Bouncing back into action

IN good sporting news, Ballarat’s Sports Events Centre and Mars Minerdome are preparing to offer their facilities and kick-start the sporting season once again.

Both the junior and senior basketball competitions started after 30 November, with the juniors playing for three weeks and the senior season running until Easter.

Ballarat Basketball operations manager Mark Valentine said the staff at both sites are eager to get players back on the courts.

“Many senior basketball and netball teams are itching to get back at BSEC as they have been unable to play indoors since March,” he said.

“Given they have been away from their favourite sport for so long senior basketballers have elected to have a short break over Christmas and get back into the regular routine from mid-January and will play a summer season through till Easter 2021.”

Teams were confirmed on Friday, 27 November and seniors had to submit club based team entries through their individual organisations.

“Junior basketballers and netballers had an all too short two week return to play in July so they know what to expect around the courts,” Mr Valentine said.

“They too are excited to be back with their team mates playing games which will have no real competition bearing, as their season will finish just prior to Christmas.

“Over the break the change of age group will occur and a new season will commence in February.”

The Ballarat Sports and Events Centre will also be open and available for casual hoops on weekdays between 9am and 12pm or 1pm and 4pm.

It’s $5 per person to borrow the courts, no need to pre-book but a personal water bottle and basketball is essential.

For more information on the coming basketball season and facility hire, visit ballaratbasketball.com.