Basketball Victoria have released the latest issue of their newsletter 'Backcourt Banter', read it here:
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Welcome to Backcourt Banter
Backcourt Banter is the official monthly e-Newsletter of Basketball Victoria
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Easter is around the corner, kids are on holidays, local stadiums are full of camps and clinics, VJBL, Big V, D-League and SEABL have all tipped off for 2012 and the Opals and Boomers have just announced they will be coming to town before they head to London...What a massive month for basketball with plenty of action going on right around the state.
Congratulations to the Dandenong Jayco Rangers who defeated hometown rivals the Pancake Parlour Bulleen Boomers in the WNBL Grand Final earlier in the month. The NBL Semi's get underway this weekend and it will be an all-interstate affair with the Melbourne Tigers pulling up short, finishing the regular season in 6th position.
Backcourt Banter also puts you in prime position to access partner offers and deals from within the sport - this month is no exception...take advantage of the exclusive online special running throughout April from Molten.
Don't forget to also bookmark the Basketball Victoria website for complete coverage of all the news from across the basketball landscape in Victoria.
We value your feedback, so please let us know your thoughts on the newsletter, by simply clicking on the 'Contact Us' tab at the top of the page.
Happy reading,
- Team at BV
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Victoria set to farewell Olympic basketballers
With just 120 days to go before the London Olympics, Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty has announced Victoria will host a Farewell Series.
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The Farewell Series featuring Australia's Boomers who will take on Greece and the Jayco Opals up against Brazil between 24-28 June in Bendigo, Geelong and Melbourne along with a range of community outreach activities in Traralgon, Bendigo and Frankston.
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Stars Shine at MVP Awards Ceremony
2012 Basketball Australia MVP Dinner
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The who's who of Australia's basketball community transcended upon Melbourne's Crown Palladium Room on Monday evening for the 2012 Basketball Australia Annual Awards Ceremony.
The orange carpet was rolled out for Australia's best basketballer's as they swapped their singlets and shorts for suits and stilettos.....
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Exclusive Offer
For all Backcourt Banter Readers
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Basketball Victoria along with our good friends at Molten have teamed up to bring you this month's exclusive offer.
For the month on April we are celebrating Easter and we have Hot Cross Buns on our mind!...
Purchase 4 GF Basketballs from our range (traditional tan and white 12 panel...the ones that looks like a hot cross bun!) and receive a Molten 6 Ball Bag free - bag valued at $39.99.
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Participation Programs
Basketball Victoria conduct a number of participation programs ranging from introductory-level skills clinics through to elite camps for players that aspire to reach the national or international level.
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McDonald's Hoop TIme
2012 might be the year for Country Victoria in the McDonald's Hoop Time as the expansion of the program in the major country centres continues to grow and build momentum.
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After years of established and progressive growth in major country areas such as Horsham, Seymour, Terang, Hamilton, Portland, Warrnambool, Sale and Warragul, plus the successful additions of Mildura and Wodonga in 2011. The program is quickly spreading right across the state.
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20Twelve Promo
Big V Basketball...Better Believe It
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The 20Twelve promo has been launched,
to check it out click here
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Inclusive Basketball
BV has a clear objective to assist our Associations to deliver initiatives that will improve equity and access and provide opportunities for ALL to participate in basketball-related activities.
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Tournament a Huge Success
Basketball Victoria's VicHealth Cup Southern Schools Tournament
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On the 9th March, Basketball Victoria conducted the first of four regional VicHealth Cup Tournament Days with the Southern Schools Tournament taking place at the Dandenong Basketball Stadium.
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X's & O's
Basketball Victoria regularly conduct a number of Coaching Clinics throughout each year, which aim to provide something new for every level of coach, from primary school and domestic coaches, right through to our national level junior and senior coaches.
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Play of the Month
Lindsay Gaze
Finding new ways to beat zones and presses is always a very popular topic amongst coaches.
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On February 20th, Australian Basketball Legend, Lindsay Gaze once again took the time to present another clinic for the Victorian Basketball Community, this time on beating zones and presses.
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Brian Goorjian Coaching Clinic
Individual Development - Get in quick, limited tickets available...
Monday 16th April, 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Box Hill Secondary College
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Entry is just $10 for all coaches.
To register or for further information please contact Paul Lankford on 9927-6666 or email Paul.
Don't forget you can purchase DVD's of Clinic's previously held by BV, names include Lindsay Gaze, Ray Tomlinson and Ganon Baker (just to name a few!)
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Vic Referee's hit the 'Big Stage'
International Appointments
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The Victorian Basketball Referees Association (VBRA) and Basketball Victoria would like to congratulate the following Victorian Referees on their recent appointment to Major FIBA Basketball Events in 2012.
All these referees started their careers in Victoria and owe so much to the Victorian officiating development system, along with the various individual referee mentors who were responsible for their education and training. They are all products of their local Referee Branch and commenced their officiating as Beginner Referees in their local associations.
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Basketball Victoria Annual Awards Dinner
Don't miss out on Basketball Victoria’s Night of Nights!
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The annual Basketball Victoria Awards Dinner recognising contributions made to our sport in 2011 will be held on Tuesday 17th April, 2012 at the Kingston Links Golf Club, Corporate Drive, Rowville.
Along with our Annual Awards, Basketball Victoria will again be honouring long-time contributors to Basketball with the 15, 25 and 35 year Service Awards.
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Aussie Hoops
With the Easter Holidays upon us, parents will be looking for activities for their children to get involved in.
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Aussie Hoops Camps are open to all Primary School aged children and is a great way for beginners to get involved in the sport of basketball.
Aussie Hoops Camps wil be held at Darebin on the 3rd & 4th April and Eltham from 10th - 11th April.
For more information on the upcoming camps or other Aussie Hoops programs please contact Natalie Capsalis at BV on 9927-6666 or email.
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