Yardley DefendersC49
Saturday, February 312pmU17 (Pool 2)Sutton Coldfield College B74 2NWBirmingham MetsTBCSolihull GriffinsC50

League Tables

League tables can be found via the links below:

Division 1

Division 2

Youth Leagues

U13: https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u13/

U15 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-1/

U15 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-2/

U17 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-1/

U17 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-2/

Reminder: Re-training as a referee or table official

Fancy helping basketball in Warwickshire? Why not re-train as a referee or table official?

Both are crucial to having our league operate, and we’re always on the lookout for more! So, if you have the desire to give back to the game of basketball – please do so!

Online courses are available for both referees and table officials through Basketball England, and are available to those 16 years or older, with each one taking between 4-6 hours to complete. For those assisting Warwickshire Basketball, the league will reimburse a portion of the costs for these courses on completion of three league fixtures following qualification.

Get more information here!

A call to players

The league has noticed a number of overly aggressive fouls committed by players across games and divisions in recent weeks. It’s vital that fouls committed outside the scope of sportsmanlike play will be punished accordingly by the league.

Not only do overly aggressive fouls (including elbows) bring the game we love into disrepute, but it also risks potentially serious injury to players. It’s crucial that teammates and coaches help maintain the standards of play regarding fouls and behaviour on-court.

Players are reminded that a disqualifying foul incurs an instant two-match suspension. Referee’s reports are also sought when fouls like this are committed.

Scoresheet submissions

Clubs are reminded to please send pictures of scoresheets to info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk or youthleague@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk in JPEG format as soon as possible after completing your fixtures.

Clubs are also urged to ensure scoresheets are filled out in full, with headings, quarter and final scores included.

The league is also aware that some clubs are not providing full equipment for table officials. Can clubs please ensure that foul markers, sound devices, scoresheets, scoreboards and possession arrows are all provided for officials to use properly. Clubs are informed that equipment is available to purchase on the BE website.

Player Registrations

Clubs in both the WBA senior and youth league are reminded that using non-registered players in their teams will result in a fine. Now the league has started, WBA will start reviewing licence numbers. Where these are missing or are just membership numbers, fines are now being imposed.

Also, in regards to the Handicap Cup, no player will be allowed to switch between teams in any cup, shield or other handicap competition without express permission of the league or competition secretary in writing.

Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ybl_basketball/?hl=en 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ybl_basketball 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YBLOfficial 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOxX9mb00UUvBQ5Bn6RuIw 

Hat trick of wins for Trojans!

A hat-trick of victories spurred Tile Hill Trojans on this week, but there was controversy surrounding the Third team game against Rugby Royals, when referee and Warwickshire Chairman Ian Pursglove called time with just over two minutes remaining, following verbal abuse towards him appeared to come from the Royals bench.

The match was poised at 59-57 in favour of Rugby when a volley was delivered resulting in a second technical foul being issued again player/coach Jay Jung and another at the Rugby bench. By now the official had had enough and gave the game 20-0 to the home side.

It was a lot calmer earlier in the week, also at Hereward, when Trojans 2 demolished Nuneaton Predators 84-39 after leading 35-10 at half-time. Five players hit double figures as the Seconds reached their highest score of the season.

But there was a magnificent fight-back at Woodlands for the Club’s First team who found themselves trailing 38-31 at half-time, then they proceeded to pile into Tornadoes 1 and land a massive 63 second-half points to win 93-65 and move clear at the top of division one as Griffins dropped points against Yardley.

The Bear Facts | Friday February 2 | Edition 641

Defenders pip Griffins in Division 1 Thriller!

There was a real thriller at Tile Cross Academy on Monday evening, as Yardley Defenders came out on top in a tight encounter with Arden Griffins.

Griffins, who continued their challenge for the league trophy against Yardley, struggled in the initial stages, but despite retaking the lead in the final few minutes having come from behind, couldn’t hold out for the win.

Sam Toluwase, a name many might know from NBL Division One’s City of Birmingham Rockets, nabbed 37 points on the night to help guide Defenders to their fifth victory of the season, whilst Arden will now need to ensure they go unbeaten for the rest of the season to take the league title.

Elsewhere in the top division, there were wins for Tile Hill Trojans I and Tamworth Tigers, who got the better of Coventry Tornadoes and Rugby Rage respectively.

In Division Two, there were two close encounters, with Warwick China Red and Coventry Tornadoes Blue both snatching victory from within just a couple of points.

Elsewhere, Tile Hill Trojans II and Nuneaton Nomads each registered wins of their own, whilst there were ugly scenes as Rugby Royals handed a walkover win to Tile Hill Trojans III, with the game abandoned due to persistent arguing with officials from the Royals.

News

Respect the ref!

This is a further appeal to players and spectators attending fixtures over the course of the current and future campaigns.

There have now been numerous examples of disrespect, heckling and berating of referees and table officials. All clubs are reminded that we as a league are struggling to recruit and retain referees and officials, and that this behaviour is not helpful in that. This behaviour also includes persistent crowding of the table officials during games.

Please ensure that players respect the call when its made, and approach referees to discuss decisions in the correct manner.

Note, referees submit reports to the league regarding conduct which is deemed as out of line, and punishments for players can and will be issued when necessary.

Whilst the league understands the intensity and competitive nature of the sport, IT DOES NOT ALLOW for such disrespectful behaviour.

Can all clubs please inform all players of this message and ensure that senior players and coaches hold their teammates to account regarding this.

Table officials

This is a reminder for clubs regarding table officials.

It is the responsibility of the home team to provide two competent table officials for every game, one of whom must be BE qualified.

They should be registered with the BE, and prepared to attend a Table Officiating course organised or approved by WBA if unqualified.

Match officials will be requested to report on the scoresheet should TWO TABLE OFFICIALS not be in place at the start of the game. Failure to adhere to this Rule may result in a fine being levied against the offending club.

Fixtures

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 57.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans IRugby RageMike MaddoxGeoff Garwood1.32
Wednesday, February 78.15pmRawlett Community Sports College, Comberford Road Tamworth B79 9AATamworth TigersYardley DefendersIan PursgloveClive Burgess1.33
Thursday, February 88.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes IArden GriffinsGreg HalderEmeka Ikwueze1.34

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, February 58.15pmWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Coventry CV5 7FFCoventry Tornadoes BlueCoventry Tornadoes WhiteRusen CavusogluSteven Yu2.67
Tuesday, February 68.20pmSydney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry CV1 5LYWarwick China RedNuneaton PredatorsPaul NorthMacus Lover2.68
Tuesday, February 68.20pmJubilee Sports Centre, Greenmoor Rd, Nuneaton CV10 7EZNuneaton NomadsTile Hill Trojans 2Phil JohnTony Bates2.69
Thursday, February 88.20pmXCEL Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DYWestwood RhinosTile Hill Trojans 3Dave JenkinsonMelih Demir2.70
Friday, February 98.15pmRugby School Sports Centre, Horton Crescent, Rugby CV22 5DJRugby RoyalsJM GrizzliesTony BatesMelih Demir2.71

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamAway TeamMatch No.
Friday, February 27pmU13Solihull College, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1SB.Solihull GriffinsCoventry Tornadoes BlueA58
Saturday, February 311amU13Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry EliteWarwickshire HawksA56
Saturday, February 312pmU13Sutton Coldfield College B74 2NWBirmingham MetsCoventry Tornadoes WhiteA57
Sunday, February 41.20pmU13The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton PredatorsRedditchA55
Saturday, February 310.20amU15 (Pool 1)Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditchYardley DefendersB29
Sunday, February 410.30amU15 (Pool 1)Moreton Morrell College, CV35 9BPWarwickshire HawksCoventry Tornadoes WhiteB18
Saturday, February 32pmU15 (Pool 2)Tile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UFSolihull GriffinsCoventry Tornadoes DevelopmentB43
Sunday, February 410.30amU15 (Pool 2)Landau Forte Acedemy/QEMS, Comberford Rd, Tamworth, B79 8AHTamworth TigersBirmingham MetsB67
Saturday, February 33.30pmU17 (Pool 1)Moreton Morrell College, CV35 9BPWarwickshire HawksNuneaton PredatorsC21
Saturday, February 312.10pmU17 (Pool 1)Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditchCoventry EliteC22
Friday, February 26pmU17 (Pool 2)Colmers School & Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BirminghamBromsgrove Bears IYardley DefendersC49
Saturday, February 312pmU17 (Pool 2)Sutton Coldfield College B74 2NWBirmingham MetsSolihull GriffinsC50

Results

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamScore Away TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, January 29th8.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFArden Griffins88-91Yardley DefendersIan PursgloveGeoff Garwood1.29
Monday, January 29th8.15pmWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Coventry CV5 7FFCoventry Tornadoes 165-93Tile Hill Trojans 1Shaun WilliamsSteven Yu1.30
Friday, February 27.20pmAshlawn School, Ashlawn Rd, Hillmorton, Rugby CV22 5ETRugby Rage40-66Tamworth TigersTony BatesPhil John1.31

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamScore Away TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, January 29th7.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 284-39Nuneaton PredatorsGarry KearsleyRusen Cavusoglu2.62
Tuesday, January 30th8.20pmSydney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry CV1 5LYWarwick China Red60-59Coventry Tornadoes WhitePaul NorthClive Burgess2.63
Tuesday, January 30th7.45pmAylesford School, Tapping Way, Warwick CV34 6XRJM Grizzlies39-59Nuneaton NomadsGreg HalderGarry Kearsley2.64
Thursday, February 1st8.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes Blue42-40Westwood RhinosClive BurgessDave Jenkinson2.65
Thursday, February 1st7.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 320-0Rugby RoyalsIan PursgloveEmeka Ikwueze2.66

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamScore Away TeamMatch No.
Saturday, January 271.20PMU13Moreton Morrell College, CV35 9BPWarwickshire Hawks72-37Solihull GriffinsA50
Saturday, January 2710.20AMU13Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditch74-68Birmingham MetsA53
Saturday, January 273.30pmU15 (Pool 1)Moreton Morrell College, CV35 9BPWarwickshire Hawks89-58RedditchB24
Sunday, January 283.20pm U15 (Pool 1)The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton Predators32-73Bromsgrove BearsB26
Saturday, January 2712pm U15 (Pool 2)Sutton Coldfield College B74 2NWBirmingham MetsTBCCoventry Tornadoes BlueB63
Friday, January 266pmU17 (Pool 2)Colmers School & Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BirminghamBromsgrove Bears 160-44Birmingham MetsC47
Saturday, January 273.30pm U17 (Pool 2)Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QNYardley Defenders62-65Solihull GriffinsC30

League Tables

League tables can be found via the links below:

Division 1

Division 2

Youth Leagues

U13: https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u13/

U15 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-1/

U15 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-2/

U17 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-1/

U17 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-2/

Reminder: Re-training as a referee or table official

Fancy helping basketball in Warwickshire? Why not re-train as a referee or table official?

Both are crucial to having our league operate, and we’re always on the lookout for more! So, if you have the desire to give back to the game of basketball – please do so!

Online courses are available for both referees and table officials through Basketball England, and are available to those 16 years or older, with each one taking between 4-6 hours to complete. For those assisting Warwickshire Basketball, the league will reimburse a portion of the costs for these courses on completion of three league fixtures following qualification.

Get more information here!

A call to players

The league has noticed a number of overly aggressive fouls committed by players across games and divisions in recent weeks. It’s vital that fouls committed outside the scope of sportsmanlike play will be punished accordingly by the league.

Not only do overly aggressive fouls (including elbows) bring the game we love into disrepute, but it also risks potentially serious injury to players. It’s crucial that teammates and coaches help maintain the standards of play regarding fouls and behaviour on-court.

Players are reminded that a disqualifying foul incurs an instant two-match suspension. Referee’s reports are also sought when fouls like this are committed.

Scoresheet submissions

Clubs are reminded to please send pictures of scoresheets to info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk or youthleague@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk in JPEG format as soon as possible after completing your fixtures.

Clubs are also urged to ensure scoresheets are filled out in full, with headings, quarter and final scores included.

The league is also aware that some clubs are not providing full equipment for table officials. Can clubs please ensure that foul markers, sound devices, scoresheets, scoreboards and possession arrows are all provided for officials to use properly. Clubs are informed that equipment is available to purchase on the BE website.

Player Registrations

Clubs in both the WBA senior and youth league are reminded that using non-registered players in their teams will result in a fine. Now the league has started, WBA will start reviewing licence numbers. Where these are missing or are just membership numbers, fines are now being imposed.

Also, in regards to the Handicap Cup, no player will be allowed to switch between teams in any cup, shield or other handicap competition without express permission of the league or competition secretary in writing.

Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ybl_basketball/?hl=en 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ybl_basketball 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YBLOfficial 

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Latest Fixtures and Results

Bear Facts is going to be late this week, here are the latest fixtures and results for Senior and Youth Leagues

Senior League

DateNightMatch numberHome AwayVenueRef 1Ref 2
05 February 2024Monday @ 7:20pm1.32Tile Hill Trojans 1vRugby Rage Hereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWIan Pursglove ?Geoff Garwood
07 February 2024Wednesday @ 8:151.33Tamworth TigersvYardley DefendersRawlett Community Sports College, Comberford Road Tamworth B79 9AAIan Pursglove ?Clive Burgess
08 February 2024Thursday @ 8:15pm1.34Coventry Tornadoes 1vArden GriffinsFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTGreg HalderEmeka Ikwueze
05 February 2024Monday @ 8:15pm2.67Coventry Tornadoes BluevCoventry Tornadoes WhiteWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Coventry CV5 7FFRusen CavusogluSteven Yu
06 February 2024Tuesday @ 8:20pm2.68Warwick China RedvNuneaton Predators Sydney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry CV1 5LYPaul NorthMarcus Lover
06 February 2024Tuesday @ 8:20pm2.69Nuneaton NomadsvTile Hill Trojans 2Jubilee Sports Centre, Greenmoor Rd, Nuneaton CV10 7EZPhil JohnTony Bates
08 February 2024Thursday @ 8:20pm2.70Westwood RhinosvTile Hill Trojans 3XCEL Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DYDave JenkinsonMelih Demir
09 February 2024Friday @ 8:15pm2.71Rugby RoyalsvJM GrizzliesRugby School Sports Centre, Horton Crescent, Rugby CV22 5DJTony BatesMelih Demir
29 January 2024Monday @ 8:15pm1.29Arden Griffins88v91Yardley Defenders
29 January 2024Monday @ 8:15pm1.30Coventry Tornadoes 165v93Tile Hill Trojans 1
02 February 2024Friday @ 7:20pm1.31Rugby Rage 40v66Tamworth Tigers
29 January 2024Monday @ 7:20pm2.62Tile Hill Trojans 284v39Nuneaton Predators 
30 January 2024Tuesday @ 8:20pm2.63Warwick China Red60v59Coventry Tornadoes White
30 January 2024Tuesday @7:45pm2.64JM Grizzlies39v59Nuneaton Nomads
01 February 2024Thursday @ 8:15pm2.65Coventry Tornadoes Blue42v40Westwood Rhinos
01 February 2024Thursday @ 7:20pm2.66Tile Hill Trojans 320v0Rugby Royals

Youth League

DateGamedayTimeMatch NumberHome Team  Away TeamLocation
3 February 2024Saturday11.00A56Coventry ElitevWarwickshire HawksBarr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BU
3 February 2024Saturday12.00A57Birmingham MetsvCoventry Tornadoes WhiteSutton Coldfield College B74 2NW
4 February 2024Sunday13.20A55Nuneaton PredatorsvRedditchThe George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, Nuneaton 
11 February 2024Sunday 13.20A28Nuneaton PredatorsvSolihull GriffinsThe George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, Nuneaton 
3 February 2024Saturday10.20B29RedditchvYardley DefendersArrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0EN
4 February 2024Sunday10.30B18Warwickshire HawksvCoventry Tornadoes WhiteMoreton Morrell College, CV35 9BP
9 February 2024Friday18.00B30Bromsgrove BearsvWarwickshire HawksColmers School & Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham 
11 February 2024Sunday15.20B34Nuneaton PredatorsvRedditchThe George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, Nuneaton 
3 February 2024Saturday14.00B43Solihull GriffinsvCoventry Tornadoes DevelopmentTile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UF
4 February 2024Sunday10.30B67Tamworth TigersvBirmingham metsLandau Forte Acedemy/QEMS, Comberford Rd, Tamworth, B79 8AH
10 February 2024Saturday11.00B56Coventry ElitevCoventry Tornadoes BlueBarr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BU
3 February 2024Saturday15.30C21Warwickshire HawksvNuneaton PredatorsMoreton Morrell College, CV35 9BP
3 February 2024Saturday12.10C22RedditchvCoventry EliteArrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0EN
10 February 2024Saturday10.20C5RedditchvNuneaton PredatorsArrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0EN
3 February 2024Saturday12.00C50Birmingham MetsvSolihull GriffinsSutton Coldfield College B74 2NW
10 February 2024Saturday13.00C45Solihull GriffinsvBirmingham MetsTile Cross Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham B33 9UF
A50Warwickshire Hawks72v37Solihull Griffins
A53Redditch74v68Birmingham Mets
B24Warwickshire Hawks89v58Redditch
B26Nuneaton Predators32v73Bromsgrove Bears
B66Coventry Tornadoes Blue96v28Coventry Tornadoes Development
C18Nuneaton Predators63v72Redditch
C8Coventry Elite50v80Redditch
C44Yardley Defenders66v28Birmingham Mets
C47Bromsgrove Bears 160v44Birmingham Mets
C30Yardley Defenders62v65Solihull Griffins

You can of course see all of these and league tables elsewhere on the website

The Bear Facts | Friday January 26 | Edition 640

Defenders hold off Tigers in sole Division One test!

It was a good week for Yardley Defenders, as they put themselves atop the ‘best of the rest’ in Division One with a hard-fought victory over Tamworth Tigers.

With Arden Griffins and Tile Hill set for a grandstand finish in the coming months, each with an identical 7-2 record, it’s a real battle for bronze in the top division of Warwickshire – barring some major drop off from the top two.

And it was Yardley who put themselves in a great position to claim that prize by besting Tamworth 71-66, lifting themselves to 17 points for the season so far in the process.

Tigers do have the chance to roar back ahead given they’ve played two fewer games so far, but it makes for an exciting battle for sure between the pair as the season comes to its conclusion in a few months’ time.

In Division Two, there was a full slate of fixtures, with Tile Hill 2 getting the better of JM Grizzlies.

Nuneaton Nomads were a single point from dropping a tonne on Trojans 3, staying right on the heels of Coventry Tornadoes Blue, who themselves beat Rugby Royals 62-50.

Elsewhere, there were victories for Nuneaton Predators and Westwood Rhinos, with the four-way tussle atop the standings showing little sign of slowing down.

News

A call to players

The league has noticed a number of overly aggressive fouls committed by players across games and divisions in recent weeks. It’s vital that fouls committed outside the scope of sportsmanlike play will be punished accordingly by the league.

Not only do overly aggressive fouls (including elbows) bring the game we love into disrepute, but it also risks potentially serious injury to players. It’s crucial that teammates and coaches help maintain the standards of play regarding fouls and behaviour on-court.

Players are reminded that a disqualifying foul incurs an instant two-match suspension. Referee’s reports are also sought when fouls like this are committed.

Potential over 17s league for 2024/25

The WBA committee are considering the best method of keeping over 17s involved in the local league. The target group is 18–21 to cover those at university.

Several possible options were discussed, including expanding the Youth league, creating another Senior Division and an alternate format for the age group competition.

Opinions are to be sought at the AGM Forum but interest in participation is sought now.

If you think you could field a team within this criteria and have thoughts about the age range and format please email info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk.

The Bear Facts

A reminder that from this season, the Bear Facts is now available to all via the Warwickshire Basketball Website. The emailed version has now ended, with a link to the online article sent to all on the mailing list.

The weekly round-up will be produced in tandem with a full match report from a select game each week, including quotes and photos (when possible).

Scoresheet submissions

Clubs are reminded to please send pictures of scoresheets to info@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk or youthleague@warwickshirebasketball.co.uk in JPEG format as soon as possible after completing your fixtures.

Clubs are also urged to ensure scoresheets are filled out in full, with headings, quarter and final scores included.

The league is also aware that some clubs are not providing full equipment for table officials. Can clubs please ensure that foul markers, sound devices, scoresheets, scoreboards and possession arrows are all provided for officials to use properly. Clubs are informed that equipment is available to purchase on the BE website.

Player Registrations

Clubs in both the WBA senior and youth league are reminded that using non-registered players in their teams will result in a fine. Now the league has started, WBA will start reviewing licence numbers. Where these are missing or are just membership numbers, fines are now being imposed.

Also, in regards to the Handicap Cup, no player will be allowed to switch between teams in any cup, shield or other handicap competition without express permission of the league or competition secretary in writing.

Respect the ref!

There have been several examples of disrespect and the heckling of officials. All clubs are reminded that we as a league are struggling to recruit and retain referees, and that this behaviour is not helpful in that. Please ensure that players respect the call when its made, and approach referees to discuss decisions in the correct manner.

Fixtures

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, January 29th8.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFArden GriffinsYardley DefendersIan PursgloveGeoff Garwood1.29
Monday, January 29th8.15pmWoodlands Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Coventry CV5 7FFCoventry Tornadoes 1Tile Hill Trojans 1Shaun WilliamsSteven Yu1.30
Friday, February 27.20pmAshlawn School, Ashlawn Rd, Hillmorton, Rugby CV22 5ETRugby RageTamworth TigersTony BatesPhil John1.31

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, January 29th7.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 2Nuneaton PredatorsGarry KearsleyRusen Cavusoglu2.62
Tuesday, January 30th8.20pmSydney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry CV1 5LYWarwick China RedCoventry Tornadoes WhitePaul NorthClive Burgess2.63
Tuesday, January 30th7.45pmAylesford School, Tapping Way, Warwick CV34 6XRJM GrizzliesNuneaton NomadsGreg HalderGarry Kearsley2.64
Thursday, February 1st8.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes BlueWestwood RhinosClive BurgessDave Jenkinson2.65
Thursday, February 1st7.20pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans 3Rugby RoyalsIan PursgloveEmeka Ikwueze2.66

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamAway TeamMatch No.
Saturday, January 271.20PMU13Moreton Morrell College, CV35 9BPWarwickshire HawksSolihull GriffinsA50
Saturday, January 2710.20AMU13Arrowvale Sports Centre, Green Sward Lane, Redditch, B98 0ENRedditchBirmingham MetsA53
Saturday, January 273.30pmU15 (Pool 1)Moreton Morrell College, CV35 9BPWarwickshire HawksRedditchB24
Sunday, January 283.20pm U15 (Pool 1)The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton PredatorsBromsgrove BearsB26
Saturday, January 2712pm U15 (Pool 2)Sutton Coldfield College B74 2NWBirmingham MetsCoventry Tornadoes BlueB63
Friday, January 266pmU17 (Pool 2)Colmers School & Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BirminghamBromsgrove Bears 1Birmingham MetsC47
Saturday, January 273.30pm U17 (Pool 2)Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QNYardley DefendersSolihull GriffinsC30

Results

Division One

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Tuesday, January 238.15pmTile Cross Academy, Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham B33 9UFYardley Defenders71-66Tamworth TigersIan PursgloveShaun Williams1.20

Division Two

DateTipVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamRefereeUmpireMatch No.
Monday, January 228.15pmHereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9SWTile Hill Trojans II70-62JM GrizzliesDave ReynoldsSteven Yu2.57
Tuesday, January 238.20pmJubilee Sports Centre, Greenmoor Rd, Nuneaton CV10 7EZNuneaton Nomads99-59Tile Hill Trojans IIIPhil JohnGreg Halder2.58
Thursday, January 258.15pmFinham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WTCoventry Tornadoes White40-61Nuneaton PredatorsEmeka IkwuezeRusen Cavusoglu2.59
Thursday, January 258.20pmXCEL Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DYWestwood Rhinos72-41Warwick China RedClive BurgessDave Jenkinson2.60
Friday, January 268.15pmRugby School Sports Centre, Horton Crescent, Rugby CV22 5DJRugby Royals50-62Coventry Tornadoes BlueTony BatesGarry Kearsley2.61

Youth Leagues

DateTipAge groupVenueHome TeamScoreAway TeamMatch No.
Saturday January 2011amU13Barr’s Hill School, Radford Road, Coventry, CV1 4BUCoventry Elite28-52RedditchA45
Saturday January 2012pmU13Sutton Coldfield College B74 2NWBirmingham MetsTBCNuneaton PredatorsA46
Sunday January 211.15pmU13Woodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Tornadoes Blue60-70Warwickshire HawksA47
Saturday January 201.30pmU15 (Pool 1)Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QNYardley Defenders46-38RedditchB25
Saturday January 203.15pmU15 (Pool 2)Woodlands Sports Complex, Broad Ln, Coventry CV5 7FF, UKCoventry Tornadoes Blue88-20Solihull GriffinsB51
Sunday January 213.20pmU17 (Pool 1)The George Eliot Academy, Raveloe Dr, NuneatonNuneaton Predators63-72RedditchC18
Saturday January 203.30pmU17 (Pool 2)Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8QNYardley Defenders66-28Birmingham MetsC44

League Tables

League tables can be found via the links below:

Division 1

Division 2

Youth Leagues

U13: https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u13/

U15 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-1/

U15 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u15-pool-2/

U17 (Pool 1): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-1/

U17 (Pool 2): https://www.warwickshirebasketball.co.uk/table/u17-pool-2/

Reminder: Re-training as a referee or table official

Fancy helping basketball in Warwickshire? Why not re-train as a referee or table official?

Both are crucial to having our league operate, and we’re always on the lookout for more! So, if you have the desire to give back to the game of basketball – please do so!

Online courses are available for both referees and table officials through Basketball England, and are available to those 16 years or older, with each one taking between 4-6 hours to complete. For those assisting Warwickshire Basketball, the league will reimburse a portion of the costs for these courses on completion of three league fixtures following qualification.

Get more information here!

Hawks downed by Nottingham

Over in the National League Division Three, it was a painful trip to the East Midlands for Warwickshire Hawks, who were off their best in their defeat to high-flying Nottingham.

Hawks started the clash strong, leading after the first period, but the hosts applied the pressure over the second stanza to turn the tables on Luke Freer’s charges, taking a lead which they wouldn’t surrender for the remainder of the clash ahead of half-time.

It was a stuttering performance from the Warwickshire side, who will hope they can re-capture their form heading into the crunch fixtures of the season.

Links

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ybl_basketball 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YBLOfficial 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOxX9mb00UUvBQ5Bn6RuIw 

Paul Roberts catches fire as Griffins soar past Rage

There was a shooting display to behold in the Handicap Shield this week, as Arden Griffins eased their way into the second round of the competition with a 116-89 victory over Rugby Rage at Tile Cross Academy.

A stunning 43-point performance from long-range specialist Paul Roberts helped the Griffins book their place in the next round, and it was a rapid start from the wily guard – with an opening flourish which immediately had the hosts heading in the right direction.

Roberts netted a stunning six long-range attempts in the opening period, as Arden took a sizeable chunk out of Rugby’s Handicap advantage within the first 10 minutes.

Buoyed by the return from injury of perennial scorer Sam Workman, Griffins didn’t let up in the second quarter either – drawing themselves level by the time the half-time buzzer sounded.

From then on, the result seemed something of a formality, as the hosts continued to pour in the points, notching 34 in the third stanza behind Roberts’ continuing outburst from beyond the arc.

With the Griffins comfortable in their lead, Rugby did all they could to remain in touch, but the reigning league champions simply proved too much for Rage, who couldn’t find a way back – eventually falling to a 27-point loss.

However, it was Roberts’ 11 long-range bombs which proved the ultimate telling point in the fixture – and if it’s a sign of things to come over the course of the second half of the season, it could be a warning sign to those who come up against Arden in the coming weeks.