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TAM PHILIPPE & SCOTT SAMSON SCORE FIBA QUALIFIERS
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) would like to congratulate both Tam Philippe and Scott Samson, for their score table roles this week at the FIBA World Cup – Asia Qualifiers in Melbourne. Participating in the series are the Australian Boomers, China, Japan and Chinese Taipei. We are incredibly proud to see Tam and Scott continue to represent...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 10 V. NUNAWADING SPECTRES
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the Nunawading Sprectres We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within...
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CASUAL SHOOTING
By FDBA
Dear Members, Frankston Basketball Stadium will be available for a casual shooting the following times and days; Monday 27th June 3:30pm – 5:30pm Wednesday 29th June 3:30pm – 5:30pm Thursday 30th June 3:30pm – 5:30pm Monday 5th July 3:30pm – 5:30pm Tuesday 6th July 3:30pm – 5:30pm Wednesday 7th July 3:30pm – 5:30pm Thursday 8th...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 WILDCARD GAME V. BA COE WOMEN
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the BA COE Women, this Saturday night We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within the venue....
FDBA BREAST CARE NETWORK AUSTRALIA (BCNA) PINK ROUND
By FDBA
This Saturday the 25th June FDBA will be holding the inaugural BCNA Pink Round. This is a day where the Association seeks to raise awareness for breast cancer in Australia and can contribute to a charity network which supports Australians affected by breast cancer. The referee group will be running a BBQ on the day to help raise funds for BCNA....
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 8 V. LAUNCESTON & NW TASMANIA
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the Launceston Tornadoes and North West Tasmania Thunder, for the NBL1 league-wide Mental Health Round We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role...
JUNE/JULY 2022 HOLIDAY CAMPS
By FDBA
Frankston Basketball are proud to announce the opening of registration for their June/July2022 Holiday Camps. Starting Monday 28th June both the Aussie Hoops Holiday Camp and Slam Dunk Holiday Camp will run for two weeks. The Aussie Hoops Holiday Camp is a great opportunity for children to have their first and early experience in basketball....
STEPH REID SMILING EAR TO EAR
By FDBA
The Opals fell just short in the series decider against a quick and athletic Japan squad on Tuesday night but that hasn’t stopped Frankston Blues junior Steph Reid from smiling ear to ear. Steph was named in the Opals squad in mid-April and after plenty of early morning trainings and building chemistry with the national...
KLAAS FROLING RECEIVES LIFE MEMBERSHIP TO THE FDBA
By FDBA
At the recent FDBA Annual General Meeting, 5 people were awarded FDBA Life Membership, the highest accolade a person can achieve from the Association for sustained excellent service to the FDBA. The recipients were: Paul Groat, Grant Dennis, Klaas Froling, Gaile Reid, Bill Runchey Following the AGM we featured the surprise announcement to Paul Groat....
HEARTLAND TOURNAMENT 2022 ANNOUNCED + REGISTRATION OPEN!
By FDBA
Frankston & District Basketball Association is excited to announce entries are now open for the 2022 Heartland Tournament, proudly supported by South East Melbourne Phoenix. The inaugural Heartland Tournament will be held across the Melbourne Cup weekend on October 29th and 30th and will be held across three major South East basketball associations. The tournament...
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM MEMBER
By FDBA
Frankston & District Basketball Association is hiring! Multiple positions are available in our Customer Service Team for an immediate start. Customer Service Team members work as part of a team of casual employees in support of the front office. Team members facilitate stadium operations during competition hours, tournaments, special events and development programs. Successful applicants...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 7 V. MT GAMBIER PIONEERS
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the Mt Gambier Pioneers We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons...
FDBA: ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR 2021
By FDBA
Frankston & District Basketball Association is incredibly proud to announce they have received Basketball Vicotria’s most prestigious award; Association of the Year for 2021. FDBA CEO Wayne Holdsworth spoke about the enormous pleasure to accept the award on behalf of this great Association. “It is an enormous effort by this Association and we are just...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 5 V. CASEY CAVALIERS
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the Casey Cavaliers We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within...
PAUL GROAT RECEIVES LIFE MEMBERSHIP TO THE FDBA
By FDBA
Last night, following the FDBA’s 2022 Annual General Meeting, a special presentation was made to one of the most dedicated people within our Association. In front of a crowd of family, the Senior Blues programs, FDBA Staff and Board Members, and existing FDBA Life Members, FDBA CEO Wayne Holdsworth made a special presentation. “Today at...
2022 FDBA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
By FDBA
The 2022 FDBA Annual General Meeting was conducted last evening (17th May 2022) and all business was conducted according to Association rules. 3 nominations for the FDBA Board were received for the 3 positions available, therefore no election was required. Grant Dennis and Vera Roberts were returned to the Board and former Board member Chris...
FRANKSTON BLUES WOMEN RETIRE MELANIE COTTA’S NUMBER 20
By FDBA
Prior to Saturday night, hanging from the rafters, was only four retired singlet numbers; Mark Ridgeway (32), Sue Barton (7), Rhys Newsome (54), and Grant Dennis (12). Saturday night the Frankston Blues (FDBA) made a very important announcement and presentation. As she walked thru a guard of honour of former teammates, current Senior Blues athletes,...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 4 V. WAVERLEY FALCONS
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the Waverley Falcons We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within...
TERM 2 2022 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
By FDBA
Frankston Basketball are excited to announce that registrations are now open for our Term 2 Development Programs. All of our favourite Development Programs will return with Mini Hoops, Aussie Hoops, Game Ready and All Abilities. Please see below quick break down of each program: Mini Hoops Mini Hoops is the perfect introduction to sport for...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 3 V. SANDRINGHAM SABRES
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Sandringham Sabres for the league Pink Round. We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and...
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NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 10 V. NUNAWADING SPECTRES
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the Nunawading Sprectres We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within...
MADISON TALOSAGA AT THE FIBA U16 WOMEN’S ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
By FDBA
Congratulations to Madison Talosaga from our Under 16.1 Girls, who this week is competing for Samoa at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asian Championships in Jordan. We are all incredibly proud of Madison and wish her well in representing her country at this elite level. You can watch Madison and her team at the Under 16...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 WILDCARD GAME V. BA COE WOMEN
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the BA COE Women, this Saturday night We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within the venue....
NBL1 WILDCARD: MEN’S CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE GAMES POSTPONED
By FDBA
This weekend’s Men’s NBL1 Wildcard games have been postponed due to health and safety protocols. Saturday’s game between the CoE and Frankston Blues, and Sunday’s game between the CoE and Waverley, will both be rescheduled later this season. The Women’s NBL1 Wildcard games will still go ahead, with the CoE facing Frankston at the new...
FRANKSTON BLUES SCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOOTING AND FINISHING SESSIONS
By FDBA
Dear Junior Frankston Blues Families, We hope your VJBL seasons are going well. The team results to date have been outstanding! With the Winter 2022 School Holiday’s approaching soon, we have put together some exclusive Frankston Blues School Holiday SHOOTING AND FINISHING Sessions. These sessions will be led by Sam Groves, Adrio Bailey and include...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 8 V. LAUNCESTON & NW TASMANIA
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the Launceston Tornadoes and North West Tasmania Thunder, for the NBL1 league-wide Mental Health Round We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role...
STEPH REID ON PRE-GAME NAPS AND ACHIEVING HER OPALS DREAM
By FDBA
Overlooked for junior representative teams, Reid now has her sights set on a World Cup. Call it the calm before the storm. Steph Reid takes a nap before each game, where she terrorises opposition players as a tenacious on-ball defender. “It doesn’t matter if the game’s at midday; I’ll still get up and go back...
FRANKSTON BLUES UNDER 16 BOYS SECURE SILVER AT NATIONAL JUNIOR CLASSIC
By FDBA
The long weekend was a very busy one for our Under 16 Junior Blues Boys, playing six matches across three days at the State Basketball Centre in Wantirna, for the National Junior Classic. Game One for the Blues was a high-scoring affair against an undefeated NSW squad from the Waratah Junior League. After a hot...
FRANKSTON BLUES NATIONAL JUNIOR CLASSIC 2022 RECAP
By FDBA
After a two-year hiatus, due to Covid, the Kumon National Classic returned over the Queens Birthday Long Weekend. Five ‘Impact’ Junior Blues teams participated in the tournament, the highest in many many years. The Under 16 Boys claimed a silver medal, going down to Hawthorn Magic in the Grand Final. Recap by Dylan Smith HERE....
UNDER 16 VIC METRO MEN RAFFLE
By FDBA
Help send the U16 Metro Men to Perth in July to compete at the Australian Under 16 Junior Basketball Championships. The team includes Frankston Blues’ Nick Beattie, Emergency Players Max Meaney, Max Daniel, and Jonty Chase, Head Coach Scott Christiansen and Team Manager Paul Groat An amazing experience for the young boys! All monies raised...
NATIONAL JUNIOR CLASSIC 2022
By FDBA
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are pleased to announce that 5 of our ‘Impact’ Junior Blues teams have qualified for the National Juniors Classic. Held at the State Basketball Centre and Dandenong Basketball Stadium across the Queen’s Birthday long weekend from 11-13 June, the Kumon National Junior Classic brings together the best of Australia’s junior talent for...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 7 V. MT GAMBIER PIONEERS
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the Mt Gambier Pioneers We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons...
THE PUSH UP CHALLENGE 2022
By FDBA
The club is again participating in The Push for Better Foundation’s ‘The Push Up Challenge’. Last year we were a top 5 organisation and raised over $10,000. We are hoping to top that this year! To make sure your Junior Blues team gets involved, speak to your Team Manager, as they have been sent registration...
DILLON STITH: NBL1 SOUTH PLAYER OF THE WEEK ROUND 4
By FDBA
Frankston Blues’s Dillon Stith has been awarded the NBL1 South Player of the Week award for Round 4. In round 4 Stith scored a huge 29 points, backed up by 10 rebounds and 2 assists, in the Blues’ 16 point win over the Waverley Falcons (Recap) Stith is currently averaging 22.6 points and 6.6 rebounds...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 5 V. CASEY CAVALIERS
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the Casey Cavaliers We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within...
PAUL GROAT RECEIVES LIFE MEMBERSHIP TO THE FDBA
By FDBA
Last night, following the FDBA’s 2022 Annual General Meeting, a special presentation was made to one of the most dedicated people within our Association. In front of a crowd of family, the Senior Blues programs, FDBA Staff and Board Members, and existing FDBA Life Members, FDBA CEO Wayne Holdsworth made a special presentation. “Today at...
FRANKSTON BLUES WOMEN RETIRE MELANIE COTTA’S NUMBER 20
By FDBA
Prior to Saturday night, hanging from the rafters, was only four retired singlet numbers; Mark Ridgeway (32), Sue Barton (7), Rhys Newsome (54), and Grant Dennis (12). Saturday night the Frankston Blues (FDBA) made a very important announcement and presentation. As she walked thru a guard of honour of former teammates, current Senior Blues athletes,...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 4 HIGHLIGHTS & RECAPS
By FDBA
NBL1 Women: Frankston Blues (70) def Waverly Falcons (58) Frankston took the lead in the opening seconds and held it until the final buzzer. Waverly came out firing with 25 in the third period, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Blues in the end. Bec Cole top scored with 24 points. WAVERLY 58 (Cole...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 4 V. WAVERLEY FALCONS
By FDBA
The ‘Powerade’ Frankston Blues Women and ‘Frankston RSL’ Frankston Blues Men are excited to welcome basketball fans to Frankston Basketball Stadium for Saturday evening’s games against the Waverley Falcons We ask that you read the below information as you have an important role to play in ensuring the health and safety of all patrons within...
NBL1 SOUTH 2022 ROUND 3 HIGHLIGHTS & RECAPS
By FDBA
NBL1 Women: FRANKSTON BLUES 81 defeated SANDRINGHAM SABRES 57 This was an easy win for the Blues, taking down the Sabres by 24 points thanks to their spread-out scoring. Frankston had all five starters in double figures, led by Darcee Garbin with 17 points. Georgia Pineau led all scorers with 20 points, but they did...
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