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The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 3

Saturday 8th October

Nottingham Wildcats 71-67 Manchester Met Mystics 

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 0-3 in the WBBL championship after a loss away against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday evening.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is an away game against Durham Palatinates in the WBBL Cup on Saturday 15th October at 1:00pm.

Manchester Magic U18 93–51 QE York Knights

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North after a home win against QE York Knights on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 was a home game against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Northamptonshire Titans 87-100 Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North an away win against Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U16 was a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Magic U16 on Tuesday evening, find out how they got on below.

Bristol Academy Flyers 71-39 Manchester Mystics U16 2 

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 1-1 in the Premier North after an away loss against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 on Monday 17th October at 6:00pm. 

City of Leeds Gold 36-80 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 opened their league campaign with an away win against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday 16th October at 12:30pm.

Stockport Falcons 2 36-88 Manchester Magic U14 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 opened their league campaign with an away win against Stockport Falcons 2 on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Conference North West 2.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is a home game against Liverpool on Saturday 22nd October at 3:00pm.

Sunday 9th October

Manchester Magic U18 100–62 Liverpool

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 3-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, to go 2-0 on the weekend.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against St. Helens Saints on Sunday 23rd October at 1:45pm.

Manchester Mystics U18 118–20 Cardiff Met Archers

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday 16th October at 1:20pm in the Second round of the National Cup.

Manchester Mystics U18 2 88-80 Charnwood College Riders

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 1-1 in the Premier North after a home win against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 15th October at 12:30pm in the Second round of the National Cup.

Manchester Magic U16 2 89–52 Myerscough Basketball Academy

Manchester Magic U16 2 opened their league campaign with a home win against Myerscough Basketball Academy on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Conference North West.

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Mersey Mavericks on Saturday 15th October at 10:00am.

Manchester Mystics U14 138–15 York Eagles

Manchester Mystics U14 opened their league campaign with a home win against York Eagles on Sunday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the North 1.

Up next for Mystics U14 is a home game against City of Leeds 2 on Sunday 16th October at 12:30pm.

Newcastle Eagles 51-41 Manchester Mystics U14 3

Manchester Mystics U14 3 moved to 0-2 in the North 1 after an away loss against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 3 is an away game against Liverpool on Saturday 15th October at 12:30pm.

Monday 10th October

Manchester Mystics U16 113-51 Manchester Mystics U16 3

Manchester Mystics U16 opened their league campaign with an away win against Manchester Mystics U16 3 on Monday evening to move to 1-0 in the Premier North, with Manchester Mystics U16 3 moving to 0-1.

Up next for Mystics U16 is an away game against Leicester Riders in the second round of the National Cup on Sunday 16th October.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is another in-house clash with Manchester Mystics U16 2 on Sunday 30th October at 3:00pm.

Tuesday 11th October

Trafford Magic U16 60-95 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 opened their league campaign with an away win against in-house rivals Trafford Magic on Tuesday evening to move to 1-0 in the Premier North, Trafford Magic U16 moved to 2-1.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against Sheffield Sabres Elite on Sunday 16th October at 5:00pm in the Second round of the National Cup.

Up next for Trafford U16 is a home game against Leicester Riders on Saturday 15th October at 3:00pm in the Second round of the National Cup.

Your team performance of the week last week was Trafford Magic U18 with 45% of the vote! Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote Closed)

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The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 2

Saturday 1st October

Charnwood College Riders 43-87 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 open their season with an away win against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday evening to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.

Up next for Magic U18 is a home game against QE York Knights on Saturday 8th October at 12:30pm.

Trafford Magic U16 76–57 Derby Trailblazers

Trafford Magic U16 opened their league campaign with a home win against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.

Up next for Trafford U16 is an away game against Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday 8th October at 1:15pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 3 28–56 Lancashire Spinners

Manchester Mystics U14 3 opened their league campaign with a home loss against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday afternoon to move to 0-1 in the North 1.

Up next for Mystics U14 3 is an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 9th October at 1:30pm.

Sunday 2nd October

Manchester Met Mystics 45–72 Leicester Riders

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 0-2 in the WBBL championship after a loss at home against Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is an away game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 8th October at 6:00pm.

Myerscough Basketball Academy 55-60 Trafford Magic U18 

Trafford Magic U18 opened their league campaign with an away win against Myerscough Basketball Academy on Sunday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.

Up next for Trafford U18 is a home game against City of Leeds on Saturday 8th October at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U16 78-33 Manchester Mystics U16 3 – National Cup Round 1

Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the second round of the National Cup after a win in the in-house clash with Manchester Mystics U16 3 on Sunday afternoon.

In the second round of the Cup Mystics U16 will face Leicester Riders away on Sunday 16th October.

Up next for Mystics U16 is another in-house clash with Manchester Mystics 3, this time to begin their Premier North campaign on Monday 10th October at 7:45pm.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is another in-house clash with Manchester Mystics, this time to begin their Premier North campaign on Monday 10th October at 7:45pm.

Leicester Riders 57-54 Manchester Mystics U16 2 – National Cup Round 1

Manchester Mystics U16 2 crash out in the first round of the National Cup after defeat at Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is an away game at Bristol Academy Flyers to begin their Premier North campaign on Saturday 8th October at 1:00pm.

Monday 3rd October

Manchester Mystics U18 2 44–83 Manchester Mystics U18

Manchester Mystics U18 2 opened their league campaign with a home loss against Manchester Mystics U18 on Monday evening to move to 0-1 in the Premier North, with Manchester Mystics U18 moving to 1-0.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is a home game against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday 9th October at 3:00pm.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is a home game against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday 9th October at 12:30pm.

Your team performance of the week last week was Manchester Mystics U16 3 with 47% of the vote! Who was your team of the week this week? (vote closed)

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The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 1

The Weekend Wrap is back! We’ve decided to bring the popular feature known as the Weekend Wrap back for the 2022-23 season.

Manchester Magic KitKing Trophy Group D

Manchester Magic finish 4th in Group D of the KitKing Trophy with a 0-3 record, after a 79-64 opening day defeat on the road at Derby Trailblazers in game one last weekend. In game two, despite the backing from a raucous home crowd, the Magic suffered a narrow 70-76 defeat to Bradford Dragons. In their final game of the group stage the Magic lost out to a buzzer beating 3 from Team Newcastle, 61-60 the final score.

Up next for Magic D1 is an away trip to Thames Valley Cavaliers on Saturday 15th October at 6:30pm to begin the NBL Division 1 League campaign.

Manchester Met Mystics 60-74 Cardiff Met Archer – WBBL Championship

The new-look Manchester Met Mystics under new head coach Marg Jones opened their WBBL championship campaign with a disappointing home loss against Cardiff Met Archers.  

Up next for Mystics WBBL is a home game against Leicester Riders on Sunday 2nd October at 1:30pm.

Team Birmingham Elite 0-20 Manchester Mystics D2 – National Cup Round 1

The Manchester Mystics D2 side were handed a path to the second round of the National Cup after being awarded the game against Team Birmingham Elite.

Manchester Mystics D2 face a home game against Bromsgrove Bears in the second round on Sunday 23rd October.

Up next for Manchester Mystics D2 is a home game against Manchester Valkyries on Sunday 16th October at 5:30pm.

Manchester Giants Blue 48-87 Trafford Magic U18 – National Cup Round 1

Trafford Magic U18 2 advanced to the second round of the National Cup with great composure after a 48-87 victory over Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday afternoon.

Trafford Magic U18 face Manchester Giants Green/Leeds LDM at home in the second round on Sunday 16th October.

Up next for Trafford U18 is an away trip to Myerscough on Sunday 2nd October at 12:00noon

Cheshire Wire 2 43–85 Trafford Magic U16 – National Cup Round 1

Trafford Magic U16 2 advanced to the second round of the National Cup with relative ease after an 85-43 victory over Cheshire Wire 2 on Sunday afternoon.

Trafford Magic U16 face Leicester Riders at home in the second round on Sunday 16th October.

Up next for Trafford U16 is a home game against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday 1st October at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U16 2 92-55 Newcastle Eagles – National Cup Preliminary

Manchester Mystics U16 2 advanced to the first round of the National Cup in style after a 92-55 victory over Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a trip to Leicester Riders in the first round of the National Cup on Sunday 2nd October at 3:00pm.

Bromsgrove Bears 43-105 Manchester Mystics U16 3 – National Cup Preliminary

Manchester Mystics U16 3 advanced to the first round of the National Cup in epic fashion after a 105-43 road win at Bromsgrove Bears on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is an in-house clash with Manchester Mystics 1 in the first round of the National Cup on Sunday 2nd October at 3:00pm.

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Magic’s Lara-Sanchez selected in Great Britain U16 Men’s squad for European Championships

Congratulations to Manchester Magic’s Luca Lara-Sanchez, who has been selected in the Great Britain U16 Men’s final 12s for the FIBA European Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Schedule

Great Britain U16 Men 11 – 20 August – Division B, Group C

12 August GB U16 Men 51-48 Norway at 6:30pm – Luca Lara-Sanchez played 6 minutes, had a point.

13 August Bosnia and Herzegovina 80-70 GB U16 Men at 6:30pm – Luca Lara-Sanchez played 16 minutes, had 7 points, a rebound, an assist and 2 steals.

15 August GB U16 Men 59-64 Sweden at 4:15pm – Luca Lara-Sanchez started, played 27 minutes, had 2 rounds, 2 assits, 3 steals and a block.

16 August Portugal 52-59 GB U16 Men at 4:15pm – Luca Lara-Sanchez started, played 14 minutes, had 4 rebounds.

18 August 9-16 Classification Games GB U16 Men 66-58 Ukraine at 6:30pm – Luca Lara-Sanchez started, played 16 minutes, had 4 points, 3 assists and 4 steals.

19 August 9-12 Classification Games Georgia 47-63 GB U16 Men at 6:30pm – Luca Lara-Sanchez started, played 7 minutes, had 2 assists.

20 August 9-10 Classification Games Portugal 82-52 GB U16 Men at 2:00pm – Luca Lara-Sanchez started, played 20 minutes, had an assist.

GB U16 Men finish 10th.

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Magic and Mystics selected in Great Britain U18 Final 12s for European Championships

Congratulations to Manchester Magic’s Ben Brown, Matthew Goodwin and Enoch Wangoy and Manchester Mystics’ Charli Wroe and former Mystic’ Olivia Forster, who have been selected in the Great Britain U18 Men’s and Women’s final 12s for the FIBA European Championships in Izmir, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria respectively.

Schedule

Great Britain U18 Men 30 July – 7 August – Division A, Group A

30 July France 97-45 GB U18 Men at 11:45am – Ben Brown started, played 20 minutes, scored 8 points, had a rebound and a steal. Matthew Goodwin played 11 minutes, had an assist and a steal. Enoch Wangoy played 8 minutes, had 2 rebounds.

31 July GB U18 Men 61-89 Israel at 2:00pm – Ben Brown started, played 27 minutes, had 10 points, a rebound and 2 assists. Matthew Goodwin played 6 minutes. Enoch Wangoy did not play.

1 August North Macedonia 69-71 GB U18 Men at 11:45am – Ben Brown started, played 32 minutes, had 14 points, a rebound, 6 assists, 2 steals and a block, Matthew Goodwin did not play, Enoch Wangoy played 6 minutes, had 2 points and a rebound.

3 August Round of 16 Turkey 82-38 GB U18 Men at 6:30pm – Ben Brown started, played 21 minutes, had 3 points, an assist and a steal. Matthew Goodwin played 11 minutes, 3 points and a rebound. Enoch Wangoy played 17 minutes, had 2 points, 5 rebounds and a steal.

4 August 9-16 Classification Games GB U18 Men 62-80 Czech Republic at 6:30pm – Ben Brown started, played 36 minutes, had 7 points, 5 assists, and a steal. Matthew Goodwin played 9 minutes, had a rebound and a steal. Enoch Wangoy played 4 minutes, had a point and 3 rebounds.

6 August 13-16 Classification Games Croatia 85-52 GB U18 Men at 11:45am – Ben Brown started, played 32 minutes, had 10 points, 4 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals and a block. Matthew Goodwin played 11 minutes, had 2 rebounds and an assist. Enoch Wangoy played 15 minutes, had 2 points and 5 rebounds.

7 August 15-16 Classification Game GB U18 Men 78-74 Montenegro at 9:00am – Ben Brown started, played 30 minutes, had 8 points, 3 rebound, 3 assists and a steal. Matthew Goodwin played 13 minutes, had 2 points, 3 rebounds, an assist and a block. Enoch Wangoy played 22 minutes, had 4 points, 9 rebounds and an assist.

GB U18 Men finish 15th, relegated to Division B.

Great Britain U18 Women 30 July – 7 August – Division B, Group A

30 July Luxembourg 69-61 GB U18 Women at 11:45am – Olivia Forster started, played 13 minutes, had 6 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. Charli Wroe played 6 minutes, had a rebound, 2 assists and a steal

1 August GB U18 Women 71-54 North Macedonia at 4:15pm – Olivia Forster played 17 minutes, had 9 points, a rebound, an assist and a steal. Charli Wroe played 15 minutes, had a rebound, 2 assists, a steal and a block.

2 August Croatia 70-52 GB U18 Women at 4:30pm – Olivia Forster played 11 minutes, had 2 points, a rebound and a steal. Charli Wroe played 13 minutes, had 5 points, a rebound and an assist.

3 August GB U18 Women 49-67 Portugal at 2:00pm – Olivia Forster played 9 minutes, had 6 points. Charli Wroe played 6 minutes.

4 August 9-18 Classification Games – Group E – GB U18 Women 70-60 Ukraine at 2:15pm – Olivia Forster played 5 minutes. Charlie Wroe started, played 33 minutes, had 16 points, a rebound, 2 assists and 4 steals.

6 August 9-18 Classification Games – Group E – Estonia 56-75 GB U18 Women at 4:00pm – Olivia Forster played 12 minutes, had 13 points and 2 steals. Charli Wroe started, played 18 minutes, had a point, a rebound, 2 assists and a steal.

7 August 11th-12th Classification Game GB U18 Women 71-69 Iceland at 4:15pm – Olivia Forster started, played 22 minutes, had 12 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Charli Wroe started, played 23 minutes, had 12 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists.

GB U18 Women finish 11th.

Manchester Magic and Mystics News

Magic and Mystics Summer Camps

The Manchester Magic and Mystics have announced their Summer basketball camps for 2022.

Week One: Monday 1st August to Friday 5th August

Week one will run at the Manchester Basketball Centre, from 9am-12pm for 6 to 11 year olds will cost £8 per day or 5 days for £35, or 9am-4pm for 12 to 18 year olds will cost £15 per day or 5 days for £65.

Week Two:Monday 8th August to Friday 12th August

Week two will run at the Manchester Basketball Centre, from 9am-12pm for 6 to 11 year olds will cost £8 per day or 5 days for £35, or 9am-4pm for 12 to 18 year olds will cost £15 per day or 5 days for £65.

Please fill out the form to book your place here

Once you have submitted the form, you will then receive an email confirming your booking and asking you to make payment.

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Magic and Mystics Coaches for 2022/23

The Manchester Magic and Mystics are delighted to announce our National League coaches for the 2022-23 season. 

Manchester Magic U12/U14 3 – Head Coach Marc Jagger, Assisted by Sergio Lara-Bercial, Paul Middleton, Ambokile Bell and Andrew Vourliotis. 

Manchester Magic U14 2 – Head Coach Jason Parr Hilton, Assisted by Ed Bradley 

Manchester Magic U14/U16 2 – Head Coach Tom Paraskeva, Assisted by Adeleke Osinaike, Jason Parr-Hilton and Gareth Westwood. 

Trafford Magic U16 – Head Coach Mark Hamilton, Assisted by Tom Paraskeva 

Manchester Magic U16/ U18 Trafford – Head Coach Adam Morris, Assisted by Andrew Lang 

Manchester Magic U18/ Division 1 Men – Head Coach Peter Paraskeva, Assisted by Joshua Perkins, Will Brown, AdelekeOsinaike & Sergio Lara-Bercial 

Manchester Mystics U12 – Head Coach Rehana Khalil 

Manchester Mystics U14 1– Head Coaches Joe Andrew, Assisted by Holly Bryan, Natalie Fuertado. 

Manchester Mystics U14 2 – Head Coach Jim Carnegie, Assisted by James Carnegie

Manchester Mystics U14 3 – Head Coach Steve Keary, Assisted by Phil Matthews and Adam Masters.

Manchester Mystics U16 1 – Head Coaches Robert Fairely and Hannah Alty.

Manchester Mystics U16 2 – Head Coach Natalie Fuertado, Assisted by Joe Andrew and Marc Jagger. 

Manchester Mystics U18 1 / 2 – Head Coaches Robert Fairely and Hannah Alty.

Manchester Mystics Div 2 Women – Coaches to be confirmed.  

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Phil Gordos leaving role as Manchester Magic and Mystics CEO after five years

Phil Gordos has decided to step down from his role as CEO of the Club after five years in his role and before that as a Trustee.

Chair of Trustees, Andrew Butterworth, thanked Phil for his contribution. “The Trustees would like to thank Phil for all his hard work and commitment over the past 5 years, especially during the unprecedented times of Covid. On behalf of the Trustees, the staff and all members of the Club, I would like to wish him well in whatever future endeavours he undertakes.”

Phil commented, “This has been one of the most rewarding roles I have ever undertaken. It has also been the most challenging. After more than five years of almost constant change coupled with the massive impact of a global pandemic, I felt it was time to step down.

“It will be a huge wrench to leave a club that has given me and my family so much. My boys grew up here and continue to benefit enormously from the opportunities the game of basketball has given them. The MBC has been a second home, too, and will remain a special place for us.

“I have also met and worked with so many wonderful people, some of whom are now close friends. Without their support, the job would have been impossible at times and I would like to thank everyone who has played their part in making this club the success story it is.

“It has been a privilege to have been CEO and I have no doubt that the Magic and Mystics will continue to go from strength to strength. I will always be a big fan.”

The Board of Trustees will be managing the club in the meantime until a new full time appointment can be made.

Please direct any queries to: morag@manchestermagicandmystics.co.uk

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Paraskeva takes on Director of Basketball role

Peter Paraskeva has been appointed as the new Director of Basketball for the Manchester Magic and Manchester Mystics.

The move is designed to ensure both programmes are closely aligned in terms of standards, philosophy and coaching matters.

“I’m really excited at the prospect of tackling this new role,” said Paraskeva, a former Magic junior who earned international honours with England.

“Our club has had an extremely successful season and it’s important we continue to improve on our coaching delivery and nurturing of our young athletes.

“This is all made possible with the amazing group of passionate and dedicated volunteers that make the club what it is.

”The club is continuing its search for a new Head of Mystics.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for the entire girls’ programme, including the WEABL squad.The Magic and Mystics have enjoyed a great deal of success in 2021/22.

After winning the NBL U18 Men’s National Cup in February, they went on to qualify five teams for the NBL Junior Final Fours at the end of April.All five made their respective finals, with the U14 Mystics, the U16 Mystics and the U16 Magic all emerging as national champions.

To add to this success, Magic’s senior team won promotion to NBL Division One and claimed victory in the NBL Division Two Playoff Final at Belle Vue.

The Mystics senior team also enjoyed a season to remember, reaching the NBL Division Two Playoff Final in their first season back.

A significant number of juniors have also earned international honours with England and Wales, at U14, U15, U16 and U18 level.

A number of former Magic and Mystics juniors have also won silverware in the BBL and WBBL.

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Magic Academy seeks host family

The Manchester Magic Academy is seeking a host family to provide accommodation for a 16-year-old male player from late August 2022.

This is a wonderful opportunity to provide a home away from home for a talented individual looking to fulfil their sporting and academic dreams.

The host family needs to be located within a 3-mile radius of Loreto Sixth Form College in Manchester (M15 5PB) and close to good public transport links.

Host families must be able to offer the player good accommodation with a separate bedroom, plus breakfast and evening meal, as well as access to laundry facilities and the internet. The Manchester Magic is one of the biggest and most successful junior basketball programmes in the country, attracting players from across the UK.

If you think you would like to work with us to play a key role in the development of this young player, then we would love to hear from you.

To arrange an informal discussion, the application process and rates of payment, please contact CEO Phil Gordos and Welfare Lead Morag Gilronan at info@manchestermagicandmystics.co.uk

Greater Manchester Community Basketball and Sports Association Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and vulnerable adults.

Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.