LC
Years ago

Vic State Government pushing for 2nd NBL team

The Victorian state Government is reportedly supporting a push for a 2nd Melbourne side to return to the NBL, to be based at the new basketball facility in Knox.

Herald-Sun Link: http://linky.com.au/xoc96

From the article:

With $7 million already committed to the planned State Basketball Centre at Knox, the Government will announce another $1 million in funding to upgrade the venue to international standards and ready to use at NBL level.

The extra funding from the Brumby Government will provide more seating for a 3200-capacity show court, international quality flooring and lighting, and improved media facilities, particularly to accommodate TV broadcasting.

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jump shot  
Years ago

let's hope that this can inspire the South Australian state govenment to follow and finally recognise that this state needs a purpose built multi court stadia?

Come on Mike and Kevin DO THE RIGHT THING!!!!

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Anonymous  
Years ago

good luck

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XY  
Years ago

Jump shot, what is the Dome if not a purpose built multi court stadia? They had one, but they sold it and sold out basketball.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

XY it's also not built for competitions when in 3 court mode.

It also came with a $18m loan from the state government which basketball couldn't pay back.

Cricket, SANFL/AFL, Netball, Soccer, Hockey now Swimming ... all gifted venues and supported by millions in government funding. Basketball has to take out a loan and gets ZERO funding for its facility.

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Japorms  
Years ago

^^^ and when it gets its funding, again more popular sports takes place.

try booking to any basketball indoor courts and you will find your self fuming because bookings are dominated by indoor soccer!

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