Welcome to 2020 Steelers families!

And just like that, we are heading towards the tail end of the Summer 20 Season with only 3 more rounds to go before the finals begin.  There are some important dates to keep an eye on in the coming weeks, so check out the calendar below:

Calendar

FEBRUARY - to - MARCH

14th - 28th February - WINTER REGISTRATIONS OPEN

Skill Sessions - Go to Team App - under Events, click on the dates you would like to book into.  

Sunday 16th February - U12's  and below: 9.00am / U14's and above: 10.00am

Mini Ball - Term 1 -  THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT (Keep an eye on notifications towards the end of this term for Term 2 registration)

23rd February - Coaches to complete 2 coaches award recipients by Round 13

23rd February - Coaches to complete player profiles to assist Team selections

29th February - Semi finals begin

7th March - LABOUR DAY WEEKEND - NO Domestic basketball games

22nd March - Summer 19/20 Club Presentation Day

WINTER 2020

The winter season begins on Saturday 18th April and althought that seems like a long way off, preparations for the season are already underway.  Here are a few key points of information for the new season: 

• Registration period for the winter season OPENS on the  14th February and CLOSES the 28th February
• The season runs from April to September
• The cut off dates are different fo the winter season compared too the Summer season.  Winter, it's January 1st
• Teams are comprised of players who are under the age of 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 & 19 as of the 1st January
• Fees for the winter season are payable by 28th February.  
  • Please note:  Split payment options WILL NOT be offered
• Game fees for Winter 2020 are below.  
  • Please note: There are 2 additional rounds compated to the Summer season, therefore the price difference.
    • First player                    $245
    • Second player              $225
    • Additional players       $215 ea

There is a link to the Winter Registration form below, this form will not be activated until the 14th February.  

Assists

Be sure to check the 'Documents' tab in Team App, there is a lot of great information in there that just might help you out.  It's Melbourne, so sometimes it's hot, sometimes its cold, we just can't predict our weather, so we've attached the Heat policy again and included the policies Timing regulations.

We are in need of more selectors for the boys, so if you can help, please email: boysteams@steelersbc.com

Any time or contribution you can make helps the clubs selection process.  Volunteering also gives you an insight into the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes, especially the selection process.  It might help give you a little perspective on the time and effort that is put into teams selections, before giving feedback or negative complaints.  

There is a lot going on around the club, and we are always looking for volunteers.  Winter 2020 Season is on our doorstep, please consider putting your hand up to be a selector, a coach, a team manager or help with the Summer presentation evening.

Please identify yourself during the registration process or you can email: 

boysteams@steelersbc.com 

girlsteams@steelersbc.com

Coaching

New season means there may be coaching positions available.  If you are an existing coach, continue to check out Team App for recently added documents, which you might find really useful especially those from the recent Basketball Victoria Coaching course attended by some very fortunate coaches.  We've attached a few of them, so click below, but there are plenty more useful resources on there. 

A couple of new Coaching resources to check out, click below:

Spot the Steeler

Cooper and Mitchell Jordan, you are the first Spot the Steelers for 2020, so Admin will contact mum shortly.  Thanks for the photo, I hope your friend found somewhere nice and cold on Friday......

Keep the submissions coming, lets see how far and wide our Steelers can go.  

Spalding NBA Basketball ring and backboard for sale, previously used for Mini Ball.  A great idea for Christmas.  Please contact Paul Stephens for (0439181420) for more information. Make him an offer! Click on the link to check it out.

Merchandise

Remember, merchandise is still available from the Steelers store, so if your kids have had a massive growth spurt over the summer and need some new merchandise, head to the store!

Venues

Just when you think you must have played at every stadium in the EDJBA, you get the weeks fixture and think "where on earth is that stadium?"  We've got you covered, there is a quick link below with a list of the EDJBA venues and their address.  

Code of Conduct

Just a couple of reminders to all parents. Please read the Basketball Victoria Code of Conduct.  As a club, we want to ensure that we are best representing the club and that doesn't finish when grading does.  Remember, our priority is ensuring our kids want to play basketball in a safe and encouraging environment. 

As a club, we expect parents, players and representatives of the club to conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner.   A high standard of behaviour helps build a clubs family friendly culture and it is imperative that it is adhered to. 

Additionally to this, in regards to team training sessions, there are expectations on coaches,  parents and players. 

• All players must attend training with a reversible Park Orchards training top.
• Communicate with the coach if you are unable to attend training or games
• Bring a bottle of water
• Bring a basketball - preferably one that isn't flat
• At least one parent from the team must remain at training as a support to the coach should an emergency arise.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact : admin@steelersbc.com

Keen to check out some previous newsletter editions, click on the link below to take you to the team app.