The Bellarine Storm program is an elite pathway for talented players in the Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association. The Storm have successfully competed at a representative level since 2001. The Bellarine Storm Representative Program is dedicated to promoting, developing and competing at the highest level of basketball in Victoria. It is the goal of the program to enable each player to reach his or her maximum potential with regard to basketball knowledge, skills and experience whilst encouraging the qualities of teamwork, respect, discipline, fair play and hard work.
The Bellarine Storm teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball Association (VJBL), playing Friday nights against other competing associations. Teams will also compete in various country and metro tournaments and the Basketball Victoria Country Championships.
The Victorian Junior Basketball League now has over 1000 teams competing. In the 2022/2023 season, the Bellarine Storm has 20 teams competing in the VJBL.
VJBL 2024/25 COACHING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Bellarine Storm are seeking applications from Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches interested in being part of our 2024/25 VJBL program. For the 2024/25 season Bellarine Storm will be entering both boys and girls teams in the U12, U14, U16, U18 and U20 age groups.
We are looking for coaches with a keen interest in developing young athletes in line with our club values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, Communication and Enjoyment. Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Club Coaching Accreditation (Level 1) prior to the season commencing
- Hold a valid Working With Children Check and complete bot club and VJBL child safe screening protocols
- Attend monthly Storm program coach meetings
- Be available to run team training sessions on Sundays with first team coaches also expected to hold a mid week session
- Develoop the team and it’s athletes in line with the Bellarine Storm development structures
If you would lie to apply for a Storm coaching positions for the 2024/25 VJBL season please complete the Expression of Interest by visiting the link below or if you would like to discuss further please contact Tim Sanderson on 0450 832 378 or via email at development@bpba.org.au
VJBL 2024/25 TRYOUTS
Information for the 2024/25 VJBL Tryouts will be released soon!