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Team and Small Group Training – COVID-19 Update As the current environment evolves, Basketball Australia continues to prioritise the health and safety of the basketball community. Further to our recent communications and based on additional guidance from Federal Government (https://www.health.gov.au/news/australian-health-protection-principal-committee-ahppc-coronavirus-covid-19-statement-on-17-march-2020) and our Chief Medical Officer, Dr Peter Harcourt, Basketball Australia recommends all team and small…

Talking Split – Coach Welfare Thankfully, Zoe was around when Coops went missing at podcast o’clock. Today we look at one of the most underrated topics, Coach Welfare. What are some of the areas that can keep coaches from being at their best, and how can we help address them? If you have any suggestions…

Walking Basketball – COVID-19 Program Update Basketball Australia prioritises the health and safety of the basketball community and in this current climate we have determined that the Walking Basketball program will be put on hold until further notice. Basketball Australia are working within three key principles: Observing government guidelines Seeking advice of contemporary health and…

3X3 Community Hustle – COVID-19 Program Update Basketball Australia prioritises the health and safety of the basketball community and in this current climate we have determined that the 3X3 Community Hustle will be put on hold until further notice. Basketball Australia are working within three key principles: Observing government guidelines Seeking advice of contemporary health…

Aussie Hoops – COVID-19 Program Update As the current environment evolves, Basketball Australia will continue to prioritise the health and safety of the basketball community. As a result, Basketball Australia recommends all Term One Aussie Hoops programs currently running should be suspended immediately. Subsequently, Term Two Aussie Hoops programs and registrations are currently suspended. Basketball Australia will…

Wheelchair Basketball Leagues – COVID-19 Update Basketball Australia prioritises the health and safety of the basketball community and in this current climate we have determined that the Wheelchair Basketball Leagues will be put on hold until further notice. Basketball Australia are working within three key principles: Observing government guidelines Seeking advice of contemporary health and safety…

Basketball Australia to postpone Australian Under-18 Junior Championships Dear Australian basketball community, Basketball Australia prioritises the health and safety of the basketball community and in this current climate, we have determined the Australian Junior Championships scheduled for April will no longer be proceeding. At this stage we are investigating the option of moving these championships…

Basketball Victoria COVID-19 Statement – March 17 Due to the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation in Victoria, the decision has been made by the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services to postpone This Girl Can Week and subsequent activities planned by event partners. This means that the Basketball Victoria Come and Try event that you…

BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA STATEMENT REGARDING AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Dear Australian basketball community, Basketball Australia prioritises the health and safety of the basketball community and in this current climate, we have determined the Australian Junior Championships scheduled for April will no longer be proceeding. At this stage we are investigating the option of moving these championships to…

Basketball Victoria COVID-19 Statement – 16 March On Friday 13 March, Basketball Victoria made the decision to suspend all Basketball Victoria related activities, leagues, programs and events to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Today, Monday 16 March, the Victorian State Government has also declared a State of Emergency for four weeks in…