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Club History
Bay City Lakers:
A Dream Turned Reality
The journey of the Bay City Lakers began with an idea, a dream that flickered in the minds of three basketball enthusiasts. In the heart of our bustling metropolis, we envisioned a basketball club that would not only ignite a passion for the sport but also foster a sense of community and belonging.
The initial spark came from our love for the game. The three of us, Marcus, Sarah, and Alex, had played basketball together since childhood. We had witnessed the transformative power of basketball firsthand – how it could bring people together, transcend differences, and create lifelong friendships. We wanted to share that experience with others.
With renewed determination, we set out to turn this idea into something tangible. We knew our online presence would play a crucial role in connecting with our audience. We wanted to create a website that reflected the authenticity and spirit of the Bay City Lakers. It wasn't about sounding professional; it was about being true to who we were.
We understood that our story would be the driving force that sets us apart from the countless other basketball clubs out there. Our website had to speak directly to our audience, forging a personal connection. It needed to convey our passion for the game and our unwavering dedication to building a vibrant basketball community.
As we developed the website, we constantly asked ourselves if the words on the screen captured the essence of our dream. Did they echo the excitement and adrenaline of stepping onto the court? Could visitors hear our own voices resonating in their heads? If the answer was no, we knew we had more work to do.
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Executive Committee
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Lyn Harrower
PRESIDENT
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Allister Keel
VICE PRESIDENT
Allister joined the board in 2023 after multiple seasons of coaching at the BCL. Through this involvement, Allister recognised the mountain of work undertaken behind the scenes by a few club stallwards to get the kids on the court every week and thought it was time to step up and assist the club! Being a big advocate for grass roots sport Allister has taken to the role of Vice President with both passion and perseverance with the aim of getting as many kids on the court as possible.
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Brietta Keel
SECRETARY
Brietta joined the Board in 2023. With three kids playing at the Club and no idea how to help coach, train or play basketball, she thought taking on the role of the Secretary was a way to give back to the Club that provides a great nurturing environment for her budding basketballers. Brietta has a wealth of knowledge in governance and strategic communication, which she brings to her role as Secretary.
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Ric Hansen
TREASURER
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Troy Davies
DIRECTOR OF COACHING
General Committee
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Jo Langmore
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Mel Portelli
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Lina Hansen