Hoops

Competition Proposal

I like the idea initially, in fact tried to get one started like it on a regional basis, becuase the local club level was so poor. However, I think given the level of competition that BASA has already, it is not entirely relevant to hold another competition outside of that, especially when there are sasi and state trainings going on throughout the year and then club committments to games and trainings, also those athletes heading into elitism may already be playing seniors once a week outside of all this other stuff. I don't mind basketball 24/7, but even the best kids need to have balance.

so if its aimed specifically at development, towards SASI and State, could you hold training for these players also. For example start at 6:00 with training from 6-6:45 then then games from 6:45 - 7. It would be difficult to hold a separate training (and perhaps even too much basketball), but if you have training at the same time, you may get more development than just games themselves.

Another concern i would have (and i am not trying to rain on your party, i think this is a great idea for basketball in SA) but if it is going to be run externally from BASA, how is it going to be financed?

Great in theory, but would this elitist type of competition deter the kids not in the top 16/32? Would this be detremental to basketball on the whole, at a junior level.

Perhaps we are not ready for this type of competition, but if we could increase basa player levels by another 25%-50% we may be able to implement such a system.

Weekly selection for this comp seems a bit too much work for the person who must decide on the squad. How are they going to fairly chose without seeing all the players. Perhaps it could be done on a monthly basis.

Would you suggest this for all ages (12's-20's) or just ... 14's 16's and 18's???

Great concept though!!