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New Partnership Boosts Women's Basketball in Lower Saxony
The Osnabrück region and Artland are set to strengthen their women's basketball scene with the formation of a new partnership between the OSC and Artland Dragons. This collaboration aims to promote and professionalise girls' and women's basketball in the region.
The new team, named "Junior Team Osnabrück/Artland", has secured a spot in the Bundesliga for the next season, which will take place in Hamburg. The team consists of 15 talented players, ready to make their mark in the league.
Marius Kröger, managing director of Artland Dragons, expressed his enthusiasm, stating that this cooperation is a significant step towards establishing themselves as a permanent force in the region. Sascha Bartsch, managing director of OSC, echoed these sentiments, explaining that both clubs share the same visions and are committed to promoting and professionalising women's basketball.
The Osnabrück region offers almost the only option for female basketball at the Bundesliga level in the northern part of the country. This new team aims to further expand women's basketball in the region, offering attractive playing conditions that can potentially attract more players to the sport.
The Junior Team Osnabrück/Artland will compete in the North West division in the WNBL, the highest German basketball league for female players under 18. The goal of the team is to build and maintain a youth concept over several years to enable players to make the leap to the professional Bundesliga in the long term.
As part of their season preparation, the team is currently undergoing team, individual, and athletic training. The focus is on talent development, competitive performance, and establishing a clear development pathway from grassroots basketball to elite youth competition and potentially professional careers.
The partnership also aims to engage the local community, promoting basketball among girls and encouraging participation and support for women's basketball. With the Junior Team Osnabrück/Artland, the regions of Osnabrück and Artland are taking a significant step towards strengthening their women's basketball scene and nurturing young talent.
The upcoming season, starting in October, promises to be an exciting one for the Junior Team Osnabrück/Artland as they embark on their journey in the WNBL.
- The new partnership between OSC and Artland Dragons, forming the Junior Team Osnabrück/Artland, is set to bolster the women's basketball landscape in both regions, particularly in the Northern part of Germany.
- In the upcoming WNBL season, the Junior Team Osnabrück/Artland will compete in the North West division, aiming to professionalize women's basketball and offer attractive playing conditions to foster interest and participation in the sport.
- The partnership is not only focused on the on-court performance but also extends to sports analysis and talent development, building a clear pathway from grassroots basketball to elite youth competition and potentially professional careers.
