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WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
- WNBL Update
- Key Upcoming Dates
- Big V Youth League / VJBL u20’s Tryouts – REGISTER NOW!
- VJBL Coaching Positions Available
- Summer Season Player Registrations Are Due
- Summer Season Registrations – New Teams Welcome
- GUB Representatives Announced – 2024 Ivor Burge & Under 20 State Teams
- GUB Annual Tournament – TEAM REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!
- Aussie Hoops All Abilities
- Empowered Hoops
- Junior All Stars 3×3
WNBL UPDATE:
Last week, we held our first Virtual Press Conference, with Gemma Potter, Jaz Shelley and Haley Jones answering the media’s questions.
If you haven’t already, check out the full call below:
FAMILY DAY:
We’re excited to invite you to our Family Day to celebrate the launch of our WNBL season! This is your chance to be part of something special as we kick off the season together.
One of the biggest highlights of the day will be the jersey presentation. For any basketball player, pulling on their jersey is a massive moment – it’s what they’ve worked so hard for. It’s a symbol of pride, teamwork, and belonging. For our WNBL players, it’s even more special as they wear the Geelong United jersey for the first time, representing not just themselves, but our entire community.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
- Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: Beyond Bank, 20 Crows Road, Belmont
- Dress Code: Casual and comfy – come as you are!
Reserve your spot here.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS NOW ON SALE:
With our first game of the season just over a week away, we’re excited to announce that General Admission tickets are now on sale! Get yours here.
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:
KEY UPCOMING DATES:
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.
One session is already in the books, with one more to come this Sunday October 27, so don’t miss your opportunity to be united this coming season!
Get the full tryout schedule and registrations details here.
VJBL COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
3 coaching spots are still available for the upcoming VJBL season, and we need you to help us guide our local talent.
If you’re interested in coaching a team, now’s the time to become UNITED!
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.
GEELONG UNITED REPRESENTATIVES ANNOUNCED:
GUB would like to send out a big congratulations to our players who have been selected as part of Basketball Victoria’s 2024 Ivor Burge & Under 20 State Teams.
Well done to you all on a great achievement.
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.
Our mailing address is:
Geelong United Basketball
AWA Alliance Bank Stadium
20 Crows Road
Belmont, Victoria 3216
Australia