Australian Women's Deaf Basketball Tryouts

Stephanie McDonald has written to us as follows ...

"I am part of the Australian Woman’s Deaf Basketball squad (nicknamed the Gecko’s) who are currently training and preparing for the Asia Pacific Games in October 2015 to qualify for the 2017 Deaflympics in Turkey.  Our aim is to send a full squad to compete at the 2017 Deaflympics and to win a medal!

We have had two try-out camps and have been unsuccessful in selecting a full squad due to low numbers. The next try-outs will most likely be held late November or early December in Melbourne. The current squad consists of players from WA, NSW, VIC and QLD and of various ages.

We are hoping you can help us find or know of any deaf or hard of hearing female basketball players from your association that would be interested in trying out. The only eligibility required of players is that they must have a minimum hearing loss of 55 decibels in their good ear. 

Below is a flyer with details about the Australian Deaf Womens Basketball team and information about the upcoming try-outs. Most deaf or hard of hearing basketballers are not aware that the Australian Deaf Basketball Team exists and we are hoping everyone can help make more people aware of the team."

Thanks Steph, the Boomers are happy to help - below is the flyer for the Gecko's tryouts, spread the word and let's help the girls get a team together.




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