Keep The Lights On Fundraiser
Join us if you are a player, family or business by making a tax deductible donation to ensure that when this crisis ends, we can hit the ground running. Both in our existing competitions and programs, whilst ensuring we can develop initiatives such as inclusion and working on our facilities.
Southern Peninsula Basketball Association are not wasting time during this second round of restrictions. Providing basketball participation as a lifelong experience for everyone is a key driving force moving forward. That is catering pathways for everyone’s ability whether you have dreams of playing for Australia or just want to get out there and have fun, regardless of ability.
Newly appointed General Manager, Ben White has put forward a vision for Southern Peninsula in becoming the Peninsula’s all-inclusive association catering for every ability. We need your help to turn this vision into a reality, during this time to not only come back as we were, but bigger and better.
“We know sport in general provides for important health outcomes for people of all ages and abilities. Basketball is the perfect sport in its many formats to achieve these health outcomes in the community. But we need the communities help right now to help us keep the lights on so we can work towards these outcomes.” said Ben White.
Southern Peninsula has a rich history of success at a high level with three athletes gaining scholarships to the prestigious Australian Institute of Sport’s Centre of Excellence. This success continues in the next generation with eleven athletes and two coaches in the U16 and U18 state squads. The Australian Junior Championships for under 16s and under 18s were set to be held in Perth and Ballarat respectively but were cancelled due to COVID-19. White tells “how important it is that we continue this history of excellence in high performance, providing youth athletes with role models, challenged and goals is a pivotal part to success in the world”.
“Our initial focus areas are indigenous participation, all abilities and 3×3 programs. We have already met with the Basketball Victoria Inclusion Department and will be meeting with a number of community organisations to plan a path forward very soon.”
This year, we especially need your help with our biggest fundraiser in a place of uncertainty due to COVID-19. Even if we had each member donate $25, this would exceed our target!
Help us keep the lights on at Southern Peninsula, supporting over 2,000 members across the Peninsula! So please support this vital community project by making a tax deductible donation today!
