Camberwell Dragons are proud to be associated with Travel Latte again in 2026.
The Dragons announced today that Travel Latte will be the official Player Partner of Big V Youth League Men’s team forward Tyson Mackenzie this season.
ABOUT TRAVEL LATTE
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Tyson and our Youth League Men will open their regular season campaign next month. Follow the Dragons on our social media platforms for updates.
• Dragons Big V Player Partnerships are on sale now. To find out how you can power your senior Dragons program this season, contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]
Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are proud to be associated with BNF Coaching again in 2026.
BNF Coaching returns as a Camberwell Basketball Partner and we look forward to working closely with Ben Crowe and his his team throughout the year.
The Dragons and Camberwell Basketball thank BNF Coaching for its continued support of our programs and youth in our community.
ABOUT BNF COACHING
BNF Coaching – the BNF stands for “Basketball N Fitness” – was founded by Dragons Big V Championship Player and junior Dragons coach Ben Crowe with a simple goal: to help people successfully reach their goals, whether in the gym or on the basketball court.
For more information, visit the BNF Coaching website HERE
• To find out how you and your business can help support our programs while connecting with the vibrant and engaged Camberwell Basketball community, email Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager at [email protected] or call 0425 791 610.
The NBL playoffs are in sight for South East Melbourne Phoenix and the temperature’s rising on the eve of the most important games of the year.
But its regular season work isn’t done just yet, and Phoenix is calling on the Camberwell Basketball community to join in the excitement of the drive to the playoffs when its hosts Tasmania JackJumpers in Saturday night’s Heartland Round game at John Cain Arena.
To celebrate Heartland Round, the club is giving away a free pair of limited-edition Phoenix socks to the first 200 players to get to the membership desk at JCA wearing their club jerseys.
Participants in this promotion will need to buy a ticket before attending the game and Phoenix has got you covered there, too.
To get 20% off General Admission Tickets and 20% back for your club, click HERE and enter the code CD2020. For groups of 10 or more, contact membership.semphoenix.com.au
Game time against the JackJumpers at John Cain Arena on Saturday, February 14, is 8pm.
• South East Melbourne Phoenix (21-10) is third in the NBL standings behind Adelaide (22-9) and Sydney (21-9). Perth (19-11) completes the top four, with Melbourne United (18-12) a game further back.
Our Youth League Women will be shooting for a place in the Big V’s Youth Championship Division when they open their 2006 campaign with a Qualification Series match-up against Pakenham at Narrandjeri Stadium on Sunday morning.
This one shapes as a great early season test for the Dragons, with first-year coach Paris Joannides and his team looking to build on what has already been a promising preseason.
“It’s been exciting watching the group come together and improve with every training and practice game,” Joannides said. “The buy-in from the players as we introduce new ideas and concepts has been outstanding and you can really feel our identity on the court coming together.”
Asked to nominate players on his roster who had impressed him so far, Joannides said he’d been pleased with the entire group.
“They are a lovely bunch of girls who’ve welcomed new players and coaches into the group with open arms and it really shows the culture and belief the group has in one another,” he said.
“Notable mentions would go to Ciara Newman as she continues to work on her game away from training and looks to be getting more confidence. Gemma Watson, who just gets after it time and time again with her energy and competitiveness. Mia Demarte and Lucy Christodolou, who have set the tone defensively for us, but most importantly our leadership group with Amelie (Atkinson, pictured below), Jess (Del Brocco), Ciara, Lucy, Tilly (Quartel) and Maddy (Grossman), who provide those stable pieces for us when we require poise and drive our standards at practice.”
Joannides leads a new-look Dragons coaching staff, with assistants Scott Smith and Amy Dingle joining him on the bench.
“They bring together experience as well as fresh perspectives,” he said. “Scott was my assistant coach when I was at Diamond Valley. He brings another experienced voice to the group and we share similar philosophies on both sides of the ball.
“Amy is a young up-and-coming coach and has an incredible future ahead. The way she can read the game but also articulate that to the group is something you rarely see in a young coach. Both have been fantastic in being clear and consistent with our messaging to the playing group.”
Joannides (pictured below) said he was enjoying his early days in the top job and looking forward to more good times ahead.
“Firstly, I’d like to thank Camberwell Dragons for the trust in giving me the opportunity to coach the Youth League Women and for the support so far,” he said.
“You can really see the family driven environment that the club has built. It’s exciting to be a part of a pathway that helps junior athletes grow and move into the senior program. Come down and support us on Sunday and throughout the year as your energy and support will no doubt be a driving force for us. We’re looking forward to the season.”
• The Dragons tip off their VYCW/YL1W Youth Qualification Series against Pakenham on Court 1 at Narrandjeri Stadium on Sunday, February 8 (10am). A Dragons’ win would set up a date with the loser of the Frankston-Eltham qualifying game for a place in Championship Division, while a loss would see Camberwell remain in the YL1 competition.
Frankston plays Eltham at the same venue on Sunday (10am), reigning YLW1 champion Knox goes head to head with Bulleen (10.30am), and Bendigo squares off with Geelong United (10.30am).
All Photos: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.
