Summer Teams 2024

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We are super excited to announce our Junior Summer teams for our upcoming Summer Season 2024. Senior teams will be announced next weekend.

With over 500 players registered for juniors & 71 teams it has been a massive task for our coaches & playing committee. Around 20 hours of try outs & lots of sweat & skill on display made it an incredibly hard task. We thank all families who made the effort to come to try outs & gave it their best shot.

This season we need all players to register to their team before they step on the court. Failure to do so will result in the team to be punished on the ladder for the whole season & players not covered by insurance. All teams listed have a link to PlayHQ below the team name, find your child & follow the link to register & pay your Geelong United Fees & potentially Basketball Victoria fees.

We know this period is an incredibly stressful time for all players & we know there will be players who are upset & disappointed where they end up. There is many reasons taken into account when selecting teams such as team balance position the player plays, coachability, attitude, attendance to training & try outs. If you are unhappy & would like clarification we ask that you sleep on it & if still not happy then please put your concerns in an email. Be sure to include the players name & age group to help us find the right player. Please remember that we are heading into holidays & our coordinators may not be as responsive as normal.

Email: Boys: [email protected]

Email: Girls: [email protected]

We do have a very limited number of spaces available if you missed registration. You can enquire or register for wait list at https://forms.gle/49Wkym9DgjeeQn7b6

Without further delay here are our Summer Teams

Uniform Day

Uniform day is booked for Wednesday Sep 20 at St Anthonys Church. To book your spot visit HERE

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Lara Giants – Winter 2023 Premiers

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A massive winter comes to an end with 9 premierships for the Lara Giants

U12-4 Lara Heat 43 def Sharks – Double Overtime

Coach: Regan & Matt

A classic game for the ages today at awa. Down by a point with very little time left and sent to the foul line for two shots making 1 out of 2 to force overtime.

After overtime 1 one the scores were still even as 1st Lara Heat sharks. So into double overtime we go.

Lara Heat went on to glorious a 3 point win. The boys worked hard and never gave up. A shout out to the coaches Regan and Matt for keeping their cool in the most intense of moment, and Beau for taking out the finals MVP

U12-4 Lara Titans 23 def Sharks 20

Coach: Fraser

U12-4 Lara Titans 23 def sharks 20

Well done to coach Fraser and the boys on this make result. First one for winter 2023 for the Lara Giants

Sunday Mixed D2 Lara Giants 40 Def Bigfoot Ballers 38

That’s 3 from 3 this weekend as our mixed team takes home a Mail biting 2 point win. Every player scored in a great team game

Well done team on a great season and amazing finish

U14-4 Boys Lara Thunder 38 def Seagulls 30

Coach Silvan

A strong display from our U14-4 Lara Thunder leading from the start to finish off as Winter Premiers 2023

Well done team and coach Silvan

U14-1 Girls 23 def Surfcoasters 20

Coach Nathan

Congrats to the u14-1 girls on an exciting 23 to 20 won tonight in their grand fina

U19-1 Lara Giants 45 def Try Boys 35

Coach Lorraine

U19-1 girls are winter 2023 premiers after a great win tonight. Congrats girls and super coach Lorraine

U16-3 Boys Lara Lakers 38 def CC Eagles 35 in Overtie

Coach Mark

Exciting times down at the arena with the 16-4s premiers thanks to an amazing over time win. In an epic game with so many lead changes the boys got an amazing win.

Well done team

U16-6 Boys Lara Giants Blue 44 def Rovers 28

Coach Kate

Well done to the 16-6 boys on a solid win over rovers. Congrats team and well done on a great season

U20 Boys Lara Giants 49 Def SG Kings 29

What a way to finish our winter season with a wonderful 49-29 point win to our u20 boys.

Well done team on a great season and well done to all our players and teams

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Lara Giants Champ Men Open Try Out

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Lara Giants are having an Open Try Out for anyone looking to play Championship Mens this summer.

As part of our pathway program we are looking to created TWO Championship Mens teams this summer. This is to not only give our up & coming juniors & young men an opportunity to play at the highest level in Geelong but open to anyone else who is keen to have an opportunity to play champ men.

This is your chance to join our men who finished second on the ladder this winter & potentially be part of our future squad.

Tuesday Sept 12 at 7pm at Corio Leisure Centre on Anakie Road

Be sure to bring a reversible top or a dark & light top so we can have a scratch match to put you thru your paces

Looking forward to seeing you all there. Go Giants

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Summer 2023/24

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UPDATE

REGISTRATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2024

Our team will work out the numbrs & plans for next weekends junior try outs. To join the wait list register your detail at https://forms.gle/TcPiv6D4WMcsKrLn7

Thank you once again for your support. Our numbers are well over 600 & know they will continue to grow over the net couple of weeks

Registrations are now open for our upcoming Sumer season. Season starts the start of term 4 & continues for term 1 after a break for Christmas holidays.

Registration close September 1st

REGISTER HERE: https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/2e2fbd

Team Selection Trails are planned Sept 9th & 10th at Corio Leisuretime Centre.

If anyone has any questions about the registration process please contact us at [email protected]

Anyone is interested in coaching please select that option when you register or email [email protected] for more information.

Training times will depend on the team selected & the coaches & venue availability.

Age Groups Summer 2024

BOYS

• Under 10 – 2015 – 2017 – Saturday
• Under 12 Boys – 2013 & 2014 – Saturday or Monday
• Under 14 – 2011 & 2012 – Monday or Wyndham (Werribee) Saturday
• Under 16 – 2009 & 2010 – Wednesday or Wyndham (Werribee) Saturday
• Under 18 – 2007 & 2008 – Wednesday
• Under 20 – 2006 & 2005 – Thursday
• Under 23 – 2002 – 2004 – Thursday

GIRLS

• Under 10 – 2015 – 2017 – Saturday
• Under 12 Girls – 2013 & 2014 – Thursday
• Under 14 – 2011 & 2012 – Tuesday
• Under 16 – 2009 & 2010 – Tuesday
• Under 19 – 2006-2008 – Tuesday

SENIORS

• Open/Senior Men & Women (Mostly Monday)
• Mixed Men & Women (Sunday)

For more information on the costs associated with playing visit here

Please Note: This is not the registration for Shooting Stars, Little Giants & Pipsqueaks. More details on that early September.

IMPOTANT INFORMATION

Please note: This season the registration process is in two parts. Part 1 you are registering to play with the Lara Giants. Part two will be due after teams go out & you will be required to register to the team & pay the association fees to Geelong United & Insurance/Rego to Basketball Victoria.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 1

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Winter Presentation Day 2023

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What a massive day our winter presentation day was. We were simply to big to get all done at once so we broke up into different age groups to allow our families come in & out

The Crowds

The Programs

U10s

U12s

U14s

U16s, U18s, U20s

Special Mentions

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Junior Club Champ 2023

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Congratulations to our Junior Club Champions of 2023.

Stephanie Tripolino goes back to back winning our 2022 & now 2023 Girls Club Champion after a fantastic season in the u19 Champ girls as well as being a key player in our Division 1 Womens. Well done Steph on all your hard work

Fletcher Pulleine is our 2023 Boys Club Champion following an amazing year where he won our u16 Champ boys MVP, played a key role in the U16-1 Geelong United side as well as making th Country Vic squad

Well done Steph & Fletch on your hard work.

To view all winners past visit www.laragiants.org.au/club-awards/

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Giant Clinic / Come & Try Aug 20

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Are you ready for our biggest ever season. Lara Giants & Summer 2024 is going to be massive & now is the time to brush up those skills or come & try basketball & see if it is for you. Thanks to Lara Bendigo Community Bank we are having a FREE Clinic / Come & Try session

Catch Geelong United Supercat Demarcus Gatlin

When: Sunday August 20 – 10am

Where: Corio Leisure Time Precint

Cost: FREE

Bring: Drink & Ball

Registration Required to reserve a spot: https://forms.gle/LMcc2RpaGi2zmqhUA

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FREE COME & TRY – LITTLE GIANTS & PIPSQUEAKS

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Are the kids looking to try something new but not to sure if they will like it.

We are having a FREE COME & TRY for our first class of the term. If you like it you can sign up & continue with the term.

Little Giants: Designed for kids aged 5 to 8. Session will be at 10am at Lara Lake Primary School – Lake Road Lara

Pipsqueak Giants: Designed for kids aged 3 to 5. Session will be 9am at the Bisinella Centre- Buckingham Road Lara

To book your spot you must register as spots are limited

Book Here: https://forms.gle/kR2mZX8nmi4xt5AG8

MORE INFO

For More information on Little Giants visit https://www.laragiants.org.au/littlegiants/

For More information on Pipsqueak Giants visit https://www.laragiants.org.au/pipsqueaks/

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Term 3 Programs

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We have programs for all from 3 year olds to those ready to play.

Pipsqueak Giants www.laragiants.org.au/pipsqueaks/
Register: www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/f8963b

Classes are designed for pre-school & kinder kids ages 3 to 5 with a fun & interactive program designed to introduce the fine motor skills & to engage kids in fun half hour sessions. The class will be held in the Bisenalla Centre on Buckingham Street with classes on Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday
Little Giants www.laragiants.org.au/littlegiants/
Register: www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/f8963b

Little Giants www.laragiants.org.au/littlegiants/

Register: www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/f8963b

Little Giants is a fun introduction to basketball for the future stars. We have basketball designed games to introduce the basics of basketball while keeping it fun & entertaining. Classes are designed for the different age groups with options Saturday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.

Shooting Stars  www.laragiants.org.au/shooting-stars/
Register: www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/484c89

The Shooting Stars is designed to help families prepare for actual games with a combination of training & skills as well as weekly actual games with referee. The session goes for approximately 50 minutes with the first 15 minutes for a warm up & basic skills and 2 x 15 minute halves game of basketball. We have 2 classes on a Sunday morning with the more advanced group at 10am & intermediate to beginner at 11am both at Lara Primary School

Mighty Giants www.laragiants.org.au/mightygiants/

Register: www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/f8963b

The Mighty Giants program we have classes designed to introduce the basics of basic, with a heavy focus on inclusion and engagement for all. This includes kids & if need be carers.

Classes run every Saturday for the term at Lara Lake Primary. We open the gym at 9am & look to start around 9:15. Classes run for 30 minutes.

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Trivia Twities – Trivia Night With A Twist

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Lara Giants – Trivia Twisties – Sat June 19th

We are back for another amazing night out of Trivia & plenty of fun. As the name suggests it is trivia with a twist.

Sure there will be plenty of trivia style questions, but we will not be asking who was the first prime minister of Australia or name the capital of Uzbekistan. Instead, we will be asking you to name the members of New Kids on the block and the name of Ross’s wives in Friends. We will also have interactive games from shows such as minute to win it, survivor & price is right.  

Tickets are only $20 each with tables of 8 to 10.  Best of all it is BYO drinks so it is a cheap night out & a heap of fun.  Last one we had was before covid with lots f fun & laughs had by all  Tables are limited so be quick & book your table. Only one team member needs to book & you can pay on the night.  Book your table here

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Upcoming Events

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