INTERNATIONAL WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL FEDERATION

Abafe is organising the 3rd Women U22 camp in Toledo, Spain from 24 - 29 June 2012.
If interested please download the general information. Download theRegistration form..

It is with the deepest regret that we have learned that Tony Woollard of MK Aces passed away yesterday, May 2nd   2012, aged 47 after fighting a hard and protracted battle with numerous health issues over a number of years.

Tony demonstrated a great aptitude for basketball from a very young age, representing GB Juniors in the running game before switching to wheelchair basketball where he excelled as one of the most naturally gifted players that Britain has ever produced.

It was not just his skills as a player that earned Tony the great respect of those around him, but also his character as a leader, mentor, and friend: he was treasured as someone who always had time to help others.

It was also these traits, as well as his profound knowledge of the game, which ensured that Tony was an extremely valuable member of the BWB Executive Committee.

On the court, Tony enjoyed much success with MK Aces, being a pivotal part of their most successful period in the early to mid 90's. Tony went on to enjoy a long international career, firmly establishing himself as a major part of the GB Team during this same period and also going on to captain GB up to Atlanta ‘96.

It would be remiss, in remembering some of Tony's greatest moments on court, were we not to remember his personal favourite: hitting a buzzer beating, game winning, left handed shot, fading away from the basket, to win the big 8 trophy for MK a second time!

It isn't only as a player that we will miss Tony. His ready wit and friendship, intelligence, outrageous hairstyles and unique sense of style will all be things that those who knew him will certainly never forget.

BWB Chairman Malcolm Tarkenter said: “Tony was one of the nicest guys and most talented players I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was an incredible Captain and player, but, above all, he was a great husband, father, and friend, and will be sorely missed by everyone; our thoughts in particular are with Karen, Joshua, and Tony’s family.”

Funeral Details:

Tony's funeral will be held at 11.30am on the 11th May at Amersham Crematorium and his family welcomes everyone to attend.

PEGASO TOURNAMENT : 8th & 9th SEPTEMBER - FLORENCE (ITALY)

Please be informed that on 8th & 9th September 2012 a tournament for European U22 Wheelchair basketball teams will be held in Florence (Italy).

The tournament will be under the patronage of FICIP (The Italian Federation for Wheelchair Basketball) and held over an entire weekend with , divided up as follows:

On Saturday, 8th there will be the first 4 matches and on Sunday, 9th there will be the last 2. After lunch there will be the prize giving ceremony for the winning teams.

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IWBF Europe received the information that teams are looking for a preparation tournament for their U22 national team.

This is the advice that our responsible for the Youth can give you:
- for teams looking for tournaments: ask IWBF Europe to publish your request on our website.
- for organisers looking for youth teams to participate in their youth tournament: ask IWBF Europe to publish your tournament on our website!

This is the best way for both parties to find each other!