Hoppers Crossing Junior Basketball Club Inc

🥞 We are 1️⃣ on the leaderboard! 🥞

Big thank you to everyone who has visited The Pancake Parlour to support our club.

If you haven’t signed up yet use the link below

https://www.pancakeparlour.com.au/club-rewards-join-an-existing-club?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2zTMvanLKjJd5Jq33bTNn4nqSANBt3CODq5ww7Kh97PdqSUPkgpaLqnMk_aem_WLmXd2ZYh6OxFYbxODfjzQ

Let go Tigers 🐯

Some players dream of playing basketball in America and when a player actually achieves that dream, it becomes an inspiring story for other young players. It motivates other young players to chase their dreams on and off of the court and shows them that anything is possible with hard work, perseverance and passion.

After our Sunday Session with Eli, Thiep, Riel, David & Ragge some of our juniors came down to the stadium last night to watch some of the young men they met on Sunday play.

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Coaches that are interested in further developing this is a great opportunity to join the Wyndham team.

2024-2025 Junior Rep Coaching Expression of Interest Please complete the below form to register your Expression of Interest to either Coach, or be an Assistant Coach with Wyndham Basketball's Junior Representative program for the 2024-25 season. This includes Rising Stars, Tournament Teams and VJBL.

📢📢 TRIVIA NIGHT 📢📢

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️

It is going to be a fun night of trivia, spot prizes and raffles 🎫

A big shout out to our amazing sponsors for their generous donations - the prizes are epic!

Get in fast to secure your seat and your raffle tickets!

Any queries please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Make sure to put your team name into your ticket order so we can make sure your team are all seated together.

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https://www.hoppersbasketball.com.au/store/p/hoppers-crossing-junior-basketball-club-trivia-night

What a great session today!

A big Thank you to Sophia & Emma for presenting today at our Sunday Session.

Thank you to our young men Eli, David, Thiep, Riel & Ragge for taking the time today to answer questions, talk about your journey's, and have some fun with some of our juniors.

Thank you to DJ Ash for the mic & speakers.

Thank you to our juniors & there families who made the time to attend today.

🏆 COACH’S AWARDS 🏆

Congratulations to this week’s winners ! 👏🏻

McDonald's

Sprinkles Ice Creamery - Lollies n More

🏀 HCJBC Players & Families are you excited? The Countdown is on!
🏀 Tommorrow - Sunday, 21st of July from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Mossfiel Primary School. Let's do this!

🌟 Don't miss out on this opportunity! 🌟
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/mLhMkGfwDt

🏀Every shot, every rebound, every touch counts and there is nothing like the sound of squeaking sneakers! Our incredible players Eli, David, Riel, Thiep & Ragge are shooting their way to success, making waves on the court for Victoria and in the USA. 🏀

Join them to discover what sets them apart as leaders in the game, ask questions, listen to their stories, learn firsthand how they transitioned from local players to state and elite international college athletes.


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🏀 JUNIOR REP COACH EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 🏀
The Wyndham Basketball Association is looking for passionate individuals who love basketball and are eager to coach within our Junior Representative Program. We have exciting opportunities available for our Rising Stars (U10s), Tournament Teams, and Victorian Junior Basketball League program.

If you are:
- 16 years or older
- Interested in any coaching role: Head Coach or Assistant Coach
- Passionate about basketball and working with youth.

Apply now here: https://forms.gle/6tikgsYshhv44XCj7

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Join us in shaping the future of basketball at Wyndham!

Dear HCJBC members,

Please check the below post for staffing updates regarding WBA.

ANNOUNCEMENT | STAFF CHANGES
Dear Association Members,

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to inform you about some recent changes within our association. Last week, we received resignations from Lucas Allen on Thursday, followed by Gerard Hillier on Friday, and Jenna McCormick on Monday. While these departures are significant, they are not entirely unexpected.

As you may recall, last year, Basketball Victoria informed us that our attempt to reach NBL1 was unsuccessful, resulting in our exclusion for at least two years. The reasons cited included lack of attendance, staff turnover and stability. Despite multiple conversations and plans, we ultimately did not receive permission to participate in NBL1 this year. With the expectation of playing NBL1 and subsequently not having a position available this year some individuals are understandably looking towards their own career aspirations.

Additionally, there have been several challenges since the AGM in February 2024. At the end of last year, we lost all major sponsors except Impact Sports. Victoria University chose not to renew their sponsorship due to economic constraints, though we are moving towards a partnership with them. Invicta folded, and JRS has declined to fulfill their sponsorship commitment from last year, despite our attempts to contact and discuss with them. These factors have also contributed to our current situation. Accountability and value for money are crucial for any association. Our efforts to assess staff activities, look at whether our structure was optimal, conduct performance reviews, identification of gaps in HR processes, clarity regarding staff roles and hours kept due to multiple hats were perceived by some as micromanagement. As a result of all these factors the current Executive saw the departure of these staff members as inevitable.

To those concerned about the association's direction, I want to emphasize that change, while challenging, can lead to growth and improvement. We are committed to transparency and regular communication with all of our stakeholders. We have outsourced our bookkeeping, revisited our governance structures and set aside funds into a strategic account. Our programs are showing positive results, and we have initiated a strategic review involving stakeholders from various groups - including externally - to develop an actionable plan.

Both Lucas and Gerard have graciously offered to see out the end of the season as the Champ Men Head Coach and Champ Women Head Coach, respectively, to minimise disruption. We have contingency plans in place to ensure the smooth continuation of our programs. We understand their aspirations and want to thank all the staff who are leaving for their contribution over the years and wish them the very best in their future careers.

I have to finish by saying I am heartened by the sheer volume and number of individuals who have reached out, expressing interest in returning to Wyndham in light of these changes. The positive responses outweigh the concerns, and we believe this transition will allow us to restructure our staffing and achieve the growth we envision.

We will begin the recruitment process immediately and keep you updated on our progress, however we do not have a timeframe on this as we look to attract quality people. The important thing for us is that people are playing basketball and will continue to play basketball regularly.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mike White
WBA President

Congratulations to Ragge and his teammates in the Victoria U16 Metro Team on their win today in the 2024 National Championship!

Follow Ragge and his team mates today in the finals at 1:00pm

https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/BANJC/2499757/

Today commemorates the 13th anniversary of South Sudan's Independance - Happy Independence Day, let peace, love, and hope shine upon the Republic of South Sudan.

Follow Ragge & his teammates for their games in the U16 National Championships. Follow the link for live stats, next game for VICTORIA METRO team is tomorrow at 12noon.

https://www.competitions.basketball/competitions/national-championships/u16/livestats

Ragge and his team mates with another win!!

Ragge and his teammates are playing in the 2024 U16 National Championships - check out the scores here!

FIBA LiveStats Australian Junior Championships, 2024 Under 16 Boys, Check out the full statistics here

We are currently collecting shoes that are in good wearable condition, without tears or rips, as part of our shoe drive to support players & families in need.
If you or someone you know would like to donate please contact:
Justine @ Hoppers on 0478754820 or
Erin @ St Andrews Basketball Club.

If you or someone you know are in need of shoes please use the link below to view our current stock:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.977472197717566&type=3

St Andrews Basketball Club

Follow Roor and his teammates as they continue their journey playing in the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. Next game details are below.

Roor's next game is:
🕒 Saturday Morning, 2:30 AM
🇫🇷 Australia vs. France 9-16 Classification Rounds

🔗 Main Event Page: https://www.fiba.basketball/.../fiba-u17-basketball-world...
🔗 Australian Team Page: https://www.fiba.basketball/.../fiba-u17.../teams/australia
🔗 Watch Live on FIBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ezgCm0jTSc
Photo Credit: FIBA

Roor Akhuar 👏🏻👏🏻

NBA ACADEMY GAMES | Let's go Australia! Here are the boys flying the flag at Atlanta this year 🇦🇺🏀

The NBA Academy Games will be played from 10-14 July 2024, and will showcase prospects around the world with team practices, life skills sessions and 24 exhibition games that will culminate with a single-elimination tournament and championship game.

🏀 ⭐️ SAVE THE DATE ⭐️🏀

Time for us all to have some fun and let our hair down at the inaugural fundraising Trivia Night at Hotel520!

Mark your calendars and get your teams ready.

While we finalise details we are looking for sponsorship of raffle and spot prizes. If you are able to donate please reach out to Natalie on 0474092541 📱

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Let’s go Roor 👀 continue to follow his journey for Australia in the u17s World Cup 🐯 🏀

Show Your Support for Roor Akhuar! 🌟
🇦🇺 Our very own Roor Akhuar is representing Australia in the U17 World Cup! Catch him in action as he faces Italy in the Round of 16 at 12:30am on Thursday, July 4th.

Let’s cheer him on and show our support! 💪🏀
Watch the game live on the FIBA YouTube page.

Game Details:
🔗 Main Event Page: https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-u17-basketball-world-cup-2024
🔗 Australian Team Page: https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-u17-basketball-world-cup-2024/teams/australia
🔗 Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ezgCm0jTSc
Go Roor! Let’s bring home the win! 🎉🇦🇺
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Time to book in a visit to The Pancake Parlour these school holidays!

Be sure to sign up for our Club Rewards and support the club. See link below:

https://www.pancakeparlour.com.au/club-rewards-join-an-existing-club

We are currently 6th in our community so grab your friends and family and go and enjoy some 🥞🥞