The Scott’s of Mount Gambier PIONEERS are pleased to announce it’s board members for  2007/2008:

President – Darryl Starick

Vice President – Andy Shoemark

Secretary – Sheree Hammond

Treasurer – Dave Bowden

Jason Joynes

Maxine Bowden

Neil Boase

Peter Gandolfi

Mick Pearce-Raisin

Currently the board members are concentrating on Sponsorship partnerships with existing and potential club sponsors.  If any business is looking to become a partner and would like to discuss the excellent benefits, please contact any of the board members or email pioneersbasketball@bigpond.com

Pioneers sponsorship provides excellent value for money, there is an opportunity for extensive Media Coverage including TV, Radio & newspapers.  Pioneers home games can draw crowds of up to 1000 people.

The Pioneers proudly represent our Region throughout Australia helping promote our Sponsors, tourism & community support. Sponsoring the Pioneers also creates the opportunity to be part of the only National Sporting Team in our Region.

PIONEERS IN 2008

We plan to celebrate 2008 in many ways, but most importantly with a successful ON-COURT performance throughout the season.  Combine that with a variety of OFF-COURT functions, things will be set for great times in 2008.

Former Pioneer’s player Ray de Wit has been appointed as Senior Coach. Ray is a former player of the Pioneers Basketball Club, who was a favourite at the “Icehouse” for his determination and competitive spirit.  Ray was best known for his commitment as a team player who gave 100% effort at all times.  Ray always played to win and will expect his players to provide a winning attitude and total commitment whilst representing the club and importantly our region at all times.

Ray is determined to achieve success both on and off the court.  The team will have a strong focus on developing a winning culture, playing with passion and commitment and promoting our sponsors throughout the year with pride.

2008 will bring an exciting new look to the PIONEERS…

Some Facts about SEABL

“Australia’s Premier Winter Basketball League”

The South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL) is Australia’s largest interstate sporting competition, and has developed some of Australia’s greatest ever basketballers, including Andrew Gaze, Luc Longley, Shane Heal, Andrew Bogut, Lauren Jackson, Penny Taylor and in 2007, future superstar Patrick Mills.

The 15 SEABL clubs are the pinnacles of their Junior and Senior Associations.  SEABL provides an elite competition for Male and Female teams from major cities and regional centre's around the Eastern Seaboard of Australia.  In 2008 the SEABL competition will stretch from Brisbane in the North to Hobart in the South and Mount Gambier in the West. The structure will provide increased benefits for stakeholders in the League, with a strong brand representation throughout each Club, from the elite to the grass roots competitions.