Geelong United Basketball Weekly Update – August 31

WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.

IN THIS EDITION:

WNBL Update:

Geelong Venom Family Day:

Join us for a fun-filled family day with the Geelong Venom! Bring the whole crew along for games, activities, and a chance to meet the team. It’s the perfect way to soak up the vibes and support your local heroes – fun, laughter and memories guaranteed.

Saturday 10 October | 9am–12pm | Beyond Bank Stadium

🎨 Face Painting

🐍 Membership Deals

👕 New Apparel

👀 Launch of the New Venom Mascot

Reserve your spot here, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Memberships Now Available:

Joni the Han and Wanglai cheer section during the upcoming Venom season!

With FLEXI-3 and FLEXI-5 options available, there’s an option for every budget.

What you get:

Seat in the Han Xu & Wanglai Zhang Cheer Section — any 3 or 5 home games, your pick
Front-row view of the tunnel run-out and the bench
Only 40 seats in the section per game — pick your games early

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

Get all the info you need right here.

Book Now for Spring Holiday Camps – Plus, WIN EXCLUSIVE PRIZES!:

Once you’ve registered, click/tap here or on the picture above to enter!

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.

B-ALL-IN:

Connect. Move. Belong.

Looking for a fun, supportive way to stay active and connect with other women in your community? B-ALL-IN is a welcoming basketball program where women of all backgrounds, experience levels and confidence can come together to learn, laugh and enjoy the game.

Whether you’re picking up a basketball for the first time or returning to the court after years away, you’ll find a friendly and encouraging environment where everyone is supported.

When: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Where: Beyond Bank Stadium

Why Join?

– Fun & Engaging Basketball Activities
– Build Skills & Build Confidence
– Connect with Other Women
– Open to Everyone
– Enjoy a Supportive & Welcoming Environment

Come along, meet new people, build your confidence and discover the joy of basketball in a fun, inclusive community. We can’t wait to welcome you on court!

Find out more here.

Walking Basketball:

Stay Active. Build Connections. Have Fun.

Looking for a fun and social way to stay active? Walking Basketball is a welcoming, low-impact program that’s open to everyone—whether you’re new to basketball, returning to the game, or simply looking to enjoy some light exercise in a friendly environment.

When: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Where: Beyond Bank Stadium

Why Join?
– Low Impact, High Fun
– Build Skills & Build Community
– Open to Everyone
– FREE Tea & Coffee After Every Session

Come along, meet new people, stay active, and enjoy basketball at your own pace. We can’t wait to welcome you on court!

Find out more here.

VJBL Update:

Finals week two is in the books, and here’s all the results for our teams:

VJBL TRYOUTS 206/27:

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 TRYOUT 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.

GUB Summer Comp Registrations NOW OPEN:

Social team entries are now open for the Summer 26/27 season!

Round 1 team entries close on 27th of September 11:55pm.

Full registration details here.

Community Comp Update:

With the RL Signs Champs League finals getting underway tomorrow night, we’re excited to announce that for the first time we will be live streaming both the women’s and men’s grand finals live via our GUB Facebook page on Tuesday, September 15!

If you’ve been part of the league all season or simply following along, see how it all comes to an end in what’s sure to be two spectacular games of local senior basketball!

GUB RLSigns Champs League Grand Finals

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 19 here.

GUB Rep Ready Program:

Due to popular demand, more U12 spots are now available!

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.