WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
- WNBL Update
- NBL1 Update
- Big V Youth League Update
- VJBL United Teams of the Week
- Super Camps Are Back
- VJBL Tryouts
- Momentum Hoops
- Play Her Way
- Step Above Skills Sessions
- VJBL Coaching Applications
- Beginner Referee Course
WNBL Update:
NEW WNBL SIGNING: Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard
Geelong Venom is excited to announce its newest signing for the upcoming WNBL season, Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard.
Coming to Geelong after 5 years with the Perth Lynx, Mackenzie is excited to be joining the club at such an exciting time for both the club and the league.
“I loved playing against and watching Geelong last year in their first year. They play a super exciting and fun brand of basketball, so really excited to be a part of that and to be coached by Chris,” she said.
Read more here.
NBL1 Update:
Women flex their muscle once again – Men fall just short:
Our women’s squad have yet again continued their unbeaten run, now just four 4 away from a perfect regular season at 18 straight.
Frankston brought some firepower early in the contest, but after the major break were unable to keep up with the sharp shooting of Taylor Mole (23 points) and Gemma Potter (19 points), who put the game on their shoulders and took us to a commanding lead – Running away eventual winners by 18.
Our men’s side fell agonisingly short of keeping their finals hopes alive, going down to a scrappy Frankston side by 3 points in a contest that went right down to the wire. With just four games left and finals out of the equation, our lads will look to play spoiler for the remainder of the season to go out on a team high.
Next home game:
We’re back home this Saturday night! Don’t forget to grab your tickets to our round 14 clash against Casey. Women from 5pm, Men from 7pm – Get your tickets here.
2025 NBL1 Home Schedule:
Get the downloadable home schedule here.
Big V Youth League Update:
3 from 4 over the weekend for our Navexa Youth League squads!
This week:
VJBL United Teams of the Week:
Proudly brought to you by Laserquest, here are your VJBL United Teams of the Week for round 13:
U12 Boys 5 who defeated Sunbury by 13 points.
U16 Boys 7 who had a strong win over Coburg by 22.
U18 Boys 5 who got the job done over Whittlesea by 20.
Super Camps Are Back:
Geelong United Basketball’s Super Camps are back for the July school holidays!
Get set for five HUGE Super Camps, aimed to help build your skills and make you more confident on the court. Book for multiple camps to receive great discounts!
Plus, back by popular demand is our one day only Girls Got Game camp – The perfect opportunity to develop your skills, make new friends, and have fun.
Get more details on Super Camps here.
Get more details on the Girls Got Game camp here.
VJBL Tryouts:
Our VJBL Tryouts are fast approaching!
Save the date for our October tryouts, and you could soon be donning a GUB jersey for the 2025/26 season!
For boys who have not played VJBL before and wish to try out for our U14, U16 and U18 squads, the first pre-screening tryout will be happening on September 14. If successful at this tryout, you will be invited to the following October tryouts.
Registration for the September pre-screening tryout are now open here.
Registrations for October VJBL tryouts will be released soon!
Momentum Hoops:
Geelong United Basketball has teamed up with Freedom Sports to bring you its latest program, Momentum Hoops.
This skill-development initiative is for junior wheelchair basketball players aged 8+. Enjoy an inclusive program focusing on building basketball skills, confidence, and teamwork, while empowering young athletes to reach their full potential in a supportive and fun environment.
Find out more here.
Play Her Way:
Geelong United is excited to launch the new Play Her Way Program – a girls-only skill development initiative for junior players aged 12+.
Designed to enhance fundamental skills, this program caters to all levels, from beginners to experienced players.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your abilities, Play Her Way offers a supportive environment for growth and development on the court.
Join us and take your game to the next level!
Term 3 registrations are open now – Find out more here.
Step Above Skills Sessions:
Take your game to the next level!
Geelong United Basketball’s Step Above Skills Sessions are all about stepping up your game and learning the skills that will help you get ahead of the pack.
These sessions are for VJBL athletes and others wanting to improves their skills by attending one or both sessions. Hosted by special guest Geelong United NBL1 players (Lilly Rotunno, Kaelen Malone, Hannah Hank & Tristan Forsyth), each session will be focused on specific skills based development that will help all athletes better their game.
Sessions are coming up from July 8!
Find out more here.
VJBL Coaching Applications:
Calling all Coaches!
GUB is now seeking Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches for the 2025/26 VJBL season.
With support from Coach & Athlete Development Manager Simon Nicholson, a growing team of experienced Coaches, and a clear style of play across all teams — our coaches are backed to lead, learn, and elevate their craft in a player development-focused environment.
Whether you’re a returning coach or ready to take the next step, GUB offers a place to grow and make a real impact in the VJBL space.
Submit your Expression of Interest here and be part of something bigger.
Beginner Referee Course:
Join us for 1 of 3 Referee Beginner Courses, aimed out those wanting to start their refereeing journey through basketball.
Sign up here.
Our mailing address is:
Geelong United Basketball
Beyond Bank Stadium
20 Crows Road
Belmont, Victoria 3216
Australia
