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WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
- WNBL Update
- Active Inclusion Workshop – ON TOMORROW
- New Program: B-ALL-IN
- New Program: Girls Who bALL
- New Program: Basketball Beginnings
- Under 8’s Competition
- Big V Youth League Update
- VJBL Laserquest United Teams Of The Week
- VJBL 2025 Try Outs – REGISTRATIONS OPENING THIS WEEK (DATES RESCHEDULED)
- VJBL 2025 Coaching Applications
- VJBL 2025 Try Out Lead Coach Applications
- VJBL Next Step Program
WNBL UPDATE:
We’re gearing up for another exciting player singing announcement! Keep an eye on our socials for the big reveal at 2pm tomorrow.
And if you would like your business to be a part of the Geelong United WNBL journey, corporate partnership opportunities are now open.
Corporate sponsorship of women’s elite sport has the power to help change the course of history.
To enquire, contact GUB’s GM of Partnerships & Marketing, Connie Bolger: cbolger@geelongunitedbasketball.com.au
We’re getting set for an amazing WNBL season and we want to hear from you!
What would make our home games unforgettable for you? Share your ideas with us, and they might come to life at our upcoming games!
Click here to submit your suggestions or leave a comment below. Tag your friends and let us know what you’d love to see!
ACTIVE INCLUSION WORKSHOP:
One of the core values of Geelong United Basketball Association is “Inclusive”.
To celebrate this, and the launch of our Girls Who bALL program, we’re hosting a FREE in-person Active Inclusion Workshop in partnership with Leisure Networks and Welcoming Clubs. The event is supported by the Change our Game initiative and the City of Greater Geelong.
Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just getting started, this workshop is packed with practical strategies to improve your inclusive coaching.
We’ll also cover relevant concepts to help you learn how to make your club a more welcoming and inclusive place for everyone to experience the joy of sport at your club.
If you’re a volunteer, coach, or committee member at a club or community sports provider in the City of Geelong, or nearby areas, this one’s for you!
Event specifics:
Tuesday July 30 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong.
Topics covered will include:
Active Inclusion –
- The Australian passion for sport- and why others might not get it
- The case for change (Australian demographics and future societal make-up)
- The Experience- what do you want people to experience at your club
- Communication and values based messaging
- Diversifying volunteering
- Accountability and action
Inclusive Coaching –
- Introduction to Inclusive Coaching
- Practical Tips for Inclusive Coaching
- Setting up and using a sensory space (understanding sensory regulation)
- Establishing an Inclusion Program at your club
We look forward to seeing you all there. To register please click here.
NEW PROGRAM – B-ALL-IN:
Come, socialise and join in the fun!
We’ve teamed up with Basketball Victoria with our latest program, aimed at women and gender diverse people to get active and learn some basic basketball skills in a fun, friendly, and non-competitive environment.
𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: Thursdays 10.30AM-11.30AM – Starting August 15th
𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: Geelong Arena
𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧: Contact Community and Programs Team: admin@geelongunitedbasketball.com.au
NEW PROGRAM – GIRLS WHO bALL:
The day that many of you have been waiting for has arrived!
Registrations are now open for the Girls Who bALL Program!
Girls Who bALL is a FREE 4-week introductory basketball program designed for women and young girls with disabilities.
Sessions run for 45 minutes and focus on skill development, understanding the game, and building confidence while making new friendships!
PROGRAM DETAILS:
WHEN: Wednesdays, August 14, 21, 28, & September 4
TIME: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: AWA Stadium, Crows Road Belmont
Even if you can’t attend all four sessions, feel free to register and join us for as many as you can!
For more information, contact Jarrod Evans at Leisure Networks (jarrod.evans@leisurenetworks.org) or Jessica Hanger at Geelong United Basketball (admin@geelongunitedbasketball.com.au)
A big thanks to the State Government’s Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program for supporting this program.
NEW PROGRAM – BASKETBALL BEGINNINGS:
It all starts here!
Basketball Beginnings is a GIRLS ONLY program aimed to bring girls together through basketball.
In this program, they will learn the rules and develop basic skills to increase their confidence before potentially joining a community club.
Find out more here.
UNDER 8’S COMPETITION:
Are you looking to enter your child into their first ever basketball competition?
Under 8’s is the perfect starting point, available both as a mixed comp, and for the first time, a 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 comp – Both played every Saturday during the summer season (excluding holiday periods).
Contact a community club, and sign up today!
BIG V YOUTH LEAGUE UPDATE:
Week 1 of finals saw both Men’s and Women’s Navexa Youth League squads walk away winners.
Our teams will now hit the road for week two as we look to keep this finals momentum going.
VJBL LASERQUEST UNITED TEAMS OF THE WEEK:
Some great results and efforts once again by our VJBL Geelong United Teams last Friday night.
This week though Laserquest Team of the Week honours go to the 𝗨𝟭𝟰𝗚𝟯, 𝗨𝟭𝟰𝗕𝟰, 𝗨𝟭𝟲𝗚𝟭 & 𝗨𝟭𝟲𝗕𝟱 squads.
Well done all!
VJBL 2025 TRY OUTS:
VJBL try outs are opening soon!
With 52 teams currently across under-12s, under-14, under-16s, under-18s and under-20s, we’re expecting to set a new record of tems to represent Navexa Geelong United.
Try outs will be held at AWA Alliance Bank Stadium, 20 Crows Road, Belmont. Make sure you save the following dates:
TRY OUT DATES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED – NEW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
4th October:
– U14 Boys 5pm – 6.30pm
– U16 Boys 7pm – 9pm
5th & 6th October
– U14 Boys 8.30am – 10am
– U12 & U16 Girls 10.30am – 12pm
– U16 Boys 12.30pm – 2pm
– U14 & U18 Girls 2.30pm – 4pm
– U12 Boys 4.30pm – 6pm
– U18 Boys 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Registrations will be opening this week – Find out more here.
VJBL 2025 COACHING APPLICATIONS:
Are you ready to help guide our aspiring athletes into the future?
Become a coach in Geelong United’s VJBL pathway system!
Applications are now open – Find out more here.
VJBL 2025 TRY OUT LEAD COACH APPLICATION:
This is your chance to help us decide who will be united in 2025.
We are currently looking for lead coaches to help us find Geelong’s most talented juniors for our VJBL teams.
To get involved, register your interest here.
VJBL NEXT STEP PROGRAM:
The Next Step program is your opportunity to be involved in VJBL-like training sessions to show the skills and areas of development that playing VJBL focuses on.
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟬, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲 & 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯.
𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦 & 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: https://www.geelongunitedbasketball.com.au/programs/next-step
Our mailing address is:
Geelong United Basketball
AWA Alliance Bank Stadium
20 Crows Road
Belmont, Victoria 3216
Australia
