Game 2 L 0-37

A great learning opportunity for the girls tonight.

We played a high temp team and were able to slow the game and work on using the ball better.

We are bottom age in u14 so we will have plenty of learning opportunities this season.

Thank you to all parents for your support.

It is great to be on the court again.

Merry Christmas to everyone

See you in 2021

Game 1 L 7-32

Great to be back on crt.

We are again a bottom age team in u14s so this will be a season of growth for us all. Another good challenge for the girls.

Great to see them all back on court.

Great to be back on court

SUMMER 2020 TEAM

 

TRAINING DATES

Friday 6th November           - Training will commence
Friday 13th November         - No training (Senior School Exams)
Friday 20th November           Training   (No training for Year 6 students due to camp)
Friday 27th November         - Training  (No training for Year 4 & 5 students due to camp)
Friday 4th December            - No school

Season over

Our season was over before we even played a game:

Looking forward to getting the girls on the court in Term 4.

Stadium announcement

How far we’ve come

On the eve of the season I have dug up some pics of some of the girls in their first season of u10.

THE TEAM

INFORMATION FROM THE STADIUM

Dear Parents,

Bendigo Basketball Association is back at the Bendigo Stadium!

We are committed ensuring our safe return to the “Bendigo Basketball Family “and following all the

guidelines provided by the state government and Basketball Victoria. We will continue to closely

monitor and adapt as required.

We are thrilled to announce that the Round 1 fixture has now been released on the website

https://bendigobasketball.com.au/

There have been some changes within divisions to accommodate small divisions, please make sure

you check the above or below grade for your original team entry.

This short winter season things will look a little different so please ensure you comply with all the

rules and regulations. We will be taking all the required measurements from Basketball Victoria and

state Government ensuring you all enjoy playing basketball in a safe environment.

Please see the below all relevant information for the upcoming winter 2020 season.

Season Structure

This season there will be no grading, given this is a short season there is no time for a grading phase.

The junior competition will commence on Monday 13th July and will run for a total of 10 weeks, with

the 10th week being finals.

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There will be new time slots this season as we need to allow time for cleaning after each game.

Time slots will be an hour and 10 minutes commencing at 4pm each night.

These time slots will be shared around as much as possible however please understand this is a

unique season and with less time slots and courts requests may not be met. When fixtures are

released there will be no variation due to the current situations.

Please visit the below link for fixtures, more rounds will be released as move ahead:

https://www.playhq.com/org/bendigo-basketball-association/49fc1a7a

Entry

Team and parents are not to arrive early as we lock the doors while games are being played.

Participants may line up to enter the stadium 10 minutes prior to their game. Once the game has

been completed, you must leave the stadium so that cleaning can commence for the next time slot

immediately. Everyone must leave after the game concludes as part of the new processes.

All participants entering must adhere to 1.5m social distancing rules whilst lining to enter the stadium

and also once they are in the stadium.

You will see all courts will be colour coded when entering the stadium. There will also be colour codedmarks on the ground, you MUST stay in your colour coded area upon entry.

As you enter the stadium you will be required to scan a QR code. This QR code will take you to a linkthat will require you to input your name, mobile number, and what court you are playing on or

spectating at for the night. This proof of scan must be shown to a biosafety officer on entry.

All children must be accompanied by parent/coach or team Manager to ensure processes are

followed due to COVID19. Please note as per orange 50 Guidelines with Basketball Victoria we

encourage 1 guardian per athlete.

Once you enter the stadium please use the sanitiser available at stations as you enter/exit. If there is

an overcrowded sanitiser station, please move to another station to allow for easy movement.

There will be a short video to help with the process on entering the stadium. This will have all

instructions in relation to entry and what is required from all stakeholders upon entry and also their

time a Bendigo Stadium.

Spectators

Each child may have 1 spectator/parent allowed with them, the spectator/parent must follow all

above guidelines and ensuring they scan in upon entry. Spectators must abide social distancing and

remain in allocation areas to watch the game. The short video will also assist to remain in the

allocated spectator area for their particular court whilst adhering to social distancing rules.

Scoring

All athletes MUST be registered into their team in Play HQ otherwise the athlete will not play.

We are using the Play HQ system and scoring will be done electronically to assist with cleaning

procedures before and after each game.

Sanitiser stations will be available next to each score bench for anyone who may require this.

All players and coaches must adhere to 1.5m social distancing on player benches

Stadium scoring help can be found at the below link:

https://support.playhq.com/section/60-scoring-a-game

Game Rules

For this 2020 Winter Season all games will now have 18-minute halves, with the clock to stop in the

last minute of the second half. Under 10’s will remain at 16-minute halves.

Please visit the below link for all COVID-19 Rules:

https://bendigobasketball.com.au/covid-19-timing-rules-and-bba-by-laws/

There will be no shaking of hands before/during/after the match.

Individual Registration

All players must link to their team and pay the $7 Bendigo Basketball Association fee.

Please visit the below link to link to your team:

https://bendigobasketball.com.au/domestic-basketball/player-insurance-link-to-a-team/

Player MUST register prior to their game commencement as this allows for a quick game start.

Basketball Victoria has now extended the player insurance by 4 months for players that have their

insurance expire on the 30/09/2020. Most players would be covered from the previous 2019-20

summer season.

Everyone player must register prior to playing, if they are not registered they will not be able to take

the court.

Team Payments

This season team payments will look a little different as we cannot take any cash payments as we are

doing our part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

All team game payments must be submitted online via the website.

Please visit the below link for team payments:

https://bendigobasketball.com.au/domestic-basketball/team-payments/

It will be the sole responsibility of the manager to ensure game payments are submitted and up to

date on a weekly basis.

We understand that this is not ideal for some but as mentioned we are doing our part to protect the

wider community and have adopted a cashless process to ensure all safety measures are met.

COVID-19

If there is a COVID-19 case during the season, how this process will take place.

We will follow Victorian Chief Health Officer guidelines if there is case of COVID19.

Therefore, it is essential that everyone must be registered prior to the night of play and scan in on

entry to the venue. This will enable us to make the required notifications to patriots and government

if outbreak may occur.

We also encourage everyone entering the Bendigo stadium to download the government COVIDSafe

app government app for tracing capabilities.

On behalf of Bendigo Basketball Association, we wish all team the best and look forward to the

competition commencing and we look forward to having you back on the court.

Kind Regards,

Bec Smith

Competitions Coordinator

Bendigo Stadium

Email: rebecca.smith@bendigostadium.com.au

Hello Girls

Presentations

Thank you to all our girls for coming along tonight.

Coaches Award - Maggie Barber

MVP- Ruby Flanagan

All girls received a poster and their trophy from the Basketball Association.

See you all in Winter( Maybe)

PREMIERS

Unfortunately no parents at break up- Collection 5.15pm

Dear Parents & Students,



The Girton Basketball Club will be hosting adjusted final season trainings at the below times to accommodate the stipulations that have been put in place in response do the COVID-19 virus. Unfortunately, this does mean, that parents are unable to attend these events, which do include presentations, which will occur immediately after each training session.



Please note these sessions will be shorter, encompassing games and activities that promote enjoyment in basketball to end our season off on a high note. Normal training procedures will occur including roll marking, the walking of students over from Junior School and collecting your children at the completion of training.



Friday                   20th March

                1st session                           3.30pm – 4.15pm        (Gems, Rubies, Opals, Sapphires)

                2nd session                          4.15pm – 5.00pm        (Gold, Jewels, Blue, Emeralds)



We would like to thank you all for your unwavering commitment to the Girton Basketball Club and hope that you have enjoyed this season of summer basketball.





Please note this will replace the original breakup/presentation afternoon that was previously emailed out.



Kind Regards,

Dean Norris (MiC Junior School Basketball), Deirdre Tunzi & Jarrad Vehlen (MiC Senior School Basketball)

Season Suspended

Good Afternoon Parents & Students,



In response to the latest release from the Bendigo Basketball Association and Basketball Victoria owing to COVID-19, all domestic basketball in Bendigo has unfortunately been suspended until further notice.



Understandably, for many of the teams currently still in finals and those Under 10 teams still playing games, this will come as disappointing news. At this stage, we are unaware if the competition will resume games before the end of term to allow finals to take place, or if they will make the decision to cancel the season entirely so as not to disrupt the upcoming winter season. We will continue to update you with these decisions when we are informed.



Owing to this uncertainty, Girton Basketball Training for teams in finals will be at the discretion of coaches for this week. You will all be notified by managers/coaches if your training is going ahead, so please continue to check your emails regularly.



Finally, the basketball break-ups for boys and girls will be going ahead on Thursday (boys) and Friday (girls) from 3:30-4:45pm, unless further precautionary action is taken by the school in the lead up to the event. We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate another fantastic season. Note: Important hygiene practices will be enforced prior to this event. As per public advice, if you or your child are experiencing any flu like symptoms please stay home and do not attend this event.

News on our season

Unfortunately our season has been suspended until further notice.

I will provide more information as it is made available by the stadium.

At this stage I am still intending to stick to our training schedule unless further information prevents this.

With so much news today impacting our students lives please consider discussing the word "suspended" with your child and the impact this announcement may have.

We will wait and see where this takes us but I am 100% in favour of our students well being in this decision.

I have also attached some advice from the YALE Centre for Emotional Intelligence, that I work closely with in my role.

There may be some advice relevant to your family.

Training schedule

Semi Final W 17-15

Another scrappy game that was nerve wrecking for many of us.

We continue to hustle and play D really well. We are putting up more shots we just have to get more dropping.

Thank you to all who supported tonight.

We are now in the GF in a fortnight and I will publish a training schedule this week for the next two weeks.

Start rounding up grandparents, uncles, aunties, sheep, cats and anyone else you can think of to support us on the night. Remember however, we are aiming to change it from the Wed night.  Stay Tuned 

Game 13 W 18-4

A scrappy game against our friends.

Well done on sticking to our team plays and rules girls.

I’m very proud of you all.

We have finished on top of the ladder and play next week to go into a Grand Final.

Training Fri 6th March

As most teams have now finished we are able to move to the earlier time slot of 3.30-4.30pm this Friday 6th March 

Break up

Thank you

Thank you girls for all coming today. We had a great session and some fun as well. Thank you to Mrs Tunzi for allowing us to access the Gym on a Saturday.

Game 4.20 Wed.Training as normal Friday.

Game 12 W 35-9

Outstanding team game tonight .

I’m very pleased with our team focus and the way we play the game together. 

Amazing game tonight by Charlotte 10pts

Your rebounding was tremendous !

Great hustle all night Ruby.

No Training Friday owing to Swimming and No game next week!

100 goals each between now and then please girls.

Sorry about pic Av

Charlotte’s bottle took over!

Game 11 W 18-14

Well done girls on a hot night.

Great game Ruby and Kira

We are closing in on finals

2 games to go.

Game 10 W 25-8

Welcome back everyone. Great to see all the girls back in the court. Everyone played well tonight.

Terrific free throw shooting Maggie. Great passing Avni.

It was a hot night.

Great to see everyone scoring this week.

A great indicator of our improved awareness, passing and team rules.

No Training Friday 31st Jan

Dear Parents, Guardians & Staff, 

 

Owing to increasing temperatures forecasted for the remainder of the week (+40 degrees), all boys and girls basketball training will be cancelled on Thursday (Jan 30) and Friday (Jan 31) afternoon. The health of all students and staff are at the forefront of this decision and it is imperative that we take these precautions in such extreme weather. We apologise for any inconveniences that this cancellation may cause and hope that you understand these safety measures.

 

For future days of hot weather that do not fall within the ‘extreme weather’ category, the Girton Basketball Club will apply modifications to training that will allow students to participate at reduced intensity with increased breaks. We endeavour to provide all students with equal opportunities to participate in the game of basketball and develop their skills in a fun and safe environment.

 

We hope you are looking forward to the remainder of the Summer Season and we would like to wish all teams the best of luck!

 

Kind Regards,

Mr Norris & Mrs Tunzi

 

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Mrs Deirdre Tunzi

Gymnasium and Sports Administrator

Girton Grammar School Bendigo
Telephone: 03 5441 3114
www.girton.vic.edu.au