Warriors ready to go into battle for national glory
THE newly formed Ormskirk & West Lancs Warriors Basketball Club have scored with the support of tissue maker SCA in their bid for glory in the Basketball England National League.
The Warriors have U14s and U16s teams with members selected in a development programme from the top young players in West Lancashire and further afield, including Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Tarleton and Southport.
To help the teams get established in their first season in the national league, SCA’s Skelmersdale mill has stepped in with £250 to buy kit and a promotional banner.
“SCA’s support has been a real boost,” said co-founder Gavin Dunne, a former professional basketball player who now works at the SCA mill as a member of the site security team.
“The Ormskirk and West Lancs community club offers basketball from ages six to adult, but we wanted to create the Warriors as a development programme.
“The U14s have improved immensely this season, whilst the U16s are showing themselves as one of the strongest teams in the league and may only narrowly miss out on a play-off spot.”
SCA mill manager Stefan Montarius said: “It’s great that this new development programme has been created for the young players and we wish them every success in the national league.”
To get involved, visit www.estlancsbasketball. co.uk or email OWLbasketballclub@ gmail.com