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FCC: FRANKSTON INDOOR GYMNASTICS AND BASKETBALL FEASIBILITY STUDY
By FDBA
Frankston City Councillors have voted unanimously to adopt the Frankston Indoor Gymnastics and Basketball Feasibility Study and to continue strong advocacy for a District Basketball and Gymnastics Stadium. Councillors also noted that the total estimated project cost is approximately $45 million, on the assumption that it is built in one stage and that construction commences...
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM VENUE CHANGE
By FDBA
A reminder regarding FDBA Development Programs on Sunday 5th December. All development programs including Mini-Hoops, Aussie Hoops, and Game Ready on Sunday 5th December have been moved to Elisabeth Murdoch College (EMC) due to a Frankston Stadium tournament booking. Please find a summary below of the changes: Mini-Hoops 3.00pm – 3.45pm (EMC) Aussie Hoops 3.00pm...
SALVATION ARMY TOY DRIVE 2021
By FDBA
The team at FDBA will be collecting up food and gift donations to ensure all families have a special Christmas this year! Christmas is a special and exciting time, but for some, it can also be a difficult time. The team at FDBA have launched a gift drive in the stadium to give back this...
PRE X-MAS HOLIDAY CAMPS
By FDBA
Frankston Basketball is pleased we will again be running pre-Christmas holiday camps this year! On the 20th, 21st, and 22nd of December we will be running both the Aussie Hoops Holiday Camp and the Slam Dunk Holiday Camp. Following another interrupted year of basketball, this is a great opportunity for kids to get out of...
ESPN: ‘ROWDY’ RYAN BROEKHOFF A NEW PLAYER IN YEAR TWO AT PHOENIX
By FDBA
Ryan Broekhoff doesn’t technically count as a new acquisition for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, but by his own admission it certainly feels like he is. From a physical standpoint, the 31-year-old sharpshooter has spent the offseason working closely with assistant coach Judd Flavell, as the club carefully designed a workout program with the idea...
LIVE BASKETBALL IS BACK IN MELBOURNE
By FDBA
On Saturday 11 December the Deakin Melbourne Boomers will play their first LIVE game in Melbourne in over 18-months. Pitted against cross-town rivals and current champions the Southside Flyers, it should be an absolute cracker of an event. You can also get up close and personal with Boomers and Australian Opals stars, Cayla George, Ezi...
BAYSIDE NEWS: PRIORITY PROJECT CHOSEN BEFORE ELECTION
By FDBA
A NEW basketball stadium and swimming pool are among the key projects council will advocate for heading into next year’s state and federal elections. Council will lobby for funding for a $31 million upgrade of Pines Forest Aquatic Centre, a $45 million project to build a district basketball and gymnastics stadium at the Frankston Basketball...
JARRYD MOSS DEPARTS FOR BASKETBALL VICTORIA ROLE
By FDBA
It is with a sense of sadness but pride that we announce that FDBA Development Manager Jarryd Moss is moving into a key development role with peak body Basketball Victoria. We have known about Jarryd’s appointment for a little while now but out of respect for all parties have delayed the announcement until today. Jarryd...
FDBA COVID-19 UPDATE (19/11/2021)
By FDBA
Dear members, Following yesterday’s announcement from the Victorian Government, there have been a number of changes to COVID-19 restrictions. The following now applies for all FDBA activities effective 19/11/2021: Check-in required (QR code preferred) No capacity restrictions or density limits Masks no longer required but recommended if physical distancing can’t be maintained No vaccination requirement...
FRANKSTON CITY COUNCIL VOTE UNANIMOUSLY IN FAVOUR OF FACILITY DEVELOPMENT
By FDBA
At last evening’s (15/11/2021) Frankston City Council’s monthly meeting, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of a facility development recommendation. FDBA CEO Wayne Holdsworth spoke about the news. “This is a wonderful step forward for our Association, a $45 million dollar investment into basketball facilities at Bardia Avenue” “Our next challenge is to secure the funding...
NEW JUNIOR BLUES NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER: IMPACT REALTY GROUP
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are proud to announce a new partnership with Kyle Reid and Karen Dennis at Impact Realty Group, as our Junior Blues naming rights partner. Impact Realty Group offers a complete service approach when selling real estate in Frankston, Langwarrin, Mount Eliza, Mornington and surrounds. Impact Realty Group’s Karen Dennis spoke about the...
DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS: COVID RELATED FORFEIT POLICY
By FDBA
Dear Members, Under the current public health advice anyone who has had contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case at the Tier 1 exposure site should get tested immediately for COVID-19 and must isolate for seven days if fully vaccinated or 14 days if not fully vaccinated. We understand that this will place teams in a position where...
BASKETBALL VICTORIA: WOMEN IN BASKETBALL ONLINE EVENT – MOMENTUM
By FDBA
Basketball Victoria invites everyone to our 2021 Women in Basketball: Momentum event on Wednesday 17 November. Women In Basketball Online Event – Momentum When: Wednesday 17 November – 1pm to 2pm Theme: Momentum: how to build strength and presence for women and girls in basketball Cost: FREE RSVP: by Monday 15 November Our guest speakers will show you how to find...
BOOK GIVEAWAY: FUNKYTOWN – PAUL KENNEDY
By FDBA
Beloved ABC journalist and Seaford local Paul Kennedy takes readers back to 1990s Frankston in Funkytown, his astonishing memoir on adolescent masculinity and misadventure. It’s in stores now at Robinsons, Farrells, Big W and wherever good books are sold. The FDBA has three copies to give away – contact us for your chance to win....
COVID RESTRICTIONS REMINDER (03/11/2021)
By FDBA
Dear members, With competitions returning tonight there are still some restrictions in place under Phase C of the Victorian State Government’s roadmap. Restrictions are as follows: Maximum 1 x coach, team manager and scorer per team (not counted as a spectator) Maximum 1 x parent/guardian spectator per player under the age of 18 only (this...
BAYSIDE NEWS: COUNCIL ACQUIRES SEAFORD SITE NEAR STATION
By FDBA
DAVID ANDERSEN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL
By FDBA
Yesterday (28/10/2021) David Andersen announced his retirement from professional basketball. Andersen started his basketball journey at the FDBA in the junior domestic competitions, and like many aspiring young athletes, played for the Frankston Blues, then known as the Bayside Blues. At an incredibly young age, Andersen represented the club with the Senior Men, winning a...
MELBOURNE CUP LONG WEEKEND RETURN TO BASKETBALL CAMP & CASUAL SHOOTING
By FDBA
Frankston Basketball (FDBA) are proud to announce a return to the courts from this Friday evening in the format of a Return to Basketball Camp Saturday morning, and casual shooting offerings for domestic teams and representative players. For all sessions, Covid-19 procedures will need to be followed. For information please see below. FREE RETURN TO...
FDBA COMPETITIONS UPDATE (26/10/2021)
By FDBA
Dear members, Following Sunday’s announcement from the Victorian Government, FDBA can confirm a competition return date of Wednesday 3rd November. Summer 2021/22 Season Registration Flexible team registrations are available with fixtures published weekly over the first 4 rounds. Register by the designated closing date each week to be included in the upcoming round: Senior teams:...
IT’S COMING HOME: THE WNBL 21/22 SEASON SET TO REUNITE WITH FANS
By FDBA
After a 2020 hub season, the WNBL is excited to announce that the upcoming 2021/22 season fixture will allow fans across the country to reconnect with their favourite players and return to experiencing match days live. With all 84 home and away games broadcast live across FoxSports, Kayo and the ABC, the WNBL has prioritised...
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SOUTHERN PENINSULA TOURNAMENT WINNERS
By FDBA
Well done to all the ‘Impact’ Junior Blues that participated in the Southern Penisula Tournament. Special congratulations to the following teams that played in Grand Finals; Under 12 Boys 2 – Under 12 Boys Division 1 Winners Under 12 Boys 3 – Under 12 Boys Division 1 Runners Up Under 12 Boys 4 – Under...
GARBIN & LAVEY: FIBA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP OPALS SQUAD ANNOUNCED
By FDBA
With less than 300 days out until the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Basketball Australia have announced their 24 player squad. The squad will suit up for international duties starting in Serbia on 10 February with the goal of a podium finish on home soil in September 2022. The squad includes two Frankston...
DUNCAN BERG TO HEAD COACH YOUTH LEAGUE MEN
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are proud to announce the signing of new Youth League Men Head Coach & NBL1 Assistant Coach Duncan Berg. Duncan joins the ‘Frankston RSL’ Blues Senior Men’s program with a highly successful resume including; two-time SEABL D-League Men (now Big V VYCM) Championship Head Coach (Nunawading Spectres 2010 & Dandenong Ranger 2012),...
2021/22 VJBL TRYOUTS – U20 MEN
By FDBA
Please see below for tryout details for ‘Impact’ Frankston Blues Under 20s Men Date: Sunday the 12th of December Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Location: Frankston Stadium – 90 Bardia Avenue, Seaford 3198 Registrations: https://form.jotform.com/212348165702856
ESPN: ‘ROWDY’ RYAN BROEKHOFF A NEW PLAYER IN YEAR TWO AT PHOENIX
By FDBA
Ryan Broekhoff doesn’t technically count as a new acquisition for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, but by his own admission it certainly feels like he is. From a physical standpoint, the 31-year-old sharpshooter has spent the offseason working closely with assistant coach Judd Flavell, as the club carefully designed a workout program with the idea...
BLUES IN THE WNBL, STARTING THIS WEEKEND
By FDBA
This weekend the WNBL 2021/22 season kicks off, with the 2020/21 Champions; Southside Flyers playing against the Bendigo Braves Saturday night and the Sydney Flames playing against Canberra Capitals Sunday Sunday afternoon. (WNBL 2021/22 Fixture) Make sure you follow our 2021 Senior Blues Women this season via Foxtel, Kayo and ABC (Broadcast Announcement) Saraid Taylor...
KUMON COUNTRY METRO CHALLENGE – COUNTRY TEAMS ANNOUNCED
By FDBA
Basketball Victoria’s High Performance staff has selected the Country teams to attend next year’s Kumon Country-Metro Challenge, including eight ‘Impact’ Junior Blues players. Picked from recent Under-18 and Under-16 tryout days, as well as the Gold Nugget Camp, Country athletes in U18, U16, U15 and U14 age groups, have earned selection for the four-day tournament...
BASKETBALL VICTORIA LEAGUES, COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
By FDBA
On Monday 22nd November 2021 Basketball Victoria provided the following statement regarding; Basketball Victoria Leagues, Competitions And Events Vaccination Requirements. This does NOT apply to Domestic Competitions at Frankston Basketball. ‘Impact’ Junior Blues practise games this Friday night against Casey Cavaliers will be impacted by this. With all BOYS teams playing at Casey Stadium, only...
‘IMPACT’ JUNIOR BLUES TEAM MANAGERS MEETING
By FDBA
‘Impact’ Junior Blues are offering a Team Managers meeting this Wednesday afternoon via Zoom. (details below) Zoom Link Meeting ID: 812 6103 8892 Passcode: BLUES Date/Time: Nov 24, 2021 06:00 PM All team managers are also required to complete the screen below in the link below VJBL Coach/Team Manager Screening
SCORE BENCH AND SHOT CLOCK SCHOOL
By FDBA
‘Impact’ Junior Blues families next week will have the opportunity to learn how to score and/or shot-clock operate in preparation for the upcoming VJBL 2021/22 Season. Details can be found below. Registration is not required. Sunday 28th November Score Bench Session Time: 8:00am-9:00am Location: FDBA Board Room Shot Clock Session Time: 9:00am-9:30am Location: FDBA Board...
HEAD COACH POSITION AVAILABLE: YOUTH LEAGUE MEN
By FDBA
The Frankston Blues (FDBA) are calling for interested persons to apply for the position of Youth League Head Coach/NBL1 Assistant Coach. We are currently looking for a dedicated, innovative and passionate coach to join our Club for the 2021 Senior Blues program. The Youth League Head Coach plays an integral role in our Frankston Blues...
‘IMPACT’ JUNIOR BLUES UNIFORMS & MERCHANDISE
By FDBA
The cost of the uniform is $125 total – $70 for the top and $55 for the shorts. Due to the tightness of the schedule in 2021/2022 it is highly unlikely that players will receive their new uniform prior to Christmas, orders will still need to be placed for any New/Transferring Players and the club...
‘IMPACT’ JUNIOR BLUES 2021/22 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENTS
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are proud to announce the following squads for the upcoming ‘Impact’ Junior Blues 2021/22 VJBL Season. To accept your position with the ‘Impact’ Junior Blues for the upcoming 2021/22 VJBL Season, please complete the registration HERE
‘IMPACT’ JUNIOR BLUES 2021/22 REGISTRATION
By FDBA
To accept your position with the ‘Impact’ Junior Blues for the upcoming 2021/22 VJBL Season, please complete the $50 deposit by 5:00 pm 16/11/2021. 2021/2022 Junior Blues Registration Fees will be $490. *Collection method for the remaining fees will be via invoice to be sent out by 23/11/2021. $170 by 14/12/2021 $170 by 01/02/2022 $100...
NEW JUNIOR BLUES NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER: IMPACT REALTY GROUP
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are proud to announce a new partnership with Kyle Reid and Karen Dennis at Impact Realty Group, as our Junior Blues naming rights partner. Impact Realty Group offers a complete service approach when selling real estate in Frankston, Langwarrin, Mount Eliza, Mornington and surrounds. Impact Realty Group’s Karen Dennis spoke about the...
KERRYN MITCHELL RETURNS TO YOUTH LEAGUE HEAD COACH ROLE
By FDBA
The Frankston Blues (FDBA) are pleased to announce the re-signing of Youth League Women’s Head Coach, Kerryn Mitchell. Kerryn is fast establishing herself as one of the best coaches in the state having recently been appointed the Victorian U20 Women’s Head Coach role as well as having been identified for the Basketball Australia Elite Female...
JUNIOR BLUES TRYOUTS: COVID-19 PRIMARY CLOSE CONTACTS
By FDBA
The FDBA and Frankston Blues are aware that there are a number of active COVID-19 cases in the community. As a result, players trying out may be identified as a Primary Close Contacts and be forced to isolate for 7 or 14 days. If your child is identified as a Primary Close Contact please notify...
JUNIOR BLUES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
By FDBA
With Frankston Blues VJBL 2021/22 Tryouts for Under 12 to Under 18s starting this weekend, the FDBA front office have put together a Frequently Asked Questions document, found below. Before contacting the FDBA front office, please check the following document, as it may answer your question/s faster. Frankston Blues FAQ 2021/22 Season
COVID RESTRICTIONS REMINDER (03/11/2021)
By FDBA
Dear members, With competitions returning tonight there are still some restrictions in place under Phase C of the Victorian State Government’s roadmap. Restrictions are as follows: Maximum 1 x coach, team manager and scorer per team (not counted as a spectator) Maximum 1 x parent/guardian spectator per player under the age of 18 only (this...
CONFIRMED FRANKSTON BLUES VJBL 2021/22 TRY-OUT INFORMATION
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are proud to announce the following try-out dates, times and locations for the upcoming 2021/22 VJBL season. Please note: U20’s tryouts will be held later in the year after the completion of VCE exams (further details TBC) All boys tryouts will be held at Frankston Basketball Stadium (90 Bardia Ave, Seaford 3198)...
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