FINAL REMINDER REFUNDS CLOSE TODAY

Hi All

Hope this email finds you all well.

Further to correspondence sent out on the 18th August 2020, we remind those families wanting a refund and who haven’t already applied, you will need to reply by email to pam.dahlstrom@wcba.org.au by COB TODAY, Tuesday 1st September 2020 otherwise the credit roll over will be applied for next season.

As of tomorrow, Wednesday 2nd September 2020, refunds will not be available.

Message from our DOC’s:

Like the rest of Victoria, we’re watching and waiting to see what The Premier has in mind for us all……..we’re 4 months away from 2021….our advice to all the players is to use this unprecedented time effectively, and work on your skills and fitness.
Go pacers!
DOC’s

Championship Executive

REFUND or ROLLOVER – Closing 1 September 2020

Hi Pacer family
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work through all matters related to the effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on our Association and Basketball in General.
Thank you to everyone who has contacted us so far whether that be for a refund or rollover in relation to Junior Championship fees.
For those families wanting a refund you will need to reply by email to pam.dahlstrom@wcba.org.au by COB Tuesday 1st September 2020 otherwise the credit roll over will be applied for next season.

As of Wednesday 3rd September 2020, refunds will not be available.

To clarify where the funds raised by the collection of fees go:

· Sunday Trainings and tryouts
· Photo Day
· DOC and coaches’ payments
· Staff Wages including Superannuation & Workcover
· VJBL Registration fees (Grading Phase One) and Eltham Tournament team registration entry.
· Uniform costs for coaches, first aid kits and training equipment including extra basketballs for use Friday night
· Office supplies including photocopying, telephone, stationery and computer expenses.

The Registration Fee we charge per player, is only a portion of the funds raised that goes towards the running our championship program. For our program to run successfully, we also need to collect the following throughout the season:

· Friday night door takings – after referee payments, door staff payments, supervisor payments and court hire are accounted for any profit made goes toward the running of the championship program
· WCBA Junior Tournament
· Camps & Clinics
· Rebate from door entry for domestic competition
· Sponsorship
· Grants
· Fundraising events

However due to the Covid-19 restrictions all except the grants area are no longer viable and in the case of sponsorship we have had to refund amounts to sponsors when requested, as we cannot fulfil the terms of contracts/agreements.

Our Board members, Championship Executive, Administration Staff and our DOC’s are still working hard sourcing and applying for government grants as well as utilizing investments to keep the Association a going concern.

Our DOC’s have provided every player with a workout program. A link was also sent to all coaches to send to players with the imports and senior players showing drills and how to do them. If your child has not received this link please contact your Coach.

We are currently working close with Strength & Rehab HQ in putting together programs which will involve the following:

· Strength & Conditioning
· Dietician (Wellbeing of an Athlete)
· Preventative Injury Management
· Stretch Roll Activate

It is a fantastic opportunity that we can have our own club Physio strength & Conditioning Coach and Dietician to work closely with our players.

In closing, on behalf of WCBA Exec, Championship Exec, DOC’s and Administration staff a great big thank you to all our Coaches, Team Managers, Referees, Parents and most importantly our Players for your understanding, patience and support during these very trying times and if anyone’s circumstances change before next season please don’t hesitate to contact the office.

Yours in Basketball

WCBA Board and Championship Executive