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REMINDER Club Coaching Course - Sunday 5th of June 2016
Club Coaching Course - Sunday 5th of June 2016
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Peak joins forces with Bendigo Basketball
The Bendigo Basketball Association (BBA) is pleased to announce that Peak Sport Australia (Peak) have been successful in winning the tender to be the official uniform supplier for the BBA for the next two years.
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Nominations now open for the Junior Braves Committee
The BBA have opened up nominations to join the Junior Braves Committee.
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Status of Permits and Clearances
Here is a list of the status of clearances and permits for the Winter 2016 season.
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$2 Entry to Braves Home Game vs Melbourne Tigers
Come support the Bendigo Bank Braves this Saturday night when they take on the Andrew Gaze coached Melbourne Tigers.
Entry just $2.
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Entry just $2.
Andrew Gaze to be Guest Speaker at Braves Event
Free Event this Saturday night for all Braves Sponsors and Members. For those interested in attending, please contact sarah.huxtable@bendigostadium.com.au (RSVP by 5pm Thursday 5 May)
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Winter 2016 season fixtures released
The Interact Us 2016 winter season now has fixtures available online.
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Harrowers’ to provide support for Lady Braves
The Bendigo Braves Basketball Club is pleased to announce the Champions IGA Lady Braves Coaching Staff for the 2016 South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL) season
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Big V Action in Bendigo
The ELGAS Young Lady Braves will take on Bulleen Boomers at 6pm while the Interact Us Young Braves will take on arch rivals Ballarat Miners at 8pm.
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Braves Sign Hawk for 2016
The Bendigo Braves Basketball Club is pleased to announce that Illawarra Hawks point guard, Kevin White has signed for the 2016 South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL) season.
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Under 14 Skills Days
The Under 14 Skills Days are designed to offer junior basketballers from ALL ASSOCIATIONS the opportunity to receive coaching to develop their skills to the highest possible level.
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No Domestic Basketball over Labour day long weekend
No Domestic Basketball over Labour day long weekend-13th & 14th of March
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2016 Winter Season Team Entries Now Open
2016 Winter Season Team Entries Now Open, Click here for more details.
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No McBiddy Ball & Aussie Hoops Tonight
No McBiddy or Aussie Hoops Program will be conducted tonight (Tuesday 23 February) due to Stadium unavailability.
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Big V Try-Outs - Update
The venue for tonight's second try-outs has been changed back to the Bendigo Stadium.
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Finals Eligibility
Players are required to play 6 games to play finals in the BBA Domestic Competition. Check below links to see how many games you have played to date.
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2016 Big V Try-Outs - Register Now
The Bendigo Braves and the Bendigo Lady Braves are calling for expressions of interest for all those that want to be apart of the 2016 SEABL/BIGV Youth League seasons.
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Australian Gems Basketball Coach to conduct clinic in Bendigo
Current Australian Gems Basketball Coach (U19 National Womens team), Paul Gorris is coming to Bendigo on Sunday 31 January to conduct a Coaching Clinic on behalf of the Bendigo Basketball Association (BBA) and the Bendigo Bank Junior Braves.
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Bendigo Bank Spirit Home Game
Saturday 9th January Vs Melbourne Boomers, Tip off 7pm at Bendigo Stadium
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Braves Come N Try Day!
Bendigo Basketball Association are currently seeking expressions of interest for our School holiday 'come n try' day!
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Junior Braves: Tournament Results
Bendigo Bank Junior Braves Basketball Club participated in the Shepparton Annual Junior Basketball Tournament
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Champions IGA Lady Braves Head Coach
Jonathan Goodman is set to return for his fourth season as Head Coach of the Champions IGA Lady Braves in the 2016 South Eastern Australian Basketball League (SEABL).
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DJ set for Bendigo!
Damian Johnson is set to become a Brave! Damian has played the last two seasons with Mount Gambier Pioneers
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Interact Us Bendigo Basketball Competition - Fixture Update
All teams have now been re-graded and fixtures are live. Please ensure you double check the fixtures.
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Ben Harvey re-signs with Braves for 2016 Season
Ben Harvey is set to return for his seventh season as Head Coach of the Bendigo Bank Braves in the 2016 SEABL competition.
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Team Codes
To link yourself to the team or to pay insurance you will need your team code. Team codes are available here (click more).
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Team Sheet Fee Postponed
The Bendigo Basketball Association (BBA) can confirm that the introduction of a Team Sheet Fee has been postponed to allow for further consideration.
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Bendigo Basketball Newsletter - August 2015 (edition 2)
Everything you virtually need to know about the new Summer 2015/16 season is contained in this newsletter and more.
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Finals Eligibility
Players are required to play 6 games to play finals in the BBA Domestic Competition. Check here how games you have played to date.
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Players Looking To Join A Team or Teams Looking For Players
Short on players. Why not check this list of players wanting to play basketball or teams trying to find players.
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Insured Player List - Bendigo Basketball
All players must be insured to play basketball. Check the player list to see if you're insured for the upcoming Winter 2015 season.
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Annual General Meeting of the Bendigo Basketball Association Incorporated
The Bendigo Basketball Association Incorporated Annual General Meeting was held at 6.30pm on the 19th August 2015 at the Bendigo Stadium.
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Bendigo Basketball Newsletter - August 2015
The latest news around the Bendigo Basketball Association.
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Bendigo Basketball - Fixture Updates
BBA asks all teams to re-check fixtures as we head into the last few rounds, due to amendments of original fixtures.
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Bendigo Basketball Newsletter - July 2015 (edition 2)
A further update of many of the items added to the Bendigo Basketball website and additional news in the past fortnight.
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Junior Braves Coaching Opportunity
Under 18 B teams and development coach applications are open!
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Alan Godden - BBRA Training Night (Tues 11 August)
NBL Life Member and Referee of over 450 NBL games, Alan Godden is coming to Bendigo next Tuesday to conduct a special training presentation for all current referees.
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Bendigo Bank Junior Braves Try Outs
Bendigo Bank Junior Braves Try Out forms are now available.
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Access All Abilities Tournament
The Bendigo Basketball Association in conjunction with the Bendigo Stadium and sponsor Borough Club announce that an Access All Abilities tournament will be held in July.
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VENUE change: Under 14 Boys Try Out
Bendigo Bank Junior Braves: VENUE CHANGE Thursday 6th August 2015
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Minutes of the June Domestic Competitions Committee Meeting
The Bendigo Basketball Association Domestic Competitions Committee as well as other interested stakeholders attended a meeting in late June.
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Bendigo Basketball Newsletter - July 2015
Hopefully everyone is having a nice break during the school holiday period. Still plenty going on though.
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Bendigo Bank Junior Braves Coaches Announced
Bendigo Bank Junior Braves are pleased to announce the coaches for season 2015/16.
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Mixed Social Basketball Teams Wanted
Do you want a fun game of Mixed Social Basketball where you don't play for sheep stations?
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Bendigo Spirit School Holiday Camp
Please see the attached brochure about the Bendigo Spirit School Holiday Camp
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Trivia/Auction Night Fundraiser (Under 14 Junior Braves)
The U14A Junior Braves are on their way to Perth having qualified to participate in the Australian Championships. To assist in fundraising the team will be holding a Trivia and Auction Night on Saturday 8th August.
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Level 0 Referees Course - 21st & 22nd July
The Bendigo Basketball Referees Association (BBRA) is running its next Level 0 Referees Course next week.
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Bendigo Spirit Tryouts
The Bendigo Spirit will be conducting try-outs for development players on August 8th at the Bendigo Stadium.
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Bendigo Basketball Newsletter - June 2015
The Bendigo Basketball Association Newsletter this month bring news around Domestic basketball, Junior Braves, Braves, Basketball Victoria Country and some interesting stories.
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Domestic Basketball Competitions Meeting (update 10 June 2015)
The Bendigo Basketball Association will hold its Domestic Competitions Committee Meeting on Tuesday 23rd June. This is open to all basketball stakeholders.
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Country Basketball League: Coaching Applications
The Bendigo Junior Braves are entering a women's and men's team into the upcoming season. Coaching Applications are now open. Click more for registration forms.
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Winning v Development
An excellent article provided by Sporting Pulse regarding Junior Sport, which Bendigo Basketball strongly endorses at Domestic Competition level.
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Junior Braves and upcoming season 2015-16
Attached is a timeline for key milestone dates in the lead up to the Junior Braves 2015-16 season.
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Team Playing Lists - IMPORTANT to CHECK
Information is provided here to check players linked to your teams and also if their insurance is due.
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Bendigo Basketball Newsletter - May 2015
What is happening around Bendigo Basketball currently. Read about it here.
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Braves Past Stars Return for All Star Game
The Braves stars of the past and some current players will return to the court for a fundraiser to assist our Under 14 boys team to get to Perth for the National Titles.
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Junior Braves Committee Positions Advertised
The Bendigo Basketball Association is requesting those persons interested in making a difference, or having some contribution to Junior Representative Basketball in Bendigo to apply to be part of the Junior Braves Committee. Nominations close May 31, 2015.
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One on One Training with Braves Stars
Some our Braves and Lady Braves are available for one on one tuition or tuition in small groups to improve your game.
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Status of Permits and Clearances
Here is a list of the status of clearances and permits for the Winter 2015 season.
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Bendigo Basketball Newsletter - April 2015
News features included in the April Newsletter can be viewed by clicking forward on
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Grading Meeting and Changes to Friday/Sunday competitions
Changes have been made to some competitions after the grading meeting on Monday 18th May 2015. At this grading meeting competitions on Sunday and Friday's were discussed.
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Grading Meeting and Changes to Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Competitions
Changes have been made to some competitions after the grading meeting on Thursday 14th May. At the grading meeting competitions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's were discussed.
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Grading Meetings and Fixtures Post Grading
Grading Meeting for the Winter 2015 season will be held as follows:
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Bendigo Braves Auction and Trivia Night
The Bendigo Braves will be holding its annual Auction and Trivia Night on Friday 19th June. This is an amazing night with some of the best auction prizes you will see at similar nights.
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McDonalds Sideline Challenge for Primary Schools
The long-running and popular McDonalds Sideline Challenge for Primary Schools returns again on June 9.
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Team Listings and Players in These Teams as at 12.20pm 10th April 2015
Within this news story is a list of players and the team they have been linked into. If you are not included in a team please act well before your first game.
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Sunday Night Competition
The Sunday night competition will commence on 26th April 2015. The start on the 19th is not possible due a Stadium Event.
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2015 Basketball Calendar
Want to see the key dates for basketball events within the Bendigo Basketball Association then have a look at this new tool.
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Junior Braves Under 12 teams perform well at Basketball Victoria Country Champs
In excess of 3,000 players, coaches, referees, volunteers and all their families came and have now gone from the City of Bendigo. It was an action packed 3 days at the Bendigo Stadium, Flora Hill Stadium and Maiden Gully Primary School stadium for everyone attending the Under 12 Basketball Victoria Country Championships.
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Basketball News - March 2015 (Edition 2) Newsletter
Some important updates within Bendigo Basketball with our ever expanding competition and soon to be stadium. Read about it in the 2nd edition of our March newsletter.
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Basketball News - March 2015 Newsletter
Great deal of news coming up for the new season as well as Supercamps, Braves Memberships discounted and lots more.
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Basketball Newsletter - February 2015
Lot's of news, coaching tips, finals information and new season information in this months newsletter. See
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Checking how many games a player has played to date
Finals are nearly upon us and to play finals you must have played 6 games. Here is an easy method from this website to check how many your team players have participated in.
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Basketball Newsletter - January 2015
Read about all the news from around the Bendigo Basketball Association in the January Newsletter.
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Ear Rings and Long Fingernails
Please ensure all Players have any piercings covered with a bandage before taking the court.
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Level 0 Coaching Course - Saturday 28th February
The Bendigo Basketball Association will be holding a Level 0 Coaching Course on Saturday 28th February. For further information, please click on
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Aussie Hoops - REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR TERM 1
Aussie Hoops will return in Term 1 of the new school year. Click here to register.
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McBiddy Ball
McBiddy Ball for Term 1 in 2015 will recommence on Tuesday 3rd February at 4.15pm.
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Equal Court Time - Download this useful tool
One of the areas that is difficult at times in the heat of the game is ensuring equal court time for Juniors.
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Introduction to Bendigo Basketball
The document you can review here may answer many of the questions you may have about the Bendigo Basketball Association Domestic Competition.
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Grading Meetings of the Domestic Competition
The grading meetings for the Summer 2014/15 season will be held. Click on more to be informed of the date and times.
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Basketball News - November 2014 Newsletter
For all the latest news see the November 2014 newsletter. Read here
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Bendigo Basketball Newsletter - October 2014
Read all the up to date news going on around Bendigo Basketball.
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Referees Awards
Many of our Bendigo Referee Association officials have been earning the plaudits of those around the state and locally.
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Bendigo Stadium takes out 2 community awards
Bendigo Stadium in conjunction with the Bendigo Braves has won the Community Club Awards for Victoria for best Welfare and Social Inclusion Program.
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Aussie Hoops
Due to a lack of numbers Aussie Hoops has been cancelled in the 4th school term. Read
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McBiddy Ball and new start times
From the start of term 4 of the school year McBiddy Ball will now begin at 4.15pm on Tuesday & Thursday and run through to 5pm. Basketballs will be made available from 4pm and sign-in will occur between 4.10pm and 4.15pm. Also read on for dates when
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New Season Competition News
As highlighted frequently recently the competitions have closed on Friday 19th September. We've had a record 410 team entries for the 2014/15 Summer season.
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Junior Braves
To review information about Junior Braves go to the menu on this website labelled Junior Braves. This includes information on training times etc.
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Basketball News - August 2014 Newsletter
The most important newsletter of the year. A must read to keep up to date with current season coming into finals and new season news and information.
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New Season and By-Law Changes
Upon the Summer 2014/15 season commencing the following By-Law changes will take place. Click on more to find our further information.
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Playing or not playing a zone
Below is some information in relation to the playing or not playing of a zone.
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Basketball News - July Newsletter
Click on more to be taken to the latest information from the Bendigo Basketball Association.
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Basketball News - June Newsletter
Read what is going on around the Bendigo Basketball Association here.
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Scorelines when players play uninsured
We have had quite a few questions in recent days about 2-0 scorelines etc.
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Bendigo Junior Braves Update, News and Information
Bendigo Junior Braves Update, News and Information can be found by clicking on more.
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Wheelchair Basketball
Are you interested in coaching wheelchair basketball or participating in it? Click 'more' for further information.
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