Boomers And Spirit Prepare For Huge Community Engagement

September’s WNBL Triple Crown bonanza will be more than just an on court battle between the Deakin Melbourne Boomers and the Bendigo Spirit.

TICKETS TO ALL THREE GAMES ARE AVAILABLE HERE.

Both teams will spend time in the community meeting fans, on court training with junior players and offering a range of opportunities for locals to interact with some of the WNBL’s finest elite athletes.

Activities across the Latrobe Valley region during a jam-packed four days include school visits, coaching sessions and clinics for all ages and abilities, plus three WNBL matches in Traralgon, Maffra and Warragul.

People are encouraged to book early for these sessions (listed below) as places are limited.

OPEN SHOOT AROUND (Traralgon)

Latrobe Leisure Traralgon

Thursday 13 September, 1.30 – 2.30pm

Watch the Deakin Melbourne Boomers WNBL and Bendigo Spirit shoot-around before the opening Triple Crown game in Traralgon. Open to all visitors, no booking necessary.

SCHOOL VISITS (Maffra & Sale)

Friday 14 September, Sale (morning) and Maffra (afternoon)

Both WNBL teams will be visiting eight local schools for a range of talks and on court activities.

SQUAD TRAINING SESSION: Players & Coaches (Churchill)

Latrobe Leisure Churchill

Saturday 15 September, 1 – 3pm

Join the Bendigo Spirit WNBL players and coaches for a free two hour session at Latrobe Leisure Churchill. Open to squad players (80 spots – boys/girls 10-18 years-old) and coaches, bookings are essential.

BOOKINGS: www.trybooking.com/XNJZ

BEGINNERS & DOMESTIC SESSION: Players & Coaches (Morwell)

Latrobe Leisure Morwell

Saturday 15 September, 1.30 – 3.30pm

Join the Bendigo Spirit WNBL players and coaches on court at Latrobe Leisure Morwell for skills, drills and lots of fun. For the coaches, learn how to keep it fun and teach the basics of basketball.

BOOKINGS: www.trybooking.com/XNKZ

UNDER 8 BASKETBALL (Warragul)

Warragul Leisure Centre

Saturday 15 September, 10am – 12noon

Join the Deakin Melbourne Boomers WNBL for a fun and educational session on court. Closed session for Warragul and District Amateur Basketball Association.

SQUAD BASKETBALL (Warragul)

St Paul’s College, Warragul

Saturday 15 September, 10am – 12noon

Join the Deakin Melbourne Boomers WNBL for a great squad session for players and coaches. Closed for Warragul and District Amateur Basketball Association.

COACHING SESSION & OPEN TRAINING (Warragul) 

Warragul Leisure Centre

Saturday 15 September, 1pm – 3pm

Coaches: Unlimited

Join the Deakin Melbourne Boomers coaches and players as they take you through an informative session on developing team strategy, game plans and coaching for each age group. Open to domestic and squad coaches.

BOOKINGS: www.trybooking.com/XNLC

ENCOURAGING FEMALE PARTICIPATION

Warragul Leisure Centre

Sunday 16 September, 11am – 12noon

Open to parents, players, coaches and administrators. Come and join Justin Nelson (Boomers GM), Nicole Howard (Boomers assistant coach) and Megan Moody (Spirit assistant coach) as they share their experience and knowledge on leading, coaching, promoting and administering girls’ and women’s basketball, with a strong emphasis on how to encourage more female participation.

BOOKINGS: www.trybooking.com/XNLF

For more information contact Alison Cody at Deakin Melbourne Boomers via email Alison@melbourneboomers.com.au or David Roberts at Latrobe Valley Authority on mobile 0468 431 731 or email david.roberts@lva.vic.gov.au