Stephens To Legacy
Programme

Basketball New Zealand has announced that
chief executive Dale Stephens will
be changing roles within the organization.

With the FIBA U19 World Championship for Men being
scheduled for Auckland
in July, Stephens will transfer his promotional and media skills to the BBNZ
legacy programme set up in conjunction with that tournament.

“There is a critical requirement for the sport
to promote this event and work with the world body in a way that provides a
lasting benefit to basketball in New Zealand,” said BBNZ
president John Gallaher.

“Our board is pleased that Dale will be working
with this legacy programme, which will be an integral part of the
championship.”

Stephens joined Basketball New Zealand
in January 2008 with a background in the police and business management. His
new title will be BBNZ legacy project special advisor to the FIBA U19 World
Championship for Men.

“Strategically, this is a great opportunity to
promote the sport nationally and internationally,” said Stephens.
“I am really excited to take on this important piece of work.

“For some time now, I have had to balance heavy
work and travel commitments, This gives me the opportunity to really focus on
this key area for the sport, while giving back some time to my family.”

The BBNZ board will begin the search for a new chief
executive next month.

For further information, please contact BBNZ
president John Gallaher Ph 021 995 514.

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