8th July 2020
Attention Whittlesea Players and Coaches
It was announced by Basketball Victoria that the following seasons will not go forward in 2020 due to the action taken by the Victorian government in relation to the latest COVID-19 outbreak across the greater Melbourne Metropolitan area.
VJBL
With the latest restrictions imposed over the next six weeks, BV has no choice but to cancel the VJBL Championship season and consider the health and well-being of all athletes and families.
Our Whittlesea Pacer club respects this decision by Basketball Victoria to apply the safest way to ensure that we as a basketball community do not jeopardise any of our club members and their families during this crisis.
We as Directors of Coaching are now in the process of planning and moving forward to the 2020/2021 VJBL Championship season and will be coordinating new guidelines and strategies that will be implemented to assure a safe return to basketball. These strategies will be pending operational procedures consistent with State Government and Basketball Victoria initiatives.
As for our near future we will be sending out information to all currently registered Whittlesea players and coaches to detail the return to court with tryout dates and projected procedures pending the COVID-19 climate at such time. Our current target timeframe is October 2020, with date to be determined.
BIG V
Big V players and coaches this also means that the 2020 season is cancelled, and we will provide all of our currently registered players and coaches with details about the upcoming plans for season 2021. This too will be pending the guidelines set forth by State Government and Basketball Victoria initiatives for a return to sport. We envision tryout times to occur in October but dates to be confirmed.
In terms of workouts and staying in shape, there is a lot of basketball information and training drills available online, and we will also provide materials that you can access to keep your skills sharp.
We as a club first and foremost thank you for your participation and patience as this has been an unprecedented time in our history in the wake of this pandemic; and pray that you all stay safe and healthy.
We look forward to seeing all of you again in October on court and ready to go! (fingers crossed)
Directors of Coaching
8th July 2020.
Attention All Coaches,
Given the recent decision of Basketball Victoria to cancel the 2019/2020 season, the club has determined that all training sessions with your teams will no longer be sanctioned by the club as of today July 7, 2020.
We will be keeping everyone posted in terms of when and how the 2020/2021 season will be determined by Basketball Victoria.
Having said this, we trust that you will do the right thing and not jeopardise any players or the club by having any unsanctioned training sessions under the Whittlesea banner as the season is officially over.
Have a break and recharge your energies for an enthusiastic and outstanding 2021.
Directors of Coaching
