Unfortunately, following today's announcement by the Victorian Government, restrictions and lockdown conditions will continue until 23 September (or 70 per cent of the Victorian population vaccinated with at least one dose).

Based on today's announcement and the limited changes expected at September 23, it seems unlikely that we will resume basketball at that time.

Knox Basketball will continue to monitor the situation and update clubs and teams accordingly.

Please see below from Basketball Victoria:

RESTRICTION LEVEL  

In line with Victorian Government health directives, basketball in Victoria will remain at the RED-0 REACTIVATION LEVEL as per the Basketball Victoria Return to Sport Guidelines.

We remain in close communication with the Department of Health and Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) to ensure indoor basketball can reactivate as quickly as possible following the current restrictions.

Leagues, Programs and Events Update 

Updates regarding Basketball Victoria leagues, programs and events are as follows regarding today’s announcement:

VJBL

With the extension of the lockdown, the 2020/2021 VJBL season has been cancelled. This is an unfortunate outcome and one we wished to avoid, but there are insufficient weeks available following the lockdown to return to the 2020/2021 season before the 2021/2022 season would need to commence.

Big V  

With the extension of the lockdown, the 2020/2021 Big V season has been cancelled. While our intent was to play finals and grand finals at the start of September, the extended lockdown has removed all available weeks remaining in the schedule to accommodate the return to the season.

NBL1 South

With the extension of the lockdown, the 2020/2021 NBL1 South season has been cancelled. While our intent was to play finals and grand finals at the start of September, the extended lockdown has removed all available weeks remaining in the schedule to accommodate the return to the season.

Mental Health and Support Resources

Remember to look after yourself and others during this time, and always ask for help if you need it.

The following services are available to support:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 and in an emergency, always call triple zero (000).
• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
• Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800
• Knox Basketball Welfare Officer
  • Chris Littlechild - chaplain@knoxbasketball.com.au
• Healthy Yu - Counsellor
  • Cindy Yu - cindyswyu@gmail.com