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Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club

Locality: Eltham, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9439 5686

Address: Withers Way 3095 Eltham, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.elthamwildcats.com.au

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25.01.2022 Continued Eastern Districts Junior Basketball Association Summer 2020/21 Grand Final winners

25.01.2022 A big thank you to Melbourne United Basketball Club for sending us some new merchandise in celebration of their 'Thanksgiving Week', we have a lot of very happy children including this very lucky U8 team. We are looking forward to supporting the NBL and Melbourne United in the 2021 NBL season which is set to tip off in in January next year.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to past player and coach of the Wildcats and current parent Allison Bogle on her appointment to the Collingwood Basketball Association as General Manager. Allison was a champion player and there’s no doubt she’ll continue to drive Collingwood in a positive direction

22.01.2022 Girls Only Shooting Camp Presented by SP Solutions This camp is for girls of all abilities aged between 6-16 years of age. The Camp will be coached by our current 12.1 Girls Championship Head Coach Mannon Nolan-Black with other Wildcat players and coaches. ... Participants will learn correct shooting technique, footwork, develop shooting off the dribble, shooting off screens, creating your own shot and much more. This is a perfect opportunity to get shooting practice in before Saturday Junior Domestic, Junior Championship and the tournament returns in a fun and friendly environment. There is only limited spots available so register now to secure a spot: https://www.trybooking.com/BNNZO

21.01.2022 No Limits Basketball is offering our Wildcat players a FREE small group training session at their academy. Elevete your game by learning new footwork, body movements and moves that you didn't even know existed. To register for your FREE small group training session visit their website by clicking here: https://www.nolimitsbasketball.com.au

20.01.2022 Introduction To Coaching Clinic A free introduction to coaching clinic will be held this Tuesday for new Eltham Wildcat junior domestic coaches that will teach you how to manage your team, rotate players, utilise time outs, skill development and much more. Targeted toward new and prospective u12-u16 coaches. ... Date: Tuesday 1 December Time: 6:45 PM Venue: Eltham High School - Court 1 Cost: Free Register your spot: https://www.trybooking.com/BNFWZ

19.01.2022 The Montmorency Secondary Stadium Expansion. You've heard about it, you've read about it and now you can visualise it for yourself. With thanks to Sean Godsell Architects we're pleased to share this 3 court expansion as it is currently in 3D form. This will provide much needed access for community level basketball for all ages through to the elite, becoming the premier basketball facility in the region. ... Eastern Districts Junior Basketball Association Basketball Victoria NBL1 Vicki Ward MP for Eltham Sean Godsell ArchitectsMonty Life 3094 Eltham Life 3095 Banyule City Council Nillumbik Shire Council Eltham Town

19.01.2022 The Wildcat Store will re-open this week during the below times: Wednesday 4:00 - 7:00pm Friday 5:00 - 8:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm... Please note Junior Championship uniforms have still not arrived and stock is limited so only new players will be able to purchase a uniform at this point in time.

19.01.2022 **NEARLY SOLD OUT** PLAY Health and Fitness is running a 1 hour Young Athletes Fitness Session this Tuesday (6th April) at Eltham High School. The session is for players aged 10-15 and will build a strong foundation for correct movement to reduce the chance of injury, improve running technique and athletic performance. Participants will also enhance their footwork, change of direction, speed and much more.... Date: Tuesday 6th April Time: 4-5pm Venue: Eltham High School Cost: $20 Register now: https://www.trybooking.com/BQCWG

18.01.2022 Learn new moves and footwork just like this at our exclusive No Limits Basketball camps for Junior Domestic & Championship players this week. The camps will be held at Eltham High School and will focus on improving players weaknesses giving you moves, skills and abilities (just like in the video) that you didn’t previously have, and pushing you to take your game to a new level. This will NOT be a workout where players just get reps of skills they already have they wil...l be taught new footwork, body positions, and movements using our detailed and innovative training methods. Register now only a couple of spots available. More information: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/no-limits-basketball-camps/

18.01.2022 Optimal Return To Basketball Powered by The Optimal Health Lab. We are all excited to return to basketball this week. Unfortunately after such a long break we may be at risk of injury so we teamed up with our partners at the Optimal Health Lab to ensure you have all the information necessary to have an optimal return to basketball.... Physiotherapist Scott provides specific information for our Senior Domestic players to reduce the risk on injury for a return to competition. Hear what potential injuries may occur and strategies you can adopt to avoid them. Check out more information in our 'Optimal Return To Basketball' which includes warm up programs, home strength programs and Physio tips specific to junior domestic players, senior domestic players and coaches. More info: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/optimal-tips/

18.01.2022 It wasn't just the players excited to get back on court last weekend . We were extremely fortunate to have our home grown Eltham Wildcat NBL panel referees (Mitch Hare & Elliot Green) referee the U16 & U18 boys (with Paul Locke) running a three person officiating (3PO) crew to get back on court, improve their game fitness and fine tune their craft. Fingers crossed they will be back this Saturday for round 2.

18.01.2022 The Wildcats are back! The first junior games since March 7th! Thank you to our volunteers from Age Convenors, to coaches and the team managers whom without their work, the kids wouldn’t be back playing the game they love today! Please share below your Covid safe photos from today or tag us in your posts!... Basketball and the Wildcats are back! Nillumbik Shire Council Banyule City Council Vicki Ward MP for Eltham

17.01.2022 Great news Due to extreme popularity we have added another 10 more spots to the U12 & U14 Championship No Limits Basketball Camp tomorrow morning at Eltham High School (10:00am - 12:00pm). First in best dressed. Register your spot now and don't miss out: https://www.trybooking.com/BNVEE

16.01.2022 We urgently seek coaches for both boys and girls Saturday Junior Domestic teams. In particular in the boys program across age groups u10 - u16, no previous experience required just positive energy to get kids back on the court. Older age group players would also be welcome for the roles. The club provides support for new coaches. For more information please contact Lara Masters via email: [email protected] or register on PlayHQ as a coach at https://www.playhq.com

16.01.2022 Congratulations to the 147 Eltham Wildcat teams that participated in Eastern Districts Junior Basketball Association Grand Finals last Saturday. A special to the 63 Wildcat teams that won their respective premierships . We can't forget to mention every single one of our 275 Eltham Wildcat teams that played in the Summer 2020/21 season. It was a challenging year for all in 2020 and there was nothing better than seeing all our players, coaches, team managers and parents back on court enjoying basketball again.

16.01.2022 We are excited to have teamed up with the No Limits Basketball Academy to provide our players in both Junior Domestic & Championship an opportunity this January to learn from one of the best basketball training academies in Melbourne. No Limits Basketball Academy has over 200+ players each week at their facility and run some of the largest training camps in Victoria. Our No Limits Junior Domestic/Championship Basketball Camps will be held at Eltham High School in early Januar...y and will focus on improving players weaknesses giving you moves, skills and abilities that you didn’t previously have, and pushing you to take your game to a new level. This will NOT be a workout where players just get reps of skills they already have they will be taught new footwork, body positions, and movements using our detailed and innovative training methods. Register now limited spots available. More information: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/no-limits-basketball-camps/

15.01.2022 Optimal Return To Basketball Powered by The Optimal Health Lab. We are all excited to return to basketball this week. Unfortunately after such a long break we may be at risk of injury so we teamed up with our partners at the Optimal Health Lab to ensure you have all the information necessary to have an optimal return to basketball.... Physiotherapist Darcy provides specific strategies & information for our Junior Domestic coaches to help prepare their players for trainings and games to lower the risk of injury. Check out more information in our 'Optimal Return To Basketball' which includes warm up programs, home strength programs and Physio tips specific to junior domestic players, senior domestic players and coaches. More info: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/optimal-tips/

13.01.2022 The Eltham Wildcats would like to wish you and your family a very happy and safe Easter break. The Club office and facilities will be closed from 5:00pm Thursday 1st of April until 9:00am Tuesday 6th April.

13.01.2022 Skills & Drills Camp Develop the fundamental skills of basketball (ball handling, shooting, defence) taught by Wildcat coaches using many different types of fun skills and drills. Perfect for all domestic players aged between 7-14. DATE: ... Thursday 14th & Friday 15th January VENUE: Eltham High School (Withers Way, Eltham) TIME: 9:30am 3:30pm Secure your spot now: https://www.trybooking.com/BNNVU

13.01.2022 Welcome back to basketball with our COVID safe Back2Ball indoor small group training sessions for Junior Domestic and Championship players. With junior domestic competition and junior championship trials fast approaching these hour sessions will provide a perfect opportunity for players of all abilities and age groups to get back on court and refreshing their skills in a friendly and safe environment. Register now: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/back-2-ball-outdoor-training/... *Limited spots available

12.01.2022 Intro 2 Championship Skills Sessions The 'Intro 2 Championship' skills sessions are designed to help ease new players (not returning ones) trying out for the Eltham Wildcats Junior Championship program with the appropriate training in the skills and drills that they will be required to demonstrate in the try-out process. Free of charge... COVID safe Coached by Eltham Wildcat Junior Championship coaches and players. ** Only for NEW PLAYERS in U12 & U14's ** More information: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/intro-2-championship/

12.01.2022 We had our first Eltham Wildcats focused radio show yesterday on 88.6 Plenty Valley FM We had the chance to chat to Billy Goldby-Foard the Manager of the EDJBA, our own Dyani Ananiev at the U18 Nationals & Ovie Magbegor from our NBL1 & Youth teams, plus the inaugural captain of the Latrobe Uni team in the national University Basketball League. You can tune in live Saturday’s from 9-10am... https://omny.fm//pvfm-outside-t/outside-the-arcs-2021-4-10

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11.01.2022 What is junior Wildcat graduate Alice Kunek upto? She’s living and playing professionally in Poland and in the EuroLeague! Not just that, but Alice is Poland, Portugal, Norway, USA - we’ve got Wildcats playing all over the right now. ... Thinking of you all as we close 2020.

11.01.2022 Only 6 spots remain in our exclusive No Limits Basketball camp for junior domestic players this Friday at Eltham High School. U10 & U12's - SOLD OUT U14, U16 & U18 - 6 SPOTS LEFT ... Don't miss out on an amazing opportunity to improve weaknesses and add new moves, skills and abilities that you didn’t previously have. This will NOT be a workout where players just get reps of skills they already have they will be taught new footwork, body positions, and movements using their detailed and innovative training methods. Secure your spot now: https://www.trybooking.com/BNVEC

11.01.2022 Camps are nearly full Our camps are being held in the lead up to junior domestic, junior championship and the Eltham Dandenong Junior Basketball Tournament providing opportunities for players of all abilities (3-16 years of age) to get back on the court in a friendly and safe environment. Get active... Learn new moves and skills Play with friends or make new ones There is something for everyone! Register now: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/holiday-camps/ All camps will adhere to COVID-19 regulations.

10.01.2022 Anneli Maley Is Back 2020 was the year that Anneli Maley was to return to her home court - Eltham. Fast forward 12 months and Maley’s return is potentially now one that she is even more prepared for and one that the Eltham Wildcat supporter base can be even more excited about! Read more: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/all-roads-lead-back-to-eltha/... NBL1 Wildcat Memberships on sale now: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/nbl1memberships/

10.01.2022 We are proud to announce Dyani Ananiev as our first player signing for the 2021 NBL1 South season. At just 16 years of age Dyani is a Wildcat junior player who has worked hard and found her way into the national second tier competition of NBL1 and ready to take her game to the next level. Read more: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/wildcats-junior-signs-for-nb/

10.01.2022 We are seeking U16 girls players for Saturday Junior Domestic (EDJBA) competition. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a team please email [email protected] or call the club on 9439 5686. We are also still urgently seeking coaches for both boys and girls Saturday Junior Domestic teams. No previous experience required just positive energy to get kids back on the court. Older age group players would also be welcome for the roles. The club provides support for new coaches.

10.01.2022 Junior Championship uniforms have arrived You can now purchase your Friday night Junior Championship (VJBL) uniforms from the Wildcat Store tonight 5:00 - 8:00pm or tomorrow 9:00am - 3:00pm.

10.01.2022 For Wildcats players only, we have free access to Eltham HS today on courts 2 and 3. From 9am until 4pm today our Wildcats can workout free of charge! See you soon

08.01.2022 Become a better shooter with our Shooting Camps In just over a week Junior Domestic, Junior Championship and the Eltham Dandenong Junior Basketball Tournament will commence. Are you ready and confident in your shooting? Next week we have two camps that can help:... SP Solutions Girls Only Shooting Camp: https://www.trybooking.com/BNNZO Domestic Shooting Camp: https://www.trybooking.com/BNNZT

08.01.2022 Our exclusive No Limits Basketball camps for Wildcat Junior Domestic & Championship players are filling up fast. ------------------------------------------------------------ The camps will be held at Eltham High School next week and will focus on improving players weaknesses giving you moves, skills and abilities that you didn’t previously have, and pushing you to take your game to a new level. This will NOT be a workout where players just get reps of skills they alread...y have they will be taught new footwork, body positions, and movements using our detailed and innovative training methods. Register now limited spots available. More information: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/no-limits-basketball-camps/

08.01.2022 Want to get active, have fun and socialise? Register a team in our Senior Domestic Competition There are opportunities for teams of all standards in open, over 30’s (Men) and mixed competitions.... For more information and to register click here: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/senior-domestic/

08.01.2022 Just a reminder basketball is back in 2 days The EDJBA released their fixtures late last night. You can now view your game time for this Saturday by clicking the link below. View fixtures here: https://www.playhq.com//edjba-summer-202021/a62fadf9/teams

08.01.2022 Kicking off tomorrow are the U18 National Championships at Eagle Stadium, Werribee, featuring four long time Wildcats who started with us in junior domestic! We’d like to wish Wildcats (pic L-R) Kristian Ferronato, Zahn Agosta, Dyani Ananiev and Brad Moorey the very best of luck as the boys represent Vic Metro and Dyani plays for Vic Country. Congratulations also to Zahn who was voted ‘Captain’ for Vic Metro.... Best wishes to Metro Boy’s Head Coach Craig Stratford and to the Women’s Vic Metro Assistant Coach Matt Bongetti. The games are being shown live on Kayo Freebies and also on the Basketball Australia YouTube channel as per announcement below. Good luck and have a great time Wildcat gang! https://basketballvictoria.com.au/auschamps-basketball-ka/

07.01.2022 We have a new Wildcats focused radio show each Saturday morning from 9-10am on 88.6 Plenty Valley FM. Tomorrow morning we’ll have on the show: - Billy Goldby-Foard who is the Manager of the EDJBA - Dyani Ananiev from the U18 national championships... -Ovie Magbegor from our NBL1 and Youth teams, plus captain of the new Latrobe Uni team in the national University Basketball League See more

05.01.2022 We’re taking registrations for our Junior Representative (Championship) trials until Wednesday evening. We’re planning on starting on Sunday 22nd and will be finished within 3 weeks We’ll enter 54 teams to represent the region from U12-U21 in boys & girls in the Victorian Junior Basketball Leagues. Each year the Wildcats are in the top two for most number of player opportunities of any program in Victoria. U12- born 2010-2012... U14- born 2008-2009 U16- born 2006 -2007 U18- born 2004-2005 U21- born 2001-2003 Our trials won’t be ‘old school’ with players tagged with a number. Kids will be put into a temporary team for three weeks of training and games where they’ll have a coach to guide them and they’ll be comfortable knowing what’s happening from session to session on their return to basketball. Don’t play domestic for Eltham? That’s ok, we have lots of players from surrounding domestic clubs and we encourage you to keep playing domestic at your home club!

05.01.2022 our friends at OHL! We take great pride in partnering with those with strong community values; those who are committed and passionate about our local region. Well done Optimal Health Lab!

04.01.2022 We’re back on court and you can be too! Eltham Senior Domestic Basketball is back in January 2021! There are spaces for teams of all standards in open, over 30’s (Men) and mixed competitions. You can be back out on court as early as the 18th of January, so get a team together and register NOW! For more information and to register click here: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/senior-domestic/

04.01.2022 Game Day Get down to Eltham High School today and support our Youth Men & Women who take on the McKinnon Cougars. Women tip off at 12pm followed by the Men at 2pm. Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/BQJBQ... Game booklet: https://issuu.com//2021_youth_league_booklet_a8cbc817e102fd Two Cameras Photography

02.01.2022 Last chance to improve your game Only a couple of spots remain in our exclusive No Limits Basketball camp for junior domestic and championship players this Friday/Saturday at Eltham High School. Domestic U10 & U12 - SOLD OUT ... Domestic U14, U16 & U18 - 2 SPOTS LEFT Championship U10 & U12's - SOLD OUT Championship U14, U16 & U18 - 6 SPOTS LEFT Don't miss out on an amazing opportunity to improve weaknesses and add new moves, skills and abilities that you didn’t previously have. This will NOT be a workout where players just get reps of skills they already have they will be taught new footwork, body positions, and movements using their detailed and innovative training methods. Secure your spot now: https://elthamwildcats.com.au/no-limits-basketball-camps/

02.01.2022 Have you got a Wildcats face mask ready for Saturday Junior Domestic? We still have adult & child face masks available to purchase at the Wildcat Store or via our online shop. Shop now: https://wildcatstore.com.au/index.php... *Hurry limited stock available

01.01.2022 The 'Point God' is back in the Red & Black We are excited to announce Adam Doyle will return to the Eltham Wildcats for the 2021 NBL1 South season. Back in 2019, the guys were excited. Through the club, they’d been elevated to a new standard, but nobody including myself knew just how good NBL1 was going to be on the court, but also off it".... Read more: https://elthamwildcats.nbl1.com.au//doyle-back-in-/generic Two Cameras Photography

01.01.2022 Return to Basketball - Saturday Domestic The long-anticipated return to Basketball is finally within our sights. Some players will be bursting with excitement about getting back to sport seeing friends. Others will be nervous, and for those particularly anxious, they maybe dreading the return. All of these responses are normal. The Wildcats Basketball club is passionate about players enjoying their basketball. We appreciate all players and families have had a very long brea...Continue reading

01.01.2022 On an extremely tight timeframe compared to normal we’d like to thank our volunteer convenors for their countless hours to this point. Not only did they do teams and preparation, but their work still continues to ensure as many kids as possible are catered for. To these people - not just for us, but across the EDJBA clubs, an almighty thank you on behalf of the wider Wildcat community. Without them this weekend wouldn’t be possible. Congratulations to the EDJBA staff and Comm...ittee who’ve achieved growth in clubs entering the competition such has been their organization and dedication to have children back playing sport, leading basketball across Melbourne in doing so. Not everything is perfect and we’ve still got some ironing to go, to have everything right, but given the short timeframes, we’re proud of our team. With that, please find the Round 1 fixtures for the return to basketball in the EDJBA and the return of the famous red & black of the Wildcat!