After a consistently dominant year of JPL basketball, the Central Coast Rebels Under 14 men have qualified for the National Club Championships to be held in Victoria from September 24-29.
The competition will see the best 48 men’s and women’s club teams from around Australia compete on the big stage.
Coached by NBL1 Crusaders Hammish Loader and Alex Bailey, this is the first Central Coast Rebels team to make the Nationals in eight years with Coach Bailey being a part of that 2015 Under 14s team.
The Rebels’ path to the Nationals was paved with milestones and achievements including taking home the Coastal Classic and John Martin Country championships.
Attending a national competition involves a lot of expenses which is why the team has turned to the community for a helping hand in raising funds.
Their latest venture is a wine and beer tasting night to be held at Six String Brewing at 7pm on Friday, September 9.
Six String Brewing Company and Henty Farm Wines will join forces to host the event and support the Rebels team.
Tickets are $50 per person and include a wine and beer tasting, plus a grazing platter.
Tickets can be purchased on Central Coast Basketball’s website with all proceeds going to help the boys make it to Victoria for a shot at a national title.
Tickets to the Under 14 Club Championships in Casey Victoria can be found on Intix and if you’d like to watch the Rebels online in their first matchup against the Warwick Senators at 9am on Sunday, September 24, links can be found on the Kommunity TV website.
Stefan Kataric