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Rollerblaze Finishes 6th at The Classics

June 11, 2013
(Picture created by player and ref Gary Overliese)
Rollerblaze 9ers played 9 long, hard games at the Classics this year resulting in 3 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses. Saturday was their day with wins against Suncoast Spinners and Toowoomba and a draw with Mackay but losses to Qld Juniors and Rockhampton. Monday in the playoffs saw the 9ers play Qld Juniors for a second time in a verymore

Summer 2013 Season Trophy Night

June 11, 2013
Saturday June 1 Rollerblaze celebrated the end of the summer season with a great night at Marina Quays Tavern, arranged by Ben Noonan, with a beautiful array of trophies sponsored by Wicked Wheelchairs. Five of our volunteers were acknowledged for their contribution to the season - Jane Bailey, De Arne Brennan, John Stubbs, Nasri Bale and Bruce Wilson all received a round of applause for theirmore

Eagles and Wicked Win Grand Finals

May 24, 2013
The B Grade grand final between Eagles & Blaze was a close game at half time with Blaze in front by 1 point (8-7) but in the second half the Eagles, led by Ben Noonan, managed to take the lead to win 19-15. The A Grade grand final saw Wicked outscore Blaze in the first half 22-6. Dion Reweti and Dion Sanderson continued the dominance in the second half to win 38-23. Lots of photos in the gallerymore

King's Christian College Support Rollerblaze

April 28, 2013
The staff and students of King's Christian College recently held a bbq to support Rollerblaze - raising an amazing $500. The fund raising event was organised by Ben Grice a student at King's and one of our players. The College Principal, Mr Rees Davis, says on the school website "who you are speaks louder than what you say" and the students and staff have indeed brought those words to life bymore

Jar of Jelly Beans Provides New Equipment

April 28, 2013
One of our newer players recently embarked on his own fund raising effort to support our programme. Ben Grice ran a competition to guess the number of jelly beans in a jar - resulting in Rollerblaze being able to purchase 10 new basketballs. Ben, a student at King's College and a player with a promising future in our sport, is to be congratulated on his initiative and commitment. Thanks Ben.more

Rotary Club of Mudgeeraba Supports Rollerblaze

March 26, 2013
The Rotary Club of Mudgeeraba - via their Milsy Foundation, recently made a generous donation to Rollerblaze after hearing players Ed Milner and Ben Noonan speak about their basketball experiences. The Rotary club meets for dinner every second Tuesday at the Merrimac Tavern and welcomes visitors. If you live or work near Mudgeeraba and would like to join the Rotary fun, fellowship and communitymore

2013 National League Games in Brisbane

March 03, 2013
Rounds 2, 4 and 5 of the National League will be hosted at the Brisbane Basketball Stadium, Dixon Street, Auchenflower. The national league now in its 25th year attracts teams from Dandenong, Perth, Sydney, Woolongong, Adelaide and Brisbane. Click on more for details of the Brisbane home games.more

Maurice Blackburn Corporate Challenge

December 08, 2012
Staff from several offices of Maurice Blackburn played wheelchair basketball for their end of year staff function today at the inaugural Maurice Blackburn Corporate Challenge. Together with guest coach Liz Fiveash and Paralymian Adrian King OAM, over 45 people created a blaze of colour at our home courts - check out the photographs in the gallery. The two "Stack of the Day" trophies weremore
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Rollerblaze Travel Club

Going on holiday soon? 
Want to help with funding for Rollerblaze? 
Now you can do both by making your travel bookings through Group Tours and Travel.   Rollerblaze has recently entered into an agreement with our sponsor of long standing - TravAbility - to secure on-going funding for the club as well as seamless travel arrangements for your next holiday.  All you have to do is book your holiday with Club Tours and Travel on 1300 722 683 or email Bill  at bill@clubtours.com.au and mention that you are with Rollerblaze Travel Club and we will receive a reward of 1% of all package holidays and 0.5% on international airfares.  Check out the Group Tours and Travel website for great holiday ideas. The offer applies to all forms of travel not just disability related trips.

What pushes you?

Getting involved with Rollerblaze will give you a chance to learn what motivates you?
Interested in joining a great bunch of volunteers who laugh a lot?  Rollerblaze values the contribution of all volunteers and welcomes people who would like to give some time and effort.  If you are interested in learning about this great sport then email us at rollerblaze@bigpond.com. You don't need experience just a "can do" attitude.