MESSAGE FROM SBA – basketball update
Dear Members,
In light of the state government announcement this afternoon we will be closing the stadium after scheduled VJBL and Big V training on Wednesday night 08/07/2020 for at least 6 weeks. We understand many of our members are frustrated but we need to do what we can to stop the spread of the virus.
Aussie Hoops:
We are awaiting word from Basketball Australia, we will be looking at rolling over registered participants to term 4. If you do not wish to do this please contact Chris via gm@sunburybasketball.com.au.
Flight Path Program:
This will be reassessed at a later date.
Junior Domestic:
The SBA is postponing the start of the season for AT LEAST 6 weeks. We will still be running a longer Summer season. Clubs have a little longer to get teams together. Please get in contact with your clubs for more information on how to register. **MAKE SURE YOU CHILD IS REGISTERED IN PLAY HQ FOR THE SUMMER 2020 SEASON SO THEY ARE READY FOR WHEN THE SEASON FINALLY STARTS – instructions pinned on our Facebook page or follow this link https://www.playhq.com/register/2a8f1e**
VJBL:
We are waiting on communication from Basketball Victoria, however, we do not see any more games for VJBL in the 2020 season. In light of this Kennedy and I have been working hard on a fun developmental program to be open to all VJBL kids to participate in. We are very proud to be one of the very few associations across Australia who are offering alternatives to representative families. Watch this space.
Junior Jets teams are welcome to train tonight and tomorrow night before the lockdown if teams wish. If you do not wish to come in for training please notify your coach or if you are a coach please notify the office and your team.
Casual Shooting:
Boardman is open for casual shooting on Wednesday during the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Time slots are an hour long and it cost $3 per player to shoot. Please follow our guidelines and enjoy your time back on the court before we go back into lockdown.
Sunbury College Kids:
If you have not received a text or email from DHHS you are welcome to come in and train tonight and tomorrow.
3X3 Tournament:
The proposed date for the 3×3 is the Melbourne cup weekend. More information will come out at a later stage.
We are following the guidelines laid out by DHHS and Basketball Victoria. On behalf of the SBA keep safe and healthy. Remember we are in this together and there are plenty of support services available. Please check in on each other by phone or Zoom during this difficult time.
Please Wash your hands, keep your distance, and download the COVID safe app.
Please STAY AT HOME. Hopeful that we see you all ready to go in the next 6-8 weeks.
We will keep you up to date as much as we can during this period.
Kind regards
Christopher Tighe
General Manager
