Big V has said that any comp that happens this year will not impact promotion/relegation and it will be optional participation.

I reckon most clubs would enter.

Given the way the Covid case numbers are progressing in Victoria, by then there would be no reason not to have a season of some sort kick off

Optional to have a team in? Seems a bit odd? Half of Melb went to a rally on the weekend so why not play games asap?

Good point. Vic Government practically gave the big thumbs up to mass public gatherings without social distancing.

Might as well allow basketball games.

http://basketballvictoria.com.au/covid-19/

Where did you hear this info. As far as I am aware only BV and Big V know the models and this is only after State Government release information around restriction relaxation. STOP with dates or say who the source is

Well no one has asked if our venue available. Waiting with baited breathe.

Oh did something leak from Big V?? Who would have thought....

Looks like we all might get in 1 training session a week, non contact with full team from 22nd if State Government follow Federal lead.

Looking at what the state government has said there is no reason Big V wouldn't be back by the end of July.

I think it would be silly for Big V to play this year. Start date would be into August when the regular season is normally already over. Allow associations to focus on their domestic competitions for the remainder of this year.

What if associations want to play..

Big V could do this and call it South Coast Classic

2020 West Coast Classic to fill the void of cancelled SBL season.

Basketball WA in consultation with all SBL clubs is excited to unveil the all new West Coast Classic, 2020 WA State Amateur Competition.

The 10-week competition will include all 12 Women's SBL teams and all 14 Men’s SBL teams, including regional clubs, the Geraldton Buccaneers, South West Slammers & Goldfields Giants.

"The clubs have all embraced this opportunity to get back on the court and engage our basketball community" said SBL General Manager, Adam Bowler.

“Basketball WA appreciates the cooperation from our clubs to navigate the financial and logistical difficulties to support the return of basketball. This support has ensured our regional clubs who have competed in the SBL for over 30 years can continue to be involved.

“The West Coast Classic will offer development opportunities for our athletes, coaches and officials while supporting their mental and physical health during this uncertain time. It is important that we provide our basketball community the chance to reconnect and we know basketball plays an important role in this.”

The competition will tip-off on July 24, with all teams to play each another once in a home and away fixture. The top 4 teams following the regular season will compete in Semi-Finals and Grand Finals between Friday 25 September and Sunday 27 September.

Further information and fixtures to be announced at www.sbl.asn.au.

12 June 2020

END

Any news from the Big V?

Seems Big V will have a shortened season

At this stage it looks like it will be a 10 week home and away season plus finals starting in early August
- Top 4 finals series.
- No promotion and relegation of teams from the final 2020 ladder positions for the 2021 season.
- The competition will be opt-in by teams that want to.

Clubs will vote on it this week

Will only be open to players who had previously registered with a team for this Big V Season

How are clubs funding this possible season?
No income for clubs for 4 months, staff on jobkeeper etc. Is it good management to spend $k on entry fees?

Clubs have been advised to not pay players unless they can afford it. I know one club out in the west of Melbourne has told all their paid players there will not be any payments this season.

Most clubs sent imports home so money will be saved there.

Everything will be fine with a shorter season. Negative people just want to put out there every possible issue / worst case scenario that could possibly come up.

Reality is clubs will get teams on the floor and season will happen.

You have to have been registered with that club to play with it. But my understanding (right or wrong) is it is open to all Victorian clubs (Big V or NBL1)

NBL1 clubs can enter big v in this format

I think there will be quite a few NBL1 clubs in SCM /SCW

NBL1 teams can not enter whatever format BIGV choose to have, that has already been confirmed. Their respective Youth League teams are allowed to enter, due to the fact they are intact in the BIGV competition to begin with.

Can NBL1 clubsYouth league teams enter senior Divisions of Big V?

I hear most Big v teams will not be paying players. Smart move I reckon

NBL1 Youth League teams must enter BIGV Youth League divisions and won't be allowed to enter senior divisions. Like will enter they respective division, and if there is not enough teams for a viable comp, they will be moved up / down with in the youth league ranks

Well isn't this interesting. I am hearing something totally different around NBL1.

There was no specific mention on the EOI form of clubs that have NBL1 teams entering them into the review Big V season.

That is right above. Waiting on further announcements around Nbl1 well in Vic.

What are you hearing around NBL1? Please share

There is a proposed 3 on 3 tournament for NBL1 South teams. Again, details are being ironed out.

The EOI request from the Big V made to clubs deals specifically with Big V leagues playing a modified season which would end around end of October/start of November. That includes Championship and below and then VYC.

There was no category on the EOI form asking for NBL1 clubs to submit to play in the modified Big V league in 2020. The two are separate.

Does anyone know when the results of the EOI survey will be released?

13 confirmed EOI

Only 13 out of almost 70 clubs?

The Big V should perhaps just merge this season with the CBL over summer.

The information coming form the Big V during this pandemic has been shocking, they communicate nothing.

I know people hate for a season to be cancelled, but what is worse, the torture of sitting around waiting, anxiety of trying to stay fit and ready to go for when it starts.
Just put everyone out of the misery and cancel it so people can more on.

Teams can't even get access to their stadiums until 13th July, then a 4 week training block to round 1, start in mid-August when the season is normally done.

How many year 12 and uni students play? Given the lead up to exams.

Agree! Communication should have been much better!

With the increase in cases in Victoria will something still happen?

Seriously, just relax. Is at least 7 weeks away.

What now??????

Some teams returning to training next week.

Some already have

And they are wasting there time..... How do you have a 'state' competition when several associations and many players that are based in lockdown suburbs that aren't able to.

Hearing quite a few teams back training.
Will the season eventually run? With numbers increasing at the rate they are, what will happen?

Plenty of teams want to get back at it.

Looks like those in the Nth/West won't be part of any season or tourney that takes place

Only Keilor and Hume City that would be affected based on current hotspot.

What about players that play for other clubs outside the areas?
Coburg, Cragieburn, Wallan?

Might impact players within those teams, but the only clubs who play/operate in areas on lockdown are Craigieburn, Keilor and Hume City

Big v return date 2025 the way Victoria is going

VJBL & Big V officially cancelled for 2020.