training
"Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard"
TRAINING LOCATION
Montpelier Primary School Gym, entrance off Mount Pleasant Road Highton.
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.
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
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 to the designated address. When opening the gym, use the main large key with a black fob attached, the fob deactivates the alarm situated in the left corner as you enter (red is activated). As you leave 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.
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.
**Saturday sessions are possibly available by contacting the club**
*Check your team's session times with your coaches/managers*
Sunday 10:00am-11:00am U/10 boys Swish + Rookies
Sunday 11:00am - 12:30pm U/12 boys Cobras
Sunday 12:30pm - 2:00pm U/12 boys Thunder
Sunday 2:00pm - 3:00pm U/18 boys Wemby
Sunday 3:00pm - 4:00pm U/16 Bricklayers
Sunday 4:00pm - 5:00pm U/18 boys Bol Bol
Sunday 5:00pm - 6:00pm U/16 boys Tmac
Saturday 8:15am - 9:00am Aussie Hoops Kings Rookies (specified term dates)
Saturday 9:00am - 10:00am U/12 girls Gems
Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm U/10 girls Queens
Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm U/16 boys Knights
Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm U/10 girls Sapphires
Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm U/16 boys Rangers/U18 boys Giannis
Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:30pm U/18 boys Knights
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
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!
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