Ceduna has far exceeded expectations with their second successful 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge over the weekend!

The community turned out in great numbers over the two days, bursting with enthusiasm as everyone came together to celebrate living a healthy lifestyle and having fun.

Held at the Ceduna Area School over the weekend of November 24 and 25, the opening ceremony featured a Welcome to country by local Elder Peter Miller on behalf of the Traditional owners, and a speech by Paul Barton of Families South Australia.

Participants smiling faces from Ceduna were joined by visitors from Koonibba, Penong, Thevenard and Yalata.

“The Ceduna event exceeded all expectations”, Gavin Jones Managing Director and Executive Producer of the 3on3 said. “I am sure that every single person who came to the 3on3 this weekend had an excellent time whether they were rapping, rhyming, playing basketball or just watching their kids. Ceduna is certainly now established on the 3on3 calendar”.

There were 10 local sponsors who rallied to support the Vibe 3on3 to ensure the local youth experienced a weekend they would never forget. Local sponsors who helped make the 3on3 possible in their area were:

o Ceduna Area School
o Families SA
o Ceduna Youth Centre
o Centrelink
o Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service
o Ceduna District Health Service
o Ceduna Community Gym
o District Council of Ceduna
o Tjutjunaku Worka Tjuta (TWT)
o TAFE SA

“It was great to see kids from out of town gel so well with the locals, both on and off the courts. Participants from as far as Yalata and Penong attended, with the long haul being well worth the effort”, Claude Williams, Producer of the 3on3 said after the event.

Our role model for the 2007 Ceduna 3on3 was Aaron Fa’aoso, Torres Strait Islander Actor, Producers and Television Personality who was very impressed by the talent in Ceduna!

Also in attendance was the local Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Medical Service who provided a stall and information packs for the community of Ceduna.
The Vibe 3on3™ is a two day Aboriginal youth weekend festival that incorporates basketball, dancing, art, culture and health. We aim to promote healthy lifestyles, strengthen communities and boost self-esteem. The Vibe 3on3™ is also an excellent opportunity for health services and related organisations to introduce themselves to the wider community. For more information, go to www.vibe.com.au

The Challenge
A total of 52 teams entered the challenge, each displaying great ability, enthusiasm and sportsmanship. We must congratulate the winners of the events:

WINNERS

Girls 10 and under: WILD CATS Chyanne Shore Wanda Shore Shayla Shore. Presenter: Shannon Willmott Ceduna Youth Centre	Girls 12 and under: CEDUNA CHIX Hameisha Miller Kodesha O’Loughlin Shamala Champion Sonnie Bilney. Presenter: Liz Whitbread Families SA
Girls 14 and under: WEST COAST G’s Sarah Hubert Rowinna Peel Justine Graham Lyn Hubert. Presenter: David Topless Ceduna Community Gym	Girls 16 and under: PINK GIRLS Tamika Saunders Janomie Saunders Anzlee Carbine Tinarra Saunders. Presenter: Tracey Vincent TAFE SA
Girls18 and over: PATCH UPS Katarina Bilney Narelle Carbine Cirona Bilney Tiffany Taylor. Presenter: Aaron Fa’aoso Vibe Australia	Boys 10 and under: 4 DOGST Aran Montgomery Brett Gray Leighton Rowan Cruz Mullan Gareth Bowden. Presenter: Paul Gregory Families SA
Boys 12 and under: THE KINGS Aaron Tschuna Craig Ware Che Champion Shannon McNamara. Presenter: Waylon Johncock Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service	Boys 14 and under: 1 LOVE Aaron Binell Jerome Newchurch Adam Coleman Keith Saunders. Presenter: Belichia Saunders Tjutjunaku Worka Tjuta (TWT)
Boys 16 and under: DIRTY SOUTH Jordan Herburt Kingsley Betts Andy Willece David Leonard. Presenter: Jaleen Miller Families SA	Boys 18 and over: US MOB Harry Peel Charles Coleman Beaver Peel Leroy Bilney. Presenter: Phil Barton Families SA
Rap Winners 1. Team ‘Us Mob’ Harry Peel Charles Coleman Beaver Peel Leroy Bilney	Team Card Bronx Boys William Lurie Leroy Lurie Winston Uhubert Reggie Benbolt Presenter: Phil Orcher
Boys Break Off 1. Anthony Coleman 2. Cruz Mullen 3. Kayden Brown Presenter: Isaac Parsons	GIrls Break Off 1. Tiyana Mastrastarvis 2. Zalia Mallen 3. Shawanah Pickett Presenter: Medika Thorpe

Puggy Hunter David Topless Presenter: Claude Williams

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