The Chronicles a top UK Streetball team from South London is coming to South Auckland, organize your team, play the rest of South Auckland and then face the Chronicles in a final on Saturday night March 21st at the Telstra Clear Pacific Event centre at 7.30pm. Saturday night Finale includes performances from Sweet and Sour. Register your team now at www.papsda.co.nz, for more information call 09 278 7786 or email 360@papsda.co.nz ..read more..
The ninth FIBA U19 World Championship for Men is taking place in Auckland from July 2 12 2009. It is the third largest basketball event in the world and is globally recognised as the breeding ground for future global basketball stars with many of todays well known basketballers participating in past tournaments. Only the FIBA Mens and Womens World Championships are larger. ..more..
Chess is a game of patience and strategy, but is also a sneaky game of fooling your opponent in to a bad move. It is one of the oldest known games. It was thought it came to Western Europe and Russia by the 9th century and by the year 1000, it had reached Europe. In 1851, the first modern chess tournament took place in London and was won by a German player called Adolf Anderssen, who was praised as the leading chess master. He had an energetic attacking style although it was later regarded shallow
Nowadays, some people think that chess is a boring game to watch, but they do not realize how complicated, brain testing and strategic it really is. Just like other strategy games like Partypoker; and lateral thinking puzzles, they require patience, a lot of thinking and practice.
Millions of people worldwide play Chess, it is one of the most popular past times in the world. You can play it anywhere, whether it is at home, at a chess club or on the internet. There are two main varieties of chess, they are Western Chess and International Chess. Both of which have different rules, pieces, and different boards.
There are three main phases to a game of chess; the development, middle-game and the the end-game.
The opening of the game mainly consists of the two players moving their smaller pieces first and keeping the King and Queen safe. The openings are well thought over and can last up to twenty five or thirty moves or more. Moves are chosen with offensive or defensive pieces, depending on the threat posed. The middle-game changes with every round, but mainly consists of keeping the King safe. Surrounding pieces remain on the board to protect the King and the pawns can be promoted in certain circumstances. Much computer theory and analysis nowadays helps players progress in the end-game due to reduced complexity.
Youthtown Streetball Tour 09
Competitions will be held at North Harbour, Auckland Central, Ages : 13yrs and under , 17 yrs and under, Open 17 yrs and over , Family (Mum,Dad & U14), Cost $20.00 per team (maximum of 4 in team) Cost per-player $5.00 (if team has only 3players it is still $20.00), Major Cash Prize’s, Sony Playstation 2′s, IPod nano’s, iPod Touchs, 32inch Flat screen TV, Spot prizes given for competitions run on the day. ..read more..
Ronaldson takes out ANBL honours
The New Zealand Breakers’ ageless forward Tony Ronaldson has been rewarded for an outstanding contribution in his side’s last two NBL victories by being named Player of the Week for round 14. The NBL games played record-holder, (621, and counting) averaged 24.5 points, five rebounds and 3.5 assists in victories over Sydney (in Auckland) and the Wildcats (in Perth) to return the Breakers to their winning ways after their shock home loss to Townsville and subsequent week off. ..read more..
Wildcats vs. Breakers Highlights
Seven News wraps up the New Zealand Breakers win over the Perth Wildcats at Challenge Stadium.
Push Play Streetball Summer Series
Wellington Basketball, in conjunction with the Wellington City Council, will run a summer streetball series with former NBL legend and current Junior Tall Blacks coach Kenny McFadden around the Capital during the holiday period. The series will begin on Monday, December 22 until Friday, January 30, 2009, running every weekday (excluding public holidays) from 3-5pm at venues around Wellington. ..read more..
New Zealand Secondary Schools Dunk Competition 2008
Dunks from the 2008 dunk contest at the New Zealand AA Secondary Schools Championships
K1X Shoot Pass ‘n Slam
“This is Australasia’s biggest and best streetball 5on5 full court basketball tournament built for you, the player “
Event Date: Saturday February 23rd 2008 | Over 15 thousand dollars in cash to be won!! To Coincide with the New Season Launch of K1X Shoes & Apparel into Footlocker Australia & New Zealand. ..read more..
Street Handles DVD World Premiere
Come check out the NEW Street Handles “Phoenix Finest” Streetball DVD this Saturday at Pakuranga Youth Centre. This is a one off free show with some of the craziest dunks and ankle breakers caught on tape. If you don’t know who these guys are you beter ask somebody. Former YPA players Juice, Caution and Ghostrida will be featured along with D-Mar, BC and one of the best dunkers in the World Hawk. This is no joke, these guys are the real deal. If you a true streetball fan you won’t want to miss this. Kicks off at 8pm. This is for ballers only. ..read more..
