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JUNIOR basketballers are set to turn their summer holidays into a fast-paced festival of hoops as the Surfcoast Basketball Association’s 3×3 Competition returns next week.<\/p>\n

Now in its fourth year, the tournament brings together junior teams from across the region for a high-energy and competitive style of basketball.<\/p>\n

The under 11 and 13 tournaments will run on Monday, January 19, and the under 15 and 17 tournaments on Tuesday, January 20.<\/p>\n

Domestic competition administrator Kristi Doyle said that the tournament seeks to improve pathways for junior domestic basketballers in the Surf Coast through a fun and quick event.<\/p>\n

“We know there’s a strong appetite for tournament basketball, and hosting one here allows our players to experience that environment without having to be a representative player,” she said.<\/p>\n

The tournament will be included in the 3×3 State Qualifying Series, giving teams and players even more incentive to compete.<\/p>\n

“Basketball Victoria have designed a pathway where teams can compete in Association-hosted tournaments, and have their results go towards entrance into the State Championship Qualifiers,” Doyle explained.<\/p>\n

“It gives local players the chance to test themselves against strong competition, gain exposure, and potentially progress through to higher level pathways.<\/p>\n

“For many kids, it’s a great stepping stone into tournament basketball that are not a part of the representative program and a chance to see what’s possible.”<\/p>\n

Doyle said the club are excited to see local juniors having fun in an exciting tournament, and thanked the local community for their support.<\/p>\n

“It is always a great vibe on tournament days with the music pumping and the crowd getting involved.”<\/p>\n

“It is also a great opportunity for our local junior referees to develop their skills and gain experience in a different style of basketball.<\/p>\n

“We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our local basketball community; events like this simply don’t happen without them.”<\/p>\n

For more information on the tournament, email admin@basketballsurfcoast.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

JUNIOR basketballers are set to turn their summer holidays into a fast-paced festival of hoops as the Surfcoast Basketball Association’s 3×3 Competition returns next week. Now in its fourth year, the tournament brings together junior teams from across the region for a high-energy and competitive style of basketball. The under 11 and 13 tournaments will […]<\/p>\n

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