ABOUT WBA
Warrandyte Basketball - Who Are We?
Welcome to the Warrandyte Basketball Association. We have been operating since 1965 and very proudly run the following teams, clubs & programs:
- Warrandyte Redbacks - U8-U20 junior domestic boys & girls teams playing in the Saturday EDJBA competition
- Warrandyte Junior Venom - U12-U20 junior representative teams representing the WBA in state-wide VJBL competition on Friday nights
- Big V Development Program - skills acceleration program for boys & girls within the Warrandyte Junior Venom Program that have been identified as potential
- Big V Men & Women Teams - Big V competition is the peak senior representative competition in Victoria. Warrandyte field a championship Women's team , a Men's team in Division 1, Women's Youth team in division 1, Men's Youth team in division 1.
We have more than 1000 active participants from more than 600 local families and strong community relationships with local businesses and organisations. The WBA has emerged into one of the strongest and most successful Associations in the region and this is due to the hard work of a small band of volunteers who manage the activities of the Club.
We take our role in the community seriously and we offer financial assistance where it is needed. We foster strong family and community connections, provide a place to participate for all skill levels and focus heavily on establishing and maintaining a good club culture. If you want to find out more about the WBA have fun exploring our website.
Our Mission Statement
The Warrandyte Basketball Association Inc aims to promote the game of basketball within the local community and to provide the opportunity for people of all ages to learn, develop and enjoy the game, in accordance with their individual ability and aspirations, within a safe and encouraging environment.
In achieving our Mission Statement we aim to:
- Be professional in how we conduct our business
- Be accountable to all of our stakeholders
- Be respected by the basketball community
- Be a valuable member of the local community
- Be respectful of the needs of all of our stakeholders
- Conduct our business in a financially responsible manner
Current Committee
As of the 2019 AGM - this is the current Warrandyte Basketball Association committee.
PRESIDENT
Emma MacDougal (Birkett)
VICE PRESIDENT
Cathy Davidson
SECRETARY
Jacqui Thompson
TREASURER
Leanne Whitmore
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Davin Carnes
Briony Wylde
Nellie Tamburro
Rachael Curtis
Carla Oxnam
Committee Meetings held 3rd Sunday of the month at WSC
All enquiries can be directed to WBA Administrator David Lawson - admin@warrandytebasketball.net.au between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM weekdays
more -->Annual General Meetings
Each year the WBA holds its Annual General Meeting to which all members are invited.
The WBA Annual General Meeting was held at WSC (Andersons Creek Primary School) on Sunday 24 November 2019.
The 2019 Executive now consists of President Emma MacDougal (Birkett), Vice President Cathy Davidson, Treasurer Leanne Whitmore and Secretary Jacqui Thompson.
General Committee members:
1. Davin Carnes
2. Briony Wylde
3. Nellie Tamburro
4. Rachael Curtis
5. Jenny Leeson
6. Carla Oxnam
WBA welcomes all of the committee members and wish them all the best for the upcoming year.
more -->President's & Financial Reports
Please find attached President's Report and financial reports for the 2016-17 year, prepared for the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 31 October 2017.
more -->Past Presidents
Presidents
1975 - 1979: Darryl Valentine
1979 - 1984: Jan Van Kuvk
1982 - 1983: Frank Harper
1984 - 1987: Neno De Pardo
1987 - 1989: Con Arsenis
1989 - 1991: Barry Withers
1991 - 1993: Paul Haskings
1993 - Ian Hay
1993 - 1995: Graeme Riley
1995 - 1997: Bruce MacDonald
1998 - 2000: Karen Pearce
2000 - 2002: Damian Arsenis
2002 - 2007: Stephen Bendle
2007 - 2009: Doug Hilton
2009 - 2011: Justin Nelson
2011 - 2013: Richard Cookes
2013 - 2014: Bruce De Lacy
2014 - 2015: Richard Cookes / Mark Ronan
2015 - 2017: Craig Davidson
Present: Emma MacDougal
more -->WBA Life Members
Life Members
Frank Harper
John McCartin
Alan Woolcock
Bev Day
Jan Van Kuyk
Tom Hay
Barbara Clark
Con Arsenis
Gavin Whitmore
Paul Haskings
Stan Slabon
Lyn Templeton
Ian Wood
Damian Arsenis
Bill Bottomley
Lorraine Parfitt
Sue Anderson
Malcolm Anderson
Tony Oliver
Nick Peters
Stephen Bendle
Mandy Ratcliffe
Jenni O'Brien
Ann Cousens
Lisa Saunders
Justin Nelson
Gerry Pearce
Clinton Grybas
Bruce De Lacy
Doug Hilton
Catherine MacDonald
Jenny Leeson
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