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WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
- WNBL Update
- Big V Youth League 2025 Coaches Announced
- Big V Youth League / VJBL u20’s Tryouts – REGISTER NOW!
- Summer Season Player Registrations Are Due
- Summer Season Registrations – New Teams Welcome
- GUB Annual Tournament – TEAM REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!
- New Program – Aussie Hoops All Abilities
- New Program – Empowered Hoops
- New Program – Junior All Stars 3×3
- Competition Growth – GUB Adds New Venue
WNBL UPDATE:
Exciting news – Star import Haley Jones arrives TOMORROW!
Keep an eye on our WNBL socials for all the latest when she touches down in the country for the first time.
SEASON MEMBERSHIPS:
FOUNDING MEMBERS – YOUR EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE 2024/25 SEASON MEMBERSHIP IS HERE!
Don’t miss out on being part of our first-ever WNBL season! As a Season Member, you’ll get tickets to every home game, exclusive invites to special events, access to members-only offers, and even the chance to meet our players and coaching staff.
If you’re a Founding Member, check your emails for your special link, and if you haven’t received it, contact us at at memberships@geelongunitedbasketball.com.au.
WNBL SEASON FIXTURE:
BIG V YOUTH LEAGUE 2025 COACHES ANNOUNCED:
Geelong United Basketball (GUB) is pleased to announce Brendon Matthews as the 2025 Big V Youth League Women’s Head Coach.
Read more about Brendon here.
Geelong United Basketball (GUB) is pleased to announce Luke Beard as the 2025 Big V Youth League Men’s Head Coach.
Read more about Luke here.
BIG V YOUTH LEAGUE / VJBL u20’s TRYOUTS:
Tryout registrations are now open for your chance to be a part of our Big V Youth League and VJBL Under 20’s Geelong United teams.
Scheduled for the 20th and 27th of October, don’t miss your opportunity to be united this coming season!
Get the full tryout schedule and registrations details here.
SUMMER SEASON PLAYER REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE:
The summer 24/25 season is officially underway!
If you’re not registered to play, now is the time to do so to avoid any penalties. Contact your club or social team contact to get your registrations sorted.
More details here.
Summer season grading games are now underway for all competitions, but it’s not too late to register!
Want to get get involved?
From under 8’s through to seniors, now’s the time to get a team together and register.
Details here.
GUB ANNUAL TOURNAMENT – TEAM REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!
We’re gearing up for a big Geelong United Annual Tournament weekend next month!
There’s less than three weeks until the Korr Korr Ngitji tournament on November 2nd and 3rd, and we want to see you there.
There’s still time to register a team, so check out all the info you need here.
We look forward to seeing you there for this huge basketball extravaganza!
New program alert – Aussie Hoops All Abilities starts tomorrow!
Be a part of this all-inclusive and sensory-friendly introductory program for players between the ages of 4-7 years old that have a physical or intellectual disability.
Get all the details you need here.
NEW PROGRAM – EMPOWERED HOOPS:
Another new program to get around – Empowered Hoops!
Unlock your potential with the Empowered Hoops Program! A sensory-friendly, all-abilities skill development experience where everyone is welcome.
Bring your support workers and let’s elevate together!
Get more details here.
NEW PROGRAM – JUNIOR ALL STARS 3×3:
The new programs keep on coming, with our Junior All Stars 3×3 program!
Designed for players with disabilities, this inclusive program offers skill development and exciting 3×3 gameplay – Empowering young athletes to thrive on the court while building confidence and teamwork.
Get all the info here.
COMPETITION GROWTH – GUB ADDS NEW VENUE:
Geelong United Basketball (GUB) is excited to announce the addition of a new venue due to growing competition numbers.
The Bannockburn Recreation Centre will become an additional competition venue for 2 nights of the week during the upcoming summer season to cater for the increase in games throughout the season.
Read more here.
Our mailing address is:
Geelong United Basketball
AWA Alliance Bank Stadium
20 Crows Road
Belmont, Victoria 3216
Australia
