WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
- NBL1 Update
- U12 Country Jamboree Selections
- VJBL United Teams of the Week
- Ability Hoops
- VJBL Tryouts
- Koor Koor Ngitji Tournament Ref EOI
- Next Step Program
- Practice Like A Pro
- Future United Stars
- Momentum Hoops
- Play Her Way
- Step Above Skills Sessions
- VJBL Coaching Applications
NBL1 Update:
Women Grand Final Bound:
What a night it was on Saturday night at the Geelong Arena! A sold out crowd saw our women’s squad fight hard once again and extend their winning streak to 24-0, just one win away from a perfect season and an NBL1 South championship.
Diamond Valley were throwing every punch they could throughout the contest, leading for 26+ minutes of the game. In the end it was some clutch shooting from Lilly Rotunno (22 points), Gemma Potter (21 points) and Jaz Shelley (20 points) that got us over the line, moving us through to the Grand Final against the Knox Raiders.
We hope to see you up the highway at Melbourne’s State Basketball Centre for next weekend’s decider our our 6th man, making plenty of noise for our team to get them over the line.
Tickets are sure to sell fast, so get yours here before they’re gone!
U12 Country Jamboree Selections:
Congratulations to our GUB VJBL U12 Pathways Players selected for Under-12 Country Jamboree, set to take place in Echuca from 20 – 23 September.
Over the four-day event, players will engage in a range of activities including structured training sessions, tournament-style games, and skill development clinics.
More than just a competition, the Jamboree aims to foster a love of the game through fun, inclusivity, and teamwork.
Rules are specifically designed to encourage equal participation, and the focus remains firmly on enjoyment and development, not the scoreboard.
Good luck to all our successful athletes!
VJBL United Teams of the Week:
It was another big night of VJBL action last Friday night, as our teams travelled far and wide once again.
Laserquest Team of the Week honours this week go to:
- U14 Boys 5, who defeated Collingwood by 19 points
- U16 Boys 4, who thumped Westgate 92 – 41
- U16 Boys 8, who scored a 2 point home win
- U18 Boys 8, who defeated Bellarine 52 – 21.
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 are now open here.
Ability Hoops:
Ability Hoops is a program where Every Player Belongs!
This skill development basketball program designed specifically for junior players with intellectual disabilities. In proud partnership with Basketball Australia, we’re building a more inclusive future for the sport—one player at a time.
Find out more here.
Koor Koor Ngitji Tournament Ref EOI:
GUB will once again be holding a celebration of our sport by Coming Together (Waddawurrung: Koorr Koorr Ngitji) at our annual festival of basketball!
Expressions of interest are now open for tournament referees.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity, with spots available for all levels of refs across over 400 games throughout the weekend!
Find out more here.
Next Step Program:
Our Next Step Program is designed for Community basketball players looking to up-skill, develop their game, and learn from Geelong United’s VJBL coaches!
Join us and take the Next Step in your basketball journey!
Find out more here.
Practice Like A Pro:
Practice Like a Pro is a 6-week high-intensity skill development program built to mirror how professional players train.
Each week, players will step into a purposefully designed session that follows the same structure, standards, and flow as a pro-level workout — focused on efficiency, detail, and game-ready execution.
Registrations are now open – Find out more here.
Future United Stars:
Do you 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.
This program will be coordinated by GUB’s Coach & Athlete Development Manager, Simon Nicholson and coached by GUB’s U12 VJBL Coaches.
Registrations are now open – Find out more here.
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.
Our mailing address is:
Geelong United Basketball
Beyond Bank Stadium
20 Crows Road
Belmont, Victoria 3216
Australia
