Altona Gators Basketball Club

Congratulations to Maddy and Charlotte from our 18.1s and VYCW who came runners up at the Victorian Secondary Schools Challenge.

Well done Girls 🙌

Our Youth Championship Women are in action tonight as they host McKinnon at the Altona Sports Centre.

Both teams are known for their tough defence, strong work ethic and relentless effort, setting the stage for what promises to be a fantastic battle. Every possession will matter in this important clash as our young women look for an important win.

We need the Gators family behind them!

Come down, make some noise and help drive the team across the line.

📍 Altona Sports Centre
⏰ Tip-off: 7:30pm
🆚 McKinnon

Meanwhile, our Senior Men hit the road to take on Blackburn tonight. We wish the boys all the very best as they look to secure an important win away from home.

Good luck to both teams. Go Gators! 💚🐊

Another big weekend of basketball awaits at the Altona Sports Centre, with two important home games for our Big V programs.

Saturday night sees our VYCW take on McKinnon in a crucial matchup. The girls have been working hard and would love the support of the Gators family as they look to secure an important home-court victory.

Then on Sunday afternoon, our Senior Women host Mildura in what promises to be a fantastic contest. The Women have been in strong form and will be looking to continue their winning ways against a tough and competitive Mildura side.

We need the Gators family behind both teams. Bring the energy, wear your green, and help create a great atmosphere at the Swamp as our girls and women defend home court.

📍 Altona Sports Centre

🏀 VYCW vs McKinnon
🗓 Saturday
⏰ 7:30 PM

🏀 Senior Women vs Mildura
🗓 Sunday
⏰ 1:00 PM

Let's pack the Swamp and get behind our teams. See you there and Let's Go Gators!

Introducing the Altona Gators Performance Pathways Showcase!

This school holidays, all current Gators representative players are invited to take part in a club-wide development session led by Director of Coaching Randy Shanklin.

The Showcase will focus on skill development, game concepts, scrimmages and player assessment, while providing an exciting opportunity to bring our entire representative program together as we prepare for the second half of the season.

Registrations are now open:
https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/9c8eea

Further information has been emailed to all families.

We can't wait to see all our Gators there!

Girls Only sessions are back for Term 3 at Aussie Hoops!

Looking for the perfect introduction to basketball? Aussie Hoops provides a fun, engaging environment where children can learn the fundamentals of the game with experienced coaches and players.

We are also excited to offer a Girls Only Aussie Hoops session, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for girls to learn and enjoy basketball. This session will be led by experienced female coaches, creating positive role models and helping girls build confidence, skills and friendships through sport.

📅 Start Date: Friday, 24 July 2026 (9-week program)
⏰ Time: 4:10pm – 5:00pm
📍 Location: Altona Sports Centre
💲 Cost: $100 (9 sessions)

Places are limited, so register today and join the Gators family!

Register now: https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/2d13d1

High Performance Rep Prep

This school holidays, we are running a camp exclusively for current domestic players to prepare for try outs in October. While we usually run this camp in September, this year, we are providing an opportunity for current domestic players to be ahead of the game and start their preparation early.

The camp also provides an opportunity for non rep players to become accustomed to Gator’s drills and style of play in an inclusive learning environment. Facilitated by Director of Coaching Randy Shanklin and other representatives coaches, the camp provides an opportunity for you to learn and have fun.

Bring your team mates along and improve your game. The details are:

Friday, 10 July 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue: Altona Sports Centre

Age Groups: Under 10s, 12s, 14s & 16s
Open to Girls & Boys

Registration

https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/b4142b

ALTONA GATORS VJBL COACH EXPRESSION OF INTEREST⁠
2026/2027 Representative Season

We are looking for dedicated coaches to coach within our VJBL program.

We are looking for passionate coaches who are committed to growing their knowledge of the game and understand the importance of good sportsmanship and long term development.

We provide ongoing support from our Director of Coaching and age group coaches including ongoing coach development and the opportunity to undertake further coach accreditation.

Coaches are required to be 16 years or older, hold a working with children check, willing to attend two training sessions and a game per week and coach development sessions.

Express your interest:
https://forms.gle/xGJJVrz4hh6Lu4CA6

For further information, please email Director of Coaching Randy Shanklin at [email protected]

Another big Saturday night of action awaits at the Altona Sports Centre as our VYCW take on McKinnon in a crucial match for the girls.

With plenty on the line, our team would love the support of the Gators family as they look to secure an important win on home court.

Bring the family down, make some noise, and get behind the girls as they battle it out against McKinnon.

🕢 Tip-off: 7:30pm
📍 Altona Sports Centre

We hope to see you there. Let's Go Gators!

A huge thank you to TEAM 639 | STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FACILITY for welcoming our U16.1 and U18.1 girls into the gym this week!

The girls had an awesome session focused on moving their bodies off the court, building strength, and developing habits that will help them perform at their best. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn, challenge themselves, and continue their development as athletes.

A special shout out to Coaches Josh and Caitlin for sharing their knowledge, energy, and expertise. We appreciate the time and effort you invested in our players and look forward to working together again in the future! 💪🏀

The Altona Gators High-Performance Camps are back for the Winter School Holidays!

Our Elite Stream camps are designed exclusively for Representative Players, providing greater competitive and development opportunities for all athletes. These elite, professionally led sessions are designed to help players build trust, self-esteem, and a competitive edge. While each camp provides valuable individual benefits, athletes who attend all sessions will experience the greatest growth — particularly in skill development, basketball IQ, and perseverance.

The camps are strategically layered to progressively develop technical skills, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities, while also helping players prepare for the upcoming Showcase through similar concepts and training principles.

Designed and facilitated by Randy Shanklin — Director of Coaching and Basketball Victoria High Performance Coach — and assisted by an array of Gators coaches, these camps provide an invaluable opportunity for players to elevate their game.

Camp Schedule
Thursday, 2 July 2026

Rep Essentials – Individual Skills
Focus on building strong individual fundamentals and offensive skill development in a high-intensity training environment.
🕡 6:30pm – 8:00pm
👥 Under 12 - Under 20s

Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Showcase Essentials – Decision Making
Designed to improve in-game reads, reactions, and decision-making under pressure to better prepare athletes for showcase-style basketball.
🕡 6:30pm – 8:00pm
👥 Under 12s - 20s

Spots are limited. Register now via:
https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/f9dee9