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WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
- WNBL Update
- Beyond Bank Partnership
- VJBL Try Outs – REGISTER NOW!
- Super Camps Start TOMORROW!
- VJBL Presentations – Full Wrap
- Summer Season Registrations NOW OPEN!
- School Competition Registrations NOW OPEN!
- SEDA College Information Session
- Geelong United Annual Tournament – Korr Korr Ngitji
- Geelong United Annual Tournament – Referees EOI
- Join Our U23 Social League – Registrations NOW OPEN!
- Future United Stars – PRICE DISCOUNT FOR REMAINING SESSIONS
- B-ALL-IN – Basketball For Everyone
- Serenity In The Stadium
WNBL UPDATE:
Our team had their first taste of WNBL competition over the weekend, playing a selection of preseason games in the first annual HoopsFest extravaganza over in sunny Perth.
The Geelong United squad, made up of up an coming Victorian talent, had a great game against Townsville, falling short by just 6 points (78-72), while the second contest against Canberra was a little more one sided, but still with some great signs of a bright future for women’s basketball in Victoria.
Check out the highlights:
The fixture for the upcoming season has officially been released! Get ready to lock all our home games into your calendar as we look to have the Geelong Arena rocking for all 10 regular season home games.
BEYOND BANK PARTNERSHIP:
Geelong United Basketball (GUB) are thrilled to announce that AWA Alliance Bank has officially merged with Beyond Bank, bringing together two community-focused organizations dedicated to making a positive impact.
As part of this exciting transition, GUB are proud to unveil that the Geelong United Basketball Belmont Stadium will now be known as Beyond Bank Stadium.
Read more here.
VJBL TRYOUTS:
VJBL tryout registrations are now officially open!
All tryouts will be held at at Beyond Bank Stadium (formerly AWA Stadium) – 20 Crows Rd. Belmont.
Get all the details you need here.
SUPER CAMPS ARE BACK:
Our highly anticipated Super Camps get underway TOMORROW, with a sold out start to our school holiday fun!
๐ง๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ. ๐ฎ๐ฐ โ ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง!
๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ. ๐ฎ๐ฑ โ Spots filling ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐!
๐ง๐ต๐๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ. ๐ฎ๐ฒ (๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐ข๐ป๐น๐) โ Spots filling ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐!
๐ง๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ข๐ฐ๐. ๐ญ โ Spots filling ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐!
๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ข๐ฐ๐. ๐ฎ โ Spots filling ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐!
๐ง๐ต๐๐ฟ ๐ข๐ฐ๐. ๐ฏ โ Spots filling ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐!
VJBL PRESENTATIONS FULL WRAP:
The full wrap from our VJBL presentation events is now live!
Check out the full list of winners from our Geelong United teams, plus a full photo gallery.
Read more here.
SUMMER SEASON REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN:
Summer basketball season is fast approaching, and now is the time to register to play!
Social team entries are now open, but will be closing this Sunday September 29 at 5pm –ย so get a team together and register now!
More details here.
SCHOOL COMPETITION REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN:
Friends, besties, buddies, mates – Whatever you call them, get ’em together for the Thursday night School Competition!
Available for both boys and girls from years 7-11. Get a team together, and join us for some Thursday night fun!
More details here.
SEDA COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSION:
Does your child have a passion for the sport & recreation industry?
Complete Years 11 and 12 at SEDA College, and combine their passion for Sport whilst completing their secondary education.
Discover the SEDA College difference at their Information Session on Monday 2ndย September.
Registration is required and details can be found below:
DATE: Monday 2ndย September
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: SEDA College Head Office, 357 Camberwell Road, Camberwell (Online attendance via ZOOM also available if you canโt attend in person)
BOOK NOW:ย https://seda.vic.edu.au/events/
Registration required
Applications are open for 2025 and places becoming limited
SEDA College โ You bring the passion, SEDA Brings the education.
GEELONG UNITED ANNUAL TOURNAMENT – KORR KORR NGITJI:
GUB will once again be holding a celebration of our sport byย Coming Togetherย (Waddawurrung: Korr Korr Ngitji) at a festival of basketball this November!
Now in its third year, the tournament will be held this coming November across the six venues that host Geelong Unitedโs community games each week.
Over the course of the weekend, teams will play a minimum of four games against other VJBL clubs, country associations and community teams from across the nation.
In addition to the tournament, GUB will also be holding several development clinics and courses directed at community and club coaching, score table officials, and referees.
Find all the information about the event here.
GEELONG UNITED ANNUAL TOURNAMENT – REFEREES EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:
GUB will once again be holding a celebration of our sport by Coming Togetherย (Waddawurrung: Korr Korr Ngitji) at a festival of basketball this November!
But we need your help to make all the games across the weekend run as smoothly as possible.
Expressions of interest are now open to join this years referee ranks, giving you the opportunity to ref multiple games paired with fantastic per game pay rates!
Find all the information you need here.
U23 SOCIAL LEAGUE – NEW COMPETITION NIGHTS:
Join our Under 23 Social League for the upcoming summer season!
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Boys and girls comps are available.
Competition nights are moving:
Boys comp moving to Monday nights.
Girls comp moving to Thursday nights.
Get a group of friends together and have some fun!
Register now here.
FUTURE UNITED STARS – PRICE DISCOUNT FOR REMAINING SESSIONS:
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.
There’s still time to get involved in the last 4 weeks of this fantastic program, and at a discounted price!
Sign up now and get the remaining 4 sessions for only $50.
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.
๐ช๐๐๐ก: Thursdays 10.30AM-11.30AM – Starting August 15th
๐ช๐๐๐ฅ๐: Geelong Arena
๐๐ข๐ก๐ง๐๐๐ง: Contact Community and Programs Team: admin@geelongunitedbasketball.com.au
SERENITY IN THE STADIUM:
This World Mental Health Day, join us at GMHBA Stadium for a unique yoga experience that blends tranquility with community spirit.
Whether youโre an experienced yogi or just starting out, this event is about more than just yoga. Itโs a chance to connect, support each other, and embrace movement and mindfulness in a supportive setting.
Be part of this inspiring journey toward better mental health. Together, we can make a difference and highlight the importance of mental wellness.
- What:ย A mass Yoga event for up to 2000 people on GMHBA Stadium
- When:ย Thursday 10th of October, 7am
- Why:ย This event will run on World Mental Health Day to highlight the importance of physical activity and social connection on mental health outcomes.
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Who:ย The event is a collaboration between two NFP organisations, Read the Play & Active Geelong, and will act as a fundraiser for their important work in advocating for physical activity and positive mental health in the region. The event is supported by Plan Group, Beyond Bank, Kardinia Park Stadium Trust, GMHBA, Times News Group, City of Greater Geelong and Kempe Engineering.
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To purchase your Ticket!ย Go toย www.serenityinthestadium.com.auย and purchase an early bird ticket now.
Our mailing address is:
Geelong United Basketball
AWA Alliance Bank Stadium
20 Crows Road
Belmont,ย Victoriaย 3216
Australia
