President's Note

Congratulations to all the Blazers Grand Final contestants and winners! It is always exciting to end the season with a big game. I hope everyone had fun playing or supporting - I'll bring you the stats once I get them!

Team lists for Winter season 2014 have been sent out to families. The Balwyn Blazers is one of the most flexible clubs in the EDJBA when it comes to accommodating players' training & game time availabilities, friendship and other requests. The task of keeping 100 teams' best interest in mind when coordinating a new season is not easy, and I wish to thank our Operations and Age Group Coordinators for working really hard to take all competing factors into account and getting teams on the court.

Whilst we do try our best, it is nearly impossible to accommdate everybody's wishes. If you have a legitimate query about the teams, please email your Age Group Coordinator. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

Coaches needed

We are still some 20 coaches short for Winter season. An email came out before the holidays from our vice-president Paul detailed out how you can help. I encourage everyone to think about coaching - it really is the lifeblood of our club and a great way to contribute and become an active member of the Blazers. Please email Carolyn: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested or have any questions at all.

Winter season logistics

The first game of the Winter 2014 season is Saturday 3rd May. Training will commence this week, starting Tuesday 22nd April.

Hope everyone has had a great holiday break and that you can't wait to get back into basketball for the Winter season... GO BLAZERS!

Benson Lee

President

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