Geelong United Basketball Weekly Update – May 12

WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.

IN THIS EDITION:

NBL1 Update:

NBL1 Scores

Our women’s squad picked up their first win of the season on Saturday night against an in form Melbourne Tigers outfit. They then went on to record back to back wins with a dominant display in Ringwood.

Things didn’t go quite as well for our men, who fought hard in both of their outings but would ultimately fall short – 90-97 against the Tigers and 95-105 in Ringwood.

Upcoming Games:

We’re straight back on home floor this weekend, in a massive double header against the Knox Raiders!

Tickets are already selling fast , so don’t miss out on your chance to get in on the action!

Get your tickets here

Coach Development Sessions:

One session down, and one more to go for this months’ Coach Development Sessions!

Make sure you register now, with the session to be presented by GUB’s Coach & Athlete Development Manager, Simon Nicholson:

Tuesday May 19: Building an Effective Team Offense

You can register for these FREE sessions now here.

BigV Youth League Update:

BigV Scores

Our Navexa BigV squads go an unlucky 0 from 3 across the weekend.

Our women’s squad had back to back tough outings against Dandenong both home and away, while our men came agonisingly close to getting back on the winners list in Waverley, but it wasn’t to be.

Upcoming Games:

A home double is on the cards for Saturday, followed by a Sunday road double in Melbourne!

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗬𝗖 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝘀. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺
📍 Geelong Arena
⏰ 1pm Saturday
***𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘***
𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗕𝗟𝟭 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗡𝗕𝗟𝟭 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 – 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 http://geelongunitedbasketball.com.au

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗬𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝘀. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺
📍 Geelong Arena
⏰ 3pm Saturday
***𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘***
𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗕𝗟𝟭 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗡𝗕𝗟𝟭 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 – 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 http://geelongunitedbasketball.com.au

𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗬𝗖 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻
📍 MSAC
⏰ 12pm Sunday
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲: http://basketballvictoria.com.au/bigv

𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗬𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗻
📍 MSAC
⏰ 2pm Sunday
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲: http://basketballvictoria.com.au/bigv

VJBL Update:

VJBL Weekly Wrap – 8/5/26

Each week we’ll be selecting VJBL teams to be a part of our weekly wrap!

With round 7 of the 2026 season now in the books, check out all the latest from each of this week’s selected teams here.

VJBL Laserquest Teams of the Week:

United Teams Of The Week Geelong United Basketball VJBL

Thanks to Laserquest Geelong, we will once again be awarding Team of the Week honours to a selected group of teams throughout each round of the 2026 VJBL season.

This week, the glory goes to:

– U14 Boys 7

– U16 Boys 8

– U18 Girls De Grandi

Congratulations, and all the best for the remainder of the season.

Community Comp Update:

New GUB Community Partner:

We’re proud to welcome Kennedys Group as our newest GUB Community Partner!

For the next two years, Kennedys Group will be the major supplier of our community competition game balls – bringing high-quality Spalding TF 1000s to players at every level.

Champs League Weekly Wrap:

The GUB Champs League Weekly Wrap is back.

Each week we give you all the big results, plus a deep dive into our game of the week on both women’s and men’s sides of the draw.

Check out all the latest from round 3 here.

Community Spotlight Series:

GUB’s Community Spotlight Series aims to shine a light on our community clubs that make up the majority of our weekly competitions.

We’ll be checking in with all club presidents to find out not only about them, but also some club history and what’s happening behind the scenes.

Most recently, we checked in with Jayson Newman – Leopold Lakers. Click here or below to read more.

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School Holiday Lineup – June/July:

The winter school holidays will be here before you know it!

We’ve been in full preparation mode getting ready to bring you the very best school holiday activities that you just can’t miss!

GUB Super Camps:

We’ve got an exciting basketball extravaganza in store for the upcoming school holidays!

Five MASSIVE Super Camps are coming your way, with plenty of skills to learn and fun games to be played!

At just $65 per session, including great discounts for multiple camp bookings, it’s the cheapest school holiday fun in town!

So, get your friends together and register now for our upcoming Super Camps! Find out more here.

Girls Got Game Camp:

Join the Geelong United Girls Got Game Camp for one day only these school holidays!

This girls-only camp is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills, make new friends, and have fun.

At just $65 per session, including great discounts when pairing with a Super Camp booking, it’s the cheapest school holiday fun in town!

So, get your friends together and register now for our upcoming Girls Got Game Camp! Find out more here.

Fast Break Friday:

Looking for some extra game time during the holidays? Fast Break Friday is your chance to hit the court, play non-stop basketball, and have fun with friends!

What is it? Open Runs for community-level players across these age groups:

Under 10’s
Under 12’s
Under 14’s
Under 16’s
Under 18’s

Each session runs for 2 hours of continuous basketball action. Players will be placed into teams based on age group. Games run in 10-minute blocks with short breaks in between – fast-paced, and the cheapest school holiday fun in town!!

Find out more here.

Gee Gee’s Big Day Out:

Join Gee Gee for an action-packed Big Day Out these school holidays at Geelong Arena!

Our one-day holiday camp is bursting with basketball fun, skill development, games, and energy, plus a special appearance from our favourite mascot, Gee Gee.

Perfect for young players of all skill levels, this day is all about learning, moving, and having fun on the court.

Find out more here.

Geelong Barwon Netball League:

Geelong United Basketball and AFL Barwon have teamed up to bring you the Geelong Barwon Netball League!

This senior women’s competition will showcase the skill and athleticism of netballers from across our great region.

Competition Details:

13 April 2026 – 24 August 2026 (including finals)
Games will be played at Grovedale College (19 Wingarra Drive, Grovedale, VIC, 3216)
Games will be scheduled to start between 5:50 pm – 9:30 pm

Teams will need to provide:

A scorer for each game
Own uniforms and bibs (Clash bibs are available should the need arise)

Find out more and register for the competition here.

Wheelies Basketball Comp:

Our Wheelchair Basketball Competition is a fun, supportive space that welcomes everyone of all abilities.

Playing basketball gives everyone an opportunity to develop greater confidence, skills and strengths, make new friends and learn about teamwork. The emphasis is on creating a supportive, social, inclusive and fun environment.

Working closely with our local networks, Geelong United Basketball runs this competition on Tuesday nights, accommodating a variety of ages and skill levels.

Our team are run by volunteer members that cover Greater Geelong from Lara in the north to Leopold in the east, the Surf Coast and the Golden Plains.

New season is now underway – Register now!

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, each session will be focused on specific skills based development that will help all athletes better their game.

Find out more and register here.

Community Development Program:

Looking to build your skills and get an extra training session in each week?

The Community Development Program is a great opportunity for players in the GUB Community Competitions to grow their game in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Each session focuses on:

Skill development
Game IQ
Confidence building

Led by Program Coordinator Courtney Burke, the program offers a fun and engaging space for players to learn, improve, and enjoy basketball even more.

Full details here.

Shooting School:

Want to take your game to the next level? Our Shooting School is designed for junior players in the Geelong United Community Competition who are looking for an extra session focused on improving shooting skills through game-like activities.