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BYRON CARPENTER DEPARTS YOUTH LEAGUE ROLE

FDBA FRIDAY NIGHT MEMBER CATCH-UP (02/10/2020)

2020/21 VJBL FIRST TEAM HEAD COACHES

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30.09.2020September 30, 2020

BYRON CARPENTER DEPARTS YOUTH LEAGUE ROLE

By FDBA

The FDBA and Frankston Blues would like to announce that Byron Carpenter will not be continuing as the Youth League Women’s Head Coach in 2021 due to increased work commitments. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Byron Carpenter for his time with the club as the Youth League Women’s Head Coach. Byron...

30.09.2020September 30, 2020

FDBA FRIDAY NIGHT MEMBER CATCH-UP (02/10/2020)

By FDBA

The FDBA front office team are inviting all members of the Association to join us in a Zoom catchup Friday evening. Starting 5:00 pm this Friday (02/10/2020) we will check-in on each other, find out what’s new in people’s lives, and have a small FDBA themed quiz hosted by Quiz-Master Jarryd Moss. Zoom Meeting Details...

26.09.2020September 26, 2020

2020/21 VJBL FIRST TEAM HEAD COACHES

By FDBA

Frankston Blues are proud to announce first-team coaches for the upcoming VJBL season. Boy’s Coordinator Scott Christiansen has assembled a familiar look for his first-team coaches, including himself taking on head coach duties for the 14.1 Boys. “Although we are not sure what a VJBL might look like or when it might start, I’m truly...

25.09.2020September 26, 2020

FRANKSTON BLUES VJBL 2020/21 INTENT TO PLAY

By FDBA

The Frankston Blues are now asking players interested in playing for the Frankston Blues in the 2020/2021 VJBL season to complete the attached Intent To Play form. This form is for Existing Blues Players, Transferring Players (from other VJBL clubs), and New Players (from domestic competitions) and will ensure that you are included in all...

25.09.2020September 29, 2020

TERM 4 PENINSULA AUSSIE HOOPS ONLINE STARTING SOON!

By FDBA

After such the huge success of Term 3, Peninsula Aussie Hoops Online will be back in Term 4. Starting Sunday 4th October, the program will run on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 4:00 pm, for four weeks. Sessions will continue to be live and interactive so that we can provide feedback and coaching for participants...

21.09.2020September 21, 2020

DAVID ANDERSEN: AUSTRALIA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN EXPORT

By FDBA

Sitting in his home on the Mornington Peninsula, David Andersen reflects on his 22-year career – a career that made the Australian a household name for Europeans living over 15,000 kilometres from suburban Melbourne, where the 40 year old first picked up a basketball. At times, even Andersen struggles to believe what he’s been able...

18.09.2020September 18, 2020

LORI CHIZIK LIVE COACHING WEBINAR

By FDBA

One of Australia’s pre-eminent basketball coaches, Lori Chizik, will take part in a free live webinar event on Tuesday 29 September to provide insight into the pathway opportunities and challenges of the female coach. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LIVE VIDEO CHAT WITH LORI CHIZIK Chizik has been a monumental contributor in the Heartland...

18.09.2020September 18, 2020

PHOENIX FESTIVAL GOES VIRTUAL: SCHEDULE

By FDBA

South East Melbourne Phoenix has launched the ‘Phoenix Festival’ online activities program over the September school holiday period! The virtual sessions will feature a range of Phoenix stars and aims to keep the Heartland connected, happy and healthy during the break at their homes. Competitions, trivia, live webinars and fitness activities will all make up...

18.09.2020September 19, 2020

PAHO WEEK 4 RECAP

By FDBA

We’ve come to the end of Week Four and the end of our Peninsula Aussie Hoops Online program for Term 3, we’ve had another great week with some good weather and our “Hoopers” giving it their all not only this week but over the last 4 weeks! Throughout the week our participants were encouraged to...

16.09.2020September 16, 2020

BLUES FROM HOME – Q&A WITH KASSIE BOORER

By FDBA

This week we caught up with Frankston Blues NBL1 and Youth League up and coming superstar, Kassie Boorer. Kassie is not only a talented player but is also heavily involved in our Junior Blues program as an Assistant Coach and in our Development Programs regularly coaching in Holiday Camps and other programs. Late last year...

14.09.2020September 14, 2020

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS ONLINE

By FDBA

Frankston Basketball is proud to announce we will be running school holiday programs in an online format for the Frankston basketball community. We’d love to be in the stadium with the kids but this is the next best thing, we’re lucky that basketball is a sport that allows us to still work on our skills...

12.09.2020September 12, 2020

BLUES FROM HOME – WEEK 8

By FDBA

Our Frankston Junior Blues have continued to show great resilience in the face of adversity, since our short return to the stadium they have completed 8+ weeks of online training including skills sessions, Strength and Conditioning, yoga, pilates, meditation sessions, personal development and team sessions. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all...

12.09.2020September 12, 2020

PAHO WEEK 3 RECAP

By FDBA

We’ve come to the end of Week Three of our Peninsula Aussie Hoops Online program and it was another great week with some great weather which allowed our ‘Hoopers’ to get outside and enjoy the sessions. This week we welcomed in Nathan Cumberland from Mornington Basketball to lead our Sunday session, it was great to...

11.09.2020September 11, 2020

FCC HONOUR VOLUTNEERS: TANYA THOMAS

By FDBA

It takes a special kind of person to be a volunteer and Council was lucky enough to honour six of the best for this year’s Impact Volunteer of the Year Awards. Frankston City Mayor, Sandra Mayer, congratulated the volunteers and thanked them for their service to the community. “As well as being incredibly generous with...

11.09.2020September 11, 2020

BULLA LOCAL HEROES: ULLI AUSTERMANN

By FDBA

Congratulations to this week’s Bulla Local Heroes winner – Ulli Austermann! Ulli Austermann is an important part of both the Bayside Raiders Basketball Club as well as the Bayside Christian College in Langwarrin. She was nominated by Sheila Waring for her amazing contributions to the local community as well as her selflessness and passion for...

11.09.2020September 11, 2020

SEMP: FREE LIVE VIDEO Q&A WITH DANTE EXUM!

By FDBA

NBA and Australian Boomers star Dante Exum is the super exciting second guest on South East Melbourne Phoenix’s free live video Q&A series, Fireside Chats. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard will join Phoenix host Jodi Lee on a live video call to chat about his co-ownership of the Phoenix, his NBA journey and answer YOUR questions submitted...

10.09.2020September 10, 2020

R U OK? DAY FOCUSES ON BUILDING CONFIDENCE TO NAVIGATE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

By FDBA

‘THERE’S MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK?’ 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. In the lead-up to R U OK? Day we’ll help Australians know...

09.09.2020September 9, 2020

LARA MCSPADDEN: LIVING WITH DIABETES

By FDBA

To mark Women’s Health Week from 7-11 September Diabetes Vicotria spoke with Women’s National Basketball League player, Lara McSpadden, about her journey as a woman living with type 1 diabetes while playing elite level sport. Lara discusses the challenges and triumphs she has faced, and what advice she would give her younger self knowing what...

08.09.2020September 8, 2020

RYAN BROEKHOFF – THE BRONX CHEER BASKETBALL

By FDBA

A ‘Bronx Cheer’ is best defined as a sarcastic cheer from a sports crowd. It takes a true sporting tragic to appreciate how empowering it feels to torment a human after they have just thrown up an airball. For fans, by fans. This is the show that promotes the knowledge of the supporters, which at...

07.09.2020September 7, 2020

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER (07/09/2020)

By FDBA

Dear Members, FDBA is working through yesterday’s announcement from Victorian State Government with Basketball Victoria (HERE) Basketball Victoria is hosting a ‘Return To Sport’ meeting on Wednesday 9th September. Following the meeting, we will have more basketball-specific information to pass on to all members. I would like to thank all of our members for your...

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BYRON CARPENTER DEPARTS YOUTH LEAGUE ROLE

FDBA FRIDAY NIGHT MEMBER CATCH-UP (02/10/2020)

2020/21 VJBL FIRST TEAM HEAD COACHES

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BYRON CARPENTER DEPARTS YOUTH LEAGUE ROLE

FDBA FRIDAY NIGHT MEMBER CATCH-UP (02/10/2020)

2020/21 VJBL FIRST TEAM HEAD COACHES

FRANKSTON BLUES VJBL 2020/21 INTENT TO PLAY

TERM 4 PENINSULA AUSSIE HOOPS ONLINE STARTING SOON!

DAVID ANDERSEN: AUSTRALIA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN EXPORT

LORI CHIZIK LIVE COACHING WEBINAR

PHOENIX FESTIVAL GOES VIRTUAL: SCHEDULE

PAHO WEEK 4 RECAP

BLUES FROM HOME – Q&A WITH KASSIE BOORER

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS ONLINE

BLUES FROM HOME – WEEK 8

PAHO WEEK 3 RECAP

FCC HONOUR VOLUTNEERS: TANYA THOMAS

BULLA LOCAL HEROES: ULLI AUSTERMANN

SEMP: FREE LIVE VIDEO Q&A WITH DANTE EXUM!

R U OK? DAY FOCUSES ON BUILDING CONFIDENCE TO NAVIGATE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

LARA MCSPADDEN: LIVING WITH DIABETES

RYAN BROEKHOFF – THE BRONX CHEER BASKETBALL

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