Volume
49, No. 15, August 24 2006
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BALANCING ACT: Natalie Porter from the Sydney Uni Flames familiarises herself with a Seahawk helicopter during the launch of the Defence Jobs WNBL season. Photo: CPL Andrew Hetherington |
By CPL Andrew Hetherington
Eight Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) players, including four of the world championship winning Opals, were present at the launch of the Defence Jobs WNBL season at ADFA on October 4.
After the eight players familiarised themselves with a Navy Seahawk helicopter which flew in for the launch, they then participated in a PT session with a group of ADFA cadets.
Army Officer Cadet Jarrod Anderson was one of the lucky ones who had the chance to work-out with the players and said he thought it was a fantastic opportunity to meet them and some of the world champion Opals.
“It was really great to see and work-out with the players here today. I have played basketball since I was very young and I now play for an ADFA team,” he said.
“I was also lucky to be at the airport when the Opals came home from winning the World Championships.”
The season was attended by the CEO of Basketball Australia Scott Derwent, who was appreciative of the sponsorship and assistance Defence Jobs has given to the Opals and the WNBL.
“The Defence Jobs WNBL creates the foundations for our success internationally and we should reflect on the great job the Defence Jobs Opals had in Brazil just recently,” he said.
The WNBL season was officially launched by the Director of Defence Force Recruiting CAPT Cameron McCracken, who said the association of Defence Jobs with the WNBL is a beneficial relationship for both parties.
“This year we are looking to recruit around 9000 people into the ADF and who better to assist us than a winning team such as the Defence Jobs Opals,” he said.
