Geelong United Basketball Weekly Update – June 9

WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.

IN THIS EDITION:

NBL1 Update:

With the King’s Birthday long weekend bringing a pause to the season, our squads enjoyed a well earned rest across the weekend.

We’re back to it this Sunday afternoon as we make the trip over the SA border to Mt Gambier.

Nbl1 Away Game 9

Upcoming Games:

Our teams are currently in the middle of a month long road stretch before returning home on June 20, taking on the Ballarat Miners as part of this years’ Mark Leader Shield series.

Tickets are sure to sell fast for this big rivalry clash, so don’t miss out on your chance to get in on the action!

Get your tickets here

VWBL Coach Applications:

Geelong United Basketball is seeking an enthusiastic and committed coach to lead our Victorian Wheelchair Basketball League (VWBL) team for the 2026 season.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inclusive, high-impact program and help drive the development of wheelchair basketball in our community.

𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙚

Lead and coach the VWBL team throughout the 2026 season
Foster a positive, inclusive, and development-focused environment
Work with athletes of varying experience levels

𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨

Season: 12th September – 17th October (Saturdays)
Training: Wednesday nights in Geelong
Applications Close: 24th June

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙤𝙧

Passionate and enthusiastic coach
Strong communication and leadership skills
Preferred (but not required):
Experience in wheelchair sports
Basketball coaching experience

Whether you’re experienced in adaptive sports or looking to expand your coaching journey, we encourage you to apply!

More information here.

VJBL Update:

GUB is now seeking Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches for the 2026/27 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 now and be part of something bigger.

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Community Comp Update:

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 7 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 Stan Rebis – Vytis Knights Basketball Club. 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.

TAC Geelong United Tournament 2026 (Koorr Koorr Ngitji):

GUB will once again be holding a celebration of our sport by Coming Together (Waddawurrung: Koorr Koorr Ngitji) at a festival of basketball!

Now in its fifth year, the tournament will be held from October 31-November 1, 2026 across the multiple venues that host Geelong United’s community games each week.

Over the course of the weekend, teams will play a minimum of four games against other VJBL clubs, country associations and community teams from across the nation.

GUB Rep Ready Program:

Ready to start your VJBL journey?

Take the next step into representative basketball with our Geelong United Rep Ready Program — designed to give athletes the edge heading into tryouts.

INCLUDES:

3 x 1-hour weekly sessions
Learn key skills & concepts from our VJBL program
Build confidence and be prepared for tryouts
Led by Coach & Athlete Development Manager, Simon Nicholson

Spots are limited — get ahead of the competition and be Rep Ready!

Dates: 28 August | 4 September | 11 September

Location: Geelong Arena

Session Times:

U12 Boys & Girls (Born 2016–2019): 4:30–5:30pm
U14 Boys & Girls (Born 2014–2015): 5:45–6:45pm
U16 Boys & Girls (Born 2012–2013): 7:00–8:00pm

Right Mate Race Day:

Coach Development Session:

Geelong United Basketball is excited to welcome Zoe Carr for our next Coach Education Session.

Zoe is one of Australia’s leading high-performance coaches. She currently works with Basketball Victoria as a High Performance Coach and has extensive experience coaching Australian junior national teams.

In this session, Zoe will share practical strategies on how to:

Design purposeful and engaging practices
Create game-like learning environments
Maximise player development through effective session delivery
Use constraints and decision-making to build better basketball players

Whether you coach domestic, representative, or high-performance basketball, this session will provide valuable tools you can apply immediately with your team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the most respected coaches in the Australian pathway system.

WHEN: Sunday 14 June
TIME: 7:00 PM
WHERE: Geelong Arena

All coaches are encouraged to attend.

Beginner Referee Course:

Our Beginner Referee Course is coming up on June 14 for aspiring referees aged 15+.

To join in on the course, please fill out the registration form 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.