2012 EVENT FORMAT CONTINUED
Junior Club Championships
Under 12, 14, 16 & 18 Weekend event for domestic club teams generally from ‘AAA’ Associations (October 2012)
Open to all domestic club teams from across Country Victoria with boys and girls under 12, under 14, under 16 and under 18 sections being conducted on the second weekend in October every year. Approximately 120 teams compete in one of best tournaments designed for domestic club teams.
Age groups for 2012 - Under 12 Years 2001 and 2002 - Under 14 Years 1999 and 2000 - Under 16 Years 1997 and 1998 - Under 18 Years 1995 and 1996 - Under 20 Years 1993 and 1994 The ‘cut-off’ for age groups is December 31 in the year of the competition
COUNTRY BASKETBALL LEAGUE Conducted as a Senior Representative Summer competition. The aim of the CBL is to provide a quality senior competition conducted solely for the benefit of Basketball Victoria Country Associations, in a professional manner and at an affordable cost. The CBL season extends from October to February and operates in three conferences which include Gippsland, North East and South West. Country Office is looking to expand this League across other areas in Regional Victoria, with the possibility of multiple divisions. The CBL concludes in February with a ‘State Final’, which includes the top two teams in each conference competing over two days.
ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT
The BVC Commission has developed a process to introduce a Basketball Development Officer (BDO) in the 5 Basketball regions in Country Victoria, as adopted by the associations at the 2010 BVC AGM. Currently the Hume Region is staffed by Megan Moody, and we now have Jodie Harlow available in the Gippsland Region. BVC will be looking to have a staff member for the remaining 3 areas, Loddon Mallee, Barwon and Grampians in the near future. Both Megan and Jodie are available to work with associations to help them develop in many different areas. Volunteer Management is a huge part of this and it is important that associations sustain these vital volunteers. Some other areas may also include: Player, coach, referee and administration development. BVC, BV & BA have all worked hard in developing an Association Development Auditing tool, the 5 on 5 program, which focuses on the following key areas: - Governance - Customer Service - Staff & Volunteers - Programs - Marketing & Communication
- Coaching - Officiating - Competitions - Facilities
BVC will be trying to get as many associations as possible to complete this program.
Aussie Hoops is an initiative of Basketball Australia and with the support from State and Territory Sports Associations has developed Aussie Hoops to form the National Basketball Program for Primary School aged children. The program is player centred, fun focused, and affordable to all. Girls and boys; naturally gifted or sporting battler, Aussie Hoops caters for all. It provides opportunities to learn, play with your friends and to develop important social skills in a safe and friendly environment. Aussie Hoops is aimed for kids from 5 – 12 year olds to begin participation or come back and refresh on skills. The program may be tailored to suit the needs of the association, but in essence relies on a structured 8 - 10 week program of one session of 45 - 60 minutes per week. It is delivered by local association members with the support of Basketball Victoria Country. Aussie Hoops Packs including, backpack, t-shirt, basketball and drink bottle are available for kids that register with their Aussie Hoops Association. For further information on Association Development and Aussie Hoops, please contact BVC Basketball Development Officer – Megan Moody on 5440 6304 or email megan.moody@bvcc.net.au OR alternatively you can contact Jodie Harlow on jodie.harlow@bvcc.net.au