Who we are
A not-for-profit club on the Yarra, run by volunteers since 1965, for the families of Warrandyte and the suburbs around it.
Run by the community, for the community
The Warrandyte Basketball Association is a not-for-profit club governed by a board of volunteers. We give the people of Warrandyte and its neighbouring suburbs a way into basketball, from a child's first go at the game to adults playing at a semi-professional level.
We run programs in three competitions, with a pathway from junior basketball to the VBL. We care about strong family and community connections, a place to play for every level of skill, and a good club culture.
- First baskets
- 1965 First baskets A senior women's team, on the state school court
- Players a year
- 600 Players a year Of every age and ability
- Teams
- 70+ Teams Representing Warrandyte each year
- Competitions
- 3 Competitions The Redbacks in the EDJBA, and the Venom in the VJBL and the VBL
Everything traces back to three things
Mission and values-
Development
A pathway from the very beginnings of the sport all the way to the elite level. Primary school to semi-professional. A pipeline.
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Fun
Sport should be fun. Playing just for exercise or taking a more serious approach, either way, we're all here to have a good time.
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Community
A community-based organisation, run by and for people from Warrandyte and its neighbouring suburbs. Let's all get involved.
The committee
Ten volunteers who run the club between them. Places on the committee are filled at the annual general meeting: ask us if you would like to stand.
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Darren McGinty President -
Danni Fidge Vice President -
Dave Corr Treasurer -
Brent Kimpton Secretary -
Ellie Locke General Member -
Laura Nicola General Member -
Danny Evans General Member -
Dave Burden General Member -
Ben Davis General Member -
Mike Doost General Member
Lend a hand
Our volunteer committee puts many hours into running three programs, and every bit of help counts, even a small one. Pick a job, or tell us what you're good at.
Offer to help-
Coach
Most coaches are parents or past players. Over 18s need a Working With Children Check.
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Team manager
Every Redbacks team needs one: the scoring roster, weekly game details, first point of contact.
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Referee
Train with the Warrandyte Park Orchards Referee Branch. Juniors welcome.
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Washing roster
Court towels and clash tops, taken home in turns.
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Fundraising
Help run the events that keep fees down.
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Diary articles
Write up the club's news for the Warrandyte Diary.
Our patch
Warrandyte, North Warrandyte and Warrandyte South are home, and most of our players come from the suburbs around them. Two local clubs play here on Saturdays, and both lead to Venom.
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Saturdays
Your local club
Weekly games in the EDJBA, the eastern suburbs' junior competition, from Under 8s up. The Redbacks are our own club; the Steelers are our neighbours in Park Orchards.
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Friday nights
Venom juniors
Our representative teams in the VJBL, the state-wide junior league. Players from the local clubs try out each October.
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Seniors
Venom in the VBL
Youth League and senior teams in the state league, for the players who keep climbing. The Venom pathway
Suburb boundaries, roads and the Yarra: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Pick a suburb
Tap the map, use the lists below, or type your suburb above. We'll show you the closest courts of both local clubs.
Home area
Neighbouring suburbs
Our venues
Steelers' courts
Home area
Neighbouring suburbs
Our venues
Steelers' courts
For the Venom, VJBL eligibility can depend on where you live and which club you play for on Saturdays, so check with us before tryouts.
Get on the court
New players, returning players, parents with questions: start here and we'll point you to the right team.
