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WALKING BASKETBALL NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021
By FDBA
Frankston Basketball will once again be running a free Walking Basketball program in partnership with Basketball Victoria. The program would be completely free to any participants and will run on Thursday mornings at 11am beginning on November 11th and running for 6 weeks. If you’re not familiar with the concept of Walking Basketball but would...
VALE GEOFF RIDGWAY
By FDBA
The Frankston and District Basketball Association wishes to extend its sincere condolences to family and friends of Geoff Ridgway. Past Frankston Blues Men’s head coach and Association manager Bill Runchey provided some words. Geoff was a true gentleman who will be remembered fondly by all fans of basketball throughout the 90’s for his court announcing...
FDBA COMPETITIONS UPDATE (18/10/2021)
By FDBA
Dear Club & Team Delegates, Following yesterday’s announcement from the State Government, FDBA has made some adjustments to our return to sport plan. With Phase B of the roadmap moved forward to 21st October we anticipate that Phase C will also be moved forward. This will allow an earlier return for community sport. Please note...
FDBA COMPETITIONS UPDATE (13/10/2021)
By FDBA
Dear Members, As we move closer to a return FDBA is pleased to offer the following update regarding our domestic competitions. Government Roadmap In accordance with the state governments roadmap it is anticipated that basketball will resume in the following sequence: National Plan Phase B (70% of 16+ fully vaccinated), indicative date 26 Oct: Outdoor...
HEADSPACE FRANKSTON: PARENT AND CARER WEBINARS FOR OCTOBER 2021
By FDBA
After the success of our parent and carer webinars earlier this year, headspace Frankston is excited to be offering two more sessions for our community These webinars cover some important information for parents and carers and helps further support the young people in your life Happening after hours, both sessions are totally free Click on...
SIZE 5 BASKETBALL TO ENHANCE UNDER-12 SKILL DEVELOPMENT
By FDBA
Dear Member, Please see the announcement from Basketball Victoria below regarding the introduction of size 5 basketballs for Under 12 competitions. This change will be effective for all FDBA Under 10 and Under 12 domestic competitions from round 1 of Summer 2021/22 season. Summary document from BV and updated domestic competition by-laws attached for reference....
COVID 19 UPDATE (21/09/2021)
By FDBA
Dear members, Following the latest announcement from the state government and release of Victoria’s roadmap we can now share the following update. It is anticipated that basketball will resume in the following sequence: National Plan Phase B (70% of 16+ fully vaccinated), indicative date 26 Oct: Outdoor training only National Plan Phase C (80% of...
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...
R U OK DAY – 9 SEPTEMBER 2021
By FDBA
R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. Our work focuses on building the motivation, confidence and skills of the help-giver – the person who can have a meaningful conversation with someone who is struggling with...
DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS UPDATE (03/09/2021)
By FDBA
Dear members, We hope you are all keeping well during these challenging times. FDBA is fully committed to reactivating as quickly as possible when restrictions permit. Resumption dates for community sport remain uncertain; however, recent announcements provided by the State Government have allowed us to make some decisions regarding the Winter 2021 and Summer 2021/22...
BV RETURN TO SPORT UPDATE (01/09/2021)
By FDBA
Return to Sport Update – 1 September Unfortunately, the current COVID restrictions and lockdown conditions will continue until 23 September (or 70 per cent of the Victorian population vaccinated with at least one dose) in accordance with today’s announcement from the Victorian Government, on advice from the Department of Health. RESTRICTION LEVEL In line with Victorian...
COVID 19 UPDATE (16/08/2021)
By FDBA
Dear members, The Victorian Government has announced that Greater Melbourne COVID-19 lockdown will be extended until 11.59 pm Thursday, 2nd September. All FDBA operations remain suspended for this period in accordance with government restrictions. We are assessing the situation and further information will follow regarding: Domestic Competitions NBL1, Big V & VJBL Development Programs Regards...
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ONLINE (15/08/2021)
By FDBA
Frankston Basketball are pleased to announce they will be offering a range of online training sessions for Development Program participants. Term 3 of programs was set to begin on Sunday the 8th of August however the latest lockdown has meant that sessions have not been able to go ahead. We’d much rather be in the...
COVID 19 UPDATE (12/08/2021)
By FDBA
Dear members, The Victorian Government has announced that current COVID-19 restrictions will be extended for a 7-day period until 11.59pm Thursday, 19th August. FDBA anticipates the resumption of domestic competitions from Saturday 21st August subject to government approval. Domestic Competitions The Winter 2021 season has now been significantly impacted by 3 periods of lockdown. All...
COVID 19 UPDATE (05/08/2021)
By FDBA
Dear members, Following another lockdown announcement from the Victorian State Government, FDBA will be ceasing all operations effective 8:00 pm Thursday 5th August 2021. This includes: Domestic competitions Junior Domestic Games (Under 18 & 21 Boys) on Thursday 5th August will proceed Senior Domestic Games on Thursday 5th August will not proceed All Frankston Blues...
SATURDAY TEAM COVID RESTRICTIONS REMINDER
By FDBA
Dear FDBA Saturday Teams, We understand that current restrictions in place from the Victorian Government are challenging for families. Please be aware that only 1 parent/guardian per child is permitted to attend a match. This is because they are necessary to support the participation of a child as per the Governments’s Restricted Activity Directions. Siblings...
THE PUSH-UP CHALLENGE RECAP
By FDBA
Frankston & District Basketball Association would like to share massive congratulations on an incredible effort in The Push-Up Challenge 2021. As an Association we completed 271,703 push-ups and raised $12,043. We are proud to announce we achieved 10th place in the Overall Fundraising Leaderboard in Victoria and 1st in Victoria (4th Nationally) in the Sports...
DR JODI RICHARDSON: UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY IN ADOLESCENT ATHLETES
By FDBA
During the recent lockdown period, Frankston Blues junior coaches had the opportunity to be taken through a presentation by renowned wellbeing specialist, Dr Jodi Richardson. Her webinar titled ‘Understanding Anxiety In Adolescent Athletes’ spoke about anxiety and tools to assist coaches when these situations arises with players. FDBA Basketball Development Manager, Jarryd Moss spoke about...
SUMMER 2021/22 SEASON SENIOR DOMESTIC REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
By FDBA
Dear Members, Summer 2021/22 Season Senior Domestic Registration is now open. Closes Sunday 12th September. FDBA PlayHQ Registration Portal Player Registrations Each team has a unique link that will enable players to register directly to the team. Team delegates are sent this link in their confirmation email. At this stage PlayHQ does not have the...
POSTPONEMENT OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
By FDBA
Dear FDBA Members, We wish to formally advise you that the Special General Meeting scheduled for Monday 2nd August 2021 has had to be postponed due to the limit of people we are allowed to have in the stadium under the current Covid related Victorian Government restrictions. We will advise shortly as to the date...
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SCOTT CHRISTIANSEN NAMED VIC METRO UNDER-16 MEN’S HEAD COACH
By FDBA
Orignal announcement from Basketball Victoria Basketball Victoria have today announced that Scott Christiansen has been newly appointed as Victoria Metropolitan Under-16 Men’s Head Coach. Due to previously announced head coach David Peters having to step away from state duties due to NBL1 South commitments, Scott Christiansen has been elevated to take the reins of the...
2021 GOLD NUGGET CAMP INVITED PLAYERS ANNOUNCED
By FDBA
Basketball Victoria have today announced the 252 Country under-14 athletes on their selection for the upcoming 2021 Gold Nugget Camp, including four Frankston Blues athletes; Georgia Baensch, Maddison Carr, Maddison Rogers and Lillie Saunders. (Basketball Victoria Announcement) Country Victorian athletes have been selected from this year’s Under-14 Academy Program with 252 girls and boys selected...
FRANKSTON BLUES VJBL 2021/22 TRY-OUT INFORMATION
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are proud to announce the following try-out dates, for the upcoming 2021/22 VJBL season. All times and locations to be confirmed, closer to the try-outs beginning. These dates are subject to change with COVID-19 restrictions. Returning Frankston Blues Players & Transferring Junior Representative Players These tryouts are for Returning Frankston Blues players,...
FRANKSTON BLUES JUNIOR BOYS 2021/22 COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are proud to be able to announce our coaches for the Junior Boys Program for the upcoming 2021/22 VJBL Season. Our Under 12.1s will be led by first-time, Team 1 coach and Frankston Blues Youth League player Tim Wells. This is Tim’s third year with the 2011 born boys and has given...
FRANKSTON BLUES JUNIOR GIRLS 2021/22 COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are thrilled to be able to announce our coaches for the Junior Girls Program for the upcoming 2021/22 VJBL Season. Our Under 12.1s will be led by Blues Youth League Women’s coach, and recently announced Vic Metro Women’s U20 coach Kerryn Mitchell. Kerryn was also one of only 18 coaches nationally to...
ASH ARNOTT DEPARTS FOR BA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
By FDBA
Although not new news, Frankston Blues (FDBA) are both proud and disappointed to report that 2021 Youth League Head Coach Ash Arnott has departed the clubs for a new role at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence. In his new role at the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence, Arnott will work closely with program head coach...
DARCEE GARBIN AND AUSTRALIAN OPALS ASIA CUP UPDATE
By FDBA
Darcee Garbin and the Australian Opals are still in the fight at the FIBA Asia Cup in Jordan. Garbin has averaged 11 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game so far. To date, the Opals have defeated Chinese Taipei (76-65) and the Philippines (120-56), but went down China (64-82) Tonight they are taking on...
HADZIOMEROVIC’S FUNDRAISER FOR REFUGEES SEEKING ASYLUM
By FDBA
Next month, Frankston Blues NBL1 Men’s Captain Igor Hadziomerovic will be taking on a ‘Sober October’ in hopes of raising money for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Igor spoke about his fundraising efforts. “This one really hits home being a refugee from Bosnia after the Yugoslavian war struck in 1992. I’m super grateful to have...
JUNIOR BLUES 2021/22 COACHING COORDINATORS
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are proud to announce their Junior Blues Coaching Coordinators in Scott Christiansen and Beck Lanting, for the upcoming 2021/22 VJBL Season. Recently announced as Victorian Metro Under 16 Boys Assistant Coach, this will be Scott’s fifth year in the role of Boys Coaching Coordinator. And Beck steps into the Junior Girls Coaching...
JUNIOR BLUES 2020/21 AWARD WINNERS
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are proud to announce the following award winners, for the recently cancelled 2020/21 VJBL season. Although it’s unfortunate the season was cancelled, and limited games were able to be played, the club still wanted to acknowledge the efforts of individuals in all teams, with coach-selected Coaches Awards. FDBA Basketball Development Manager Jarryd...
2022 VICTORIAN STATE TEAM COACHES AND STAFF ANNOUNCED
By FDBA
Basketball Victoria have proudly announced the 2022 State Team Program Coaches and Staff for next year’s Australian Junior Championships, including four members of the Frankston Blues coaches community; Kerryn Mitchell, Jo Wood, Scott Christiansen and Paul Groat Basketball Victoria sends 15 state teams to Australian Junior Championships each year, with female and male participants from...
BLUES STAY READY
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) last night announced their new Blues Stay Ready program for all existing and potential new Junior Blues players. Running for four weeks, the program is designed to form an at-home pre-season, in anticipation of the upcoming 2021/22 VJBL season. Each week offers 8 live Zoom sessions, which will be lead by the...
JUNIOR BLUES ‘STAY READY’ & ‘INTENT TO PLAY’
By FDBA
Whilst we are disappointed with the cancellation of the 2020/2021 VJBL season we want to ensure our existing and potentially new (transferring and first-year-rep)Junior Blues players are motivated to stay active, stay engaged and STAY READY for when our stadium opens once again. The Stay Ready program includes a timetable of Live Online Sessions via...
DARCEE GARBIN SELECTED FOR FIBA WOMEN’S ASIA CUP FINAL TEAM
By FDBA
The final team for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup to be held next month in Jordan was finalised this week with 12 players and two reserves chosen from the squad who were available for selection, including Powerade Frankston Blues NBL1 star Darcee Garbin. (Basketball Australia Announcement) The team will be lead by Head Coach Paul...
BIG V SEASON CANCELLED
By FDBA
Basketball Vicotria today announced the 2021 Big V Season had been cancelled. (Basketball Victoria Announcement) “With the extension of the lockdown, the 2020/2021 Big V season has been cancelled.” “While our intent was to play finals and grand finals at the start of September, the extended lockdown has removed all available weeks remaining in the...
VJBL SEASON CANCELLED
By FDBA
Basketball Vicotria today announced the 2021/21 VJBL had been cancelled. (Basketball Victoria Announcement) “With the extension of the lockdown, the 2020/2021 VJBL season has been cancelled. This is an unfortunate outcome and one we wished to avoid, but there are insufficient weeks available following the lockdown to return to the 2020/2021 season before the 2021/2022...
NBL1 SOUTH SEASON CANCELLED
By FDBA
The Coles Express NBL1 and Basketball Victoria have announced the 2021 NBL1 South season has been canceled. (NBL1 Announcement) Coles Express NBL1 General Manager Dean Anglin said. “We are disappointed to announce the cancellation of the 2021 NBL1 South season. “Despite working tirelessly with our clubs to try and find a way to complete the...
2021 AUSTRALIAN UNDER 14 CHAMPIONSHIPS CANCELLED
By FDBA
Our Frankston Blues Under 14.1 girls and their families, recently heard the news of the cancellation of the 2021 Basketball Australia Under 14’s National Championships. The Championships were due to be held between the 26th of September and 2nd of October, however, despite the best efforts from organisers to keep the competition afloat, the ongoing...
DARCEE GARBIN SELECTED FOR FIBA WOMEN’S ASIA CUP OPALS SQUAD
By FDBA
Basketball Australia (BA) today announced their squad of 21 players for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup to be held in Amman, Jordan next month, including Powerade Frankston Blues NBL1 star Darcee Garbin. (BA Announcement). Australia will head into the event with a FIBA number three world ranking following their performance at the Olympics in Tokyo....
MIND FIT: BE KIND TO MIND FOR ATHLETES AND YOUTH IN SPORTS
By FDBA
The team at The MindFit Project have a great offering to our club… Mental Well-being, MindFitness and Self Belief are all key ingredients to success in sport and especially right now with the challenges we are facing around the world and the affect on our youth mentally, emotionally and physically. This is the very...
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