News - May to Dec 11

Vale Jeremy Doyle

Monday, 19th December, 2011

It's with great sadness that we mourn the passing yesterday morning of our friend and former WheelKings teammate Jeremy 'JD' Doyle.

20/12 - funeral details added

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2011 NWBL Champions - Wollongong Roller Hawks

Monday, 19th September, 2011

The magnificent Wollongong Roller Hawks have broken the Perth Wheelcats 4 year run of championships with a 95-85 victory in yesterday's NWBL Grand Final. Story, results and awards from Wheelchair Sports Australia ...

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Improving WheelKings take 4th

Sunday, 18th September, 2011

In a much improved display, the Sydney Uni WheelKings fought hard against the more experienced Brisbane Spinning Bullets before going down 83-64 in the playoff for 3rd. The undoubted highlight was young Josh Meoli having a breakout game with 20 points at 77% accuracy along with 9 rebounds.

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WheelKings in Bronze Medal playoff

Saturday, 17th September, 2011

It was always going to be tough without the presence of Koen Jansens and Keegan Oh-Chee but the Sydney Uni WheelKings put up a valiant effort against the host team Brisbane Spinning Bullets in the Minor Semi-final of the NWBL today. Falling short 85-51, the WheelKings will now play for 3rd tomorrow at 11am.

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WheelKings secure finals spot!

Monday, 29th August 2011

Sydney Uni WheelKings have assured themselves of a spot in the 2011 NWBL Finals with 2 terrific wins over Dandenong Rangers on the weekend. Koen Jansens made a welcome return to dominate the 88-83 and 79-73 victories.

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WheelKings take the double in Adelaide

Sunday, 24th July, 2011

The Sydney Uni WheelKings had 2 good wins this weekend to get their season back on track. On Saturday, they eclipsed the Thunder 68-60 and then were in devastating form today to seize an 82-56 victory.

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U25 Women win Silver Medal

Friday, 22nd July, 2011

After a convincing 60-47 victory over Canada in the semi-final of the Women`s U25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships, Australia couldn't reproduce the same form against a very talented USA side, losing 66-39 in the gold medal game.

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Australia through to Semis

Wednesday, 20th July, 2011

The Australian Women's Under 25 team secured a spot in the World Championships in Ontario with a thrilling 56-53 win over Japan this morning. They now face undefeated home favourites Canada at 9am tomorrow (Thursday) Australian EST.

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Women's U25s secure WC Finals berth

Monday, 18th July, 2011

Australia has beaten Mexico 56-47 today to secure a spot in the finals of the Women`s U25 2011 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Canada. It was a good rebound win following yesterday's disappointing 70-51 loss to the strong USA team.

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Caitlin de Wit starts for Australia in win over GBR

Saturday, 16th July, 2011

WheelKings rookie Caitlin de Wit has made her international debut for Australia at the Under 25 Women's Wheelchair Basketball World Campionships in Canada. WheelKings head coach Gerry Hewson steered the team to a 57-45 victory over Great Britain in his return to international coaching.

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Brisbane take the double

Sunday, 10th July, 2011

Sydney uni WheelKings put in a shocker today going down to the RSL Brisbane Spinning Bullets for the second time this weekend. The 90-44 scoreline is amongst the team's worst losses in the past 2 seasons.

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Bullets fire against WheelKings

Saturday, 9th July, 2011

Sydney Uni has lost 84-62 to the RSL Brisbane Spinning Bullets this afternoon at inSports Cornubia Park stadium. Former WheelKings junior Bill Latham dominated for Brisbane in the first match of a double-header this weekend.

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Undermanned WheelKings no match for Roller Hawks

Sunday, 26th June, 2011

Last year's grand finalists Wollongong Roller Hawks were far too good for Sydney Uni today, winning easily 103-55 at the Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre. The WheelKings were missing their 2 leading scorers and rebounders, Koen Jansens and CJ Grogan, and Coach Hewson was also away.

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Razorbacks too strong in Game 2

Sunday, 19th June, 2011

The WheelKings faced the Razorbacks for the second time this weekend but came up short, eventually losing 80-57. Several players stepped up the task was too great without star forward Koen Jansens who dominated yesterday's match with 41 points.

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WheelKings open season with thrilling win!

Saturday, 18th June, 2011

In tonight's local derby, the Sydney Uni WheelKings have opened the season with a thrilling 80-79 win over fierce rivals Nova Employment Sydney Razorbacks.

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Welcome to Season 2011 Home Opener

Wednesday, 15th June, 2011

There have been a lot of changes since the WheelKings wrapped up their 2010 National Wheelchair Basketball League season 9 months ago. They go into season 2011 with a new name, new home and several new players.

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2011 Season Launch

Friday, 27th May, 2011

The Sydney Uni WheelKings and Sydney Uni Wheelchair Flames launched their respective seasons at a special function at the Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre on Thursday.

Story and photo courtesy of Sydney Uni Flames 

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