COMPETITION UPDATE #8 – 7/7/2020 – Version 2 @23.30pm MSD Spartans acknowledges the Victorian Government’s announcement today (July 7) of increased COVID-19 restrictions (return to Stage 3) for Metropolitan Melbourne (plus Mitchell Shire) from 11.59pm July 8 for a period of six weeks (August 20). The 2020 Winter Season will not go ahead in any capacity,…
June 3, 2020
Basketball Volunteers – Score table
Association President, Basketball Australia Hall of Fame Member, Tuesday Court 1 Scorer Avis Scullin OAM gives an insight into the world of score table officials in Victoria. Basketball Associations require volunteers to be able to run their domestic competition. Players pay to come in the door. Referees are paid for the games they officiate. The…
April 24, 2020
Basketball Victoria Membership Extension and Refunds
The following details have been provided from Basketball Victoria. All sports across Victoria are experiencing this, and as such we have been in regular contact with the relevant sporting bodies, as we work through the best way to manage this situation for our participants, while carefully managing the financial situation of our sport. As you would be aware, in addition to competition…
April 4, 2020
Competition Update #3 – 4/4/2020
It’s safe to say we are all missing Basketball. We hope everyone is staying safe during this unpredictable and unprecedented period. Below we are proposing a two step course of action for the 2020 Winter and 2020/21 Summer Seasons. Step 1 – Shorter Winter Season 2020 Winter season will start on July 7, this short…
March 21, 2020
Competition update #2 – 21/3/2020
Below are decisions MSD Spartans have made in relation to Summer Season 2019/20 and the upcoming 2020 Winter season. In needing to be compliant with the current State of Emergency and suspension of competitions by Basketball Victoria, MSD Spartans has determined the following: The Summer 2019/20 Season has been deemed to have concluded. Despite no…
September 17, 2020
A BOOMING SUCCESS IN THE U14-CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
A BOOMING SUCCESS IN THE U14-CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Despite the disappointment that comes with the cancellation of the widely treasured event, Basketball Australia took some time to reflect on the history of the Under-14s, and in particular with Victorian club, the Bulleen Boomers. The Bulleen Boomers have an extensive record of participation in the tournament and…
September 16, 2020
2020 AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS CANCELLED
2020 AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS CANCELLED Due to COVID-19 restrictions throughout Victoria and the current uncertainty regarding the opening of state and territory borders, Basketball Australia has made the unfortunate decision not to proceed with this year’s event. Basketball Australia are saddened to have made this decision and apologise for any inconvenience but thank everyone for…
September 16, 2020
2022 AUSTRALIAN U16 CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADING TO PERTH
2022 AUSTRALIAN U16 CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADING TO PERTH The announcement is part of a two-year agreement that will see the Warwick Senators host Australia’s most promising junior basketball talent at the Australian Under-16 Championships over consecutive years (2021 & 2022) at Warwick Stadium. The Australian Under-16 Championships, first held in 1955, is an annual eight-day tournament…
September 14, 2020
WARWICK SENATORS AND THE CITY OF JOONDALUP TO HOST 2022 U16 CHAMPIONSHIPS
WARWICK SENATORS AND THE CITY OF JOONDALUP TO HOST 2022 U16 CHAMPIONSHIPS The announcement is part of a two-year agreement that will see the Warwick Senators host Australia’s most promising junior basketball talent at the Australian Under-16 Championships over consecutive years (2021 & 2022) at Warwick Stadium. The Australian Under-16 Championships, first held in 1955,…
September 11, 2020
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTS NEW 2020 SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTS NEW 2020 SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS Basketball Australia is proud to announce on behalf of the governing body’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) the most recent athletes to join the CoE and NBA Global Academy (NBA GA) programs at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra. The CoE program houses the top basketball…
September 11, 2020
AUSTRALIAN ROLLERS TO HOST EXHIBITION GAME IN DARWIN
AUSTRALIAN ROLLERS TO HOST EXHIBITION GAME IN DARWIN The game, at the Darwin Basketball Stadium from 7pm on September 12, will include experienced players and those newer to the sport. They will be on Team Tom or Team CJ in what should be a competitive encounter. The duo have both represented Australia, and O’Neill-Thorne participated…
September 16, 2020
Australian Junior Championships announced for Perth in 2022
Australian Junior Championships announced for Perth in 2022 The announcement is part of a two-year agreement that will see the Warwick Senators host Australia’s most promising junior basketball talent at the Australian Under-16 Championships over consecutive years (2021 & 2022) at Warwick Stadium. The Australian Under-16 Championships, first held in 1955, is an annual eight-day…
September 4, 2020
Week 1 Bulla Local Heroes winner announced!
Week 1 Bulla Local Heroes winner announced! Andrew was nominated by Amber McManus who said, “Andrew Cipriano and his wife Maddy have five children and they all live and breathe basketball. Andrew is heavily involved with Southern Peninsula Basketball Association, including the development of young players in the VJBL, and their two eldest boys who…
September 3, 2020
2021 Victorian State Team Coaches and Staff Announced
2021 Victorian State Team Coaches and Staff Announced Basketball Victoria has selected an array of new and familiar coaches to the head coaching positions in 2021, greatly highlighting the coaching depth we have across the state. Returning to the Victorian coaching line-up is legendary three-time Olympic coach and NBL champion coach Brendan Joyce who will coach our Victoria Under-20…
August 24, 2020
Vale – Lesley Burgess
Vale – Lesley Burgess Lesley, who was married to Basketball Victoria Life Member Ron Burgess, was an incredible advocate for Victorian basketball community and worked to expand and improve our game across her life. Lesley was not only married to Ron, and the mother of three beautiful daughters, Anne, Linda and Sandra (dec.), but she…
August 21, 2020
Nominate for the Bulla Local Heroes Competition!
Nominate for the Bulla Local Heroes Competition! Basketball Victoria and Bulla Family Dairy are proud to present the Bulla Local Heroes Competition! We want to recognise our community superstars who give their all to grow the game and support the next generation of basketball champions! We will announce four Bulla Local Heroes weekly winners, with those winners in…
August 21, 2020
Ballarat to host 2022 Australian Junior Championships
Ballarat to host 2022 Australian Junior Championships The Kevin Coombs Cup for wheelchair athletes will run from Thursday 14 April – Sunday 17th April. The Australian Under-18 Championships showcases the best of Australia’s future stars as they vie for the title of Australian champion. Australia’s top women basketballers have all come through the program to…
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