July 2021 Newsletter
Hi Everyone,
I hope you have had an enjoyable school holidays and haven’t been too affected by ongoing COVID restrictions.
As we near the end of our Winter season we would like to share with you some important events that are coming up in the next few months.
Junior Summer Season
Did you know that age groups are based on 2022 age? This is because the Summer season is played from October 2021 to March 2022. Please see table below to see what age group your child will be in the summer season.
Age Groups
Year Born AGE GROUP FOR AGE GROUP FOR
WINTER SEASON SUMMER SEASON2016 U8s U8s
2015 U8s U8s
2014 U8s U10s
2013 U10s U10s
2012 U10s U12s
2011 U12s U12s
2010 U12s U14s
2009 U14s U14s
2008 U14s U16s
2007 U16s U16s
2006 U16s U18s
2005 U18s U18s
2004 U18s SeniorsJuniors
● Games recommence 15-17 July 2021
● Last rounds played 13-15 August 2021
● Semi-finals 20-22 August 2021
● Preliminary Finals 27-29 August 2021
● Grand Final Sat 4 September 2021
● Sign on Day (summer season) Sunday 5 September 2021
● Junior Trophy Presentation – Sunday 12th September, Venue, and time to be confirmed.
Seniors
● Last round games 23-25 August 2021
● Semi-finals 30 Aug-1 Sep 2021
● Senior Dinner and Trophy Presentation Friday 3rd September. Venue and time to be confirmed.
● Prelim finals 6-8 September
● Grand Final Saturday 11 September (All divisions)
● New Season will commence in February 2022. We are waiting for confirmation from TBI if there will be a warehouse competition over the summer.
Teams for Summer Season
It takes a lot of planning ahead to put teams together each season and it would be really helpful to us if you can indicate as early as possible if your child is or is not playing in the Summer season. We will need to nominate our teams before the September school holidays start.
We are really keen to gets some U8s teams for summer season so if you know any players born 2015-2016, please invite them along to a training session - 4:30pm on Mondays for boys and Thursdays for girls.
Please encourage any other family or friends of all age groups to come along to one of our trainings before the end of this season if they may be interested in playing in the Summer competition.
Fees
QLD Basketball registration
This is due every 12 months and if you were registered before the COVID break in 2020 you will also be required to pay the TBI and club fee that is normally paid at the beginning of the year at the same time. The amount will depend on when your BQ rego expires. Most players seem to be due in June/July/August. You should receive an email 1 month before it is due but if you are not sure please contact Jo Baker on 0414543745
U8-10s: QLD Bball rego $34.55
Seniors U12-18s: QLD Bball rego $69.09
Junior Fees for Summer season
The Club fee is $30 per season.
Townsville Basketball Registration/Game fees vary each season depending on the number of rounds. Between $206-$232 for U12-18s and U8-10s $175-$200
Capital Levy $60 per person or $90 family per season
Annual fee for QLD basketball registration must be paid online. Payment plans can be arranged through Townsville Basketball for all other fees if required. 47783400 or rec@townsvillebasketball.com
Are you interested in coaching?
Have you ever thought about getting involved in coaching a junior or senior team? We will be looking for more coaches, adults, and juniors, for the upcoming summer season. The club can provide full support and assistance with accreditation. Please contact our Coaching Coordinator Simon Gable on 0418 753 132 if you are interested.
Meet the Coach
In this section we would like to highlight some of our wonderful coaches who volunteer their time. This season we have 4 junior coaches ranging from 13 -16 years old. One of our newest coaches is Monty who is 16 years old and plays in our U18 Boys division 2 Team. He is currently an assistant coach for the U10 Boys and is doing an awesome job under the guidance of Janet, one of our experienced coaches.
We caught up with him recently and asked him a few questions.
Q: What got you starting as a coach or inspired you to start?
A: Fun experience and helpful in the future Q: What do you like about being a coach? Teach young people collaboration and teamwork
Q:What are your values and focus on the game?
A: Chance for a positive experience and individual success
Q: Why do you think it's a good idea for people to start coaching?
A: Good experience and lifelong skills and fun
Congratulations Velma
Congratulations go out to Velma Gara, coach of Phoenix U12 Girls Purple and U14 Girls Silver teams. Townsville Basketball have recognised three of the greatest indigenous players to ever wear the Townsville Basketball colours and contribute to the game in our community in Michael Cedar, Chris Cedar and Velma Gara. The Cedar-Gara Bursary Program for disadvantaged Indigenous Youths has been set up to enable players to afford to play the game. Every season the Townsville NBL1 players will wear a special uniform that will be auctioned during the game. Townsville Basketball will use the funds raised through the auction of the Gujuda Gulumbulah uniforms to offset registration and/or game fees so that we can expose our game to as many prospective ballers as possible. Townsville Basketball will work with representatives from Indigenous Basketball Australia and Basketball Queensland to establish the guidelines for application before our Summer Season tips off in October.
Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our two major sponsors RAR Therapy and AbbaCare who sponsor our junior teams as well as the Senior Women and Baskin Robbins who sponsor our Senior Men’s teams
A big Thank You to Domino’s Aitkenvale, Bushland Beach, Kirwan, Mount Louisa and North Shore for providing us with Vouchers to be given out to the player of the week.
Key Contacts:
Email: phoenixbasketballclubtsv@gmail.com
Facebook: Phoenix Basketball Club Townsville
Junior Registrar Jo Baker 00414 543 745
Senior Registrar Dani Vervenne | 0448 454 678
Coaching Coordinator Simon Gable | 0418 753 132
President Janet Stewart | 0418 171 131
