Warrandyte Basketball

The WBA is thrilled to announce:
Ivan Platenik has signed as the 2027 Venom Championship Men - Head Coach

Freshly retired as an absolute legend of the Big V, Ivan brings a wealth of lived experience. His leadership and insights will be key building blocks of the Venom’s winning culture well into the future. We look forward to the work he does over the 2026/27 BigV season

Go Venom ❤️🤍🕸️

VJBL FINALS - 2026

Congratulations to all our Venom Rep teams who qualified and participated in finals last week!!

Particularly 3 of our Boys teams who are through to the next round!

With the U18.1 Boys playing in a Prelim Final tonight against Eltham to fight for a spot in the Grand Final we wish you the very best 💪🏼

Our U16.1 Boys and U20 Boys are through to the Grand Final next week

Congratulations and GOODLUCK- Go Venom 🕸️❤️🤍

Community Bank Warrandyte Basketball Victoria

REDBACKS & VENOM Awards Day 🏆

Proudly supported by Community Bank Warrandyte as the EDJBA & VJBL seasons come to an end in the next few weeks.

We’d like to celebrate with you all what another amazing season it has been over the 2026 Winter months.

Be sure to come get around our players and teams to celebrate the end of season and grab a sausage between the two award sessions!! 🌭🏅🕷️

Are you interested in becoming a ref? spending more time on the court? And learning more about the game?

Start your referee journey this coming term 🏀

Register your interest and find out more details via the Google doc link in our bio 🔗

Redbacks SUMMER SEASON 26/27 registrations are now open!!

Our Redbacks program is a great opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and play to your full potential with similar skilled players.

Early bird price $330 before August 24th

Regular fee $360

Late fee $385 after September 20th

Be sure to register via the link in our bio

Go Redbacks 🕷️❤️🤍

450+ games. More than 20 years. One remarkable career. 🏀🔥

At 42, Ivan Platenik was still matching it with players half his age. Now, he calls time on an incredible Big V playing career. 🙌

A player, teammate, mentor and father whose legacy goes far beyond the numbers.

Thank you, Ivan, for everything you've given to basketball and the Big V. 👏

🔗Read his story here https://www.basketballvictoria.com.au/bigv/news/more-than-450-games-a-legacy-beyond-basketball



Warrandyte Basketball

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2026/27 VJBL TRYOUTS ARE HERE

Tryouts for our Junior Representative teams are just around the corner and we can’t wait to see you there!!

All session will be held at Warrandyte Sports Complex - 36 Drysdale Rd, Warrandyte

Important notes:
• Pre-registration via PlayHQ is compulsory (link in bio)
• All players must wear their full ‘domestic’ uniform.
• Be early for your session. (please do NOT bring a basketball).
• No parents will be allowed inside the stadium
• WBA Locals who request a PTT do NOT attend Session #1, but instead, attend Session #2: WBA Externals ($55).
• Session #2: WBA External players who are ultimately selected in a Venom team, will have the $55 deducted from their season registration fee.

Go Venom 🤍❤️🕸️

Final round of BigV this weekend 🏀

Saturday night the Champ Men play their final game of the season against Wyndham in fight for finals

Sunday our Champ Women play their final game of the season at HOME, so be sure to get down to Mullum Mullum Stadium to support them 🙌🏼

Go Venom 🕸️❤️🤍

🏆 WBA Awards Night 2026 is here ❤️🤍

We would like to invite you and your partners, family and supporters to celebrate the 2026 season at the WBA Awards Night

Join us to celebrate the BigV & U20 season plus Club Awards - details below:

🗓️ Friday 18th September
⏰ 6:30pm start
📍 The Grand Hotel Warrandyte - Riverview Room
💃 Cocktail dress code

Purchase your tickets via the the link in our bio
🎟️ Tickets include entry and food

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Please note this is a liscenced venue, all guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian