	{"id":92266,"date":"2023-10-06T04:43:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T17:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=92266"},"modified":"2023-10-06T10:02:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T23:02:55","slug":"spirit-readies-for-heat-at-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/sport\/spirit-readies-for-heat-at-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Spirit readies for heat at start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BENDIGO Spirit is bracing for a hot start when the Women\u2019s National Basketball League\u2019s 2023-24 tips off next month.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s consecutive home games for Spirit at Red Energy Arena as the faces reigning champion Townsville Fire in round one on 4 November, and Sydney Flames at the West Bendigo stadium on 10 November.<\/p>\n<p>Spirit general manager David Ingham said membership numbers were on the rise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is growing interest in the Spirit and women\u2019s sport in general,\u201d Ingham said.<\/p>\n<p>Spirit supporters can choose from a variety of membership packages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can choose an eight-game package, which includes admission to all Bendigo home games, a four-game package, or a supporter package designed for those who want to stay updated on the Spirit, but may not be able to be courtside for matches,\u201d Ingham said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs Bendigo\u2019s sole representative in a national competition we take pride in making our home games accessible to all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Memberships and game tickets can be accessed via the club\u2019s website at <strong>bendigospirit.com.au<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On court the Kennedy Kereama-coached Spirit will have a mix of experience and rising stars.<\/p>\n<p>Four-time WNBL champions, twice with Bendigo and twice with Canberra, Kelsey Griffin and Kelly Wilson will play key roles as the Spirit strives to qualify for the play-offs.<\/p>\n<p>This season will be Wilson\u2019s 21st in the WNBL.<\/p>\n<p>The league\u2019s games record-holder, Wilson surpassed the 400-mark in the 2022-23 campaign and played a key role in the Bendigo Braves being this year\u2019s unbeaten NBL1 champions.<\/p>\n<p>Spirit recruits for a new season include New Zealand\u2019s Esra McGoldrick, centre Ruth Davis, and forward Mehryn Kraker.<\/p>\n<p>They will join forces with the likes of Alicia Froling, Casey Samuels, Abbey Wehrung and Ally Wilson.<\/p>\n<p>Spirit\u2019s pre-season campaign includes a match against Deakin Melbourne Boomers on 21 October at Keilor Basketball and Netball Centre from 7pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BENDIGO Spirit is bracing for a hot start when the Women\u2019s National Basketball League\u2019s 2023-24 tips off next month. 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