National Wheelchair Basketball Association

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Volume XXIX April 13, 1990 Number 8

CONDORS DEFEAT RAZORBACKS FOR assists to go with his 4 rebounds and 7 for 17 NATIONAL TITLE shooting from the field .

The Casa Colina Condors of Pomona, California, captured their 7th national championship since 1980 with a 57-49 victory over the Arkansas Rollin' Razorbacks in the 42nd Annual National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament played in Memorial Coliseum, April 7 on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Kentucky.

The Condors, playing without center Curtis Bell who had figured so prominently in their first six championships, snd who chose to sit out the 1989-90 season, won it on pure grit, determination. and a crafty defensive effort that put Coach Harry Vines' Razorbacks in a deficit situation throughout the game .

Jumping out to a 10-point lead by the 9 minute mark of the first half. the Condors held the Razorbacks at bay until the final minutes when Darren Scheneheck's layup and two free throws reduced the margin to 2 points at 25-23. Leading the Condors at this point were Dave Kiley with 9 points, and Jim Miller with 8. Schenebeck Jed the Razorbacks with 8. or the Condor's first half total of 8 assists, Kiley had 7 .

The second half saw the Condors protect and then widen their lead to 11 points by the 11 minute mark. From then on, the Razorbacks never came closer than 6 with 55 seconds left on a 3-pointer by Kazee as they tried vainly to penetrate the Condor's tough defense .

Jim Miller ended the game as high point getter with 18. Kiley had 17 and Albert Campos 12 . For the Razorbacks, Tim Kazee came up with a standout performance with 17 pojnts, while Darren Schenebeck contributed 14 and Coughlin 8 .

Miller's 8 for 9 field goal shooting earned him a place in the record book for individual field goal percentage in a championship game. The previous high was set by Ed Owen of the Illinois Gizz Kjds in 1969 when he scored 7 of 8 attempts in a winning effort over the Detroit Sparks. Kiley distingujshed himself with 13

MUSIC CITY TAKES THIRD PLACE OVER DETROIT SPARKS

The consolation game was notable for the free-wheeling offense of both teams - the Music City Lightning and Detroit Sparks ­with the Lightning outlasting the Sparks 75­67. A tight scoring contest throughout, the Sparks closed to within 3 with 5: 30 remaining on the clock on Lenzo's layup, to make the score 70-67 . Detroit's last ditch efforts - 0 for 7 shooting together with 6 personal fouls ­sealed their doom as Music City added 5 points on two field goals by Willie Buchanan and Bubba MCIntosh, together with a free throw by Ron Alsup.

Reggie Gpodman led the winners with 24 points followed by Alsup with 18, Willie Buchanan with 12 and Reggie Colton with 11 . Kris Lenzo came up with a fine 22 point performance for Oetroit on 10 for 15 shooting. Joe Sutika added 16 and Darryl Waller 11 .

SEMI FINAL 1: ARKANSAS OVER MUSIC CITY

The Arkansas Rollin' Razorbacks edged out the Music City Lightning in the first semi final game of the 42nd NWBT, 57-55, to advance to the championship game. The Razorbacks, midwest sectional representatives J on the strength of a victory over the Alberta Northern Lights two weeks earlier, were sparked by James Coughlin's 16 points and 12 rebounds . Tim Kazee contributed 15 points and Alvin Moore 12. Ron Alsup was high scorer for the Lightning with 25 points, followed by Reggie Colton with 14 and Hicks Watson with 8.

SEMI FINAL 2: CASA COLINA OVER DETROIT

Casa Colina's 73-58 victory over the Detroit Sparks was a nip and tuck contest throughout the first half, with the Sparks leading by one at the break, 35-34 . The Condors established a 42-35 lead 3 minutes into the second half which they never relinquished. Dave Kiley finished with a game high 24 points for the

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Condors foHowed by Jim Miller with 17 and Albert Campos with 10. For Detroit, Maurice Phillips had 22 points, Darryl Waller 18 and Kris Lenzo 5.

ILLINOIS WINS 4th NATIONAL TITLE

The University of nlinois Fighting mini broke Courage Center's string of three straight national championships when they defeated the Rolling Timherwolves (formerly the Rolling Gophers) 47-37 in S1. Louis Park, Minnesota on March 31 in the 16th National Women's Wheelchair Basketball Tournament . Coach Brad Hedrick 's charges won their fourth title in the process.

Sharon McCarthy led Illinois to victory with a 16 point performance and a game high 9 rebounds. Sharon Hedrick with 14 points and Jean Driscoll with 11 also figured prominently in the Illinois offense. The Timberwolves, under first-year coach Hannah LeMere, could not get untracked and trailed by 5 points at the half, 26-21, despite 53% shooting on 10 of 19 attempts. Illinois, meanwhile) put together a strong first half offensive effort (12 of 26) with an impressive defense that seemed to concentrate on Sunderman .

Tournament MVP Deb Sunderman led the Timberwolves with 16 points. Susan Hagel had 6 and Mary Ann O'Neill 5 in a losing cause.

BAY AREA TAKES THIRD PLACE IN 16TH NWWBT

The consolation game of the 16th NWWBT was won by the Bay Area Meteorites, 42-40 over the Southern California Sunrise. Suzie Grimes put in a standout performance for the Meteorites. scoring 25 points on 12 for 16 shooting from the field and 1 for 3 from the line. Teammates Kathy Black with 7 and Jill Sager with 6 aided in the victory. Alma Torres, Olivia Reyes and SherriJ Alstadt scored 13, 12 and 8 points respectively for the Sunrise .

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS VICTORS OF 14TH NIWBT

The Fighting Mni of the University of Illinois raced to a 27 - 16 first half lead and then held off a strong second half challenge by the Southwest State University Broncos to win by 9 points. 48-39. and thereby acquire the

school's 4th consecutive national intercollegiate championship .

Scott Hollenbeck led the Illinois attack with 14 points on 6 of 10 shooting from the field and 5 assists . He was followed by Tony Iniguez with 12 and Kevin Orr with 11. Jared Johnson came up with a strong performance for Southwest State, scoring a game-rogh 19 points. Pete Stigman cropped in 11 and Scott VanDermillen 7 .

The 14th NIWBT was held at Benilde- St. Margarets High School in St. Louis Park, MN, March 29-31.

Six teams had entered the 1990 tournament ­one for the first time, the University of Texas at Arlington Mavin' Mavericks . The Southern Illinois University team returned to collegiate action for the first time since 1977. The other entrants in addition to the championsrop game teams were the Wright State University Raiders, the University of Wisconsin ­Whitewater Warhawks, and the Temple University Rolling Owls.

NATIONAL TEAM MEMBERS ANNOUNCED

Ron Lykins, head coach of the 1990 women's national team. has announced the makeup of the 12-member team that will compete in the World Championship for Women at S1. Etienne, France, July 3-11, 1990. Nine of the the players were selected in a one-day tryout in S1. Louis Park, MN following the 16th NWWBT . The others were added to the roster later after deliberation by Lykins and members of the coaching staff.

Congratulations are extended to the following players :

Brigette Buzalsky, Canton Chariots Suzie Grimes, Bay Area Meteorites Ronda Jarvis. Illinois Fighting Illini Kim Martin, Wright State University Sharon McCarthy, Illinois Fighting Illini Mary Ann O'Neill, Courage Rolling

Timberwolves Tami Oothoudt, Courage Rolling

Timberwolves Ann Reed, U. of Wisconsin-Whitewater Pam Stewart, Texas Heat Deb Sunderman, Courage Rolling

Timberwolves Alma Torres, S. California Sunrise Julie Webb, Wright State University.

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The women will participate in the competition with 9 other nations: the Netherlands , Germany, Canada, France, Sweden, Great Britain, Spain, Australia, and Ireland. The U. S . is top-ranked on the basis of its gold medal performance in the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul, Korea.

42ND NWBT AWARD WINNERS

First Team All-National Tournament David Kiley, Casa Colina Condors Jim Miller, Casa CoUna Condors Ron Alsup, Music City Lightning Tim Kazee, Arkansas Rollin' Razorbacks Darren Schenebeck, Arkansas Rollin'

Razorbacks

Second Team All-National Tournament Albert Campos, Casa Colina Condors Mike SchJappi, Casa Colina Condors James Coughlin, Arkansas Rollin'

Razorbacks Maurice Phillips. Detroit Sparks Reggie Colton, Music City Lightning

Most Valuable Player David Kiley, Casa Colina Condors

Captain James S. Ure Award for Sportsmanship

Mike SchJappi, Casa Colina Condors

16TH NWWBT AWARD WINNERS

First Team All-National Tournament Susan Hagel, Courage Rolling

Timberwolves Mary Ann O'Neill, Courage Rolling

Timberwolves Suzie Grimes, Say Area Meteorites Sharon McCarthy, Illinois Fighting

lllini Sharon Hedrick, Illinois Fighting

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Second Team All-National Tournament Pam Stewart, Texas Heat Jean Driscoll, Illinois Fighting

lllini Ann Cody-Morris, Illinois Fighting

Illini Alma Torres, S. California Sunrise Deb Sunderman, Courage Rolling

Timberwolves

Most Valuable Player Deb Sunderman, Courage Rolling

Timberwolves

Timothy Vandermeiden Sportsmanship Award Shanda Grubb, Wright State University

Most Improved Player Kathy Black, Bay Area Meteorites

16TH NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AWARD WINNERS

First All-National Tournament Team Mike Froggley, Univ. of Wisconsin­

Whitewater Mel Juette, Univ. of Wisconsin­

Whitewater Willie Hernandez, Univ. of Texas­

Arlington Jesus Alamillo, Univ . of Texas­

Arlington Kevin Orr, Uruv. of 1llinois

Second All-National Tournament Team Peter Stigman, Southwest State

University Jared Johnson, Southwest State

University Scott Hollenbeck. U. of Illinois Tom Swank, Temple University Todd Cox, Wright State University

BILLY KENNEDY INDUCTED INTO NWBA HALL OF FAME

Billy Kennedy of Westbury, New York, the indomitable, scrappy guard for four Eastern Conference teams in a 15-year playing career dating back to the early 1950's, was inducted into the NWBA Hall of Fame on April 7 . The induction ceremony came at the conclusion of the Awards Banquet of the 42nd NWBT and was conducted by Hall of Fame Chairman, Saul Welger.

Kennedy acquired a widespread reputation for his uncanny outside shooting, heady floor play and quick, verbal repartee . He was a well respected team player whose aggressive play inspired his teammates to greater performance.

Beginning in 1950 with the Queens Chairoteers of the Eastern Wheelchair Basketball Association. Billy played successively with the Bulova Watchmakers (1953-1955), the

Bl"tKlkJyn Whirlaways (1955-1960). and the Pan Am Jets (1960-1965). He earned third team All-America honors twice (1955 and 1958), and second team in 1960. He coached the Hofstra University Rolling Dutchmen from 1966 to 1970.

Though he played in 10 national tournaments in the era of 10 and 12 team tournaments, his teams regarded him as a "franchise" player. His virtues were acknowledged to be consistent outside scoring and positive leadership. He gave no quarter to the best in the game despite his lintited size .

At the age of 60 and 30 years after his entry into the sport, Billy Kennedy becomes the 50th member of the NWBA Hall of Fame.

HALL OF FAMERS IN ATTENDANCE

The annual national tournament and associated meetings provides a convenient pretext for the return of veterans of the sport to renew acquaintances and relive former triumphs . The Lexington tournament brought out these luminaries of the past and present who can boast membership in the NWBA Hall of Fame: Bill Johnson, Tim Nugent, Carl Cash, Billy Clem, Saul Welger, Floyd Wilkins, Fritz Krauth, Al Youakim, Jack Graff, Bill Mathis, Bill Fairbanks, Roger Davis, Norman McGee, Ed Owen, Marvin Lapicola, George Veenstra, Dean Nosker, Cliff Crase, and newly-inducted Billy Kennedy. Their presence adds luster to the anouaJ event.

WEST BESTS EAST IN LEGENDS GAME

The 5th Annual NWBA Legends Game saw the West team overpower the East in the second half by outscoring them by 12 points to win going away, 51-37. After an evenly played first half which ended with the West ahead by only 2 points at 22-20. the Bill Johnson­coached wes terners took charge and opened up a 14 point lead on Dean Noskerls layup at the 9:50 mark.

Leading scorers for the West were Bill Duncan and Phil Ramscy with 16 points each. Nosker had 6, Tip Thiboutot and Bill Fairbanks 4 each, Larry Steffen 3, and Fritz Krauth 2. The East scorers were: Roger Davis with la, Carl Cash 7. George Veenstra and Jack Graff 5 each, while Saul Welger, Marvin Lapicola, Billy Kennedy, .Leland Meeks, and Billy Myers each had 2.

Tim Nugent and Al Youakim coached the East team. Mike Woodard and Frank Burns did the officiating chores .

ANNUAL MEETING BUSINESS

The annual meeting of the NWBA, chaired by President Marvin Lapicola, was conducted in two sessions - for 2-112 hours on Thursday evening. April 5, and 3 hours on Friday morning, April 6. The major proposaJs dealt with refinement of the bylaws and Executive Regulations related to postseason competition.

The representatives of 65 teams reported present and undertook these actions :

oapproved the requirement that teams submit game report forms for all conference and non-conference games in order to provide more information to the TSC for ranking teams throughout the season and particularly at season's end

o approved a change in the selection of game officials for postseason tournaments by requiring independent teams as well as conferences to recommend officials and to cover their travel expenses to the regionaJ tournaments

o clarified the language on assigning regionaJ tournament berths to first place conference teams to reflect advantages for traveling based on improved seeds

o created a new category of membership - club teams for youth - with annual membership dues of $25 . 00

o continued for another year the use of 3 officials per game in postseason play beginning with the championship game of the regional tournament

o eliminated the nback court" foul from the playing rules

o inserted into the playing rules the requirement that officials check all wheelchairs prior to the start of and at any time during the game

oapproved the entry of a menls and women's national team in the World Stoke Mandeville Wheelchair Games in Aylesbury, England, July 28-August 4, 1990

oapproved the entry of a menls and women's national team in the Pan American Wheelchair Games in Caracas, Venezuela, September 1-S. 1990

o referred to the Player Classification Committee a proposal to adopt the functional classification system for its review and recommendations

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() approved the Executive Committee's application for active membership in USA­Basketball

o approved the entry of a men's and women's team in the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain

a re-elected Stan Labanowich of Lexington, KY by acclamation to serve a 5-year term as Commissioner of the NWBA

ore-elected Ralph Smith of University Park. PA for a 5-year term as Second Vice President of the NWBA

o accepted the bid by Arkansas Rollin' Razorbacks to host the 43rd NWBT, March 22 and 23, 1991 in Little Rock, AR.

BlDS FOR REGJONALS AND SECTIONALS

The following 12 teams have indicated their intent to bid for a regional tournament in 1991: University of Kentucky Wheel Kats, Boston Mustangs, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia Spokesmen, Willamette Rollin' Rebels, Lakeshore Pioneers, Hamilton Steel City Wheelers, New Jersey Blue Devils. EPVA Chargers, Dallas Mavericks, Courage Rolling Timberwolves, and Detroit Sparks .

Four teams indicated intent to bid on a 4-team sectional: Grand Rapids Pacers, Lakeshore Pioneers, Detroit Sparks, and Dallas Mavericks.

The representatives for these teams will be asked to prepare their official bids on a form to be sent from the Commissioner's Office shortly.

1991 DATES FOR POSTSEASON PLAY CONFIRMED

The dates of the 43rd National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, March 22 and 23, represent the 20th time the national tournament has been held in the month of March. On the other 22 occasions. it has been held in April.

The early dates next year mean a reshuffling of the dates set aside for the regionals and sectionals according to the deadline established for applications for a regional tournament berth and the scheduled meeting of the Tournament Selection Committee. They will also have an effect on the dates by which conference schedules should be completed . Thus. the delegate body approved the follOwing dates for the 1990-91 season:

January 31 - last day to apply for regional tournament berth

February 2-3 - completion of conference schedule

February 9-10 - meeting of Tournament Selection Committee

February 23-24 - Regional Tournaments March 9-10 - Sectional Tournaments March 22-23 - National Tournament.

Team representatives and conference officers are requested to refer to tms schedule of dates when scheduling games for next season.

DIRECTORY INFORMATION RESPONSIBILITY OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONERS

In an attempt to ensure the publication of the NWBA Directory as early in the season as possible. the Executive Committee has directed that the Assistant Commissioners be responsible for submitting the names, addresses and telephone numbers of conference officers and team representatives to the Office of the Commissioner no later tban October 1. The target date for printing and distribution of the 1990-91 Directory is November 1. 1990 .

Assistant Commissioners are also requested to submit 1990-91 conference schedules to the Office of the Commissioner as soon as they are available.

NWBA TO PURCHASE FAX

The Executive Committee's decision to hold the 1990 mid-year meeting in Bruges, Belgium in August in conjunction with the Gold Cup World Championships for men, means the release of $2,000 which had originally been budgeted for the meeting in the United States. The expense of travel to and accommodations in Belgium for the Executive Committee members will be covered by funds raised separately by the Executive Committee. The Committee decided that the funds freed in this way will be applied to the purchase of a fax machine for the Commissioner's office.

TSC NAMES NWBA TOP 25

Beginning with this publication. the NWBA Tournament Selection Committee will announce a Top 25 on a monthly basis throughout the season.

The TSC's picks at season's end with all

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members voting are:

1. Casa Colina Condors 2. Arkansas Rollin' Razorbacks 3. Music City Lightning 4 . Detroit Sparks 5 . Los Angeles Stars 6 . Fresno Red Rollers 7. Alberta Northern Lights 8. Dallas Mavericks 9. Grand Rapids Pacers 10. Golden State '76ers Il.AJabama Rolling Tide

Long Beach Flying Wheels (Tie) 13. New Jersey Blue Devils 14 . Twin City Spinners 15. Toledo Silver Streaks 16 . Lakeshore Pioneers 17 . Chattanooga Big Wheels 18. Chicago Bulls 19. Denver Nuggets 20. Dallas Texans 21. Baltimore Ravens 22. San Diego City Knights 23. Ottawa Royals 24. Willamette Rolling Rebels 25. Vancouver Cablecars

Also receiving votes and listed alphabetically are : Baltimore WAC. Boston Mustangs, Charlotte Cyclones. Colorado Rolling Cowboys, Cypress College Chariots. Lafayette Spinners. Minnesota Rolling Timberwolves, and Sioux Wheelers .

The members of the TSC and the regions they represent are: Ed Owen, Northwest; Leroy Ransom, Far West; Ron LaBar, Southwest; Morris Gardner, Southern; Angelo Mongiovi, Eastern; Bruce Russell, Great Lakes; Randy Nelson, Midwest. Gardner is the Chairman, having received a three-year appointment by the NWBA Executive Committee.

The terms of office for the six remaining members were confirmed by the Executive Committee during its meeting on April 5. Russell and Ransom will serve for three years, Owen and Nelson for two, and Mongiovi and LaBar for one. Commissioner Labanowich will serve as an ex officio member of the Committee.

38 PLA YERS SELECTED FOR NATIONAL TEAM TRIALS

The names of 38 players invited to the trials for the 1990 national team were announced

during the NWBT Awards Banquet on April 7. Their names were recommended to U. S. Team Head Coach Harry Vines by the National Selection Committee after reviewing a longer list compiled by the Preliminary Selection Committee made up of the Assistant Commissioners of the NWBA. The trials will be held at Harper College in Schaumburg, Illinois April 20-23.

Ron Alsup and Reggie Colton, Music City; Albert Campos, DAvid Kiley, Mike Schlappi and Jim Miller, Casa Colina Condors; Chris Cooper, Ron LaBar, and Abu Yilla, Dallas Mavericks; James Coughlin, Tim Kazee, Alvin Moore, Darren Scheneback and Gary Woodring, Arkansas Rollin' Razorbacksj Fidel Fausto, Fresno' Red Rollers; Jim Gallo, Chicago Bulls; Jerry Fleming and Jim Thomas, New Jersey Blue Devils; Bob Groggle and David Kroon, Grand Rapids Pacers; Brad Hedrick, Champaign-Urbana Black Knights; Arthur Humphrey, Maurice Phillips, Joe Sutika and Darryl Waller, Detroit Sparks; David Efferson and Kevin Lowery, Golden State '76ers; Ben Hunter and Mike Neville, Lakeshore Pioneers; Andy Krieger, Wright State University; Jim Leatherman, Baltimore WAC j Joe Manni, Bordentown Elks; Ed Osnower, Alabama Rollin' Tide; Russell Serr, Long Beach Flying Wheels; John Sikora, Pittsburgh Steelwheelers; Rick St. John, Toledo Silver Streaks; Felix Tapia, Long Angeles Stars; Anardo Valdez. EPVA Chargers.

Six NWBA coaches have volunteered their time to assist U. S. team coaches Harry Vines and Bob Szyman in the conduct of lhe camp: Frank Burns, Lakeshore Pioneers; Ted Chatman, Toledo Silver Streaks; Angelo Nicosia, Jr., EPVA Chargers; Leroy Ransom. Long Angeles Stars; and Mike Woodard J

University of Kentucky Wheel Kats.

Also present at the camp will be U . S . team manager Bill Duncan of the Golden State '76ers; Kathy Curtis, Santa Monica, CA, team trainer; NWBA Commissioner Stan Labanowich, and President Marvin Lapicola. The trials will be held at Harper College, the scene of the trials for the last World Championship team in 1986.

U. S. RANKED FIRST IN GOLD CUP

The competition in Bruges. Belgium will be held August 5-12. Twelve nations are

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entered with the U. S. ranked first. The pools for the competition have been set:

POOL A:U.S.A. POOL B: France Germany Holland Canada Japan Italy Austria Israel Sweden Australia Belgium

Previous winners of the Gold Cup have been:

1973 Greal Britain 1983 U.S.A. 1975 Israel 1986 U.S.A. 1979 U.S . A .

The 1973 competition in Bruges, Belgium was strictly a European tournament, so the official tiUe of the 1990 competition is the 5th Gold Cup World Wheelchair Basketball Championship.

David Kiley of the Casa Colina Condors is lhe only player to have played on all four U.S. teams entered in the Gold Cup.

The 1975 team lost in a last-second squeaker to Israel 47-45. Its members were selected from among athletes who participated in the National Wheelchair Games of that year and who gained a berth on the U. S. athletic team scheduled to compete in the International Stoke Mandeville Games in July. Conveniently, the Gold Cup organizers invited the U. S. basketball team to participate along with Canada to give the tournament a more global character. From 1979 on, nations have had to qualify on the basis of their previous 4-year records.

To understand how seriously the competitions are taken in Belgium, we have this information from Andre Raes, Director of the 1990 Championships, and founder of the Gold Cup Championship :

ANTHEM The Gold Cup anthem has been composed by a Belgian composer Frans Van Landeghem. The anthem has been presented for the first time on February 22nd, 1990 in the Queen Elisabeth Hall in Antwerp in the presence of Princess Paola. The anthem has been performed by the Philharmonic Choir of Antwerp and the Youth and Music Orchestra of the same city, conducted by Cuypers Frank.

MEETING ATTENDEES

The Executive Committee held a day-long session at the Radisson Plaza Hotel on April 4 and a morning session on the 5th. In the afternoon, the Committee met with the conference presidents and assistant commissioners to discuss issues that came from the 0001'. The matters of greatest interest related to selection of and communication with game officials for postseason play, and the annual officials' test.

Executive Committee members present were : Debbie Dillon, Secretary; George Veenstra, Treasurer; Tip Thiboutot, First Vice President; Ralph Smith, Second Vice President; and Marvin Lapicola, President. Also present was Commissioner Stan Labanowich, a non-voting member of the Committee.

Among NWBA Assistant Commissioners and Conference Presidents present were: Harry Vines and Mike Childers, Arkansas Valley; Charles Hudnall and Ken fullbright, Carolinas; Lew Shaver, Central Intercollegiatej Angelo Nicosia, Sr., Eastern; Dick MaduI'O, Florida; Tom Cunningham, Lake Michigan; Bruce Russell, Lake Ontarioj Bryson McCall Smith, Lone Star; Randy Hillyer, Mid-America; Dan Sullivan and Joe Thieringer, Mid-Atlantic; Steve Burger, Midwest; Jim Olson and Terrell Hanson, North Central; Jeff Flowers and Ed Bland, North Texas; A1 Youakim and Tip Thiboutot, Northeast; Bill Donahue, Northwestj Bill Johnson and Leroy Ransom, Pacific Coast; Joe Gomez, Rocky Mountain; Morris Gardner and Leland Meeks, Southern; Robert Rice and Chuck Molnar, Southern California; and Ray Lorberter, Wisconsin.

RANSOM AND NICOSIA TO COACH STOKE MEN'S TEAM

Leroy Ransom of the Long Angeles Stars was selected by the Executive Committee to coach the men's team entered in the 1990 World Stoke Mandeville Wheelchair Games. Ransom has, in turn, selected Angelo Nicosia, Jr . of the EPVA Chargers to be his assistant in the competitions.

The Stoke tournament has become a highly respected developmental competition in recent years. By agreement of the member nations of the International Wheelchair Basketball

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Federation, the national teams entered are made up of 12 players. no more than 3 of whom have played on a Paralympic Games J

World Championship (Gold Cup), or European Championsrup team .

Ransom's teams have consistently been ranked among the top 15 teams in the NWBA over the past 15 years . The Stars were NWBT runners-up in 1977. and third-place finishers in 1989. Nicosia, Sports Director for EPVA, has coached the Long Island Express and the EPVA Chargers.

NCAA RULES CHANGES AFFECTING NWBA PLAY

The 1990-91 NCAA rule book has not been published yet, but here are some changes that will be incorporated into the new edition based on newspaper reports following the Association's annual meeting in Denver, Colorado in March: o a player fouled in the act of attempting a

3-point goal will receive 3 free throws o a team will shoot two free throws after the

10th foul in each half. There will no longer be a one-plus-one (bonus) situation

o there will be no resetting of the 45-second clock on a blocked shot

o a coach or player receiving two technical fouls will be ejected from the game

o a coach will be automatically ejected from the game if his team receives three technical fouls

o a player charged with fighting in a game will receive a one-game suspension

o a player charged with a second offense for fighting will be suspended for the season

o a player charged with taunting or s.o.aumg will be given a technical foul

o the channels on the ball may be deepened to provide for better ball handling .

In reference to the rule calling for ejection of a player following two technical fouls, it will not apply in the NWBA in the case of a player who has committed two Personal Advantage Fouls (PAF). The player is disqualified only following the third PAF.

In NCAA terms, a coach or player ejected from the game must leave the bench and retire to the locker room or leave the gymnasium.

An NWBA player disqualified for three PAFs may remain on the team bench. Otherwise, his or her actions are governed by the NCAA

rules.

BARNETT-DUNCAN APPOINTED WOMEN'S DIVISION ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

The NWBA Women's Division has selected Julie Barnett Duncan of Mountain View, CA, to serve as Assistant Commissioner beginning with the 1990-91 season . Julie has been involved in the sport since 1982, receiving her initiation as a graduate student and volunteer in the Commissioner's Office at the University of Kentucky. She served as Assistant Commissioner of the NWBA for the Northern California Conference from 1986 to 1989.

NWBA Commissioner Stan Labanowich has confirmed her appointment with the acknowledgement that the Women's Division has made an excellent choice.

PAN AMERICAN GAMES TEAMS TO BE SELECTED

Only recently have we heard that the 1990 Pan American Wheelchair Games will be held in Caracas, Venezuela, September 1-8. Earlier attempts to gain that information through the PAWGF have been fruitless . In mid-March, we were informed through the National Wheelchair Athletic Association that the Games will definitely be held.

Upon approval of the delegate body during the 1990 NWBA Annual Meetings, both a men's and women's team will be entered in the 1990 Pan American Games. The coaches will be selected by committees established by the men's and women's divisions respectively. Notice is hereby given to any NWBA coach wishing to coach the national team for men to submit application to : Marvin Lapicola, NWBA President, 1417 Chartwell Road, Schaumburg, IL 60195.

Coaches seeking to coach the national team for women should submit application to: Karen Casper- Robeson, Chairperson, NWBA Women's Division, 940 E. Orange Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106.

There are no restrictions on the makeup of these teams in terms of previous international experience. It is expected, nonetheless, that players selected are in a developmental mode and have the potential for contributing to future teams entered in Gold Cup and

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Paralympic Games competition.

1990 NWBA/PVA SUMMER CAMP

The 1990 NWBA/PVA summer wheelchair basketball camp will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, August 6-12.

Applicants should call PVA Sports at 1-800­424-8200 for information on registration and accommodations.

PVA SPONSORSHIP OF NWB T ACKNOWLEDGED

The success of the National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament over the past 15 years has been due in large part to the generous financial support provided annually by the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Inc. Thls year has been no exception and the Organizing Committee of the 42nd NWBT together with the Executive Committee of the NWBA extend their thanks to the PYA for their $10,000 contribution . Special thanks go to PYA Sports Director Andrew G. Fleming and Executive Director Jack Powell for their earnest support of the Association and the sport .

NWBA Commissioner Stan Labanowich who also served as the Director of the 42nd NWBT stated that "It would have been unthinkable to move ahead with the tournament in Lexington without the support of the PVA. The fact that a significant number of players in the NWBA are PYA members is, in itself , justification for the PYA to figure prominently in the holding of the event. Their support is appreciated by all. n

PVA BASKETBALL TEXTBOOK AND VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE

The PYA support has not been limited to sponsorship of the NWBT. Over the past three years, the PYA has joined with the NWBA to conduct the summer wheelchair basketball camps in various locations in the United States. The success of the camps has spawned the publication of a well-received instructional manual, IIWheelchair Basketball" by Brad Hedrick, Dan Byrnes, and Lew Shaver, and an accompanying two-volume video . Together, they represent the foremost instructional package in the sport available anywhere in the world . Prices are as follows:

Wheelchair Basketball manual $14.95

Wheelchair Basketball video Volume I $24.95

Wheelchair Basketball video Volume II $24.92

Complete set (manualJvideos) $49.95 Orders may be placed (accompanied by check or money order) by wrl ting to: Paralyzed Veterans of America, Sports and Recreation Dept., 801 Eighteenth St., NW, WAshington, DC 20006 . Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. Enclose $2.50 to cover shipping and handling .

THANKS EXTENDED TO INDIVIDUALS FOR NWBT SUCCESS

The NWBA Executive Committee extends its thanks to members of the 42nd NWBT Organizing Committee for their unswerving efforts in making the 1990 event a great success . Among the many individuals who devoted much time and effort were : Diane Banfert, Evelyn Bologna, Mike and Toni Woodard, BettyLabanawich, Janet Veeneman, Tami Collins, Bill Riley, Cindy Hutchcraft, Kyle Moats, Rodney Stiles, Diana Sisken J and Kathy Cole on the local front ; and from "outside", Gary Blosser, Kathy Curtis, Toni Tyner, Joe Black, Stad Southwick, Bob Szyman, Mike Ranieri and Ralph Smith, who came to Lexington to invest considerable time and energy in many forms . Many thanks to aU .

Not to be outshone in appreciations are those targeted at 42nd NWBT major sponsors -Quickie Designs, Inc . and Jay Medical . Their contributions are recognized as significant in making the tournament financially stable.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS SELECTED Two NWBA game officials, Mark Nelsen of Sioux Falls, SO, and Manny Sereno of San Jose, Ca, have been approved by the NWBA Executive Committee to undergo examination for certification as international officials in the IWBF. Certification will entitle them to officiate in international championship competition . The examination process involves officiating in the World Stoke Mandeville Wheelchair Games under the scrutiny of a panel of experienced international officials. Paul Camitsch of Minneapolis, MN and AI Orr of Tampa, FL are the only current officials certified by the !WBF.

It was announced earlier that Camitsch was selected to attend an official's clinic sponsored

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jointly by the International Basketball Federation (FlBA) and the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) in Treviso, Italy. May 23-26.

FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION PROPOSED FOR NWBA

For the first time, a debate was initiated during the delegates meeting about the advisability of the NWBA converting from a medically-based player classification system to one based on function. The debate was spurred by the introduction of a proposed amendment to the Bylaws by the Ottawa Royals of the Lake Ontario Conference to adopt the 4-class, functional classification system used by all other wheelchair basketball-playing countries and which is the official classification system of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation. Because the proposal was thought to have considerably merit and rather than have it set aside on the basis of insufficient information, President Marvin Lapicola asked that it be tabled and referred to the Player Classification Committee for further study . Subsequently, the Committee, chaired by Gary Blosser of Columbus, Ohio met with other members present, Kathy Curtis and Toni Tyner, together with Tip Thiboutot, Reg McClellan and Commissioner Stan Labanowich. Their recommendation was to produce further information on the 4-class system which would be disseminated to the membership early in the 1990-91 season. Based on significant, favorable reaction to the system, a proposal would then be developed to phase in the changes required over a two to three year period and presented to the annual meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1991 for ratification.

NWAA APPROVES NWBA REPRESENTATION ON INTERNATIONAL GEMS PREPARATION COMMITTEE

The NWBA Executive Committee was pleased to receive word recently from the National Wheelchair Athletic Association through its Chairman, Paul DePace, that the NWAA Executive Committee has agreed to involve the NWBA as an official member of the NWAA International Games Preparation Committee. This will aUow the NWBA to have a voice in the arrangements made when composite U. S. teams are entered in multi-sport international events such as the World Stoke Mandeville

Wheelchair Games, the 1990 World Championships for the Disabled in St . Etienne, France, and the 1990 World Championships and Games for the Disabled in Assen, Holland.

The NWAA is the sole national organization recognized by the International Stoke Mandeville Games Federation for the purposes of entry into international wheelchair sports competition . The NWAA, as a member of the Committee on Sports for the Disabled (COSD) of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), receives equivalent funding from the usoe with other disability organizations for Paralympic competition. While receiving such benefits, the NWBA has not had a voice in the decisions made regarding overall expenditures and travel arrangements.

This positive action on the part of the NWAA will ensure that NWBA interests are taken into account when international competitions are approved.

L1TTLE ROCK TO HOST 43RD NWBT

Congratulations are extended to the Arkansas Rollin' Razorbacks on winning the bid to host the 43rd NWBT in Little Rock, Arkansas, March 22 and 23, 1991.

The Rollin' Razorbacks team is well known throughout the city and state and the media attention promised with its qualification for the Final Four in 1991 will be without a doubt the greatest in the history of the national tournament .

The 43rd NWBT headquarters will be the Holiday Inn West with room rates assured at $52.00 per night. Barton Coliseum. central Arkansas home of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, and the University of Arkansas Little Rock Trojans, will be the game site. The 6,000 seat facility is located in central Little Rock and a short 20 minute ride from the tournament headquarters .

The Organizing Committee will provide ground transportation to and from LitUe Rock Municipal Airport, a 25 minute drive from the Holiday Inn West. Major airline services include Delta, American, Northwest, Southwest, United and TWA.

NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS RESULTS

42ND NWBT

Semi Finals

Arkansas Rollin' Razorbacks 57, Music City Lightning 55

Casa Colina Condors 73. Detroit Sparks 58

Consolation

Music City Lightnjng 75, Detroit Sparks 67

Championship

Casa Colina Condors 57. Arkansas Rollin' Razol"backs 49

16th NWlflIT

Bay Area Meteorites 37 J Composite 16 Texas Heat 32, Wright State University 27

Courage Rolling Gophers 28, RIC Express 26 Courage Rolling Timberwolves 65, Composite 13

Bay Area Meteorites 39, Texas Heat 22 Courage Rolling Timberwolves 51. Wright State University 23 Southern California Sunrise 56, Courage Rolling Gophers 16

University of lllinois 83. RIC Express 15 Wright State University 40, Composite 30

Courage Rolling Timberwolves 48, Texas Heat 16 Bay Area Meteorites 43 J Wright Stale University 21

University of Illinois 77, Courage Rolling Gophers 12 Southern California Sunrise 64, RIC Express 19

Texas Heat 6]. Composite 16 Courage Rolling Timberwolves 58, Bay Area Meteorites 43 University of Illinois 43, Southern California Sunrise 29

Texas Heat 39, RIC Express 30 Wright State University 49, Courage Rolling Gophers 24

University of lllinois 49, Bay Area Meteorites 32 (semi final) Courage Rolling Timberwolves 60, Southern California Sunrise 40 (semi final)

Courage Rolling Gophers 35, RIC Express 22 Texas Heat 44, Wright State University 37

Bay Area Meteorites 42, Southern California Sunrise 40 (consolation) University of Illinois 47, Courage Rolling Timberwolves 37 (championship)

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14TH NIWBT

lIW-Whitewater 72, Temple University 39

Southwest State University 75, Southern Illinois University

Wright State University 65, UT-Arlington 56 (consolation) University of Illinois 48, Southwest State University 39 (championship

UT-Arlington 55. Wright State University 53

U. of rllinois 58, UW-Whitewater 34 Southwest State University 70, UT-Arlington 57

Wright Stale University 51, Southern lllinois University 30 Wright State University 64. Temple University 34

UT-Arlington 63, UW-Wrutewater 52

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National Basketball Camp The Best in Wheelchair Basketball

August 6-12, 1990

University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Wisconsin

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