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Basketball Victoria statement – COVID-19
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Posted by Basketball Victoria
13/3/20 – Update
Basketball Victoria has made the decision to suspend Basketball Victoria related programs, events and leagues from now March 13, until further notice. This includes ALL VJBL games, Big V games and the Country Championships being held in Ballarat this weekend.
As this is a rapidly evolving situation, we would like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience as we work through this difficult period. This is a decision we don’t take lightly and want to reassure the basketball community that we will continue to work with the Victorian Government and other health authorities to ensure the health and wellbeing of our players, coaches, referees and staff are maintained.
Further updates will be provided in the coming days and weeks.
Nick Honey
Basketball Victoria CEO
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Good afternoon everyone,
The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving, we thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this period to determine the next steps. We don’t have a timeline as yet.
We have been advised to postpone all basketball until further notice. this includes all SBA programs:
Aussie Hoops
Flight Path
Athletic Performance Program
Junior Domestic
Senior Domestic
Please see the statement from Basketball Victoria:
Basketball Victoria has made the decision to suspend Basketball Victoria related programs, events and leagues from now, March 13, until further notice. This includes ALL VJBL games, Big V games and the Country Championships being held in Ballarat this weekend.
Regarding domestic basketball and any skill development programs, we also recommend the suspension of these activities until further notice.
As this is a rapidly evolving situation, we would like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience as we work through this difficult period. This is a decision we don’t take lightly and want to reassure the basketball community that we will continue to work with the Victorian Government and other health authorities to ensure the health and wellbeing of our players, coaches, referees, and staff are maintained.
Further updates will be provided in the coming days and weeks.
Kind Regards
Christopher Tighe
General Manager – Sunbury Basketball Association