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Emmett Neville Tournament 2012 Neptune Basketball Club are excited to announce the running of the 3^rd annual Boys national tournament in memory of our dear team mate and friend Emmett Neville who sadly passed away in 2003. This event is growing in stature each year and this year’s tournament promises to be even better given the positive reaction issued by clubs for last years tournament. Expressions of interest in playing in this years tournament are invited from clubs who would like to be included. The tournament will take place in Neptune Stadium on Saturday 24^th March 2012 and is open to players born on or after 01/01/1998. This will be a one day event and will give teams from outside Cork plenty of scope to return home (should they choose to) in reasonable time thus reducing the costs.The grade is U14 Boys and we feel this would be a good stepping stone for teams involved in the upcoming U14 all Ireland Championships and also for clubs to gain experience from playing the best teams Ireland has to offer. We look forward to hearing from Clubs wishing to take part, places are limited and closing dates for entry is 17^th Feb or until entry quota has been reached. Emmett Neville Tournament committee Neptune Under - Age Section Applications or Queries to: Fitzgerald.k@apple.com (086-1091371) Alternative Phone (087-2129218) Ian McLoughlin Cork's New Basketball Development Officer 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: Cispheil Na mBunscoil (Primary Schools Programme) 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	Cork 2011 Channel
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