The latest from around Camberwell District Basketball Association (CDBA), including Camberwell Dragons, the Community Basketball League, Camberwell In Business, and so much more.

CAMBERWELL IN BUSINESS: Camberwell In Business will host its third and final event of 2024 at Pincho Disco in Collingwood on Thursday, November 28.

Event Details
Event: Camberwell In Business Drinks and Canapes networking event
Venue: Pincho Disco, 59 Cambridge Street, Collingwood
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024, 5.30pm-8.30pm

The link to the updated Camberwell In Business E-Booklet can be found HERE For more information about Pincho Disco, please click HERE.

To find out more about how Camberwell In Business is connecting the business community in Melbourne’s inner east and/or to book your ticket for this event, please contact Camberwell Basketball Communications Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected] or call 0425 791 610.

NO TRAINING ON TUESDAY: A reminder that Camberwell Dragons VJBL teams will not train this Tuesday (November 5) due to the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday. Put your feet up and enjoy, Dragons!

SOUTHERN PENINSULA REPRESENTATIVE TOURNAMENT: The first tournament of the 2024-25 Rep Basketball Season is not far away. For everything you need to know about the Southern Peninsula Representative Tournament (November 8-10), click HERE.

DRAGONS DEN: The Dragons Den newsletter fires up again for the new season on Friday, November 8. To have edition 1, and all future editions, of the Den delivered directly to your inbox, send your name and email address to [email protected], tell us you want the Den, and we’ll take care of the rest.

CBL – BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER: The Community Basketball League just keeps getting bigger and better. With a record 526 junior domestic teams running the hardwood in the 2024-25 Summer Season, we’re offering quality competition for more players and coaches than ever before. To find out more about the league and/or to find out how you and your team can be a part of it, email [email protected]

PARTNER WATCH: The Terminus is the official Hospitality Partner of Camberwell Dragons, the club’s home court for team functions and fun times, and the perfect place to relax with family and friends. To find out more about what’s on at The Termi, including Wednesday Night Trivia and live music on Fridays and Sundays, click HERE.

LET’S GO, BEARS!: Camberwell’s own Jasmine Chan-Clayton is closing in on her first regular season college game for St. Joseph’s University (the Brooklyn, New York-based Bears open against City College NY on November 8). To stay up to date with what Jas and the Bears are up to throughout the season, follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sjbk_wbball/

TELL US ABOUT IT: If you’ve got something to share with the Camberwell Basketball family on our social media platforms and/or camberwellbasketball.com, we want to hear from you. Send your team photos, news, results and/or updates to [email protected] and [email protected]

For more information about Camberwell Basketball, including the Dragons, the Community Basketball League and our comprehensive range of on and off-court development programs, contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Camberwell In Business will host its third and final networking event of the year at Pincho Disco, Collingwood, on Thursday, November 28.

EVENT DETAILS
Event: Camberwell In Business Drinks and Canapes networking event
Venue: Pincho Disco, 59 Cambridge Street, Collingwood
When: Thursday, November 28, 2024, 5.30pm-8.30pm

The link to the updated Camberwell In Business E-Booklet can be found HERE

For more information about Pincho Disco, please click HERE.

To find out more about how Camberwell In Business is connecting the business community in Melbourne’s inner east and/or to book your ticket to this event, please contact Camberwell Basketball Communications Manager Andrew Johnstone HERE or call 0425 791 610.

After the most amazing week at U14 Club Championships, we asked for a recap from coaches, players and parents. Here’s a sample of what they had to say:

Coach quote:

“I’ve been coaching rep basketball for nine years. In that time, I’ve coached, as an estimated guess, about 500 games for Camberwell Dragons.

“Nothing compares to these eights games at Club Championships.

“The atmosphere, the support from the Dragons family, the competitiveness of competition. It’s as peak as junior sport can get.

“We operated like a professional sporting team for a week – we scouted, we had shoot around before games, we had court announcers, air horns, you name it. The time between games at the Hub saw an already tight-knit group grow tighter still. We had a down ball tournament, a chat with an AFL star, a parents’ three-point shoot-out. There were 830383 instant coffees consumed by parents and coaches, and so many bananas consumed by players, that you’d think it was a monkey enclosure. It was a completely unforgettable week and the perfect way to cap off the incredible season we had as a group. I believe all 10 players represented Camberwell to the best of their ability in the club’s first ever Nationals campaign.

Saturday: we got a team photo, we had an on-court training to hammer home our focal points for the week, and coaches + TM attended a technical committee meeting.

Sunday: We kicked off with a 75-55 win over Cockburn (3rd in WA state champs). A convincing start saw us control the game until the end. We rolled back to Clyde Primary School (our “hub” for the week) for some game review and lunch, and then matched up against Canberra. A slow start paired with a tough match-up against their 6’7” centre saw us lose by 11.

Monday: A fantastic game against North Bears (eventual silver medalists, and 22-0 in NSW Premier League). A narrow 62-67 loss, but a gallant effort.

Tuesday: A 5pm tip-off for our only game of the day. We were fortunate enough to have Collingwood star Tom Mitchell speak to the lads for an hour pre-game about resilience, body language, and being a great teammate. We rolled Darwin 92-54. Go Dragons!

Wednesday: We survived a late charge from North West Tasmania to hold on for a 80-73 win, however a short turnaround between games saw us a little fatigued and consequently suffer an 11 point loss at the hands of Knox (VC silver medalists).

Thursday: A fatigued but resilient Dragons crew controlled Bulleen for 3 quarters, but unfortunately losing a few players due to injury and other saw us come up just short in the 4th.

Friday: We capped off our week with another convincing win over Darwin, finishing with 4 wins and 4 losses.

Player quote (Jake)

“I really enjoyed the Nationals tournament being able to bond with the team at the Hub and meeting new kids from other teams. Competing at that high level was also a great learning experience.

“The lowlight were competed against two other Vic teams, would have been better against other states and the dusty courts!”

Parent quote

“The Foot Locker Club Championships provided an exceptional experience for our boys, allowing them to compete against the nation’s top U14 basketball players in a week of intense competition. The dedication of our head coach, Conor, along with assistant coaches Tom, Mitch, and Mark, was outstanding. They established an elite training hub, complete with a full-time physiotherapist, at a court near the Casey venue. This set-up enabled the boys to train effectively, scout opposing teams, and develop game strategies while also providing a space to relax and recover between games. I am also immensely grateful to Andrew our TM and the parents who, over the 10 weeks leading up to the tournament, worked together to fundraise and ensure the boys had everything they needed to excel. This unforgettable experience has undoubtedly created lifelong memories for these young men.

“A HUGE thank you to the sponsors that supported the boys on their Club Championship journey: Monopoly Dreams, BG Private, Kim’s Cleaning and Home Care Services, Melbourne Sports Photography, Bread Street (Mont Albert), Bennet’s Butchery (Canterbury) and Rocket Digital.”

It’s back to work for our 14.1 Boys at the Foot Locker Under 14 Club Championships today.

After opening their campaign with a win and a loss against Cockburn Cougars and Canberra at Casey Stadium yesterday, the Dragons hit the hardwood again this afternoon for a 3pm date with unbeaten Sydney team Norths Bears.

The unbeaten Bears (2-0) lead Group F at the Championships from the Dragons (1-1), Canberra (1-1) and Cockburn (0-2).

The 14.1 Boys are proudly supported by Monopoly Dreams, BG Private, Kim’s Cleaning and Home Care Services, Melbourne Sports Photography, Bread Street (Mont Albert), Bennet’s Butchery (Canterbury) and Rocket Digital.

For more information about the Foot Locker Under 14 Club Championships, click HERE.

Follow our boys today and throughout the week on Dragons Instagram and Facebook.

Photo: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Camberwell Dragons 14.1 Boys will open Day 2 at the Foot Locker Under 14 Club Championships with a 1-1 win-loss record after splitting today’s games against WA team Cockburn Cougars and Canberra.

The Dragons were too good for the Cougars in a 75-55 win in the tournament opener for both teams at Casey Stadium this morning, but couldn’t contain contain Canberra at the same venue this afternoon – the Gunners pulling away for an 81-69 victory and their first win at the Championships.

“A bit of a rough second game of the tournament,” Camberwell assistant coach Tom Macleod told Dragons Media. “We took some great learnings that we will take into the future games. We are proud of the sportsmanship displayed by the lads.”

Owen Trainor had a team-high 17 points to lead the Dragons and was one of three double-digit scorers for Camberwell with Jake Zeunert (13) and Bailey Russell (11).

The Dragons’ campaign resumes tomorrow with a 3pm game against Norths Bears (2-0), while Canberra (1-1) will square off against Cockburn (0-2).

The 14.1 Boys proudly supported by Monopoly Dreams, BG Private, Kim’s Cleaning and Home Care Services, Melbourne Sports Photography, Bread Street (Mont Albert), Bennet’s Butchery (Canterbury) and Rocket Digital on the road to the Championships.

For more information about the Foot Locker Under 14 Club Championships, click HERE.

Follow our boys today and throughout the week on Dragons Instagram and Facebook.

Photo: Camberwell guard Darcy Jacobs leaves it all on the floor during the Dragons’ loss to Canberra at Casey Stadium this afternoon. Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Camberwell Dragons made an impressive start to their campaign at the Foot Locker Under 14 Club Championships in Casey today, rolling to a 75-55 win in their tournament opener against WA team Cockburn Cougars.

Jake Zeunert had an equal game-high 24 points, including six three-pointers, to pace the Dragons, who had five players score seven points or more.

“A great start for our campaign,” coach Conor Mathews told Dragons Media. “We set the tone early with our defensive physicality and pressure, and spaced the floor well to hit shots.”

Bailey Russell added 16 points for Camberwell, which will be back at work again on Sunday afternoon. The Dragons play Canberra at 3.30pm before shifting their focus to a Monday showdown with Sydney team Norths Bears.

Follow Camberwell Dragons on Instagram and Facebook today and throughout the week for regular updates from the Championships.

The Foot Locker Under 14 Club Championships is under way at Casey Stadium, and it’s game day for Camberwell Dragons.

Our 14.1 Boys open their campaign against WA team Cockburn Cougars at 10.30am before rolling into a 3.30pm match-up with Canberra at 3.30pm.

Best of luck from all at Camberwell to coach Conor Mathews and his group, which is the first-ever Camberwell team to qualify for a national club championship.

Our boys are proudly supported by Monopoly Dreams, BG Private, Kim’s Cleaning and Home Care Services, Melbourne Sports Photography, Bread Street (Mont Albert), Bennet’s Butchery (Canterbury) and Rocket Digital on the road to the Championships.

For more information about the Foot Locker Under 14 Club Championships, click HERE.

Follow our boys today and throughout the week on Dragons Instagram and Facebook.

Photo: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Camberwell Basketball is excited to introduce and welcome Eastside Nutrition as a Partner of our Association, including the Dragons and the Community Basketball League.

ABOUT EASTSIDE NUTRITION
At Eastside Nutrition, we’re all about community, healthy options and fuelling your day the right way.

Whether you’re looking for protein-packed smoothies to keep you strong, or hydration-boosting energy teas for that extra kick, we’ve got you covered.

Our mission is to build the best version of you, so join us and discover a space where health meets flavour, and everyone feels at home!

For more information about Eastside Nutrition, visit eastsidenutrition.square.site and/or follow them on Instagram @eastsidenutritionburwood

To our Camberwell Basketball and Dragons families, thank you for supporting those who support us.

Camberwell Basketball, the Dragons and the Community Basketball League are excited to introduce and welcome OrthoSport Victoria Institute (OSVi) as a major Partner of our program.

Read on to learn more about OSVi and what they’re offering you to celebrate our new partnership.

ABOUT ORTHOSPORT VICTORIA INSTITUTE
OrthoSport Victoria Institute (OSVi) is Melbourne’s leading musculoskeletal healthcare clinic, offering unparalleled access to world-class orthopaedic surgeons, sports physicians, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, biomechanical testing, performance testing, strength & conditioning coaches, podiatrists and expert clinical researchers.

Our integrated approach provides athletes with cutting-edge performance and healthcare solutions, tailored to their needs.

Complementing our services is the Weekend Sports Injury Emergency Clinic, designed to provide immediate care for acutely injured athletes. By significantly reducing emergency department wait times, we expedite recovery pathways, helping athletes return to play faster and with optimal outcomes.

OSVi sets a new standard in sports injury care.

For more information please visit https://osvi.com.au/

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Camberwell Basketball. As part of this collaboration, we are offering all Camberwell athletes a complimentary Medical & Injury Assessment or Concussion Assessment.

To schedule an appointment with one of our experienced doctors, please visit https://osvi.com.au/book-online/ and select the “OSVi Weekend Clinic Assessment” option.

To our Dragons family, thank you for supporting those who support us.