VENUE GIVEN HIGH PRAISE

28 Feb, 2011 08:31 AM
Maitland Federation Centre has been uncovered as the latest jewel in the Basketball Australia crown.       The centre hosted the National Under-20 and Ivor Burge Basketball Championships last week and officials high up the chain of command were impressed with what they saw.                                           Tournament director Genevieve Dunn said this may lead to Maitland receiving more national competitions in the future.

“People high up in Basketball Australia like national selectors were really impressed with the venue,” she said. “A lot of people didn’t realise what sort of a hidden gem was lying out in country NSW.                    “So I wouldn’t be surprised if Maitland receives more tournaments in the future, especially with the new court markings and the mezzanine area.”

Maitland Basketball Association general manager Chris Heath said he was pleased to hear such positive feedback and was overjoyed with the renovations, a multi-function area and court resurface, which took place in the lead-up to the seven-day tournament.                                                                                   “I was glad the Tooheys New crew came when they did to do up the top of the grandstand, it really made a difference,” he said.

“Overall I think Maitland put on a good show and for a lot of Basketball Australia officials it was a real eye opener ... hopefully now we will have the opportunity to host a few Tests.”                                              On court Victoria made a clean sweep of the four divisions by winning each grand final on Saturday.

 




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