Altona Gators Basketball Club

It’s Game Day for our VYCW Women as they take the court for their final game of the season.

We would love to see the Gators Family at The Swamp to get behind our young women in this important clash and thank them for their commitment, resilience and dedication throughout the season.

Today also marks the final Youth League game for long-time Gators Tyla Paraha and Maya Ganzon as they age out of the youth program where they have shown incredible leadership and tenancity. They will continue to be integral to our Senior Women's team.

Come down, make some noise and help our girls finish their season on a high. Go Gators!

Check out our wonderful sponsors in the match day program:

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It’s Game Day, Gator’s Family!

Our Youth League Men are back at the Swamp tonight for a huge clash against Chelsea.

Come down and get behind Jackie, Ally, Daniel and the boys as they battle for an important win. Your support can make all the difference, so let's pack the stands and bring the energy.

See you at the Swamp!

Check out the match day program:
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💗 SAVE THE DATE – PINK ROUND 2026 💗

Mark your calendars! Our annual Pink Round is back on Sunday 19 July 2026 as the Gators community comes together to support an important cause that touches the lives of so many.

Join us for a weekend of basketball, community and plenty of pink as we raise awareness for breast cancer and show our support for those impacted.

🎟️ Be sure to grab a ticket on the day for our Pink Round Raffle, with some fantastic prizes up for grabs throughout the day!

Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for details on our Pink Round socks and Gators pink tees, so you can wear your pink with pride.

A highlight of the weekend will be our Senior Triple Header on Sunday 19 July, where our senior teams will proudly take the court in pink.

Let’s fill the stadium with pink and make it a weekend to remember. 💕🩷

ASCEND is back for Term 3!

Take your game to the next level with ASCEND Player Development Program, led by Director of Coaching Randy Shanklin.

Designed for representative players U12–U20, ASCEND focuses on developing individual skills, basketball IQ, decision-making and the work ethic needed to succeed.

Commencing: Wednesday 15 July
Venue: Altona Sports Centre – Court 10

U12 & U14: 5:30–6:30pm
U16 & Up: 6:30–7:30pm

Register now: https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/039770

Another big weekend of Youth League basketball is coming to the Altona Sports Centre, and we need the Gators Family behind our teams!

On Saturday night, our Youth League Men return home to take on Chelsea in a crucial clash. The boys are chasing important wins and would love a loud home crowd cheering them on.

Then on Sunday, our Victorian Youth Championship Women wrap up their 2026 season with a home game against Pakenham. Kate, Liam and the girls have shown resilience throughout the season, overcoming plenty of adversity while continuing to work hard and represent the club with pride. They'll be giving everything to finish the season on a high and would love the support of the Gator's family!

Let's fill the Swamp, wear your purple and yellow, and get behind our youth stars for another fantastic weekend of basketball!

A big shout out to our incredible Big V Game Day Officials, who are such an integral part of every home game day.

Thank you for your commitment, and professionalism to help ensure every game runs smoothly.

Your contribution does not go unnoticed. Thank you for being such an important part of the basketball community!

PLAYER SPONSOR SHOUTOUT

A huge thank you to YVE for proudly sponsoring Max Bakker and Baak Pabek, while continuing to be an incredible Platinum Sponsor of the Altona Gators.

Max is a respected leader within our Youth Men's program. He leads by example and it is wonderful to see him back on court after a difficult season with injury.

Baak is an integral member of our Senior Men's team whose impact extends well beyond the court. Alongside his playing commitments, he generously gives back as the coach of our Under 18.2 Girls and Under 20 Men, helping develop the next generation of Gators.

We are incredibly grateful to YVE. Their continued investment in our players and our club plays a vital role in the success of our programs both on and off the court.

Thank you, YVE, for your ongoing partnership and commitment to the Gators family.

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The Altona Gators High-Performance Camps start this week!

Our Elite Stream camps are designed exclusively for Representative Players, providing greater competitive and development opportunities for all athletes. These elite, professionally led sessions are designed to help players build trust, self-esteem, and a competitive edge. While each camp provides valuable individual benefits, athletes who attend all sessions will experience the greatest growth — particularly in skill development, basketball IQ, and perseverance.

The camps are strategically layered to progressively develop technical skills, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities, while also helping players prepare for the upcoming Showcase through similar concepts and training principles.

Designed and facilitated by Randy Shanklin — Director of Coaching and Basketball Victoria High Performance Coach — and assisted by an array of Gators coaches, these camps provide an invaluable opportunity for players to elevate their game.

Camp Schedule
Thursday, 2 July 2026

Rep Essentials – Individual Skills
Focus on building strong individual fundamentals and offensive skill development in a high-intensity training environment.
🕡 6:30pm – 8:00pm
👥 Under 12 - Under 20s

Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Showcase Essentials – Decision Making
Designed to improve in-game reads, reactions, and decision-making under pressure to better prepare athletes for showcase-style basketball.
🕡 6:30pm – 8:00pm
👥 Under 12s - 20s

Spots are limited. Register now via:
https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/f9dee9

A strong weekend of Big V action saw our Gators produce some outstanding performances across all four teams.

Our Victorian Youth Championship Women held off a fast-finishing Waverley outfit to secure a crucial 79-77 victory. Trinity Hawea was outstanding, recording a dominant double-double with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists. Tyla Paraha added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, while Maya Ganzon was incredibly efficient, finishing with 13 points on 83% shooting from the field. Sadie Barth also showed composure beyond her years. The girls face Waverley again next Saturday before returning home to finish their season against Pakenham.

Our Senior Women battled through a tough contest to record an important win over Gippsland United. Alicia Sciberras and Tyla Paraha shared the scoring honours with 13 points each, while Kobe King Hawea contributed 12 points and 4 assists. Trinity Hawea continued her outstanding weekend with 7 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. After a demanding stretch of games and travel, the team now enjoys a well-earned bye.

Our Senior Men produced a spirited fourth-quarter comeback against Shepparton but ultimately fell just short. Thomas Fritz was exceptional with 33 points, including seven three-pointers, to go with 6 rebounds. Tyson Burton recorded a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Lyzel Mataika added 13 points and 5 assists. The Men are back in action on Friday night when they travel to take on the Chelsea Gulls.

Our Youth Men were unable to recover after a strong second quarter from RMIT. Mitchell Smith led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, Ryan Robinson added 18 points and 5 assists, while young gun Cooper Hickmott also scored 18 points. Max Bakker rounded out the leading contributors with a double-double of 14 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists.

Congratulations to all of our players and coaches on another competitive weekend.

We look forward to seeing our Gators back on court this weekend.