School basketball stars vie for state honours

More than 200 young basketball stars from across the state will descend on Toowoomba this week (31 July to 3 August) to compete in the Queensland School Sport 18 years and under Basketball Championships.

Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said the University of Southern Queensland Recreation Centre would host the four-day championships from 31 July to 3 August.

“The championships will play out in a round-robin style for the first two days, the semi-finals will then be held on Saturday and the grand-finals on Sunday,” Mr Welford said.

"I'd like to congratulate all competitors for their achievement in representing their regions, and wish them every success at the championships.

"This event provides a great opportunity for these young athletes to compete at a high level while meeting and sharing experiences with their peers from across the state, especially in this Year of Physical Activity.”

Ten sporting regions will be represented— Capricornia, Darling Downs, Metropolitan West, Metropolitan North, Metropolitan East, Northern, Wide Bay, Peninsula, South Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Mr Welford thanked the dedicated teachers and school staff who had worked hard to make the championships a success.

A state team consisting of up to 12 girls and 12 boys will be selected to compete at the Pacific School Games in Canberra from 29 November to 7 December.

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