training

TRAINING LOCATION

Montpelier Primary School Gym, entrance off Mount Pleasant Road Highton.

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Club training sessions are based on fun and enjoyment with an emphasis on learning basic basketball fundamentals for the love of the game and a team-oriented approach is encouraged among all participants. Organised team training sessions usually include structured coaching and practice for skill development, fitness and overall improvement of the individual and the team. 

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South Geelong Kings Club Team training times are available for coaches to conduct practice sessions at Montpellier Primary School gym. At least one adult parent is required to remain with an adult coach for all junior training sessions as per working with children regulations.

Coaches/managers using the gym MUST ensure all lights are turned off, the alarm is reactivated and all doors are locked and the gym facilities are all left in a neat and tidy order before leaving.

 

ALL BOOKINGS MUST BE COORDINATED THROUGH THE CLUB PRESIDENT

Mobile 0419 322 766 or by email southgeelongkings@hotmail.com

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KEYS

​The Montpellier gymnasium keys & bucket containing 1st Aid must be handed to the next available team's manager/coach so it can be returned after training. The gym must be locked, the alarm turned on and court checked for tidiness (balls and equipment returned and court left in clean tidy condition), lights turned off and keys returned to the nominated destination. Keys are not to be left in the lock box or retained overnight. Coordinating keys is to be done via the coaches/managers WhatsApp group with any issues reported to the club president.

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SESSIONS

Sessions during the week at the school gym are subject to availability and can be arranged through the club for weeknight bookings from 5:30pm.

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Regular scheduled training sessions are as follows:

**Saturday sessions are possibly available by contacting the club**

*Check your team's session times with your coaches/managers*​

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Sunday 9:00am-10:00am U/10 boys + Rookies

Sunday 10:00am- 11:00am U/10 girls + Rookies

Sunday 11:00am - 12:00pm U/12 boys Cobras

Sunday 12:00pm - Session Time Available

Sunday 1:00pm - 2:00pm U/12 boys Thunder

Sunday 2:00pm - 3:00pm U/16 boys Tmac 

Sunday 3:00pm - 4:00pm G5/6 Taipans

Sunday 4:00pm - 5:00pm U/18 boys Bol Bol

Sunday 5:00pm - 6:30pm U/18 boys Wemby

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Saturday 8:15am - 9:00am Aussie Hoops Kings Rookies (specified term dates)

Saturday 9:00am - 10:00am U/12 girls Gems

Saturday 10:00am - 11:00am Senior Women Rubys ​​
 

Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm U/18 boys Giannis/Brunson 

Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm U/16 boys Knights

Monday 7:30pm - 8:30pm U/16 boys Garnet

Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm U/10 girls Queens/Sapphires

Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm U/16 boys Rangers

Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:30pm U/14 Hustle

Wednesday 7:30pm - 8:30pm Championship Men

Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm U/14 girls Stars

Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm U/14 boys Titans

Friday 5:30pm - 6:30pm U/18 boys Knights

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Initial questions should be directed to your team coach or manager. Participants are reminded to bring a drink bottle, and a ball for all sessions and wear basketball-appropriate shoes & apparel.​ Training is NOT held during school/public holidays!

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SCORING - It is a club policy that all parents help their teams by scoring and share these duties among the team, so here's a handy 'how to score' booklet for those who haven't scored a basketball game before SCORING BOOKLET