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  1. Competitions Resume – Feb 23 & 24
  2. No Games Feb 16/17
  3. Return to Sport Update – 4 February
  4. Gliders squad named ahead of Tokyo Paralympics
  5. Rollers ramp up preparation for Tokyo 2021
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February 17, 2021
Competitions Resume – Feb 23 & 24

Return to Sport Update – 17 February  Great news! Please see the update below regarding the end of the ‘circuit breaker’ of Victorian Stage 4 restrictions as announced today (Wednesday 17 February) by the Victorian Government  and Department of Health.   Fixtures are now available – click here. Basketball will be able to recommence across the state from Wednesday 17 February at 11.59pm at a COVID-Safe level according to the Return to Sport Guidelines (Version 10 / 17…

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February 12, 2021
No Games Feb 16/17

Due to stage 4 restrictions announced on Friday 12th February, competitions on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th February will not proceed as scheduled. Decisions on how the resumption of the season will look will be made next week, once the state government confirms the lifting of restrictions and the conditions in which basketball is able…

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February 8, 2021
Return to Sport Update – 4 February

Following the overnight update from the Victorian Government regarding the mandatory wearing of face masks while indoors, Basketball Victoria has made the following updates to our Return to Sport Guidelines.   Please visit the Victorian Government Coronavirus website for further information on current restrictions.  As of 11.59pm on 3 February 2021, face masks are mandatory statewide in indoor public spaces.  Approved face coverings must be worn by all patrons over the age of 12…

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January 26, 2021
Gliders squad named ahead of Tokyo Paralympics

Gliders squad named ahead of Tokyo Paralympics Those named in the 20-person Gliders squad will be vying for selection in the final team to represent Australia at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics, set to take place from August 24 – September 5. It is a new look Gliders squad, with just two previous Paralympians named in…

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January 26, 2021
Rollers ramp up preparation for Tokyo 2021

Rollers ramp up preparation for Tokyo 2021 To be held at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence at the Australian Institute of Sport, the camp will run from January 28 – February 4, and will involve the current Rollers squad announced in July 2020 plus a number of invitees. Speaking about the upcoming camp, Rollers head…

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January 25, 2021
2021 State Development Program male athletes announced

2021 State Development Program male athletes announced For many, this year’s SDP tryouts held even more meaning for athletes, after the majority of basketball in 2020 being restricted to backyards.   Basketball Victoria would like to thank all the players who were part of the SDP tryouts for their efforts within the pathway of Victorian High-Performance basketball.  The…

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January 25, 2021
2021 State Development Program female athletes announced

2021 State Development Program female athletes announced For many, this year’s SDP tryouts held even more meaning for athletes, after the majority of basketball in 2020 being restricted to backyards.   Basketball Victoria would like to thank all the players who were part of the SDP tryouts for their efforts within the pathway of Victorian High-Performance basketball.  The high calibre athletes…

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January 25, 2021
AIS turns 40, still inspiring future of Australian sport

AIS turns 40, still inspiring future of Australian sport As the Australian Institute of Sport turns 40, we can reflect on profound changes to the AIS and Australian sport. But the intent of the AIS remains the same – to help Australian athletes realise their full potential in both sport and life. When Prime Minister…

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January 22, 2021
Bellarine Storm’s wait for VJBL is over

Bellarine Storm’s wait for VJBL is over It has been 10 and a half months since the last Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) game was played.  This is the time that our young athletes have spent preparing to take the court. Furthermore, it’s a symbol of patience and perseverance for what has been endured. The reward for the VJBL community comes tonight, Friday 22…

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January 21, 2021
No Grand Prix = one more round!

With the 2021 Melbourne Grand Prix moving to November. We will have games on March 16 and 17, giving the season an extra round. This change to the fixture is a difficult one with PlayHQ as the process is complex, it will be the cause of the delay in all the rounds being released, however…

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