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Charleston Splash 
Conference Eastern Conference Division Southern Division Founded 2008 History Charleston Splash
2008–presentArena McAlister Field House-Citidel and Buccaneer Field House(CSU)" City Charleston, SC. Team colors Black, Old Gold, White
President/CEO Urie Small General manager Terri Steed Head coach Anthony Fickling Sales/Marketing Percy Gaillard Championships None Conference titles None Division titles None Official website splashprobasketball.com The Charleston Splash are a professional women basketball team based in Charleston, SC. They play in the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League (WBCBL).
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Franchise history
The Beginning
The club now known as the Splash began play as the Charleston Splash in the 2008–09 season. The next season, they will keep the name the Charleston Splash. In their first year in Charleston, the Splash finished 4th in a 8– team South Division.
Prior to the 2008–09 WBCBL season the Splash pulled off a blockbuster athletic tryout. The tryout worked out well; for the selected 15 out of over 50 women athletes that tried out they proved to be a hustling, fundamentally sound group of players who helped the Splash Kick start their first season. A season that all of the South Carolina’s Lowcountry people can be proud of. In the 2009 WBCBL Season, the Splash stunned all of the Lowcountry and the Splash supporter with a season record of 7–3, and advanced to the Southern Regional’s. In the regional’s, Charleston managed to give there all but lost to the Atlanta Lady Battlecats 70–65.
The Present and Future
Charleston Splash logo
With preparation for the 2010 season on the way the Splash seeks to be a local smash hit with the hopes of unyielding number of supporter in their home town of Charleston, SC.. The future looks great for this new franchise in Charleston, SC. with growing fan support, support of local companies, and government. The Splash can see a possible transition into a WNBA franchise in 2011 to be a raving success. Splash is on the verge of a major change where if you haven’t heard of them I am sure you will soon enough.
Women History in Basketball
Women in sports had many obstacles to overcome in the past. It may be surprising to discover that women began playing basketball less than a year after the game was invented in 1891. They were scrutinized for the development of masculine behaviors. It was believe to be so scandalous that parent and help care official seek to abolish it. As women's basketball grew out of its infancy, they continued to struggle with balancing their femininity with athleticism. The sporting woman gained acceptance with the comprehensive history of the game and women’s athletes' struggle. From the time when President Richard Nixon signed the Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972 and the formation of the collegiate sport for women. They went from Frailty to Final Four overcoming the tension between athleticism and femininity. Even back in 1984 where the US captures its first Olympic gold medal in Los Angeles for woman’s basketball. This sparked the formation of professional leagues like the WBL, ABL, and WNBA. Where women sports are moving forward by leaps and bounds. Which takes us to the NOW!!
The Splash moved to the Buc’s Field House for last 2 games of 2009 seasonWhat to Expect
The success of the league and the Charleston Splash demonstrates that more and more people are discovering the high professional level and special charm in this field of sport Charleston Splash Women Professional Basketball team offers an exciting competition featuring top players from colleges around the east coast, Charleston Splash seeks for national coverage with hundreds of media representatives covering our games and broadcasting nationwide.
The Splash’s mascot Slammy Dunk the “Splash” EagleAwareness
At this stage, young players have the chance to show their talent and make their first step towards playing basketball as a professional. In these competitions, future stars will emerge. These events will be used to promote Women’s Basketball awareness and give our player the opportunity to move to other professional organizations. This venue will encourage players of all ages to continue their enthusiasm and interest within basketball. Giving local and national women basketball athletic a platform to develop on a professional level and take their talent’s to other profession leagues. (ex: WNBA) The aim is also to motivate the Lowcountry and all their populous to invest in the youth, as they represent the future! The Charleston Splash is aware of the need for continuous development of youth basketball and women sports, thereby offering more and more support and mentoring to these age categories. The need for positive rolemodel‘s in the Lowcountry is need so its time to make a stand.
Competition
WBCBL competition level will vary from former College players to former NWBL and WNBA players and current international players. Our participation in the WBCBL allows our players talents and skills to be evaluated by professional basketball scouts and agents. With their network of agents has a proven track record of job placement for dozens of athletes who are currently playing professional basketball.Their skills ensure the outstanding quality, competitiveness and dynamic of the games In, 2009 over 60 professional teams from 10 regions throughout the country are participating in the WBCBL including the Charleston Splash:
Splash Player is on Fire.Season-by-season records
Main article: Charleston Splash seasonsHome arenas
The Citadel’s McAlister Field House- McAlister Field House (2008–2009)
- Buccaneer Field House (2008–2009)
Charleston Southern Buccaneer Field House.Current roster
SF 10 
Brown, Latoya 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 161 lb (73 kg) Charleston Southern* PF 32 Chapman, Shanna 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Allen* G 13 Delice, Sandee 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) 145 lb (66 kg) Johnson C. Smith* F 22 Dent, Latoya 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 190 lb (86 kg) SC State* F 23 Edwards, Marvetta 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 150 lb (68 kg) Claflin* G 21 Harvey, Latasha 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) 155 lb (70 kg) Bluefield* PF 31 Hazel, Aynicia (C) 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Claflin* C 15 Johnson, Jontel 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Francis Marion* F 20 Little John, Eboni 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 167 lb (76 kg) Charleston Southern* F 11 Potts, Rachel 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 160 lb (73 kg) Charleston Southern* PF 3 Scott, Lakeisha 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 186 lb (84 kg) SC State* G 33 Scott, Lynette 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Claflin* PG 4 Young, Brittany (C) 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 135 lb (61 kg) Francis Marion* - Head coach
- Anthony Fickling
- Assistant coach(es)
- Anetria Evans
- Louester Scott
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (DP) Unsigned draft pick
- (FA) Free agent
- (IN) Inactive
- (S) Suspended
Injured- * High school
Roster • Transactions
Last transaction: 2009-07-27Media information
Some games may be aired on TV Comcast which is TBA Alternate local carriers TBA Splash games are announced by TBA. On the radio, Splash games are broadcast on TBA.
Charleston Splash Forums and Chat can be accessed at http://www.splashprobasketball.com
Notes and references
External links
Categories:- Sports clubs established in 2008
- Basketball teams in the United States
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