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2000-2001 NWBA DIRECTORY

INSIDE Co",misJlonu's No/~s. ......................... 1 "'ponGllt in/o",,"lion ......................... 1 W~M~diIl.Co".. .................................... 1 Pltly~r Trtllls/~n. ................................. 4 TOllrll.m~nt D.ln .............................. 5 Objtll.rl~s ........................................... 6

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710 Qlleensbllry Loop Wi"Ier G.rden, Flflrid.14787

407-654-4115 407-654-6681 (Fax)

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Commissioner Rogu D."is, Sr.

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1st YP - H.rry ViIl~S 2nd VP - Joe LI.ceri

TrelUllrer - J., Kenn~tIy Secret.ry - Cltery/ McConllell

Exulltive Director Fr.nk T. Bllrns

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COMMISSIONER'S

NOTES

by Roger Davis, Sr.

Boy, was I looking forward to a quiet summer ofl'with the grand kids. But ...... between numerous TC-S and Jamie Dansldn appeals, things were HOT an summer long. Teams and players trying to circumvent the TC-S legislation peaked out just before the deadline. Now comes the process of screening the rosters. Copies are being sent to the Division Commissioners for tbeir review. In tbe meantime. 6 of tbe 12 Div. 1 teams had to make adjustments to their rosters before Sept. 30.

On tbe brigbt side, the number of transfers this year was 66 down from the whopping 114 of last year. Thanks primarily to the monitoriDg done by tbe cODference commissioners. I appreciate their efforts to help stem the team hopping trend.

On the dues invoices that Joe Luceri sent out, there was a request for teams to send in a picture. To date we have received 1b.rtt out of 186lll Thank you to the Lakeshore Storm, Waukesau Thunder and the Magic Wheel teams for complying. It may have seemed like a silly request and it certainly isn't requirement but their was a method in the madness. NWBA EJtcutive Director Frank Burns is attempting market this organization in a number of manners. Some of which call for history, statistics, player profiles and PHOTOS!!! So ....... hopefully, more team reps will see this gets done as the season gets underway.

As it stands now, tbe 2000-2001 season has 187 teams registered .

12 Div.1 87 Div. 1I 43 Div. III 35 Youth 10 Women

Looks to be another exciting and competitive year. So lets all get in shape, put on a smile and have some £l.IN. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• 2 October 15, 2000

SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT SITES

Several slots are still available for hosting D2 Sectional toumamcnts in tbe North. Soutb, East and West. Dates for Sectionals are March 10 & 11. 2001.

Div. ] bas one (1) Regional slot open. Date is March 24 & 25.

If your team is interested in bosting please contact

TSC ChairpersoD, Cheryl Vines at 501-834-8513(b) 501-296-1788 (w) or by email ARKSCC@aol.com

NBAINWBAALLSTAR 1 __ .... GiiilAM .. E --

Date: Feb. 8th, Thunday

Place: Washington, DC

ALL NBA affiliated teams Deed to make piaos to send a player AND a team representative. Cost will be covered by tbe NI!A.

National Wheelchair Basketball Association

I FUND RAISING PROGRAMS

The NWBA bas signed agreements witb two professional fundraising groups. Xeatel, Inc. is a telemarketing company wbicb is currently conducting campsiggs in approximately 6 states.

Wbeelcbair Sports Marketjne, J..a..£.... produces and markets coupon books locally for teams. Proceeds go to the local team and tbe NWBA based 00 tbe number of books sold in their area.

Both efforts are in the initial stages but have potential to raise a significant amount of funds for the organization.

U team I and where to see Eddie I play have kept Web

Administrator, Cesar Hernandez and Ex. Dir. Fnauk Bums busy, busy, busy.

Thanks Eddie and good luck!!

NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL COACH

SELECTION PROCESS

IBIG BROTHER Eddie McGee I CONGRATULATIONS to

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NOD-Olympic and NOD-WOrld Cup Year coach selection process is hereby announced. Qualified persons interested in making application for position of Head Coach for eitber the men's or women's teams should send a letter of intent along witb coacbing resume to NWBA President, David Kiley. Please refer to the C & B for specifics on Coach & Team Selection details.

NWBA member Eddie McGee, who managed to play tbe game to tbe hilt and come away from the Big Brother Show witb a cool balf a mil!!!

NWBALOGO

ICOACHING WORKSHOP n In addition to bringing disability ~ . ............... awareness to new heights just by

The NWBA logo is now a registered trademark. Use of the logo must be cleared with tbe NWBA before inclusion of it on any clothing, letterheads, advertisements, etc. For autborization please contact Frank Bums, Ex.Oir.

, being on the show, Eddie Wbeelchair Sports, USA & tbe American Sport Education Program present an ASEP Coaching Principles Coacbes' Clinic: When:

Where: Fee:

Sat., Nov. 18 88.m. -4 p.m. Tampa, FL 550.00

For reservations contact Todd Hatfield at 719-574-1150

plugged the NW8A by putting the website address on camera and talking about his experiences with his housemates. The number of bits on the website soared .. d email cbeering Eddie on to victory were numerous. Unsolicited donations, and requests for bow to donate, plus inquires on bow get involved, how to start a new

The Travel Shop has been selected by the Executive Committee as the Travel Agency of choice for the NWBA. Please contact fDn'l Hoisttd for all your travel needs. THE TRAVEL SHOP 1222 Westparil; Drive Suite B Little Rock, AR 72204 501-663-2203 or 800-663-2306 Fax: 501-663-4542

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B.£AD. the information in the newsletter!

~ aad/or BELA Y this information to your teammates.

CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER DUTIES

In addition to keepiag an inventory of required NWBA forms, they review game reports for completeness and forward them along witb Conf. standings to tbe NWBA Commissioner on 11120, 12120 and 1120 for inclusion in tbe NEWSLETTER.

WWW.WEMEDIA.COM

WeMedia invites you to panlclpate In tbe most ambitious Webcast ever ··tbe Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games from October 18·29. We'll feature on our site, live streaming video coverage encompassing tile opening and closing ceremonies in addition to exciting action in track and field, swimming. track cycling, sailing, wheckhajr basketban. and the wbeelchair marathon.

The action will begin witb the Opening Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. October 18 in Sydney, which is 4:30 a.m. Eastern time October 18 in the United States. Live video will be supplemented by taped coverage, and highlights as well as tbe live video will be archived for viewing at any time by usen. Full print coverage

1I!II-ilMiiiiP.OiiiiR.T~AiiN.TiiiDIiAiiIT~EiiS".II!. :~~:~a~ceo~~Vided at Oct. 31 Teams still delinquent on dues are suspended from competing in games and loose voting rights at Annual Meeting and may NOT compete in POST SEASON PLAY.

Dec.31 Deadline ror additions D2 and D3 Rosten

Jan. 15 Nominations for HaU orFame due to George Veenstra

Jan. 15 Nominations for elected offices are due to Karen Casper-Robenon

WeMedia's coverage can also be found on television at various times during the Games. Fox Sports Net will present a half-hour recap eacb morning at 11.30 a.m. on October 18·20, and from October 23-27, highlighting each day's competition. (MSG in New York City will air the program on those same days at 12.30 p.m., and Fox Spons Florida will air at noon.) WeMedia'!, production for rll TV will be a feature·oriented hair hour sbown at midnight Eastern and Pacific time, 11 p.m. Central

time, from October 18-29.

We look forward to bringing all tbe action to you. Visit wemedia.com and get ready for the largest, most exciting Webcast in history.

OUR FRIEND JAY KENNEDY

NWBA Treasurer, Jay Kennedy continues 10 convalesce at home. Jay became ill shortly after the Annual Meeling last April. The NWBA wishes Jay a full and speedy recovery. Tom Becke has been appointed by tbe EC as Acting Treasurer and is in the process ofassuming tbose responsibilities.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

The E:ucutive Committee positions or Second Vice President and Commissioner of the NWBA a~ up ror election at the 53rd Annual Meeting. Interested candidates should send a le"er of intent with a resume or paragraph outlining their background to:

Ka~n Casper- Roberson 782961 Ave. N. New Hope, M N 55428 or per email

SRob7678@aol.com

• 4 October 15, 2000

BETWEEN SEASON TRANSFERS

DIVISION 1

William Arriaga LA Stan to Casa Colina

Delbert Cannon Lg. Beach to Casa Colina

Rusty Belknap FresDo to Dallas Mal's

T.K. Dannelly UTA to Dallas Mal's

Brad Ness UTA to Dallas Mal's

Paul Hill Spokane to Denver

Ablorb Enocb UTA to Austin

Jobn Flowers Phoenix to Austin

Jack Ricks Mobile to Austin

Fred Harris Triad to Charlotte

Ryan Hundemer Houston to UTA

Steve Tew Arkansas to UTA

Richard Williams Siskin to Music City

DIVISIONS II

Jeremy Beach Denver to Phoenix

Robert Beckett Denver to Phoenix

Jovier Gonazlez Dallas V.A. to Phoenix

Aaron Levy Nevada to Phoenix

Jim Miller Music City to Pboenix

Jerry Terry Dallas Edge to Dallas VA

N.tioa.1 Wbcekblir Basketball Association

Jesus Alamillo Dallas Edge to Dallas V A

Cbay Mak Dallas Edge to Dallas VA

Gen Asbloek Clev. Cal's to Micbigan

Mike Sprau Clev. Can to Michigan

Lenard M.k1in Clev. Can to Toledo

Michael M Ues Clev. Cal's to Toledo

Rick St. Joh n Clev. Cal's to Toledo

Willie Becerra Tulsa to Ft. Smith

Dean Hokenson OSU to MAPVA

ADtonio Sarauela NY Knitks to MAPVA

Julius Ellerbe MD Ravens to NRH

Keith Lewis Md Raven to NRH

Jeff Lewis Md RaveDs to NRH

James TUnler Md Raveu to NRH

Michael Bottary VA Beach to Richmond

Tony Briley Richmond to V A Beach

David Beauregard St. Pete to Port City

Alex Morales NY Rimrocken to

NY Knicks Louis Dupilka

EPYA to NY Rimrocken J. Rodriquez

EPY A to St. Pete David Radbel

UWW to Orlando Jeremy Day

UTA to Orlando James Gouch

Oev. Cays to Columbus

Chris Rodney Atlanta to Miami Valley

Bruce Froenot Nebraska to Madonna

KeviD Claussen Nebraska to Madonna

Jeremy Schmidt Nebraska to Madonna

Clayton Peten U ofl to KS Wheelhawks

Jim Kessler Madonna to KS Wheelhawks

Randy Fisher KC Thunder toWheelhawks

Ray Pett)· KC Thunder to Wheelhawks

Joe Carille KC Thunder to KC Pionnen

Kyle Hines SW State to KC Pioneen

Justin Kune SW State to MN Freeze

Ben Harder U of I to MN Freeze

Bowie Linh UTA to SW State

George Horton Celtics to Blazen

David Hobbs Celtics to Blazers

David Moilers Spokane to Sonics

Davis Stump Spokane 10 Sonics

Heng Phaun Cypress 10 Long Beach

Marcello Garcia Cypress to Long Beach

John Cortez LA Stars to Pasadena

Robert SOlO Long Beach to Cypress

Dino Bennett Casa to Inland Empire

Joe Carr Waukesha 10 Racine

Franco Guzman Music City to Houston

• 5 October IS, 2000

I TOURNAMENTS

If you would like your tourney listed, please complete the Tournament Info. Form and return to the Commissioner.

Dener Rolline Nue&ets Larry Sidebottom 8885 W. Teton Cr. Littleton, CO 80128 303-987-4806(W) 303-987-4803(Fax) 303-904-1494 (0)

Lgsidebottom@aol.com

November 11-12, 2000 December 9-10, 2000 January 13-14,2001 February 10-11,2001

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Sylvester F. Simmons NYRO, Automation SC 212-264-2151 212-264-5257 (Fax)

Sylvester.SimmonS@ssa.gov January 12,13,14,2001

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Gary VenjohD Phoenix, AZ 480-461-9268 (0) 602-790-7909 Cell 480-655-8896 (Faxl

November 4-5,2000 Febru.ry 17-18,2001 ****.************* NEPV A Celtics

Steve Davis 508-428-1534 SS022@c.pecod .• et

November 18-19,2001 January 20-21, 2001 Febru.ry 24-25, 2001

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National Wheelchair Basketball A!I8OCiation

Nevada Wheelchair BB Club Pat McCoy P.O. Box 27165 Las Vegas, NV 89126 702-598-4081 702-648-3658(Fax)

November 18-19, 2000 December 9-10, 2000 January 13-14, 2001 J •••• ry 20-21, 2001 January 27-28, 2001 February 17-18,2001 February 24-25, 2001

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January 6-7, 2001 Febru.ry 17-18, 2001

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Evelyn Bologna 859-288-2916

Feb. 2-4, 2001

ILEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE h At the mid year meeting the Executive Com .. ittee commissioned aD ad hoc Legislative Committee to review the proposed amendments that will be considered by tbe delegate body at the S3rd annual meeting. All proposals must be submitted in writing to tbe Secretary of tbe NWBA, Cheryl McConnell "no later than six weeks preceding an aonual meeting." This translates into a date of Feb. 22, 2001, bowever, the earlier the better.

53RD ANNUAL MEETING &

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

Men's DI & D2 Final Four tournaments will be hosted again this year by the City of Chicago, Mayor's Office for People witb Disabilities. Larry Gorski, Special Assistant to tbe Mayor, will coordinate tbe event for tbe second straight yea r. In keeping with Cbicago's goal to be the Most Accessible City, Mr. Gorski is planning to top last years festivities. If anyone can do it, be can. Who else do you know that has the ability to close down a city street so that we can park our equipment vehicles??? We are looking forward to another April in Chicago 1!1!111!

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Diy. III Open National Tournament will be held in Charlotte. NC. Jeff Brafford is tournament director, and will hold the event Feb. 22-24. Sixteen slots are available and will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

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Youth Diyision will hold their final tournament at OSU in Stiltwater, OK Mar. 16-18

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Iptercolleaiate finals will be at the Univ. orIllinois, CbampaignfUrbana Feb. 22-24.

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Women ' s Division site and dates TBA.

• 6 October 15, 2000 National Wheelchair Basketball Association

I I I Though never considered an

111===C:18:U:d:e:::S:h:u:m:W::8:Y===IUUI====B:il:l:D:U:D:C:8:D====IU 'elite' player bimself, Bill was .. - • integral in tbe development of

Han o(Fame member. Claude Shumway, passed away September 21, 2000 in Kansas City, Missouri. Claude was a friend oftbe sport and one of tbe top officials in the country. He began refereeing NWBA games in 1950 with the Kansas City ROiling Pioneers. He worked in ten National Tournaments, numerous regional and sectional tournaments, and officiated 27 years for the Pioneers.

Claude was more than just an official. He traveled tbe Midwest holding referee clinics and qualifying new officials for the NWBA. During those early yean of our Association, Claude was active formulating and perfecting tbe rules governing NWBA play tbrough his active participation on tbe Rules Committee. Claude was inducted into the NWBA HaU of Fame in 1982.

The Kansas City Pioneen and the NWBA bad a great friend in Claude Shumway. Our thoughts and prayer go out to bis wife, Rowena, family and friends.

c. W. 'Bill' DUncan was an active member of the NWBA (or over 25 years. Bill los. bis battle witb cancer on June 19,2000 at age 56. Injured in a motorcyde crasb as a teenager, Bill attended Widney High Scbool in Los Angeles, where he was first introduced to wheelcbair basketball. It wasn't until 1976, after two tours of Viet Nam with the Navy tbat Bill saw the game again. He beealle a founding member of the Golden State 76ers who rose from the 'Bottom to' to be one oftbe premier programs in the Country.

In the late 70's and early 80's, Bill was the leading scorer in the Northern California Conference for tbree seasons and led tbe Sinrs to six conference championships. Under Bill's leadership and fudraising skills, the Sixers toured the Country in the early 80's, looking for new competition and as Bill always said 'trying to get better". Tbough he retired from active playing in 1996, Bill remained involved with the Sinn, seeing his dream come true when they qualified for the 1997 Final Four in Binningbam.

many top players and programs. He was a founder ofthe Challenge Cup in tbe 80's and a charter member of the Division 1 Committee at its inception. Through his work, the former Sinrs affiliated with the NBA Golden State Warriors and became the Golden State Road Warriors. Bill served as Division 1 Cbairperson, as a member of the Tournament Selection Committee, several International Team and Coach selection committees and as Team Manager for the 1990 US Gold Cup Team. Bill Duncan never said no, whether asked to belp a new team get started, assist with an event or serve tbe NWBA in any way.

Known for his wide grin and deep laugh , Bill was 'one of the good guys' and will be sorely missed by his NWBA family. Bill is survived by his wife Julie, and sons Steve and Stan and their families.