Douglas Heat basketball welcomes new mentor, competitions
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Douglas Heat basketball has released a slate of upcoming competitions to suit all ages and skill levels ahead of what promises to be another big season of hoops.
Aussie Hoops will kick things off for the under-10s and beginners at 3.45pm on February 8 which will be a ‘come and try day’.
On February 20th mixed under-12s and 15s kick off their season, while a men’s open competition will start in March and finish early August.
All games will be held at the cyclone shelter, at Port Douglas State School.
In addition Heat Basketball will run a new primary school interschool basketball competition, and that is set to start around June or July.
Meantime, Heat basketball has welcomed a timely arrival from Victoria who is set to become a key mentor for the younger generation of basketballers in Douglas.
Ex Sunbury resident James Pollard-Wright has moved to Douglas, and will coach younger players during his time in town.
Pollard-Wright has played basketball for 15 years and is looking for to “contributing” and “making a difference” in his mentor role.