Isaac
Years ago
SOS consortium media release
Just received this from Mark Lewis, spokesperson for the 'SOS' consortium looking at taking over the 36ers.
Last night the consortium of local business people and passionate Sixers supporters met subsequent to the NBL meeting in Melbourne where representatives of the clubs, including the Sixers consortium, met to discuss various issues including the future of the league both on an interim and ongoing basis.
The consortium remains committed to securing the future of the Adelaide 36ers and therefore an elite men's basketball team in Adelaide subject to the NBL satisfying some conditions and providing comfort around some concerns as well as the commitment from the current team and Dome owners regarding transfer of the licence and securing tenure of the Dome on satisfactory commercial terms.
Whilst the last few days has seen a level of speculation and emotion regarding the future of the Sixers, the consortium is heartened by the enormous levels of support and passion being displayed by the basketball community. Clearly it is this community support which will be an important aspect contributing to the future success of the Sixers in any proposed elite mens national league.
The consortium representatives are in continuous contact with BA representatives and we hope to be in a position to make a more formal announcement in the very near future.