Dear Club and Team Delegates, The timeline for the indicated works has now changed to Wednesday 13th December – Wednesday 20th December Please find communication from Frankston City Council below regarding a temporary change to Traffic conditions and Pedestrian Access due to the current Kananook Commuter Car Park construction project. Between 7.00am – 6.00pm from...
DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 TO 18 YEARS OLD
JUNIOR DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS
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BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR AGES 3 TO 18 YEARS OLD
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
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THE ELITE PATHWAY FOR TALENTED JUNIORS IN THE FDBA JUNIOR DOMESTIC COMPETITION
FRANKSTON BLUES
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Association News
SUMMER 2024 HOLIDAY CAMPS
By FDBA
VALE PETA MURPHY
By FDBA
Vale Peta Murphy. Our friend Peta Murphy passed away today after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Peta Murphy was an unbelievably strong advocate for community sport and particularly inclusion. Peta inspired our basketball association to broaden our basketball offering which has resulted in an unparalleled offering of basketball programs for everyone. Peta...
VALE GARRY CHRISTIE
By FDBA
The FDBA family would like to extend its deepest condolences to Gavin Christie and his family on the sad passing of his father Garry, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Garry was a Basketball stalwart who has coached many people from grassroots level up to the representative level. Garry had been...
SUMMER 2023/24 – JUNIOR DOMESTIC UPDATE
By FDBA
The Junior Competition Committee met for the final meeting to finalise grades. All matches from the 30th October have and will accrue premiership points. A record number of 776 junior domestic teams will be in the race to win the grand final. Senior domestic team registrations totalled 358, surpassing the Winter 2017 total of 357....
FRANKSTON WINS TECHNICAL OFFICIALS PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
By FDBA
Frankston & District Basketball Association are pleased to announce we were awarded Technical Officials Program of the Year (Tier 1), at Basketball Victoria’s Technical Officials AGM yesterday. This award recognises the hard work of many people within our Association including FDBA Referee Advisor Chris Morrey, FDBA Referee’s Administrator Steve Lincoln, FDBA Scoretable/Statisticians delegate Tam Philippe,...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
By FDBA
Join us in making a difference! Frankston Basketball is calling out for passionate volunteers to support our All Abilities Competition and All Abilities Program. Our inclusive programs are dedicated to providing sports and recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. By volunteering, you’ll play a crucial role in helping participants build independence, enhance turn-taking skills, and...
FDBA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING VISION-IMPAIRED BASKETBALL PROGRAM
By FDBA
In an Australian-first, Frankston and District Basketball Association (FDBA) has introduced a basketball program for individuals who are blind or vision-impaired. Spearheaded by the dedicated efforts of Programs Support Officer Tanya Thomas, this pioneering program has received invaluable support from Disability Sports Australia and Blind Sports Australia. Tanya, along with Brad who has been voluntarily...
A MESSAGE FROM FDBA CEO WAYNE HOLDSWORTH (26/10/2023)
By FDBA
A message from FDBA CEO Wayne Holdsworth (26/10/2023) “On the early morning of Tuesday, the 24th of October my beautiful, caring and loving 17-year-old son Mac took his life at home. Thank you to the many hundreds possibly more that have already reached out and to my family, friends and the FDBA family led by...
ASSOCIATION UPDATE – JUNIOR REFEREES
By FDBA
Dear Members Basketball Victoria has launched a campaign FDBA will be engaging with, which targets our basketball community to provide an appropriate environment for referees under the age of 18: https://www.basketballvictoria.com.au/news/if-their-whistle-is-green-they-are-under-18 In August 2023, an Association Memo was released to all members which touched on participant behaviour and referee respect. This memo is underpinned by...
TERM 4 PROGRAMS – 2023
By FDBA
Frankston Basketball is excited to announce that registrations are now open for our Term 4 Development Programs. All of our favourite Development Programs will return with Mini Hoops, Aussie Hoops, Game Ready and All Abilities. Please see below, a quick breakdown of each program: MINI HOOPS Mini Hoops is the perfect introduction to sport for...
SUMMER 2023/24 – JUNIOR DOMESTIC INFORMATION
By FDBA
Dear Members, Frankston Basketball is pleased to confirm the Summer 2023/24 ‘Fratelli Frankston’ Junior Domestic Competitions are set to commence today, 2nd October 2023. The junior competition growth and increased numbers in our senior domestic competitions have brought the amount of registered domestic teams for the Summer 2023/24 season to 1100! Club and Team Delegates...
JUNIOR BLUES TRYOUT INFORMATION
By FDBA
Hi Everyone, Thank you for your patience as we work through preparations for our Junior Blues Tryouts. This is just a quick reminder that our tryouts begin this Sunday morning. For more tryout details and information please visit: https://fdba.com.au/2023/09/13/frankston-blues-2023-24-tryouts-confirmed/ If your child will miss one or more sessions for any reason, please complete the following...
SEPTEMBER 2023 3X3 STREET HUSTLE RECAP
By FDBA
We’d like to express our appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of the Frankston 3×3 Street Hustle Event this past Saturday. It was a remarkable turnout, with 89 teams registering and engaging in 248 games across the day. From the first tip-off to the closing buzzer, the competition was fierce, yet every game...
JUNIOR DOMESTIC GRAND FINALS RECAP (W23)
By FDBA
The Winter Season has come to a close for 2023 after Saturday’s huge Junior Domestic Grand Final and Participation Day. Our mid-week competitions kicked off with the Under 16/18 and 21 girls showcasing their skills. Followed by the Under 16 Boys on Wednesday and the U18’s and 21’s boys on Thursday. Saturday was a huge...
CASUAL SHOOTING SEPT. 2023 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
By FDBA
FDBA are offering the following times and days for casual shooting during these school holidays. Monday 18/09 3:30pm – 6:30pm Wednesday 20/09 3:30pm – 6:30pm Monday 25/09 3:30pm – 6:30pm Tuesday 26/09 3:30pm – 6:30pm The stadium will be shut Saturday 23/09 and Sunday 24/09.
SENIOR GRAND FINAL WRAP-UPS
By FDBA
The Winter Season has come to a close for 2023 after 37 Senior Grand Finals played across five days of competition. To get back into action for Summer 2023/24 – Team Registrations can be completed through the PlayHQ Registration Portal. Sunday: To kickstart the night we had the Midnight Marauders trying to defend their Masters...
GRAND FINAL DAY / STADIUM PARKING FOR SEPTEMBER 16TH
By FDBA
Stadium Parking A reminder that car parking at Bardia Avenue has been affected due to building works neighbouring the stadium. Parking Map – Click Here. Can all who have family members attending, please remind them that that there is limited parking whilst works are ongoing. Carpooling is recommended. Vehicles can no long access the stadium...
MONDAY MORNING WOMEN’S COMPETITION
By FDBA
Registrations are still open for our Monday Morning Women’s Competition! We would love to have as many teams involved as possible. If you’re looking for a social game or something more serious, Monday Morning Women’s has a competition suitable for you. A fun atmosphere open to Women of all ages and skill levels! Games are...
FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT EXPANDED
By FDBA
Last night Frankston City Council gave the green light for an expanded basketball and gymnastics stadium redevelopment! The decision means the project, which will provide state-of-the-art facilities for two of Frankston City’s fastest growing sports, can now move to the detailed design and construction phase. We look forward to the new stadium that will enable...
Blues News
FRANKSTON BLUES PLAYERS SELECTED FOR SCC & ECC
By FDBA
Congratulations to our Frankston Blues Junior players selected to participate in the 2024 Southern Cross Challenge (SCC) and the 2024 East Coast Challenge (ECC). Southern Cross Challenge (SCC) begins Friday 19 January 2024 at State Basketball Centre, Wantirna South and included players both U14 and U15. The SCC representatives will earn insight into elite development...
2023/24 FUTURE BLUES GIRLS (2015-BORNS)
By FDBA
Frankston Blues are pleased to welcome our Future Blues (2015-Born) Girls to the Frankston Blues Junior program. All these players were identified in the FDBA’s domestic competitions as having current and/or future potential basketball talents. These players have been training hard for many weeks and recent played in the Southern Peninsula Tournament, and will continue...
NBL1 x INBL EXHIBITION GAME
By FDBA
This Sunday afternoon the Frankston Blues Senior Men’s program will host the Indian National Basketball League (INBL) Select Team. The game will tip off at 2:00pm at Dreamstreet Lending Arena, with FREE ENTRY to everyone! The CEO of INBL, Parveen Batish said this tour allows the INBL and NBL1 to share the love of basketball...
FRANKSTON WINS TECHNICAL OFFICIALS PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
By FDBA
Frankston & District Basketball Association are pleased to announce we were awarded Technical Officials Program of the Year (Tier 1), at Basketball Victoria’s Technical Officials AGM yesterday. This award recognises the hard work of many people within our Association including FDBA Referee Advisor Chris Morrey, FDBA Referee’s Administrator Steve Lincoln, FDBA Scoretable/Statisticians delegate Tam Philippe,...
2023/24 FUTURE BLUES BOYS (2015-BORNS)
By FDBA
Frankston Blues are pleased to welcome our Future Blues (2015-Born) Boys to the Frankston Blues Junior program. All these players were identified in the FDBA’s domestic competitions as having current and/or future potential basketball talents. These players will make up our Frankston Blues Boys Teams 7, 8 and 9, head coached by David Hanigan, Jesse...
FRIDAY 03/11 JUNIOR BOYS & GIRLS PRACTISE GAMES V. MCKINNON
By FDBA
Please see below the schedule for Frankston Blues practice games against McKinnon Cougars 03/11/2023. All games will be $125 per team. Invoices will be sent to Team Managers. We ask that all players wear (in preferred order) either their playing uniform, training uniform or a light/dark reversible singlet. FRIDAY 3/11 GIRLS v. MCKINNON @ DREAMSTREET...
SUNDAY 05/11 JUNIOR BOYS PRACTISE GAMES V. MELBOURNE
By FDBA
Please see below the schedule for Frankston Blues Boys Team 1 to 3 practice games against Melbourne Tigers 05/11/2023. All games will be $125 per team. Invoices will be sent to Team Managers. We ask that all players wear (in preferred order) either their playing uniform, training uniform or a light/dark reversible singlet. SUNDAY 05/11...
FRIDAY 10/11 JUNIOR BOYS & GIRLS PRACTISE GAMES V. DANDENONG
By FDBA
Please see below the schedule for Frankston Blues practice games against Dandenong Rangers 10/11/2023. All games will be $50 per team. Invoices will be sent to Team Managers. We ask that all players wear (in preferred order) either their playing uniform, training uniform or a light/dark reversible singlet. FRIDAY 10/11 BOYS v. DANDENONG @ DREAMSTREET...
FRIDAY 27/10 JUNIOR GIRLS PRACTISE GAMES
By FDBA
Please see below the schedule for Friday night’s Frankston Blues Junior Girls practice games. All games will be $30 per team. Invoices will be sent to Team Managers. We ask that all players wear (in preferred order) either their playing uniform, training uniform or a light/dark reversible singlet. COURT 1 COURT 2 COURT 3 6:40...
2023/24 BV HIGH PERFORMANCE SELECTEES ANNOUNCED
By FDBA
Congratulations to the following Frankston Blues players on their selection into Basketball Victoria’s High-Performance programs and events for 2023/24. For more information about these programs visit Basketball Victoria’s website HERE Future Development Program (FDP) Marcus Chunga Jarlie Faucett Cormac Hanigan Chase Johnson Tyler McCluskey Andison Mole Kaiden Molwalefhe Max Robinson Juliette Gregory State Development Program...
FRANKSTON BLUES – JUNIOR BOYS 2023/24 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
By FDBA
Congratulations to the following players selected for Frankston Blues Junior Boys teams for the upcoming 2023/24 VJBL Season. Please follow the links below for team selections and links to accept positions. via $100 deposit payments. Families have until 7 pm Tuesday 10/10/2023 to accept positions. Under 12 Boys Under 14 Boys Under 16 Boys Under...
FRANKSTON BLUES VJBL 2023/24 SEASON – UNDER 18 BOYS
By FDBA
All post-tryout information can be found HERE Congratulations to the following Under 18s Boys players selected for Frankston Blues Junior Boys teams for the upcoming 2023/24 VJBL Season. Please follow the links below to accept your position via $100 deposit payment. Families have until 7:00 pm Tuesday 10/10/2023 to accept positions. Team 1 J. Atkin...
FRANKSTON BLUES VJBL 2023/24 SEASON – UNDER 16 BOYS
By FDBA
All post-tryout information can be found HERE Congratulations to the following Under 16s Boys players selected for Frankston Blues Junior Boys teams for the upcoming 2023/24 VJBL Season. Please follow the links below to accept your position via $100 deposit payment. Families have until 7:00 pm Tuesday 10/10/2023 to accept positions. Team 1 J. Chaberka...
FRANKSTON BLUES VJBL 2023/24 SEASON – UNDER 14 BOYS
By FDBA
All post-tryout information can be found HERE Congratulations to the following Under 14s Boys players selected for Frankston Blues Junior Boys teams for the upcoming 2023/24 VJBL Season. Please follow the links below to accept your position via $100 deposit payment. Families have until 7:00 pm Tuesday 10/10/2023 to accept positions. Team 1 M. Chunga...
FRANKSTON BLUES VJBL 2023/24 SEASON – UNDER 12 BOYS
By FDBA
All post-tryout information can be found HERE Congratulations to the following Under 12s Boys players selected for Frankston Blues Junior Boys teams for the upcoming 2023/24 VJBL Season. Please follow the links below to accept your position via $100 deposit payment. Families have until 7:00 pm Tuesday 10/10/2023 to accept positions. Team 1 B. Gayfer...
JUNIOR BLUES COACHES AWARD WINNERS 2022/23
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are pleased to announce the Coaches Award winners for the VJBL 2022/23 season. Each coach was given the opportunity to recognise a player in their team for their efforts across the season. Congratulations to all the following players. Boys U12.1 – Titus Upkett Boys U12.2 – Koby Baggoley Boys U12.3 – Austin...
JUNIOR BLUES TRYOUT INFORMATION
By FDBA
Hi Everyone, Thank you for your patience as we work through preparations for our Junior Blues Tryouts. This is just a quick reminder that our tryouts begin this Sunday morning. For more tryout details and information please visit: https://fdba.com.au/2023/09/13/frankston-blues-2023-24-tryouts-confirmed/ If your child will miss one or more sessions for any reason, please complete the following...
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!!
By FDBA
Thanks to the team at All Dai Sports Performance, Frankston Blues are proud to offer the following school holiday pre-tryout session in the lead up to the upcoming VJBL tryouts. The ‘school holiday’ program will run during the first week of the upcoming school holidays. The school holiday program will also include some athletic performance...
WHO LOVES A MARKET?
By FDBA
The Frankston Blues USA Tour group are hosting a fundraising market on Sunday 24th September – 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Location: Dreamstreet Lending Arena (90 Bardia ave, Seaford) Opposite Kananook Train Station. Gold coin donation upon entry! All funds raised will go directly to the Frankston Blues Basketball teams (boys u18 and girls u16),...
FRANKSTON BLUES GU12.1 GRAND FINAL PREVIEW
By FDBA
Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the Frankston Blues Girls Under 12.1 team gears up for the Victorian Championship Grand Final against the formidable Dandenong Rangers. The stage is set, the date is Friday night, and the venue is Dandenong Stadium Court 11, with tip-off at 7pm. It’s a clash that promises heart-stopping action...
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About us
The FDBA has grown from these early beginnings to be one of the biggest basketball associations in Australia, with over 850 teams competing on a weekly basis. It is an Association of which we are extremely proud and whose members are extremely grateful to all those who have contributed to its existence over the years.