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25.01.2022 With the wind and the rain we'll be moving the check in desk into the foyer for today's U14 and U16 boys tryout sessions. Registration will still be at the same time, but with limited room we encourage players to stay in cars until lines ease... We won't start the tryouts until you're all on court! Good luck!

25.01.2022 Here is the latest return to sport announcement from Basketball Victoria. With the current guidelines only allowing 20 participants per venue (no matter how many courts), we are working with our facilities and waiting to receive clarification on player numbers per venue. We hope to be able to announce training programs soon, with the aim to host tryouts in December. Stay tuned for more info very soon!

25.01.2022 WESTGATE IMPERIALS TRYOUTS We are excited to announce we'll be hosting tryouts from 27th November for U12s to U18s With first the first tryout session just a little over a week away, we encourage all interested players to register now: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/rep-tryouts-2021... All registrations must be completed online, and will close 5pm 27th November.

25.01.2022 I'm sure we'll put these new hoops to good use when we return

25.01.2022 Calling all U21 Boys! Tryouts for the U21 boys will be held on the 10th and 15th of January. Registrations must be completed online. Head to website and register now: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/u21-boys-tryouts-2021

24.01.2022 What a HUUUGGGEE day of uniform fittings. We can't wait to see all our new players in their Imperials kit. A big thanks goes to our new players and parents for their patience and a even bigger thanks to our many volunteers who helped today. Our supplier will be prioritising game singlets and game shorts for delivery the week prior to our first game, before moving on to the off court items. All orders will be delivered to team managers to be given to players at training.

24.01.2022 U21s tryouts are just one week away... head to the website and register now: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/u21-boys-tryouts-2021

24.01.2022 With the new season and tryouts in planning, we'd thought throw it back to 2015. These very eager girls were taking to the court for their first time for the Imperials (they didn't even have a full uniform kit yet). Many of these familiar faces are still wearing the , and played in our U16 girls team last season. We can't wait to meet our new players (and see our returning players) for season 2021.

24.01.2022 Happy new year Imperials, we hope you all enjoyed the holidays. Just a friendly reminder that training resumes this Sunday, see the training schedule here: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/training-schedule-jan-1 We look forward to seeing you all then!

24.01.2022 SEASON 2021 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT Congratulations to all U12 to U18 players who have been selected to represent Westgate Basketball Association in the Victoria Junior Basketball League. See teams: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/2021-team-announcements... Thank you to all players and their parents who participated in tryouts. Also a HUGE thank you goes to all our coaches and volunteers who helped run the sessions. Our coaches were very impressed with the talent displayed over the last two weekends, so we are excited for another strong Imperials season in 2021

24.01.2022 Unfortunately due to covid-19, we are unable to run our Chris Anstey camps. We'll be contacting all registered participants very soon, to request details for a refund. We will reschedule these camps when basketball is back up and running. Stay safe everyone and we hope to see you back on the court soon!

23.01.2022 14.3 boys back at it this morning, social distance style. #westgatebasketball #goimps #westgateway

23.01.2022 If you need a uniform for Season 2021, don't forget to book a uniform fitting at tomorrow's pop up store: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/uniform-policy Alternatively, you can now buy online at our website: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/shop-merchandi//products (Please note, our size guide will be made available online tomorrow once supplied by our new supplier) Uniform orders must be placed by 5pm tomorrow, to arrive in time for our first games in January.

23.01.2022 It was great to see all our players back on the court, enjoying basketball again last week. Unfortunately, with the recent news of Covid-19 cases close to the Imperial's home base, RecWest Braybrook has advised that the students from any affected school should not attend training or games until contract tracing has been completed. We understand this is disappointing news, and have big impacts on many of our teams, but it's a necessary move at this time to keep us all healthy.... We also wish to remind players and volunteers who attend sessions at RecWest that you follow all safety protocols that are being put in place by the facility and Westgate, including temperature checks, hand sanitisation on entry & exit, basketballs wiped down etc. As you can respect, the current Covid-19 outbreak is changing each day. We will do our very best to keep all Imperials families informed as more updates become available.

23.01.2022 Competition extended to May 15, 2020. So you still have some time to share your workout and go in the draw to win one of three Spalding basketballs! Not sure what you can be doing at home? We'll be posting some workout videos to so at home soon, so stay tuned! #imperialsinisolation

22.01.2022 Imperials have your say today on basketball facilities in Footscray for the future! Online feedback closes this Sunday. Maribyrnong Council is seeking community feedback on the West Footscray Community Facility Plan which includes a indoor court (replacement for existing) and a NEW Outdoor Full-Court. To help ensure both of these design optons get approved as part of the next phase of the project, we need you to click the link below and take 5 minutes to provide your feedbac...k by Sunday May 3. The new Outdoor Court is a great addition to the facility but the current plans are vague on the design of this space. We need your help to communicate to Council and Councillors that this court must be of a high quality and not an afterthought in the design process. This is especially relevant if Council wants to ensure the court is highly utilised and fit to host future Street Ball competitions, 3v3 tournament, and other programs. With respect to the new Indoor Court we ask that it is designed to a competition standard with scoreboards, scoring benches, adjustable backboards, etc., to allow it to be used for competitions, training and programs. Help the future of basketball in the Inner-West and please click on the link today and have your say!

22.01.2022 With Tryouts starting on the weekend, there is only two days left to register. If you would like to take your basketball to the next level, and represent Westgate Basketball in the Victorian Junior Basketball league, head to the website now to register to tryout for a team. https://westgatebasketball.com.au/rep-tryouts-2021

22.01.2022 Exciting news for our Imperials players! After the success of our Imperials girls clinic last year, we have again partnered with Chris Anstey and his daughter Izzy, to host a number of school holiday camps this March. Imperials Rep player camps will be held on Monday March 30th at RecWest. The camp will focus on key skills for VJBL players, including game preparation, recovery and nutrition. Only 75 places available in each camp. To find out more, and to register head to the website: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/anstey-camps

22.01.2022 Basketball brings so much to the community - not just through the joy of competition, but also the economic value of our teams heading to regional and suburban cities to play in tournaments. Here's hoping the Ballarat Tournament, and many others like it, get to run in 2022.

21.01.2022 Unfortunately, the 2020 Basketball Ballarat Junior tournament on Queens Birthday weekend is the latest basketball event to be cancelled. This tournament is the highlight of the Imperials calendar, so we are very disappointed to hear this news. We'll look for alternate tournaments if ball is back up and running for that weekend, so stayed tuned.

19.01.2022 Calling all Imperials! Let's see if we can make a difference with contributions for the ASRC this month.

19.01.2022 Hello Imperials, show your support for new facilities at RecWest Footscray by clicking the link and providing your feedback in support of the new courts proposed in the masterplan. Consultation closes Monday at 5pm so act now. Thanks!

18.01.2022 Earlier this week, we made the decision to continue optional training for players in non restricted postcodes Overwhelmingly, the majority of Imperials families have told us that they would like to continue training at RecWest Braybrook. With many of you stating the importance of mental and physical well being of our players, which training can help contribute too. Aligned to the Basketball Victoria and State Government guidelines (see below), RecWest and Imperials ...will ensure strict adherence to these precautions, including: Ensuring teams maintain additional social distancing when waiting to gain entry to RecWest. Coaches have been advised of designated areas near the entry to prevent unnecessary gathering. Additional sanitisers and sanitising wipes on entry into RecWest. Players will not be permitted into the stadium until they have sanitised their hands and wiped their basketball. All players to sanitise their hands and basketball when exiting the stadium

18.01.2022 This Saturday let's spread the red white and blue all over social media! Send us your pix to post or use the hashtag #BVWearYourColours http://basketballvictoria.com.au/top-10-ways-to-wear-your-/

17.01.2022 You may not have heard but apparently there is a Jordan docco people are a bit excited about watching. So while our game may be on hold for now, sit around the screen with the family tonight for episode 3 of The Last Dance and see how legends are made. And we're not just talking about Australia's own Luc Longley. What are your thoughts so far? http://espn.com/video/clip?id=29068889 via @ESPN App http://espn.com/app

16.01.2022 Even in lockdown our players are repping club colours If you'd like to get your hands on one, please contact Helen.

16.01.2022 Today's update from BV around return to sport. Our coaches and the Board will be reviewing today's announcement and provide an update regarding Imperials hoops as soon as possible.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Coach Michael Dalmau on his wedding day. The 12.2 girls were there to wish him well, in their Imperials gear of course!! #westgatewedding #goimps

15.01.2022 @brizzy___11 from the 14.3 boys team, completing a ball handling skills workout in the garage, for his isolation workout competition entry. Keep up the good work Brizzy! Be sure to post your workout videos to enter the competition to win one of three Spalding basketballs.... #imperialsinisolation #westgatebasketball #goimps #westgateway

15.01.2022 We're looking for some extra volunteers for our uniform pop store on Sunday. If you have a couple hours free in the afternoon, send us a message and we'll provide more details. We'd really appreciate the help!

15.01.2022 Imperials, you can read the latest information on our return to training and tryouts in the Westgate Basketball Newsletter. We can't wait to see you all back on the courts soon!

14.01.2022 With restrictions eased, Basketball Victoria and YMCA RecWest have updated their covid-19 protocols. The great news is now one parent per player can attend training. Please ensure you read the protocols on the bottom of our training schedule page before attending Westgate Imperials training this week: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/training-schedule-dec We are looking forward to seeing all our new teams on court!

13.01.2022 How's your isolation training going? Can you beat the Carter brothers entry into the isolation workout competition and win a Spalding basketball??? If so, share your entry on Instagram and hashtag #imperialsinisolation to enter!

12.01.2022 Our 14.1 girls made their return to outdoor training on the weekend. Whilst the girls were glad to be back, it's fair to say not even the coldest of Sunday mornings at Whitten Oval could prepare them for the chilly temperature of training outdoors . Keep warm and train hard girls #westgatebasketball #goimps #covid-19-comeback

12.01.2022 See the latest update from Basketball Victoria re competitions and covid-19

11.01.2022 U16 boys keeping it competitive at training today with continuous 4 on 4 @ RecWest Braybrook

11.01.2022 First entry into the iso workout competition is from @stephie_savage in our U16 girls team. Stephie has taught her pooch Charlie to pass, play defence and rebound (well kind of... ) so she can train in isolation! Well done Stephie! #imperialsinisolation #westgatebasketball #goimps #westgateway

11.01.2022 While the on court action has paused during in lockdown, we are working behind the scenes to bounce back for another exciting Imperials VJBL Season. We are looking for coaches and assistant coaches to join Westgate for our 8th season in the VJBL. If you are an experienced coach, or a domestic coach and would like to be part of building our great program, head to the website now and complete our expression of interest form. https://westgatebasketball.com.au/coaching-rep

11.01.2022 We are on the hunt for a new Treasurer. If you or anyone you know are interested to join the Westgate Basketball board, click the link to find out more.

11.01.2022 How are you keeping up your fitness in isolation? Westgate Director of Coaching Des Radoslovic and U21.1 player Kobe Pearson have put a simple workout video together for you to do at home.

10.01.2022 Imperials, please keep your Australia Day weekend's free. The Eltham Dandenong Junior Basketball Tournament is going to proceed in 2021. It will look a little a different, but what a great opportunity to get our players back on court and our teams humming.

10.01.2022 Congratulations to long time Westgate Imperials player, and assistant coach Kobe Pearson, who has signed with Cuesta College in Northern California. Kobe jets off to the US in August and we wish all the best for his college basketball career.

10.01.2022 We're so proud our teams are participating in this great initiative

09.01.2022 We're excited to announce that the Imperials will return to indoor training next week at RecWest Braybrook. The training schedule will be a little different and there will be important guidelines to follow to keep us all safe. Your Team Manager will be in touch shortly to share all the details you (if they haven't already been). We're hopeful for a season re-start in July, and will continue to share news as it becomes available.... #westgatebasketball #goimps

09.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME Calling all Imperials players to share strength, fitness and basketball skills workouts. Upload to Instagram, tag @westgate_imperials and add the hashtag #imperialsinisolation Best workouts will WIN one of three VJBL Spalding basketballs!... #westgatebasketball #imperialsinisolation #westgateway #goimps

09.01.2022 We are in the midst of something we have never experienced before and will hopefully never experience again. Basketball’s on-court hiatus is in place to help us... flatten the curve of infection and ease the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this is the sacrifice that the community must make. Basketball will not be brought down by the current situation Basketball is our history and will remain our future. Make sure you support each other and remain patient. We will be helping you all in the coming months to stay active, engaged and connected. Skills are taught on court, but perfected at home Champions are made when no one is watching Basketball will be back. We’re not going anywhere. #HoopsAtHome

09.01.2022 With the re-introduction of Stage 3 Restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne, unfortunately the Victorian Junior Basketball League had no alternative but to announce the cancelation of the 2019/2020 VJBL Championship Season. We know this is sad news for all of our players, coaches and families, as many Imperials teams were set to have a fantastic season. The VJBL hope to announce plans for the 2020/2021 season soon. In the meantime the senior coaching team along with the com...mittee will be working hard to shape plans for a return to basketball, and a training program to ready players for next season's team selections. Despite this news, our dedicated teams enjoyed one last practice on the court, and what fun they had! We wish you all well for lockdown 2.0 and we look forward to seeing back on the court in 6 weeks time.

08.01.2022 Finally some better news! Imperials teams U12 to U18 will be training this Saturday and Sunday. Please check your inbox for more details. Your team manager will also be in touch with your training time.

08.01.2022 The Westgate Imperials sub committee needs help to run our great representative program. We're are a group of dedicated volunteers, who are all passionate about developing kids in basketball. With tryouts around the corner, we urgently need uniform and training coordinators, as well as general members to assist to help get our program off the ground for 2021. If you like to know more, send us a message, or email [email protected]

07.01.2022 The early bird, gets the worm to play basketball . These keen beans from our U12 girls teams hit the outdoor courts at 7am in 5 degree temperature this morning. Clearly excited to be training together again. With covid-19 restrictions now easing, who will you be shooting hoops with this weekend?... #westgatebasketball #goimps #westgateway

07.01.2022 Check it out Imperials! New backboards, scoreboards, shot clocks and seating just to start. More to come as works continue at RecWest.

07.01.2022 If you haven't yet registered you interest for our Season 2020/21 we encourage you to do so. With restrictions easing, we hope to be able to announce Tryout dates soon! https://westgatebasketball.com.au/imperials-2020%2F21-eoi

07.01.2022 Competition might be suspended, but there are plenty of different ways to keep game fit and connect online with the basketball community.

07.01.2022 We're back!!! It was so good to see some our 2021 teams on the courts last night. Congratulations again to all our successful players, and a big welcome to our new Imperials families. We can't wait for the season to start in January

07.01.2022 Imperials families, watch this space for any updates regarding COVID-19 and feel free to contact us or your team manger/coach if you have any questions.

06.01.2022 Hi Imperials, please note our regular training sessions and Academy program has been suspended. We'll keep you posted with any updates.

06.01.2022 U16 girls had a great time after training today visiting their coach, Dave Pearson at his work’s open day. Pretty awesome having a member of the water police as your coach! #westgateway #goimperials

06.01.2022 Reminder, we have our tryout information night for parents tonight at 7pm. Zoom link has been sent to your email if you registered. If you haven't received, send us a message here and will send you the details.

05.01.2022 Unfortunately postcodes 3031 & 3051 will be added to the restricted postcodes list tonight. This means players in these suburbs will not be able to attend training tomorrow morning until restrictions ease.

05.01.2022 We're excited to be partnering with @3street_westgate this school holidays for 3x3 Scramble. Games held at 3street, 61 Dohertys Rd, Altona North 10am to 2:30pm Monday 5th July U12 & U14 Boys... Tuesday 6th July U12, U14 & U16 Girls Wednesday 7th July U16 & U18 Boys Just $39 per player. Register as a team of four, or as an individual and we'll create your team. Email [email protected] to register!

05.01.2022 All VJBL games have been suspended by Basketball Victoria. No games tonight. Please read article for more information.

04.01.2022 Please see the most recent information from Westgate and Basketball Victoria relating to COVID-19.

04.01.2022 Hello Imperials, more good news from Westgate with one of our own Team Managers taking home BV's Volunteer of the Year Award! Well done Penny and join us in congratulating her next time you see her. Go Imperials!

03.01.2022 Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Congratulations to our #imperialsinisolation at home workout competition winners. @joc2608 @jacquelinemateos22 @eddie.dromey we'll have your brand new VJBL Spalding basketball ready for you, when we resume indoor training. #westgatebasketball #goimps #westgateway

03.01.2022 Whilst we are very competitive on the court, the Imperials are one big family off the court. Team mates are best mates, player's families become part of the Imperials family. Here is a snap shot of our Imperials community and the fun we have away from the court. PS: It's not too late to register for tryouts. Registrations close at 5pm today, and tryouts start tomorrow: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/rep-tryouts-2021

02.01.2022 The 18.3 boys made the most of the sunshine for their outdoor training session today. #westgatebasketball #westgateimperials #goimps #westgateway

02.01.2022 Some wise words for all of us to follow!

02.01.2022 Our 12.1 girls are still working hard, and training together as a team in isolation. Here is there awesome team entry into our #imperialsinsolation competition. With competition now extended to May 15, its not to late to film your workout, and enter for your chance to win 1 of 3 VJBL Spalding Basketballs. Well done girls!!

02.01.2022 While no updates from Basketball Victoria yet on the 2020 VJBL season, keep up to date by following BV on Facebook or check their webpage for the lastest information.

02.01.2022 What's better than a good win on a Friday night? A win and birthday cake The 12.2 boys defeated Werribee 3 last night and celebrated two birthday's. Happy birthday James and Finn! #westgatebasketball #goimps #westgateway

02.01.2022 Express your interest in trying out for the 2020/21 VJBL Westgate Imperials. Whilst we're not yet sure when we can return to the courts, we are eager to set up the Imperials for another great season! To help us forecast tryout player numbers, we encourage all (new and returning) players who would like to be considered for a Imperials team to complete our expressions of interest form. Head to the website, and fill in a form now: https://westgatebasketball.com.au/imperials-2020%2F21-eoi

01.01.2022 Not too late to register for the Mooba festival Street Hustle 3x3!

01.01.2022 Hi Imperials, you should have all received an email this week on how to obtain your season 2019/20 refund. We would appreciate if you can complete the online form this week, so we can process refunds for everyone asap. Didn't receive the email? Send us a message and we'll share the details with you. Thanks all and stay safe!!