RETURN TO BASKETBALL STAGE 3 RESTRICTIONS WEEK STARTING 13TH JULY 2020
Update # 3 28/6/2020
Dear Members,
The Winter Season will commence week beginning 13th July 2020
We are now only 2 weeks away from starting our Winter Season. Be it as it may, a short season of only 9 weeks, it is still so very exciting to see our State progressing forward into stage 3 restrictions. With each step forward, I would like to ensure parents that Belmont Saints Basketball Club and Southern Districts Basketball Association are working hard to ensure the safety of all participants and families. Belmont Saints has now nominated our teams and players and we will be bringing 28 teams to the competition this season. Traditionally we lose approximately 40 children to other sports at this time of the year. However, with the return of sport, we’ve increased our numbers yet again, covering these 40 kids PLUS another 20 on top of that. Basketball continues to be a very popular sport and Belmont Saints Basketball Club is known to be one of the fastest growing clubs in South East Qld. I’d like to express my gratitude to all our families who continue to remain loyal to the club and for what we stand for. Welcome to our newest members and thank you for joining our community #jointhepack. Belmont Saints, as a part of our strategic plan, continues to work hard to keep kids in sport longer. As such our partnership with Bulimba State School remains in place to provide a pathway for their senior students to continue in basketball with Belmont Saints after they graduate from primary school. Sadly Bulimba State School will not be returning to the competition this season. As such Belmont Saints was able to provide a home for 4 teams of girls - two Under 11 Girls and two Under 13 Girls. The girls have come together and have decided to name themselves Belmont Blue Heelers (Blueys), Belmont Whippets, Belmont Dingoes and Belmont Cavaliers. Please ensure to say hello to our newest members. We also look forward to welcoming Bulimba State School back to the Competition in Term 4 Summer Season. Parents, Belmont Saints is very keen to establish more of these partnerships, so if your child’s school have a basketball presence, please let me know so that we can open the channels of communication between the club, school and sport. Belmont Saints Website www.belmontsaintsbasketball.com.au is now live. This is your one-stop shop to get all the information you need now and during the season. There is also a live chat function so if you need some quick information, just reach out. Please ensure to jump online and familiarise yourself with the site so you are all ready by the start of Term 3.
Team Vacancies: The following places are still available in our teams: U7 – 4 spots U9 girls – 1 spot U9 boys – 2 spots U11 Girls – 2 spots, U11 Boys – 3 spots U13 boys – 2 spots U15 Girls – 4 spots U15 boys - 4 spots U20 boys - 2 spots Then we are full. Games: Starting the week 13th July, when school goes back Term 3, we will commence a 9 week Season. There wont be any grading or semi finals or finals. This is a great season to just get back into the swing of sport again.
Being Ready: Keeping safety first, Belmont Saints Coaches have now completed their BQ elearning course on Covid19 and they are all accredited Covid19 Safety Officers. With this comes a few more responsibilities, however we are all committed to doing the right thing to ensure the continuation of basketball. To see the SDBAL Return to Sport Guidelines, and the Belmont Saints Covid19 Safety Plan, please go to our website www.belmontsaintsbasketball.com.au
Belmont Saints Re-Ignite: 14 of our 28 teams have participated in the Belmont Saints Re-Ignite Initiative. A program designed to encourage children back to the court sooner rather than later. This 3 week team training program is now in its final week. Even though in Stage 2 restrictions and some modifications to our training programs, our coaches and their teams were given the opportunity to get a head start in getting back onto the court sooner. This initiative was funded by the Active Clubs Covid19 Kick Start Grant, which saw our club receive $2000. These funds were then passed back to our members, essentially providing training at no cost to these 14 teams. Our club intends on pursuing more of these types of grants so that more opportunity can be offered to our members and to reiterate the importance of being and remaining active.
Coaching Accreditation: Coaching accreditation is not mandatory; however Belmont Saints is committed to providing pathways for our coaches who want to pursue coaching accreditation level 1 and level 2. Funded by the Ross Vasta Volunteers Grant, we will be funding our coaches to achieve level 1 and level 2 (to the cost of this grant). Parents, if you’d like to get more involved and are considering coaching a team, please reach out. We have many ways to support you. And the only way we can grow, is to secure more coaches. Accreditation is not mandatory, and it is ok just to coach your child and their teammates. Our support can be as easy as giving you some good drills and ideas on how to develop your team.
Team Managers Meeting: Next Wednesday Night 1st July at 7.30pm is our Team Managers Zoom Meeting. Please ensure to put this event in your diaries as I will be going through the role and responsibilities of a Team Manager including how to get your game times. If you have not received the zoom meeting link please let me know urgently [email protected]
TEAM MANAGERS TO COLLECT TEAM JERSEYS: Team Managers are to collect their team jerseys on Saturday 11th July from 9-11am up at the Carina Stadium. If you are unable to make this time, please contact Natalie on [email protected] to make other arrangements.
Belmont Saints SHORTS: It is mandatory to purchase Belmont Saints Shorts to complete our uniform requirements. (Jerseys are hired and a part of your season fees) Players in the incorrect shorts will cost their team a 5 point penalty. Please come to the Carina Stadium on the 11th July from 9-11am to purchase shorts. Cash preferred. Direct Debit (internet banking transfer) also available. Credit Card payments is not available. $30 per pair.
Belmont Saints Merchandise now available on our website:
https://belmontsaintsbasketball.com.au/belmont-saints-basketball-shop/ Shirts for children, mum’s and dad’s are available as well as sports bags.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for GAMES:
Team/Player arrival 20 minutes prior to game time. Players are not to arrive at the stadium until 20 minutes prior to their game time (e.g. if the game time is 7.10pm, you should not enter the stadium until 7.00pm). Team departure max 20 minutes after conclusion of game. After your game has concluded, you are to gather your belongings as quickly as possible & exit the stadium within 20 minutes. This will be monitored by the referee supervisor or court controller & verbal warnings will be given. Entry via main doors. Please use hand sanitizer at the entrance. Exist ONLY via doors on court 3&4 Everyone must bring along their own water bottle FULL as water fountains are closed. No high 5’s, handshakes or end of game huddles Coin toss or scissors, paper, rock will determine first possession. Players are NOT to bring their basketballs to games. SBDAL will provide each team with a warmup ball. If players bring their own ball to warm up prior to games, the ball will be confiscated by the referee, court controller or referee supervisor immediately. Each player that breaches this restriction will incur a 5-point penalty prior to the game starting. The ball will be sanitized & returned at the conclusion of the game. Changerooms – Closed. All participants must be fully dressed ready to walk on court when entering the stadium. Players or referees should not be getting changed at the stadium before or after games. This includes shoes.
Any further information will be provided by your Team Managers.
SPECTATORS AT GAMES: Stage 3 Restrictions as at 28/6/2020 is as follows:
Stadium Seating – Maximum of 24 seats available per court, social distancing rules to be followed. Benches will be available for teams, coaches and team managers. Parents, siblings are included in the 24 seats per court, so please keep this in mind. Social distancing rules applies
There is still 2 weeks until our Season starts. If restrictions are further relaxed by then, we will advise the changes to the above rules as soon as that information becomes available. This is certainly very possible. Belmont Saints Training Roster is as follows:
DAY TIME VENUE TEAM COACH MONDAY 5.15-6.15PM Mansfield High Youth Girls Div 2 Saints Chris 5.15-6.15pm Mansfield High U15 Girls Div 2 Saints Mia
5.30-6.30pm Chandler The Arena U13 Girls Div 1 Mao Che 5.30-6.30pm Chandler The Arena U15 Girls Div 2 Kelpies Leanne
3.30-4.30pm Balmoral High U11 Girls Div 2 Blue Heelers Katia 3.30-4.30pm Balmoral High U11 Girls Div 3 Whippets Katia 4.30-5.30pm Balmoral High U13 Girls Div 2 Dingoes Katia 4.30-5.30pm Balmoral High U13 Girls Div 2 Cavaliers Katia
TUESDAY 5.30-6.30pm St Catherines Primary U13 Girls Div 2 Saints Matt 5.45-6.30pm St Catherines Primary U9 Boys Red Saints Andrew
WEDNESDAY 5.45-6.45pm Mansfield High U13 Boys Div 4 Saints Garreth 5.45-6.45 Mansfield High School U15 Boys Div 4 Saints Paul
4.45-5.45pm Balmoral High U13 Boys Div 1 Saints Jarrod 4.45-5.45pm Balmoral High U13 Boys Div 3 Huskies Marcus
THURSDAY 5-6pm Mansfield High U13 Boys Div 3 Saints Roy 5-6pm Mansfield High U9 girls Saints Mel & Nic 5-6pm Mansfield High U15 Girls Div 1 Saints Carrie 5-6pm Mansfield High U11 Boys Div 4 Saints Luke
4.45-5.45pm Clem Jones Carina U11 Girls Div 2 Saints Dimi 4.45-5.45pm Clem Jones Carina U15 Boys Div 4 Hounds Natt
FRIDAY 6-7pm Belmont State School U11 Boys Div 1 Saints Mal 6-7pm Belmont State School U11 Boys Div 2 Saints Travis
SATURDAY 7.30-8.30am Belmont State School U7 Saints Mel 7.30-8.30am Belmont State School U9 Boys BullDogs Drew
9-10am St Oliver Plunkett U9 Boys Boxers Joel
Venue directions and easy parking tips can be found on our website here:
https://belmontsaintsbasketball.com.au/basketball- training-brisbane/#trainingregister Training: Coming to training without a ball - is like going to school without a pencil !! It is imperative for your development that you bring your own ball and water bottle to training.
Ball sizing for each age group is as follows: Under 7’s ………………. Size 5 Under 9’s ……………... Size 5 Under 11’s …………….. Size 6 Girls Under 13 and up ….. Size 6 Boys Under 13’s………… Size 6 Boys Under 15 and up … Size 7
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Thank you to Arvo Creative for beautifully and unapologetically telling our story by designing and building the new Belmont Saints Website. Arvo Creative also provide all our print and promotional material as well. Thank you for going on this journey with us and for capturing the essence of our mission and purpose for existence. Arvo Creative is a part of Arvo Agency. Other Services include Arvo Technology Solutions, Arvo Digital Learning and Arvo People. Offering solutions to websites, systems, app development, elearning systems and recruitment.
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Buying a new car is a pretty big deal and Zupps are all about finding the best car to suit you. With open arms, we thank Zupps Subaru for sponsoring 150 special edition yellow jerseys at a time when we were striving to double the size of our club. We could not have done this without the support of Zupps Subaru Mt Gravatt. Zupps Mt Gravatt offer a huge range of stock including new, used and demo model vehicles. Services include onsite finance and state of the art service and parts departments.
https://www.iga.com.au/ IGA – Belmont Road Shopping Village
We thank the IGA located at the Belmont Road Shopping Village. The Belmont IGA have sponsored a set of jerseys that are generally worn by our U13 Girls this season. The staff are massive supporters of children in sport. Please support them as they support us. The IGA conveniently located on Belmont Road, sells everything you need and more. And their service is second to none!
https://raywhitecarina.com.au/
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We graciously thank Ray White Carina for sponsoring a set of jerseys that will be worn by our U13 Girls Div 1 team this season. Ray White Carina is located at 838 Old Cleveland Road Carina. They have all the knowledge, skill and experience needed to maximise the value of your property. It’s how they have sold more properties in Australia than any other real estate group. https://www.spiritofthedragonfly.org.au/ Granting wishes to adults with disabilities
The Spirit of the Dragonfly is a charitable organisation whose true cause is to help increase the life skills and independence of adults with a disability. This amazing charity works hard to fundraise to send disabled adults on holidays. You can support this wonderful charity by giving a donation, becoming a volunteer and or becoming a corporate sponsor. The Spirit of the Dragonfly have sponsored a set of jerseys this season and they will be worn proudly by our Youth Girls Team.
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Smoke Alarm Solutions is Australia’s leading provider of smoke alarm services to the real estate industry. Smoke Alarm Solutions have been the longest serving sponsor of Belmont Saints. They have sponsored multiple sets of jerseys for us and we profusely thank Alan and his company for his generosity. Please support Smoke Alarm Solutions!
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DnD Fit is our newest sponsor. With a mutual passion for strength training and fitness, DnD Fit will sponsor one set of jerseys in our upcoming Summer Season. As our newest sponsor the following offer is made specifically to Belmont Saints Members: $49 Group Training
You get : 2 Group Sessions a week Half hour (we have set morning and evening session times) 1X Group Nutritional consultation w a coach Via Zoom Weekly Group Zoom call Thursday EVERY week at 7.30pm Access to FB Group and able to ask Coaches questions A Tracking Sheet you need to fill out every Monday and return to track your results
Great for Mums and daughters to connect and help each other on a fitness journey that will benefit them both. No cardio and Female coaches who have trained women of all ages.
Belmont Saints Parent Joins and then bring your daughter for FREE -OR- Sign up on a 12 week contract and get 2 weeks FREE
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