Youth Women Head Coach Appointed for 2026
Wyndham Basketball is pleased to announce the appointment of RENEE DAYAO as Head Coach of the Youth Women for the upcoming 2026 season.
Having served as an assistant coach to the Youth Women in 2025, Renee will now make the step into the head coaching role, an opportunity and challenge.
“Working with Matt as the Senior Women’s Head Coach, we started laying the foundations for the 2026 season with open runs with the Youth Women and Senior players. I am excited to face that challenge and take the reins as Youth Women Head Coach, while continuing to give Wyndham pathway players the chance to represent Wyndham in Big V and make an impact.” Dayao said.
“We are excited that Renee is taking on the role as Head Coach of our Youth Women’s team in 2026. Renee was an integral part of the 2025 Big V season and it’s always a success when we can promote within the Association. Renee has also been heavily involved in our junior representative girls program as the u12.1 girls head coach too,” said Leigh Bellingham (WBA Representative Chairperson).
#WyndhamWay #BigV2026 #RiseAsOne #WyndhamBasketball
A new safety initiative has launched at Eagle Stadium, bringing Wyndham Basketball, Wyndham Netball, WynActive, Wyndham City Council and Victoria Police together to strengthen safety, connection and inclusion across our sporting community.
Together, the group is focused on creating a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment for everyone, building community trust and supporting positive experiences across all venues.
As part of the initiative, a Basketball–Netball Challenge with Victoria Police is planned for later this year, along with youth engagement support from the Wyndham Street Surfer Bus — a mobile hub that connects young people with activities, resources and support across the municipality.
A united approach to keeping our community safe, supported and connected.
All members are hereby advised that the Annual General Meeting for the Wyndham Basketball Association will be held on:
Sunday, the 14th of December, at 12:00 PM.
Hoppers Club Function Room, 180-200 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing, VIC, 3029.
The positions below will be declared vacant at the meeting and opened for nominations:
– Executive President – 2 Year Term
– Executive Vice-President – 1 Year Term
– Executive Secretary – 2 Year Term
– Domestic Chairperson – 1 Year Term
– Championship Chairperson – 2 Year Term
– Tribunal Secretary – 1 Year Term
If you wish to nominate a member for a position, please fill in the attached form and return it to the Association’s Secretary by 6:00 PM Friday, 5th December 2025.
Please note the following dates:
November 23rd, 2025, 6:00 PM.
– Any proposed changes to the Constitution are provided to members 21 Calendar Days.
November 30th, 2025, 6:00 PM.
– All New Business to be forwarded to the WBA Secretary via email (secretary@wyndhambasketball.com).
December 5th, 2025, 6:00PM.
– Nominations for Vacant Positions to be forwarded to the WBA Secretary via email.
– Delegate’s Names & Contact Details to be forwarded to the WBA Secretary via email.
December 7th, 2025, 6:00 PM.
– Agenda posted
You can download the Nomination Form here.
Please return completed forms to the WBA Secretary via the WBA Office at the stadium during office hours or via email to secretary@wyndhambasketball.com no later than December 5th 2025, 6:00 PM.
🏀 Rising Stars Squad Announcement 🌟
Wyndham Basketball is thrilled to announce the athletes who have been selected for the Rising Stars Squad!
A huge congratulations to every player who made the list. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for the game have truly paid off. Being part of the Rising Stars Squad marks an exciting milestone , it’s the first step in your journey as a junior representative athlete and a chance to develop your skills, teamwork, and leadership both on and off the court.
Please click the attached file to view the full list of selected athletes and confirm your place in the program.
We’re excited to see each of you continue to grow, learn, and represent Wyndham Basketball with pride in the seasons ahead. Keep pushing forward , your journey is just beginning!
#WyndhamBasketball #JuniorRep #YouthBasketball #RisingStars
Wyndham Basketball is pleased to announce the appointment of MATT STEPHENS as Head Coach of the State Championship Women and BRIAN ROLPH as Head Coach of Youth League Men for the upcoming 2026 season.
Having guided the Youth Women in 2025, when the position for SCW was advertised, Matt saw the opportunity and applied.
“We’ve started laying the foundations for the 2026 season with open runs with the Youth Women and Senior players, and we know we’ll need to build steadily towards competing in 2026. We are excited to face that challenge while continuing to give Wyndham pathway players the chance to represent Wyndham in Big V and make an impact.” Stephens said.
“We are excited that Matt is taking on the role as Head Coach of our Senior Women’s team in 2026. Matt was an integral part of 2025 Big V season and it’s always a success when we can promote within the Association.” said Leigh Bellingham (WBA Representative Chairperson).
BRIAN ROLPH joins Wyndham Basketball as Head Coach for the first time. With a strong coaching and playing background along with experience across the Big V landscape, Wyndham see Coach Rolph proving leadership, and guidance to the Youth Men moving forward. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to join the club for 2026 and lead the Youth Men” Rolph said. Focusing on the integration with the U18 VJBL and the Senior Men’s Program (under coach Stuart McMurray) as an essential building block in consolidating the pathway for our players.
🏀 VJBL Team Selections for 2025/2026 Announced!
Wyndham Basketball is excited to announce the official VJBL Team Selections for the 2025/2026 season!
This year’s selection process has been incredibly competitive, showcasing the hard work, skill, and dedication of all players who participated in tryouts.
We congratulate every athlete who has earned their place in the VJBL program and thank all players and families for their continued commitment and passion for basketball.
You can view the full team roster by age group through the links below 👇
Each document includes the list of selected players for every division.
Let’s make the 2025/2026 season one to remember , filled with growth, teamwork, and great basketball moments. 💛💙
#WyndhamBasketball #VJBL #TeamSelections #CommunityBasketball
VJBL Presentation Day: Celebrating Our Award Winners!
On our VJBL Presentation Day, we celebrated some truly amazing individuals as the season came to a close!
We’re proud to announce this year’s top awardees:
• Adam Self Award: Ragge Abeil
• Kevin Hornblower Award: Charlotte Goodfellow
• Female Coach of the Year: Renee Dayao
• Male Coach of the Year: Ken Kirkham
• Coach Encouragement Award: Brady Butler
🌟 Congratulations to all our VJBL award winners! 🌟
This season was full of talent, growth, and teamwork — and these awards highlight just how special our players are. We’re so proud of every single athlete who gave their all on and off the court.
See the full list of this year’s award recipients below 🏀🔥
Photos can be viewed via the link below.
👉 Click here to see the photos
| TEAM | MVP – 200mm | Wyndham Way -175mm | Most Improved – 175mm |
| 12.1 Boys | Takudzwa Bere | Ryder Flahive | Kingston Richards |
| 12.1 Girls | Uche ‘Emma’ Essumei | Indi Stephens | Islah Berryman |
| 12.2 Boys | Rylan Ingram | Ivan Karawa | Lachlan Dunne |
| 12.2 Girls | Maureen (Blaire) Nebril | Giselle Anderson | Mercy Abeil |
| 12.3 Boys | Jake Salter | Joseph Carreno Douglas | Toni Joseph |
| 12.3 Girls | Ava Archibald | Chloe Muscat | Nandikaa Selvakumar |
| 12.4 Boys | Mitchell Schwind | Alexander Ursu | Axel Quiambao |
| 12.5 Boys | Nate Jones | Jye Silcock | Wynn Vinijpol |
| 12.6 Boys | Andy Jiang | Viaan Puthiya kunnon | Hendrix Te Haara |
| 14.1 Boys | Jackson Koningen | Aiden D’Amelio | Alexzander Taplin |
| 14.1 Girls | Chidinma Udoka-Okoro | Kyrie Mernone | Aleeah Yeoell |
| 14.2 Boys | Oliver Ingham | Joshua Aidone | Fraser Camilleri |
| 14.2 Girls | Hasanat Shazali | Quinn Nolan | Ruby Johansson |
| 14.3 Boys | Sam Gillam | Nate De Guzman | Harrison Vandy |
| 14.3 Girls | Poppy Velinos | Laila Jenner | Te Ohomairangi Puketapu-Harmer |
| 14.4 Boys | Benaiah Anini | Kyle Gitonga | Cole Allander |
| 14.4 Girls | Indi-rose Clark | Leah Antonello | Sophie Duckett |
| 14.5 Boys | Travis Driver | Johaan John Mathew | Jeremiah Ogaji |
| 14.5 Girls | Thinuli Wickramasinghe | Liana Santi | Liza Fuller |
| 14.6 Boys | Tegveer Singh | Viktor Stolic | Brandon Setiawan |
| 16.1 Boys | Dallas Reed | Bentley Veitch | Andrew Makour |
| 16.1 Girls | Eveleen Sachdeva | Phoenix Jarosz | Georgie Myers |
| 16.2 Boys | Mason Cooke | Elias Mernone | Chace Hall |
| 16.2 Girls | Samantha Perillo | Sienna Winterhalter | Monica Peter |
| 16.3 Boys | Ezekia Vosa | Toni Brnada | Daniel Tachie-Menson |
| 16.3 Girls | Senuri Ratnayaka | Zoya Sandhu | Canada Onyango |
| 16.4 Boys | Jack Woods | Ajang Lual | Nate Slattery |
| 16.5 Boys | Jonathan Kyungu | Lachlan Munton | Ryder Tuia |
| 16.6 Boys | Hayden Skewes | Emjay Johnson | Lewis Koroneos |
| 18.1 Boys | Emmanuel Majak | Tyrese Kuridu | Dau Yak |
| 18.1 Girls | Agull Majok | Arden Bryant | Destiny Tamarua |
| 18.2 Boys | Dhelbeny Maluach | Gavin landicho | Maui Timothy |
| 18.2 Girls | Achan Mbouk | Sarah Tipping | Dhriti Amin |
| 18.3 Boys | Michel Nimi | Liam Ward | Muhammad Rayan Razali |
| 18.4 Boys | Harry Jordan | Noah Trembath | Gong John |
Introducing E.D.G.E.: Your Next Level Starts Here! 
Wyndham Basketball is thrilled to launch E.D.G.E., our new foundational skills program for VJBL players! Designed to help you Evolve, Develop, Grow, and Excel, E.D.G.E. offers an elite 8:1 player-to-coach ratio, focusing on skill development in the rep space.
Join us for 10 weeks of targeted growth, every Thursday morning (6:30 AM- 7:30 AM) at Eagle Stadium, starting July 24th until September 18th!
· Week 1: Confidence Through Control
· Week 2: Triple Threat & Shot Preparation
· Week 3: Attack the Lane – First Step Focus
· Week 4: On-Ball Defense & Disruption
· Week 5: Vision & Spacing Without the Ball
· Week 6: Playing in Pairs (2-Player Actions)
· Week 7: Rebounding, Boxing Out & Second Effort
· Week 8: Scoring on the Move
· Week 9: Play to Decision – Live Reads
· Week 10: Skill Circuits & 1v1 Challenges
Register Now at https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/1f79e1
DISCLAIMER THIS PROGRAM IS FOR VJBL PLAYERS ONLY
#WyndhamBasketball #VJBLDevelopment #FutureStars #BasketballExcellence
Wyndham Basketball Association (WBA) is taking a proactive step to ensure a safer, more welcoming environment across its competitions and events with the launch of a 12-month Body Worn Camera (BWC) trial. Beginning on June 2, the initiative will see authorised Competition Supervisors and WBA Executive Team Members wearing BWC during senior domestic competitions on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Eagle Stadium.
The trial, developed in consultation with key stakeholders including Western Leisure Services, Wyndham City Council, and Basketball Victoria, aims to reduce antisocial behaviour and support safer community sport. The BWCs will only be activated when necessary, in public spaces, and patrons will be notified when recording begins.
Strict protocols have been put in place to protect the privacy of players, staff, and spectators, ensuring all footage is managed in line with legal requirements. Clear signage, staff training, and online communications will keep the community informed throughout the trial.
WBA and WLS will assess the impact of the trial and use the findings to guide future decisions. For more details, click here or contact the association directly at (03) 9742 5440 or info@wyndhambasketball.com.
The Wyndham Disability Connection Expo is back and ready to help those living with a disability feel more connected with the wider community.People with disabilities, their families, carers and support persons will have the opportunity to connect with support services in the area, as well as meet other people living with disability.
Guests will be able to acquaint themselves with resources that may help them gain employment skills, refer them to the most suitable health clinicians and discover social opportunities. Kylie Bozanic runs the Wyndham All Abilities Basketball club, and has been involved in the planning of the expo for the past 12 months.
“The day is more so to connect people with the providers, but then also people with disabilities can find activities and respite options as well,” she said.
“Without knowing where to actually find these services, they can be very hard to locate.”
Ms. Bozanic said programs such as all abilities basketball, which will feature at the expo, can make a world of difference in the life of someone with disabilities.
“It’s a sense of belonging, and it becomes part of their routine which means they can become better connected with the community,” she said.
“They have somewhere they belong and can really make friends out it.”
This event is open to everyone, those with lived experience of disability, NDIS participants, and those not NDIS supported. The expo will run at the Encore Event’s Centre in Hoppers Crossing between 10am-3pm on Thursday, May 29.
Tickets: events.humanitix.com/wdsnexpo25
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