Grovedale Pistons Basketball Club in Geelong, Victoria | Amateur sports team

Grovedale Pistons Basketball Club

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 438 416 532

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24.01.2022 Pistons are all set for the games to return tomorrow night for the U12 and U14 boys. With many junior teams aren't far behind. Please be sure you know the rules for stadiums & follow them carefully and please be patient. - Only 1 supporter per player ... - Scan you QR code on entry to register you at the venue for tracing purposes - For entry & exits to the stadium refer to diagram. Be sure to have safety social distancing at all times - Use provided hand sanatiser on entry - Ensure spacing while inside the stadium - At the end of the game be sure you leave promptly If you are unwell please stay away. If players are unwell please be sure to notify your coach & stay away Please consider pre-paid tickets - see details in the link below For more details please refer to the Geelong United Link https://geelongunitedbasketball.com.au//return-to-play-i/ Thank you to our Pistons family in helping us getting set for the return to domestic basketball!

23.01.2022 Today we kick off the Return of Basketball and, this is what the week looks like this for our members; Pistons RANGERS U12 Boys (Div2) Monday @ 4.40pm @ Arena Crt 2... Pistons BULLETS U14 Boys (Div2) Monday @ 6.40pm @ AWA Crt 5 Pistons TIGERS U14 Boys (Div3) Monday @ 5.40pm @ AWA Crt 5 Pistons STRIKERS U14 (Div6+) Monday @ 6.40pm @ Leisuretime Crt 1 Pistons OPALS U14 Girls (Div3/4) Tuesday @ 4.40pm @ AWA Crt 3 Pistons TOPAZ U16 Girls Tuesday @ 6.40pm @ AWA Crt 4 Pistons HURRICANES U18 Boys (Champ) Wednesday @ 8.40pm @ AWA Crt 3 Pistons GIANTS U10 (Div3) Saturday @ 11.00am @ AWA Crt 4 Pistons SPURS U10 (Div5) Saturday @ 12.00noon @ AWA Crt 5 Pistons JEWELS U12 Girls (Div1/2) Saturday @ 3.00pm @ AWA Crt 4

21.01.2022 Aussie Hoops is back!!

21.01.2022 Another in home workout to keep your fitness up! You don’t need much space for this one, and Core Workouts are so important. We are looking for you Share your workout ideas!

21.01.2022 Another one of our local sponsors is still open!!! Sheds n Homes can do everything from permits slab install electrical and plumbing as they are a registered builder...

21.01.2022 Covid 19 Update

21.01.2022 Hello Pistons We are saddened to hear the loss of Abe from our basketball community. He was a very much respected referee, player, team mate but most of all a well love friend. A go fund me page has been set up to help his family out. We extend our sincere condolences to Abe’s family and friends

21.01.2022 Welcome back to basketball, we have survived Monday and Tuesday and we are looking forward to seeing our other teams return tonight and Saturday. A huge thank you to everyone for your patience understanding some challenging circumstances, and having patience with our volunteers working hard to get our children back on the court. We do have some general housekeeping, and a reminder for some points that will assist on game nights.... Ensure players your check the playing court prior to arrival. And ensure you line up and enter the correct court door 2 Basketballs per team, no more this includes the arena. (none at Leisure time) Please assist with scoring and check out the new scoring guide online. Please be aware that strictly 1 parent/Guardian per player only. This means no siblings may attend with the parent/guardian. Please parents/guardians we understand this is challenging, but we hope teams can support each other with care of other siblings. We recommend ‘Purchase Pre-Paid Tickets’ for all GUB Domestic competition games. Whilst these are not compulsory it will help make game nights run safely and smoothly. Head to websites shop at ww.geelongunitedbasketball.com.au to purchase your packs today!

20.01.2022 It’s full steam ahead for the junior domestic competition! We look forward to seeing you all on from the 20th of July onwards! Over the weekend you will all be contacting confirm your return to basketball.

20.01.2022 Pistons Family, Today you were sent an email to advise of some exciting news. Please ensure you help us with planning by emailing pistonsdoc@gmail to advise us of your intentions for the Winter 2020 short season. ... When will then send u the link for registration with some instructions. Keep posted for some training sessions over the holidays!

19.01.2022 Fixtures are changing daily with the current COVID situation at some of our Geelong Schools. Please check what time your team is playing!!! If you are connected to the schools that are closed please let your Team Manager know. Please do not play if you are feeling unwell!! Safety of all around us is paramount. ... Thank you Go Pistons See more

18.01.2022 With the return of junior domestic competition almost with us, a reminder of the COVID-19 protocols in place.

17.01.2022 Another great sponsor!!! Looks like a great product to get the kids out of the house bouncing the balls and into the backyard on there own bball court

17.01.2022 Australian Boomer Mattew Dellavedova showing his awesome skills from his home!! #StayInTheGame

15.01.2022 As we push towards our return to domestic competition we have come up with an all in one document to help everyone return safely. This page will be updated as i...nformation and restrictions change. We can't wait to see you all very soon! https://geelongunitedbasketball.com.au//return-to-play-in/

15.01.2022 COVID UPDATE- 02/08/2020 STAGE 3 Restrictions; Stage 3 stay at home directives for REGIONAL VICTORIA come into effect from midnight 05/08/2020. This is devastating news for our members and volunteers but we are all in this fight together will do whatever it takes to keep our community safe.... The heartbreaking cost of today’s announcement is effective immediately. Please stay safe, and do the right thing and follow the rules. We can do this #weareallinthistogether

12.01.2022 WE ARE OPEN! You will no longer have to lace up your shoes on an outdoor court or backyard ring, as the AWA Alliance Bank Stadium is NOW OPEN for CASUAL SHOOTIN...G! Head to the link at the bottom of this post or to our websites store www.geelongunitedbasketball.com.au to pick your day, time and court. Book as many times as you want and get yourself back into game shape as we prepare to welcome the return of Basketball at Geelong United! https://geelongunitedbasketball.square.site//gub-online/3

09.01.2022 No excuses to not keep up with your training!!! Jump on board

08.01.2022 COVID UPDATE -30/07/2020 Pistons are providing our member updates to ensure that we keep our community safe and provide clear communications to our members and families in regards to being COVID Safe. Hope you are all safe and wanted to address the recent news that I’m sure you all have heard about Face coverings or Masks will now be mandatory for everyone from 11.59 Sunday night, we encourage Pistons members to wear one now if you can. ... It’s been fantastic to get our competition up and running last week but as you are aware we received some health news, that a number of schools in have been closed due to positive COVID-19 cases. If you or your household is affected, please contact your coach so we can arrange the appropriate measures to ensure teams and games run smoothly. Parents are advised to ensure you follow DHHS advice you have received from your school. For example, Belmont High, As stated on the DHHS Students at affected schools are advised that they are to stay at home whilst contract tracing occurs and stay at home not attending social functions: including extracurricular activities. Other schools in our region have been effected, and if any players or families attend or work at these schools you are to follow the instructions directed to you and your family. We understand schools direction changes rapidly and we ask that you follow the advice directed to you. Thanks for being so resilient in these trying times!

05.01.2022 Home time is the perfect time to get game fit To help, we will be providing inspiration to up your home fitness with some Workouts of the Week! To kick things... off we have a basketball Game Fit Circuit from Core Advantage Athletic Development bit.ly/WorkoutWeek1 Modify it to your backyard, hallway or nearest footpath! Share your Workout of the Week videos with us using #HoopsAtHome

04.01.2022 Don’t forget our fantastic local sponsors!!! Complete Electrical are still working. Do you need to work from home but need a couple of extra points? Please get in touch with them..

03.01.2022 Hey There PISTONS, important information below. Please take some time to read and get yourself ready for basketballs return. Fixtures for Winter season 2020 are now available to be viewed on Play HQ. Please follow the link below to view these:... https://www.playhq.com//geelong-united-basketball/club-dom Please note, fixtures have been generated for the full season, however only ONE (1) week is able to viewed at this time. The process for how many teams in each grade was that GU made adjustments for an even number of teams, in order to minimise byes. There are some grades where this simply could not be avoided. In instances where teams may have been moved to facilitate even numbers, results from last season (Summer 2020) were used to make decisions on where to move teams. All returning members will receive a TEXT today with your team name and first game time. Please be patient, but if you haven’t received a message by 5pm, please contact Cara 0438416532 You MUST ensure you have completed your registration, there is no Pistons Fee but you may have to pay Association Fee & Insurance fee. https://www.playhq.com/register/79bb1d PLEASE help our volunteers and get this done ASAP, if you aren’t setup you cant play. We recommend Pre-Paid tickets, this can be done online Team App will be updated over the weekend for fixture links ect. We are operating under orange 50 which means that we can have 1 spectator per player Attendees must adhere to social distancing rules Please download a QR code reader if you are attending the game, you will need to scan in and complete your info Players to bring their own water bottles - they are not able to refill at the stadium so if they need more than one please bring an extra one and have their name on the water bottles We recommend balls are not brought to stadium, coaches will bring a team basketball Cheers, Your Committee