Southern Sharks wheelchair basketball club

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Huge congratulations to our Sharks team who this weekend won the GB Masters Tournament in Cardiff, winning all four of their games to be crowned champions 🦈🏀🏆

Today we said goodbye to our friend and teamate Thomas.

Thomas' friends and family gave him the most beautiful send off imaginable which perfectly displayed how incredibly loved he was and how much happiness he brought to so many people's lives.

We will forever miss you Tom but 'we'll see you another day'.

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It is with a profound sense of loss that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our friend and teammate, Thomas. Tom’s perseverance, dedication, and love for the game have left an indelible mark on our club, one that will be remembered and cherished forever. To say he will be missed is an understatement.

This news brings an immense sadness to our club and will undoubtedly make this weekend a challenging one for all our young players and the club at large.

We extend our deepest condolences and thoughts to Mel and Tom’s family during this excruciatingly difficult time. ❤️

Yesterday afternoon our teammate and friend Thomas very sadly passed away.

Our thoughts are with Tom's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

Tom was an exceptional young Man, who's infectious cheeky smile, humour, dedication and bravery made him a much cherished member of Southern Sharks and he will be forever remembered and missed by us all.

Forever #46 🦈🏀

Southern Sharks send our deepest condolences to the friends, family and teammates of Keith Batty upon his sad passing.

Keith's passion and presence for the sport will be sorely missed in the Wheelchair Basketball Community.

Fantastic to see our Coach Pete Bull get some recognition for his hard work, dedication and passion for the sport 🦈🏀

HALL of FAME
Class of December 2024
PETE BULL

Congratulations to Pete Bull on his induction into the Delinquents Hall of Fame! This prestigious recognition celebrates Pete’s exceptional service and dedication to the sport of domestic wheelchair basketball, where his influence has been both profound and lasting.

Pete’s journey in wheelchair basketball began in 1984, progressing to the national league by 1990. He quickly became known for his natural coaching ability, first at South Coast Rollers, and later with Blackhawks and Southern Sharks. Through his leadership, he grew these teams from just a handful of players to multiple competitive squads across various divisions, proving his skill at building both teams and community.

A passionate advocate for junior development, Pete has been a driving force in nurturing young talent. His coaching style is firm yet supportive, instilling discipline, confidence, and valuable life skills in his players. His work with players like Joy Haizelden, whom he introduced to the game at age 13, highlights his talent for spotting potential and guiding young athletes toward success.

Pete has also been a strong advocate for the women’s game, ensuring equal respect and opportunity for female players. His coaching has produced several Great Britain players, and his commitment to gender equality has set a standard in the sport. His teams have always benefited from the hard work and leadership of female players, whom he holds in the highest regard.

Once again, congratulations, Pete. Your tireless work, commitment to developing young players, and efforts to grow wheelchair basketball have earned you a well-deserved place in the Hall of Fame. Thank you for all you've done to shape the sport and inspire those who follow in your footsteps.

Only 15 names left! Have you got yours yet?

Name the Elf and win some extra cash this Christmas and raise some much needed funds for Dorset’s only wheelchair basketball club.

£2.00 per name. Winner receives £100.00.

1. Tell us what name(s) you would like.
2. Transfer payment to Dorset Demons, Account Number 46208550, Sort Code 52-41-37, with the reference “Elf” and your chosen name.
3. We will confirm your entry.

We will do a “live” reveal of the Elf’s name on our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/?si=BoZ9nShMspu-30tC) once all of the names have been taken and paid for.

Best of Yuletide luck. 😈🦽🏀

On Saturday the 26th we had our first Division 3 and Division 1 game

Congratulations to our DIV 3 team with their first win of the year against the London Titans

Commiserations to our DIV 1 team it was a tough fight against the London Titans

Introducing our DIV 3 Team for the 2024-2025 session

Craig Wilson 8
Connor McElroy 45
Liam Spiers. 27
Neil Taylor 12
Tom parsley 5
Dan cook 36
Scott Allen 98

Today Southern Sharks' Coach Pete Bull attended BBC Radio Solent's Make a Difference Awards 2024.

Pete was nominated in the volunteer category for his 20+ years of dedication to Enable Ability's Wheelchair Basketball programme. This dedication and commitment over many years has provided many opportunities for young people to access and enjoy disability sport.