Basketball
4 November, 2024
Horsham Intersport Junior Classic set to ignite
Horsham will host its annual Intersport Junior Classic Basketball Tournament this week, on Saturday November 9, and Sunday, November 10. 81 teams are entered across 15 divisions, from the under-12s to the under-18s.
Like last year, venues around the region will be used to host matches. Dimboola, Holy Trinity Lutheran College - both sites, Horsham Basketball Stadium, St Brigid's College, Stawell Secondary College and Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre will all feature games, with Holy Trinity Lutheran College and Horsham Basketball Stadium hosting the grand finals.
Warracknabeal isn't hosting matches this year because the stadium has been redeveloped.
From the Wimmera, Horsham Hornets, Warracknabeal Wildcats, Ararat Redbacks and Nhill will all play in the competition.
For Nhill, it will be the first time they have played in the tournament, and with a few new teams, it's exciting for the Horsham Amateur Basketball Association (HABA).
HABA's Vice President, Glen Taylor, said everyone is looking forward to it.
"The new teams coming in this year is exciting, and to have Nhill join is huge, and we are looking forward to it," Taylor said.
"It takes a lot of hours to get this tournament organised, and we have over 40 volunteers, which is massive."
Taylor said that the Horsham teams are pumped for the tournament and thanked Intersport Horsham for their continued support.
"The Horsham teams are coming good at the right time after being away for a couple of tournaments," Taylor said.
"This tournament will be a good representation of our skill level and the kids are excited and pumped. They have their last training this week and are ready to go."