Locals will have a chance to interact with their heroes through a range of community activations when the WNBL Triple Crown comes to Gippsland in September. Boomers player and Traralgon local Chelsea D’Angelo pictured leading clinics in Drouin earlier this year.
September’s WNBL Triple Crown bonanza will be more than just an on court battle between the Deakin Melbourne Boomers and the Bendigo Spirit.
Both brilliant basketball teams will spend time in the community meeting fans, training players and offering a range of opportunities for locals to interact with sporting royalty in their own backyard.
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.
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: 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, booking essential.
BOOKINGS: www.trybooking.com/XNJZ
BEGINNERS & DOMESTIC: 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 session 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
For more information contact Alison Cody at Deakin Melbourne Boomers via emailAlison@melbourneboomers.com.au or David Roberts at Latrobe Valley Authority on mobile 0468 431 731 or email david.roberts@lva.vic.gov.au