WELCOME to the 2007 Wild West Challenge-

After 6 years without the famous and highly challenged basketball competition 'The Wild West Challenge', the FWAS, DSR and Basketball NSW are working together to revive the competition in the Far West.

The Wild West Challenge in the past has been well known for its large number of teamn entrants, display of highly talented basketball players and its fierce rivalries between western towns.  

What is the Wild West Challenge? 

The Wild West Challenge is a basketball competition held in the Far West in order to allow participants from remote towns throughout the Far West to come together at central venues and play several games of basketball in a round robin format.

As part of the Wild West Challenge we are also looking to identify talented basketball players who would make up a Tour Development Basketball Squad. In re-launching the Wild West Challenge we are looking to raise the profile of basketball in the Far West area in order to develop more competition and perhaps establish basketball associations over a wide area.  

When is the Wild West Challenge?

The Wild West Challenge will involve two rounds of basketball games which will be concluded with finals. The dates for the rounds and finals are as follows:  

Round 1 - 9th September 2007

Round 2 - 21st October 2007

Round 3 - 11th November 2007  

Where is the Wild West to be held?

The Wild West Challenge is to be held at certain towns throughout the Far West. The towns of the Far West have been divided into pools based on geographical location and include:  

           Depending on team nominations the towns in each pool will play off against each other in both rounds with first and secind places in each division meeting at Gilgandra for the finals. The proposed venues for round one games include Cobar, Walgett, Gilgandra and Hilston.  

Who can Play in the Wild West Challenge? 

The age divisions for the Wild West Challenge will be 15's (turning 15 or under) and 13's (turning 13 or under) girls and boys teams with the option of mixed teams for towns that have insufficient numbers. Mixed teams can only be nominated into the 13's boys division.  

What is the Cost of the Wild West Challenge?

The cost of the Wild West Challenge is $50 per association/town/club.  

What do we need to be able to play in the Wild West Challenge?

Each team which is entered into the Wild West Challenge will need to have a:  

• Coach
• Assistant coach
• Manager
• Referee (minimum of Level 0 Refereeing Qualifications)
• Uniform (same numbered, coloured shirts, singlets or bibs)

For further information contact:  

Kathy Barber

Far West Academy of Sport

PO Box 9 Cobar NSW 2835

p: 02 6836 2978

F:02 6836 2996

E: kbarber@dsr.nsw.gov.au  

or  

Tracey Quayle

Western Region Development Officer Basketball NSW

PO Box 2913 Dubbo NSW 2830

p: 02 6884 9815

F: 02 6884 7812

E: Tracey.Quayle@dsr.nsw.gov.au

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