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WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
- WNBL Update
- Till Automotive Group Special Offer
- Big V YL Weekend Results
- Big V YL Finals Schedule
- NBL1 & Big V Youth League Presentation Night
- GUB Coach Development Session – ON TOMORROW!
- New Program: B-ALL-IN
- 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:
After the exciting announcement of Hannah Hank signing on the dotted line last week, we’re gearing up for another BIG 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!
TILL AUTOMOTIVE GROUP SPECIAL OFFER:
Special Offer for Geelong United Fans – Book a fixed price service at LDV Geelong and receive a BONUS Geelong United WNBL foundation membership for a family of 4!
Don’t miss out on this amazing deal – support our women in basketball and keep your car in top shape!
To book, call Till Automotive on: 1300 223 390
Till Automotive Group – Proudly supporting Geelong United WNBL.
BIG V YOUTH LEAGUE WEEKEND RESULTS:
Some great wins over the weekend by our Navexa YL teams will see us head into the next week of finals.
BIG V YOUTH LEAGUE FINALS SCHEDULE:
NBL1 & BIG V YOUTH LEAGUE PRESENTATION NIGHT:
Geelong United Basketball this week held it’s annual Big V Youth League & NBL1 Presentation Night at the Geelong Arena, celebrating our high level teams.
A fantastic crowd of players, family, friends and corporate partners were in attendance to see our players be rewarded for their amazing efforts this season.
Read more about who won here.
GUB COACH DEVELOPMENT SESSION:
Tomorrow night, join GUB’s Technical Officials Development Manager, Emily Todorov as she presents “Effectively Communicating With Technical Officials.”
Spots are filling up fast, so reserve yours now 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
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, the Laserquest United Team of the Week honours go to the 𝗨𝟭𝟮𝗕𝟯, 𝗨𝟭𝟲𝗕𝟴, 𝗨𝟭𝟲𝗕𝟭𝟭 & 𝗨𝟮𝟬𝗕𝟭 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
Our mailing address is:
Geelong United Basketball
AWA Alliance Bank Stadium
20 Crows Road
Belmont, Victoria 3216
Australia
