Association Newsletter April 2015 Rule/By-Law of the Month Clearances Forfeits/Walkover www.bendigo.basketball.net.au Clearances and and Permits Permits A walkover/notified fine is to be decided by BBA Board Players who played in either the follow- prior to each season (the fee is the same as last sea- ing club teams; Aztec Tigers, Beavers, son) This fine is to be paid by the offending side prior Players Looking For a Game Celtics, Generals, Girton, Phoenix, Strathfieldsaye, St to playing in any further games; Francis of the Fields must obtain a clearance if they are Juniors - $80 if less than 48 hours’ notice We have a long list of Players currently leaving these clubs to commence the Winter 2015 sea- Juniors - $40 if more than 48 hours’ notice looking for a game in both the Junior and son. Seniors - $120 if less than 48 hours’ notice Senior ranks. Seniors - $60 if more than 48 hours’ notice If you are leaving an independent team there is no The list has grown a lot larger in recent days. We rec- need to obtain a clearance. For a copy of the By-Laws, please click here. ommend teams have up to 8 players as there is fre- If you are playing a second game for a team outside quently someone always absent, ill or injured your club you must also have a permit from your club to Insurance for new season and To contact these people please view the list by play. There are many players that fall into that catego- clicking here. ry. linking into your team Junior Braves Squad Players cannot leave their current To check whether you are insured for the Winter 2015 club until when September 1 clearances open. If their season, please check whether your name is on the list team has disbanded or for any other reasons they may here, which is also provides further detail about insur- Braves Memberships apply for a Permit but this is subject to meeting the By- ance. Braves Memberships are now Laws. From Winter 2015 season if you play a game and your available online. In our 30th Anniversary Clearances for the 2015 Winter Season will close on name was not pre-registered into the team that game Year the price has been dramatically slashed by up to the 17th May 2015. will not be counted in your games tally for finals. Also if 200% from last season in a special deal to Domestic you play without insurance you may jeopardise the Process players. Refer to page 3 in this Newsletter for all the points your teams earns as well as no cover against details. 1) Download the clearance or permit form by going injury. to www.bendigo.basketball.net.au > Forms & To commence this season we have frequently had Great time to buy with several hole games in succes- Information > Clearances and Permits teams not link to their teams. To avoid hold up’s on sion starting from Anzac Day and in May. 2) Contact your existing club and have them sign it. the night do this the day before. One game this week was held up for over 9 minutes due to 11 3) Contact your new club and have them sign it. Referees Course - 2nd May players not linking into their team. 4) Email or drop into the Sports Office. Please do To link into your team first find your team code here. There is a Level 0 Referees Course being not bring in form until it has been signed by all held on Saturday 2nd May in the Referees parties. Then enter via the online insurance and linking to your Room from 10am to 2pm. More information and how team here for an individual player. If you do not need to to register can be found by CLICKING HERE. pay insurance then ignore ticking the payment box. Bendigo Basketball Association Newsletter Aussie Hoops April 2015 Aussie Hoops has commenced once McDonalds Braves Supercamp again in School term 2 with week 1 www.bendigo.basketball.net.au being held on the 22nd April 2015. The long running and popular Braves Super-

camp will again be held in the second team This Basketball Australia program is crucial for school holidays on the 7th and 8th July. The elite camp Referees Required the development of 6 to 10 year olds and espe- for the 10+ age group will be the 9th July. cially those very soon wanting to take the next On some nights of play we are urgently require step into a competition. Alternatively you may referees as some games are only being officiated by one To book for the camp CLICK HERE to be taken to fur- just want to have a go at basketball and see official. This may be common place in other competitions ther information and the on-line registration page. whether you will enjoy it. Coaches for this term around the State but something we do not want to repli- include Braves Under 12 Coach Nathan Wil- cate here. If you are interested in becoming a referee and liams and Australian 3 on 3 representative and even if it’s just for one game per week it all helps to run- Lady Braves player Steph Bairstow. ning basketball. Please contact bendigo- McDonalds Sideline Challenge [email protected] for further information about referees. On the 9th and 10th June the To register on-line, please click on this LINK. and Bendigo Stadium will be holding their Side- Note that there are 2 venues available at both line Challenge during school hours at the stadium. the Bendigo Stadium and Heathcote Stadium. At Game Fees and Paying at the Sports Bendigo it is held between 4pm and 5pm on a Played under modified rules where every child touches Wednesday afternoon. At Heathcote it is held Office the ball frequently it always proves popular with the Mondays between 4pm and 5pm. event aimed at primary school teams competing. A reminder that for all teams whether Senior or Junior that one person must pay the game fees for that team. Individu- If you want your primary school (grade 3/4 and 5/6 com- als are not to pay their game fee only as when discrepan- Braves Looking for a petition) to attend then see your PE Teacher or person cies occur within teams in has recently caused conflicts in charge of sport. Then have them contact Craig Green New Tom Tom within the team on who has or hasn’t paid. at [email protected] The popular Braves mascot Tom

Tom is looking for a new personality Please also if playing in the last time slot of the night pay We promise you this will the most fun day we hold for and a volunteer to fill his costume. game fees before the start of the game. basketball at the Stadium in the entire year with Braves The only requirements are that and Lady Braves players in attendance and upwards of you’re outgoing, like to dance, entertain and add 350 children normally participating. excitement and colour to our Braves and Lady Braves games. New Video Scoreboard Also CLICK HERE for further information. For those 18+ that are interested we would also You may have noticed the new video scoreboards/video require you to have a Working With Children’s screens playing and installed by Interact Us on Court 1. Card which for volunteers are free.

Due to limitations with Stadium Scoring we are currently Contact [email protected] trying to sort a way they can be used for Domestic games. if you’re interested. Bendigo Basketball Association Newsletter April 2015

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Stadium Scoring and changing player numbers so they remain in the computer

We are aware it is very frustrating when you change player numbers one week and then the next week they are wrong again. When this happens the correct process is not being followed as there are 2 options. One for the change to be permanent and another when it may be a change for just one week because the team has to wear a clash top.

Below is the steps to how to make the change permanent with the most important being clicking the ’Team’ button that changes it to a ’Y’ Bendigo Basketball Association Newsletter April 2015 www.bendigo.basketball.net.au

Braves Memberships for 2015 and the Best Offer Yet to Domestic Basketballers and Memberships for the Upcoming Braves Season

The Bendigo Braves during their 30th Anniversary Year are offering their greatest membership deal yet. Prices were already dramatically slashed but if you are registered to play in the Winter 2015 Season in Domestic Basketball we are turning the clock back to 1985 prices with up to a 50% reduction.

The Bendigo Basketball Association and Bendigo Stadium want to reward our Associations biggest supporters being the domestic basketball with these massive discounts. It would be great to have big crowds in our 30th year.

Memberships to see the Braves and Lady Braves for Domestic Basketballers have been set at:  $50 for persons aged 16 years+ as at the 1st April 2015 (normally $80-$120)  $25 for persons aged 15 years and less as at the 1st April 2015 (normally $50-$80)

How do I take up this offer? When you pay insurance/or link into your team for the 2015 Winter Season the products will just above where you accept the terms and conditions for linking into your team. To link to your team and take up this offer, please click here.

With the Bendigo Bank Braves recruiting SEABL 2015 League MVP in Tony Lewis, together with Grant Johnson, 7ft1 Jordan Vandenberg, Michael Vigor, Kevin Probert, Taylor Bell, Chris Hogan, Josh Wilcher, Jordan Mangan to name just a few of the players they are ready for a great 30th Season.

The Champions IGA Lady Braves have Kelly Wilson returning to the club who was in great form for the . Spirit players Tessa Lavey and Andrea Wilson will also join the team. Shooting dynamo Kerryn Harrington is back from her stint with Adelaide and then there is a host of local youngsters set to also have courts time.

Bendigo Basketball Association Newsletter April 2015 www.bendigo.basketball.net.au If anyone achieves a score of ‘good’ then please ensure you email our Director of Coaching [email protected] as I am sure he would like to check out your style.

For those playing in Under 12’s and under come in half way between the 3 point line and the key.

Jonathan Goodman (pictured above) is the full-time Director of Coaching within the Bendigo Basketball Association and also coach of our Lady Braves. He will bring you a new drill each month. This month the drill is on small group drills and defence. Existing coaches in the Bendigo Basketball Associ- ation are also welcome to contact Jonathan at any- time and ask for assistance when needed. Additionally when you see Jonathan around Do- mestic basketball games do not hesitate to come up and discuss any matter regrading coaching and basketball. There may also be times where he will be observing and passing on some tips to you. Jonathan may be contacted at [email protected]

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April 2015 First Home Game - ANZAC Day Special on the 25th April 2015 www.bendigo.basketball.net.au Champions IGA Lady Braves v Nunawading @ 6pm Bendigo Bank Braves V Nunawading @ 8pm

Sunday 26th April 2015 Elgas Young Lady Braves v Hawthorn @ 1.00pm Interact Us Young Braves v Camberwell @ 3.00pm

Saturday 2nd May 2015 Champions IGA Lady Braves v Sandringham @ 6pm Bendigo Bank Braves V Sandringham @ 8pm

Sunday 3rd May 2015 Interact Us Young Braves v Ballarat @ 1.00pm Elgas Young Lady Braves v Ballarat @ 3.00pm

Saturday 9th May 2015 Champions IGA Lady Braves v Kilsyth @ 6pm Bendigo Bank Braves V Kilsyth @ 8pm ENTRY TO YOUNG BRAVES & YOUNG LADY BRAVES GAMES IS FREE ENTRY TO SENIOR BRAVES/LADY BRAVES GAMES IS: Sunday 10th May 2015 $12 Adult, Interact Us Young Braves v Coburg @ 1.00pm $6 Children (U15), $10 Concession, Elgas Young Lady Braves v Waverley @ 3.00pm $30 for Family 1 (2 adults and 2 children), $35 for Family 2 (2 adults and 3 children) Or become a Braves Member. See page 4 of this newsletter.

Braves Birthday Parties may also be arranged. Contact the Bendigo Stadium on 03 5440 6200.