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A new Venture for Basketball in Cork
Cork Sports Partnership has launched a new Basketball Development
Officer for Cork City and County in partnership with the Cork Ladies
and Men’s Basketball Boards and Basketball Ireland.
The Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to announce details of a new
initiative which aims to promote and encourage the sustainable
development of Basketball in Cork. The main objective of this
initiative is to increase participation in all areas of the sport.
Speaking at the launch, Michael Crowley, Coordinator of the Sports
Partnership announced that they are delighted to be in a position to
work with the Cork Basketball Boards and Basketball Ireland in this new
venture.
“This we hope is just the start of a new chapter for Basketball in
Cork. We are here to support the Cork Basketball Boards in the
development of their sport. We feel this new Development Plan is a step
in the right direction and will ensure that Basketball continues to
grow and develop into the future with as many young people as possible
involved.”
Bernard O’Byrne Secretary General of Basketball Ireland also expressed
his delight at the launch night. “Basketball Ireland is delighted to be
part of this initiative by our member Leagues in Cork and the Cork
Local Sports Partnership. We believe that this is a viable template
which can be replicated throughout the country if it proves successful.
We have every confidence that it will be successful and we commend all
those involved for their efforts to date.”
The Cork Ladies and Men’s Basketball Boards cater for Basketball across
all disciplines, from under nine right through to senior level. They
have also introduced some exciting new initiatives in recent years
which are continuing to grow. These include:
Ø Cispheil Na mBunscoil (Primary Schools Programme)
Ø U9 Participation Games
If you would like more information on any of the above initiatives or
how to become involved in your local Basketball Club, contact Ian
McLoughlin. Tel: 021-4665084 or email imcloughlin@corksport.ie
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