Kyneton Basketball Association ended the 2025 junior country championships with two division three titles. The U16 boys and the U12 boys took out the titles being undefeated in both divisions.
The U16 boys who dominated their division in February in Melton and The U12 boys who with a 9-0 win loss record competed in Bendigo last weekend are proud to wear the black and yellow with pride.
Kyneton Basketball’s vice-president Jenny Ganim is excited to see high level basketball return to the Tigers den and is focused on the rebuild of their long-standing association.
“Our town has such a long history and our committee is determined to see the programs go from strength with a new focus on country basketball,” Jenny said. “Being able to field five JCC teams in the eight age groups is exciting for the association as we want kids to be able to play quality domestic basketball close to home and give them the option to advance further if they choose.
“With plans already in motion for the 25/26 season where our focus remains on being represented at country basketball tournaments, we are excited with lies ahead.
“We know, not all families want to commit to a rep season of 11 months of the year so our country based rep program will see teams head to three to four tournaments over a maximum six-month period, being a more family friendly option while still providing quality basketball for kids in the area.
“These programs feed into our senior CBL teams and provide a good pathway for local kids.”
Kyneton’s new 3 x 3 winter domestic competition, which Basketball Victoria believes is the first of its kind in Australia, will see both domestic and senior basketball played in Kyneton once more and registrations are now open.
