Geelong United Basketball Weekly Update – August 3

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!

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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!

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 15 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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Jamboree Selections:

Congratulations to all our junior athletes who have been selected for Basketball Victoria’s Country Jamboree.

This is a fantastic opportunity to represent our region, train alongside other emerging country players and experience the next level of the Basketball Victoria pathway.

We wish you all the very best!

Beginner Ref Course:

Our Beginner Referee Course is coming up on August 9 for aspiring referees aged 12 and over!

To join in on the course, head to our Referee page and fill out the form!

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.