Geelong United Basketball Weekly Update – August 12

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WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.

IN THIS EDITION:

WNBL Update
Big V YL Update
NBL1 Season Wrap
Super Camps Are Back
New Program: Future United Stars
B-ALL-IN – Basketball For Everyone
VJBL Laserquest United Teams Of The Week
New Program: Girls Who bALL
VJBL 2025 Coaching Applications
New Program: Basketball Beginnings
VJBL 2025 Try Out Lead Coach Applications
Under 8’s Competition
VJBL Next Step Program

WNBL UPDATE:

There was plenty of buzz created last week with the signing of dual sport athlete, Monique Conti to our inaugural WNBL roster.

The 5 foot 5 guard will join Geelong United’s maiden WNBL side following the upcoming AFLW season, in which she will suit up for her sixth season with the Richmond Tigers.

Read more about Monique’s signing here.

Our once in a lifetime ‘Originals Membership’ is about to launch, and as a Founding Member, you get exclusive early access to this limited time offer!

Becoming an Original Member you’ll enjoy incredible perks like:

Exclusive Original’s singlet included
A season pass for one with each membership
Membership renewal guaranteed each year
Invitations to exclusive member events and much more!

Limited memberships available, so don’t miss out!

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://www.geelongunitedbasketball.com.au/membership

**𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨.

BIG V YOUTH LEAGUE UPDATE:

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A 50/50 split of results over the weekend for our Navexa YL teams see’s a fantastic season come to an end for our Women, but the Men will play on into a home grand final this weekend at the Geelong Arena!

Grand Final tickets will be available at the door – $10 for adults, kids under 18 enter FREE!

Lets pack out the Geelong Arena and get our lads over the line!

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NBL1 SEASON WRAP:

What a season it’s been!

As we wrap up the Geelong United NBL1 2024 season, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible partners, dedicated volunteers, passionate fans, hardworking staff, and talented teams.

Your unwavering support has made this season unforgettable!

From thrilling games to unforgettable moments, we’ve created memories that will last a lifetime.

We’re already looking forward to next year’s season and can’t wait to see you all back in the stands, cheering louder than ever! Let’s make 2025 even more epic!

Check out the season wrap video here.

SUPER CAMPS ARE BACK:

Spring school holidays are fast approaching, and we’ve got another exciting basketball extravaganza in store!

Boys and girls camps will be held on September 24-25, and October 1-3.

Girls only camp will be held for one day only on September 26.

Get more details here.

NEW PROGRAM – FUTURE UNITED STARS:

Does your child want to be a star of the future?

The Future United Stars program is a skill development program that will teach players how to be able to play competitively.

This 8 week program will be delivered by head coach, Simon Nicholson – GUB’s Coach & Athlete Development Manager.

Find out more here.

B-ALL-IN – BASKETBALL FOR EVERYONE:

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

VJBL LASERQUEST UNITED TEAMS OF THE WEEK:

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Friday night was another BIG night of VJBL action for our Geelong United teams.

This week though, the Laserquest United Team of the Week honours go to the U14B3, U18B3, U18B6 & U20B2 squads.

Well done all!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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