WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
- WNBL Update
- Book Now for Spring Holiday Camps
- VJBL Update
- GUB Summer Comp Registrations NOW OPEN
- Community Comp Update
- B-ALL-IN
- Walking Basketball
- TAC Geelong United Tournament 2026 (Koorr Koorr Ngitji)
WNBL Update:
The Geelong Venom are thrilled to announce four WNBL Development players ahead of the 2026/27 season, with Millie McCarthy, Aleks Connolly, Poppy Stevens and Jasmine King all joining the club under incoming head coach Cheryl Chambers.
Read more here.
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:
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.
VJBL Update:
Finals week three is in the books, and here’s all the results for our teams:
VJBL TRYOUTS 26/27:
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 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.
Register your team now to join the fun!
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!
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 week one of finals 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.
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.
Our mailing address is:
Geelong United Basketball
Beyond Bank Stadium
20 Crows Road
Belmont, Victoria 3216
Australia
