COVID-19 Suspension of all competitions

Dear Clubs, Players, Coaches, Officials and Parents,   As advised in our last communication we have been monitoring this situation daily.   Based on decisions made today by the Government, City Council and peak bodies we have made the decision to suspend all senior and junior competitions effective from 4pm today, Monday March 16th.  …

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Stockland Wendouree Miners Rush Family Day Postponed

It is with great regret that Basketball Ballarat will have to postpone the scheduled Stockland Wendouree Miners Rush Family Day on Sunday March 22nd at the Ballarat Sports Events Centre. With the federal government announcing a ban on non-essential gatherings of 500 people or more it was deemed in the communities best interests that this is…

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5pm – Basketball Ballarat Local Clubs Coronavirus update

LOCAL FINALS FROM TONIGHT:     Dear Clubs, Players, Coaches, Referees and Parents, This afternoon we monitored the decisions made by the Federal Government regarding COVID-19. The Prime Minister in his Press Conference Friday afternoon advised that:   There are restrictions on non essential public gatherings of 500 people or more from Monday March 16th…

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Game day for our Thrifty Ballarat Junior teams!

Follow our Thrifty Ballarat Junior teams as they look to get their Victorian Junior basketball League seasons off to a strong start. We have seven (7) of our Thrifty Junior elite teams playing home at the Minerdome tonight! Four Thrifty Under 14 teams, two Under 16’s and one Under 18. Game Details Below:   Home…

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Coronavirus Update – Basketball Ballarat

Dear Clubs, Players, Coaches, Referees and Parents, Basketball Ballarat continues to monitor the situation with regard to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and is taking steps to protect members, employees and guests against the spread of the virus in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Department of Health. We, therefore, ask you to ensure that you comply…

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Basketball Victoria Country Under-16 teams announced

Basketball Victoria Country have released their Under-16 teams for the upcoming 2020 Australian Junior Championships in July where they will travel to Perth, Western Australia. Congratulations to the following players from the Western Region on their selections for Victoria Country. Under-16 Girls Jemma Amoore (Ballarat) Milly Sharp (Ballarat) Under-16 Boys Alex Molan (Ballarat) Ned Renfree…

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The Sporting Globe Ballarat Senior Tournament Recap

The 52nd Annual Ballarat Senior Basketball Tournament wrapped up on Monday after nearly 200 games were played by the 70 teams this weekend.  Many of the games and all of the finals were played at the Ballarat Sports Events Centre giving the large number of visitors to Ballarat their first glimpse of this magnificent new…

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Juliana Addison No1 ticket holder for Selkirk Ballarat Rush in 2020

The Selkirk Ballarat Rush proudly unveiled State Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison as the number one ticket holder thanks to their Member Partner Stockland Wendouree for the 2020 NBL1 season. Alicia Froling, newly signed player for the Selkirk Ballarat Rush was on hand to present Juliana with her number one ticket along with a No.1…

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CHW Ballarat Miners Rush Youth – Round 1 Preview

Central Highlands Water Ballarat Miners & Rush Youth League (U23) teams tip off this weekend in Round 1 of the 2020 Big V Youth League Championship when they travel away to take on Dandenong. Men’s Head Coach Ryan McKew said that Dandenong are a solid team and a well-organised program. “They have been competitive in…

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