Our Goal is to...
provide a community-based basketball environment, which encourages all participants to achieve their best.
Be Respectful
Treat all with dignity.
Be Honest
Genuine, direct and ethical communication.
Have Fun
We are all here to facilitate kids enjoying the game of basketball.
Our Values are to...
Be Inclusive
All are welcome.
Be Supportive
Work with others to achieve common goals.
Strive to Achieve
Work Hard to do your Best.
Perpetual Trophies and awards
At the end of each Summer season, we present a number of trophies which have a special significance to the club.
DEIDRE WILLIAM TROPHY
This trophy is awarded to a female who has played in Under 16s within the past 12 months.
The recipient of this trophy has shown high levels of commitment to the Club by:
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being a good ambassador for the Club on and off the court;
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has assisted in coaching formally or in supporting the team coach;
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has achieved a high level of playing.
Current holder: Elizabeth Wotherspoon
DAVID HODGES TROPHY
This trophy is awarded to a senior (U17-U21) boy or girl.
The recipient of this award has displayed to a high level some of the following qualities:
- had a long playing career with the Club e.g. playing since U10s
- been a good ambassador for the Club on and off the court;
- has sought to support the Club e.g., coaching, volunteering for Club activities, active in recruiting players or team formation
Current holder: Noah La Combre
KATE FREESTONE TROPHY
This trophy is to be awarded to a junior boy or girl player at the club, aged 12 -19 years old. The award is for a player who has shown great determination and club spirit in their playing. It does not necessarily have to be an exceptional player.
The recipient of this award has displayed to a high level some of the following qualities:
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highly coachable and wanting to learn;
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been a good ambassador for the Club on and off the court;
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they may have overcome an obstacle or injury to keep playing;
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they may have been a great contributor at training and games.
Current holder: Harry Demoitie
COACHING SERVICE AWARD TROPHY
This trophy is awarded to a coach who has dedicated many seasons of coaching to the Club.
The recipient of this award has displayed to a high level some of the following qualities:
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been a good ambassador for the Club on and off the court;
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has sought to develop our players individually and help them achieve all they can in the sport
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help develop team spirit and valuing every players contribution;
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instilling the Club values and promote the Wattle Park Way.
Current holder: Cat Jones
RICKY MITCHELL SERVICE AWARD
This trophy is awarded for many seasons of service dedicated to the Club and community.
The recipient of this award has displayed to a high level some of the following qualities:
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been active in the off-court activities of the Club;
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been a good ambassador for the Club on and off the court;
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has held a key office of the Club (Committee, AGC, TM or other);
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or been a strong support to one of the key roles;
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sought to promote and build the Club;
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exhibited the Club values and promote the Wattle Park Way
Current holder: Georgia Kelly