Our next Domestic Coach Education Clinic is set for Sunday, November 25.

As part of Werribee Basketball’s investment in the development of coaches at all levels, the Domestic Coach Education Clinics provide FREE high quality coach education to ALL Werribee Basketball domestic club coaches.

The November clinic topic will be focusing on building your team offence.

Coaches attending the clinic will learn to teach:

• Effective Spacing
• Purposeful ball and player movement
• Pass and cut motion principles
• Reciever spots

Clinic #2 Details:

Topic – Building your team offence

Date and time – Sunday 25^th November from 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Location – Eagle Stadium, Werribee (Court 8)

Cost – FREE

Coaches attending the session must register online HERE

Questions can be directed to the Player & Coach Development Manager.

reece.potter@wyndhambasketball.com OR (03) 9742 5440

Werribee Basketball Association is pleased to announce our Big V try-out dates have been locked in and registrations are now open.

All players are to bring one light and one dark training top or a reversible singlet.

Championship Men try-outs

• Try-out 1 – Sunday November 18th, 11:00am – 1:00pm (@ Eagle Stadium Court 5)
• Try-out 2 – Tuesday November 20th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm (@ Thomas Carr College)

Invited players will be advised of further training dates.

To register for Championship Men try-outs, email Head Coach Warren Estcourt – warren.estcourt@hotmail.com and use the Subject line: “Championship Men try-out registration”

If you have any questions about these try-outs can be directed to Warren via email or you can call the WBA office on 9742 5440.

Championship Women try-outs

• Try-out 1 – Tuesday November 20th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm (@ Eagle Stadium Court 1 & 2)
• Try-out 2 – Thursday November 22nd, 7:30pm – 9:30pm (@ Thomas Carr College)
• Try-out 3 – Tuesday November 27th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm (@Eagle Stadium Court 1 & 2)

Invited players will be advised of further training dates.

To register for Championship Women try-outs, email Head Coach Reece Potter at reece.potter@wyndhambasketball.com and use the subject line: “Championship Women registration”

Youth League Women try-outs

• Try-out 1 – Tuesday November 20th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm (@ Eagle Stadium Court 1 & 2)
• Try-out 2 – Thursday November 22nd, 7:30pm – 9:30pm (@ Thomas Carr College)
• Try-out 3 – Tuesday November 27th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm (@Eagle Stadium Court 1 & 2)

Invited players will be advised of further training dates.

To register for Youth League Women try-outs, email YLW coach Mason Rogers – mason.rogers@wyndhambasketball.com and use the Subject line: “YLW try-out registration”

The Youth League age limit is 23 and under so you must be born in 1996 or later.

Players wanting to register for both Championship and YL can do so by sending an email to Reece Potter reece.potter@wyndhambasketball.com outlining your intention to try-out for both teams.

If you have any questions about these try-outs can be directed to Reece via email or you can call the WBA office on 9742 5440.

The WBA is excited to announce our Werribee Devils senior representative women’s team will compete against the best teams in the Big V competition next season.

After a restructure of the Big V, due to the introduction of the new elite league, the team was invited to compete in the Championship Women’s (CW) division. This provides both our Women and Men the chance to compete at the top level of Big V during the 2019 season.

Werribee Basketball’s Business Manager Andrew Summerville said the association was thrilled to accept the invitation for the women to play in the Championship division.

“To have both of our elite teams playing at the top level of Big V is a fantastic opportunity for our association. It provides our elite program with the opportunity to develop and compete against the best teams in the Big V competition. Women’s basketball is a key focus area for us and increasing participation is a top priority. Thankfully the restructure of the league has given us an opportunity to go up to the Championship division, which will play an integral part of our female player development pathway.”

CW coach Reece Potter said he was eager to test his team against Big V’s best.

“The team showed a great deal of improvement throughout the 2018 season and I was excited about where we can go in 2019. Now, knowing we’ll be playing in Championship division, I can’t wait to get the team together and measure up against the top teams in Big V.”

Men’s coach Warren Estcourt was also buoyant when looking ahead to the 2019 season.

“Our team will look to build on the positive signs we showed throughout 2018. We will have our eyes firmly on making playoffs this season and ultimately, winning a championship.”

After a strong run into the playoffs last season, the Youth League Men side will take on Division 1 again, while our Youth League Women will look to improve in Division 2.

“We’re determined to field four strong Big V teams in 2019 and want all teams to be contending towards the pointy end of their seasons,” Mr Summerville said.

The Big V season gets underway in March next year.

Werribee Basketball Association is pleased to announce our U/21 Men’s (VJBL) and Youth League Men try-out dates have been locked in and registrations are now open.

• Try-out 1 – Sunday October 28th, 11:00am – 12:30pm (@ Eagle Stadium)
• Try-out 2 – Thursday November 8th, 7:30pm – 9:00pm (@ Thomas Carr College)
• Try-out 3 – Sunday November 11th, 11:00am – 12:30pm (@ Eagle Stadium)

Please read the information below:

Youth League Men (Big V) try-outs

To register for Youth League Men try-outs, email YLM coach Grant Duca – gduca33@gmail.com and use the Subject line: “YLM try-out registration”

The Youth League age limit is 23 and under so you must be born in 1996 or later.

If you have any questions about these try-outs can be directed to Grant via email or you can call the WBA office on 9742 5440.

U/21 (VJBL) try-outs

Try-outs for the U/21 team will follow the same process as all other VJBL try-outs. Athletes must register online for the try-outs and it costs $15 to try-out.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR U/21 try-outs

U/21 – players born between 1999 and 2001

Details:

Cost of attending tryouts

The tryout registration fee is $15.

Information for players trying out from other associations

All players trying out from other associations must provide a signed “Permission to Train” (PTT) form. If this form is not provided, you will not be allowed to tryouts. This form can be found on the VJBL website.

Registering on the day of tryouts

We are encouraging all athletes to register prior to their first tryout, however if athletes are unable to do so, they can register on the day. Registration on the day must be paid for by a credit or debit card. No cash will be accepted on the day.

Information for players unable to attend tryouts

*Please note that attendance of at least 2 tryouts is required to be selected in a team. 

*Any player unable to attend 2 or more tryouts MUST apply for an exemption by emailing reece.potter@wyndhambasketball.com. Exemptions will be granted at the discretion of the WBA Player & Coach Development Manager.

*Any player unable to attend 2 or more try outs MUST still register and pay online.

*Players who are injured are still required to register and attend tryouts to observe. Injured players must provide a medical certificate and apply for an exemption as above.

*Players who are ill are not required to attend tryouts while ill, but must still register and pay online. Players who are ill must provide a medical certificate and apply for an exemption as above.

FEMALE U/21 player

The WBA does not currently have a female U/21 team in the VJBL, but we would love to field one if we are able to source enough players. If you are interested in playing we are calling on Expressions of Interest for female athletes in this age bracket.

If you’re a female wanting to play U/21 in the VJBL, please CLICK HERE to fill in the EOI.

Werribee Basketball Association is co-hosting the WFM pre-season tournament.

The Junior Representative Pre-season Tournament is on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of November and is designed to fast-track junior representative teams in preparation for their forthcoming VJBL season.

Werribee will be hosting the U/12 Boys and Girls tournaments.

All Werribee Devils VJBL teams will participate in the tournament, alongside VJBL teams from across the state.

With a policy of allowing athlete movement between teams to assist final team selection and an ethos on team development, the tournament has proved a great way for VJBL teams to build team chemistry off-court while refining their on-court preparation.

PLEASE NOTE: Werribee rep teams DO NOT need to complete team registrations as all teams are registered by the WBA.

Our Domestic Development Program has again proven popular, but we still have limited availability for our Tuesday Thomas Carr College session.

Please note, the Thursday session at Eagle Stadium has sold out out.

8 week Domestic Development Program (DDP) provides extra development opportunities for domestic players who want to improve their game so that they can enjoy participating, competing and succeeding at whatever level they desire.

The DDP also bridges the gap between domestic and representative basketball for athletes and coaches.

Program Details

Tuesdays @ Thomas Carr College (Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit) 

Day & time: Tuesdays, 5pm-6pm
Date commencing: 16th October
Date concluding: 4th December
Cost: $100* per athlete
Age group: U/10 – U/16

To Register Click Here

Questions can be directed to WBA Basketball Development Officer.
Email: jarrod.potter@wyndhambasketball.com OR Phone: (03) 9742 5440

The WBA would like thank all athletes for attending the 2018/19 VJBL Werribee Devils tryouts. We would also like to thank all the coaches and volunteers who helped us during the tryouts.

These tryouts had record numbers, with 55 coaches applying and over 550 athletes attending.

It was a very competitive process and we are pleased to announce the WBA will field in excess of 40 teams in the 2018/19 VJBL season.

For interested athletes our U21 tryouts will be held in late October and early November.

Congratulations to all successful players and best of luck for the coming season. To the players who were unsuccessful in making a team, we sincerely thank you for your efforts and wish you the best of luck in your future basketball endeavors.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. U18.2G is seeking additional players to complete the team. Please email info@wyndhambasketball.com if you or someone you know is interested in playing.
2. Any team named without a head coach is not guaranteed to go ahead unless a suitable coach can be sourced.
3. Further assistant coaches will be confirmed after consultation with the head coaches. If you’re interested in being an assistant coach CLICK HERE.

Click on the age/gender to see full team lists:

U/12 Girls

U/12 Boys

U/14 Girls

U/14 Boys

U/16 Girls

U/16 Boys

U/18 Girls

U/18 Boys

IMPORTANT: Please read the following information in relation to your selection in a team:

1. All athletes will receive an acceptance email from their appointed team coach.
2. Athletes must reply and accept their position in the team before 5pm on Friday 5^th October. Failure to accept your position by the above date may result in your position on the team being given to another athlete.
3. In addition, to secure your place in the team, a Commitment Fee of $80 is due to be paid by Friday 5th October 2018.  Please note the Commitment Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
   CLICK HERE TO PAY THE COMMITTMENT FEE
4. Teams are not finalized until the start VJBL Grading Phase 2. Athletes may be moved between teams based on commitment, attitude, performance, attendance etc. OR if the selection panel deems it necessary due to issues with selections at the end of Grading Phase 1.
5. Teams that are yet to have a coach appointed are NOT guaranteed to play VJBL and will be withdrawn if a suitable coach cannot be sourced.
6. Information Sessions will be held for all parents during training on Sunday 7th October 2018, at 8:15am and 9:45am. These are important sessions that further explain the information in the handbook.
7. Uniform fit-out will be held on Sunday 14th October 2018, from 8:30am onwards:
   * Teams will be called in periodically over the morning, in order to minimise queues and maximise training time.
   * We are pleased to offer a 10% discount on our Starter Pack for all new players.  The Starter Pack costs $324 and includes playing singlet and shorts, training singlet and shorts, warm up top, hoodie and backpack.

Grant Duca has signed on as Werribee Devils Men’s Youth League head coach for the 2019 and 2020 Big V seasons.

Grant joins the WBA with vast coaching experience across all levels of basketball, including winning championships as a head coach in the VJBL and coaching in the Big V with Keilor Thunder.

With a Bachelor of Sports Coaching from Victoria University, involvement with Basketball Victoria’s elite pathway and current employment at Basketball Victoria as school tournament’s coordinator, Grant is primed to flourish in the Youth League role both coaching and developing our up-and-coming Big V players.

He holds an Association (level 2) coaching accreditation.

Grant identified the strong Big V program at Werribee as one of the key factors in attracting him to the role.

“Werribee has always been a great club and very tough competition when playing against them over the years.”

“The coaching staff at all levels are extremely experienced and knowledgeable and I’m thrilled to work closely with Senior Men’s coach Warren Estcourt and his staff to build a clear pathway for our juniors to transition into seniors,” said Grant.

He also said he was pumped to get into the new season.

“I’m looking forward to leading a group of talented athletes and helping guide them in their development.The youth league team has many skilled players and has been very competitive over the last few seasons, so I’m extremely excited and motivated for the challenge to push them further and see how far we can go.”

“I look forward to focusing on how we can succeed best as a group, by utilising all team members whilst still emphasising player development. My main goal is to develop the players as a team and also to assist in their individual growth,” Grant said.

If you are interested in playing our Youth Men’s Big V team for the 2019 season (under 23s) you can let Grant know by emailing info@wyndhambasketball.com

The WBA will make an announcement about the Women’s Youth League head coach shortly.

Werribee Basketball is pleased to introduce our new Basketball Development Officer (BDO), Jarrod Moore. The newly developed full-time role is designed to help grow the WBA’s grass roots basketball programs.

Bringing a wealth of basketball experience to the role, Jarrod will utilise his skills as a specialist in introducing new participants to the game.

Jarrod has enjoyed a number of years at Penrith and Districts Basketball Association (PDBA) as Participation Manager, coaching junior basketballers at state, representative and domestic levels and has a Masters in Education (Sports Coaching).

During his time at PDBA Jarrod oversaw huge growth in their Aussie Hoops program, fostered relationships with a large number of local schools, ran holiday camps for the association and transformed their U8s competitions to ensure it acted as an appropriate pathway to the U10s competition and beyond.

Jarrod said he was aware of the rapid growth of the Wyndham region and couldn’t wait to build on the existing WBA programs.

“Werribee Basketball has a strong reputation as a growing association and I really am elated to be joining the team,” Jarrod said.

“I have a passion for junior basketball and ensuring we continue to attract new people to our wonderful sport.”

WBA Business Manager Andrew Summerville welcomed Jarrod to the team and said he was set to play an important role in the ongoing growth of the association.

“Our grass roots programs are critical to the future of the WBA because they continually introduce new participants to basketball. We believe once children try our game they will love it, so getting them to take that first step is pivotal.”

“The BDO will work closely with our Player & Coach Development Manager Reece Potter and our Competition & Programs Manager Chris Clyne to ensure our player pathways are united throughout the association,” Andrew said.

“Jarrod’s experience in this space will prove to be a valuable asset for the WBA.”

Jarrod has commenced his role this week so make sure you say hello when you see him out and about.