The creator, editor and webmaster of Rampages and is self-confessed "hoops-junkie".  Piet is been involved in all facets of the sport and has a passion for basketball writing, web design and statistics.
 

DOB: 28/3/78
Riccarton High School
B.Com (Marketing, Management & Information Systems) - University of Canterbury
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Management - Massey University
Master of Business Studies in Sport Management - Massey University
with a Thesis on: "Sport Marketing and the Internet : in what ways does the web site contribute to marketing and management in sport organisations"
Journalism Summer School - University of Canterbury

RAMS ACTIVITIES:
Piet was a member of the scorebench crew (1996-97) and a TV statistician (1998-99) - working with Bob Manthei, John Watson and Terry Brunel. Over the years he has contributed hundreds of hours as the Public Relations Manager, Court Controller, Game Entertainment Manager, Webmaster of Rampages (since 1999), Team Publications editor and designer (Team Guide and Programme), Rams Fans Email list manager, Summer Clinic 2001 Director and manager of the BSMS.

Piet worked as a member of the world media at the 2002 World Basketball Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana : USA, where the Tall Blacks placed an historic fourth against the world superpowers. This included producing daily reports to the Rams Fans Email list, which will be added soon to Kiwihoops.

During the off-season, Piet enjoys travelling and attending world sport events including seven NBA games, the USA@AUS Challenge in Melbourne, Australian Tennis Open, and the World Basketball Championships.

He has refereed all levels of basketball in Christchurch including the Women's national league and a preseason Men's national league level game.  He is the current coach of the University U23 Men's Team in Christchurch club basketball and is on both the executive committees of the Canterbury Basketball Association (CBA) and Canterbury Basketball Officials Association (CBOA).  He works part-time as a referee mentor at Pioneer Stadium, along with Rams work.

His ambition is to pursue a career in a professional sport organisation.

Contact: (03) 3439841
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