Geelong United Basketball Weekly Update – July 6

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.

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.

Register your team here.

Community Development Program:

Looking to take your game to the next level?

Geelong United Basketball’s Community Development Program is designed for community competition players who want to build their skills, boost confidence, and add an extra training session to their week.

Over four weeks, players will focus on skill development, game concepts, and decision-making in a fun, supportive environment led by experienced coaches.

Find out more here.

Step Above Skills Sessions:

Take your game to the next level these school holidays with our Step Above Skills Sessions—designed specifically for VJBL athletes ready to sharpen their skills and improve game performance.

Find out more here.

Practice Like A Pro:

Geelong United Basketball’s Practice Like a Pro Program is a high-performance morning training opportunity designed for both community competition and VJBL players who are serious about improving their game.

Train in a professional environment, build consistency, and develop the habits elite players rely on — all before school. Led by experienced high-level coaches, each session focuses on skill development, game intensity, and attention to detail.

Find out more here.

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.

Find out more here.

SEDA Information Session:

Are you interested in completing Years 11 and 12 while immersed in the sport and recreation industries?

If so, SEDA College could be a great option for you.

As a registered player with Geelong United Basketball, we are pleased to invite you to learn more about the Basketball Victoria Sports Development Program offered by SEDA College.

About the school

The Basketball Victoria Sports Development Program at SEDA College aims to bring out the best in you as a student. The College has four key areas that define their approach and sets them apart from other schools:

• Learn directly from industry experts and have the opportunity to work at peak events including game days and family days
• Students get outside the classroom, learn by doing and undertake activities for schools and the community developing their coaching, event management and marketing skills
• SEDA’s ‘one teacher, one classroom’ model allows teachers to take on a true mentoring approach. Teachers walk alongside you and support your individual journey
• Students develop an individual career plan, where the focus is on developing key personal qualities and transferable skills to prepare for further study or employment across a range of industries

If this is of interest to you, we encourage you to contact SEDA College or register for the Geelong Information Session on Monday 20th July. Visit https://seda.vic.edu.au/event-registration-geelong/ for more information. Registration required.

Please note a selection process will be conducted by SEDA College staff for students to be accepted into the program.

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.