Geelong United Basketball Weekly Update – August 17

WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.

IN THIS EDITION:

WNBL Update:

WNBL season is back this October!

With a new coach and a new look roster, our squad is sure to be one of the teams to watch in WNBL 27!

Memberships Now Available:

Early bird memberships are LIVE!

Reimagined for 2026/27 – more tiers, more access, more Venom! 15% off right now, and you will not get this price again.

Can’t make it to the full season? Flexi bundles are the perfect option for you!

Not sure which membership is you? Take the quiz and find your fit.

Get all the info you need right here.

Congratulations Jordan Bengtson:

Congratulations - Jordan Bengtson

Geelong United Basketball would like to send a massive congratulations to one of our very own referees, Jordan Bengtson, who now holds the record for the most BigV games officiated!

With many years still ahead in his career, we wish Jordan the very best as he continues to extend his record breaking run.

Book Now for Spring Holiday Camps – Win Your Cost Back:

Right now, you have the opportunity to win your full camp cost back – Simply register for one or more camps here, then head to the post below on Instagram – Comment “registered” and you’re in the running to win!

Winner announced this Friday!

The spring school holidays are going to be HUGE!

Dates for our holiday camps are now locked in and registrations are OPEN!

Join us for a jam packed two weeks of school holiday fun, with plenty of skills, drills and FUN!

It’s the cheapest school holiday fun in town, and spots will fill fast – Don’t miss out on your chance to join the action – BOOK NOW!

Full details here.

BigV Youth League Coaches Announced:

Geelong United basketball (GUB) is pleased to announce our Head Coaches for our 2027 Women’s & Men’s BigV Youth League teams.

After taking his squad to finals for the first time at VYC level, Luke Beard is back at the helm once again for the Men’s squad, while Patrick O’Neill will bring an exciting new dynamic as the head of the Women’s team.

VJBL Update:

Registrations for VJBL 26/27 tryouts are now open!

Don’t miss out on your chance to be United next VJBL season – Lock in your spot for tryouts now!

U20 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

Registrations for our u20 squads are now open – Get the full details here.

Full registration details available here.

Not sure which tryouts you need to go to? Find your path below!

GUB is also 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.

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 17 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.

Want to know more? Check out this video from GUB Coach and Athlete Development Manager, Simon Nicholson:

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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.