Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Basketball Victoria is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Salto, a leading global provider of access solutions and electronic locking technology, as part of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM. This collaboration aims to empower the Victorian Wheelchair Basketball Team on their quest to compete at the 2025 National Junior Wheelchair Championships in Queensland, hosted by Basketball Australia and the Northside Wizards Basketball Association in April.
Salto's innovative facility access and electronic locking technologies are renowned for their seamless integration and robust security, ensuring reliable experiences in identity management and access control. This partnership with Salto will significantly alleviate the financial burden on athletes, allowing them to focus on their performance as they compete for the prestigious Kevin Coombs Cup.
David Huxtable, General Manager of Members, Participation, and Growth at Basketball Victoria expressed enthusiasm about the partnership's impact:
"This collaboration with Salto will drastically reduce the costs associated with attending the 2025 National Junior Wheelchair Championships for our Victorian athletes. It underscores our commitment to supporting their journey and enhancing accessibility within the sport."
David continued, “The Salto organisation has a passion for innovation, agility in thinking and is uncompromising with integrity. This aligns with Basketball Victoria’s values and strategic objectives.”
Salto is proud to partner with Basketball Victoria in supporting the Kevin Coombs Cup (KCC) Wheelchair Basketball Team, championing inclusivity and accessibility in sports.
Caine Hillier, Salto General Manager – Oceania shared, “As a global leader in smart access solutions, Salto are committed to creating secure, seamless, and barrier-free environments - values that resonate deeply with the spirit of wheelchair basketball. By empowering athletes, we celebrate resilience, innovation, and teamwork, both on and off the court. This partnership reflects Salto’s dedication to fostering communities where everyone has the opportunity to excel.”
The Footlocker National Junior Wheelchair Championships, provide a platform for young athletes who meet the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation's classification criteria to showcase their talent and compete at a national level.
For more information about Basketball Victoria's initiatives and partnerships, please visit Basketball Victoria's website.
Salto – is a leading global provider of electronic access solutions, developing pioneering facility access, identity management, and electronic locking technology to ensure seamless, reliable, and secure experiences. With a commitment to leading the digital transformation of access and identity management, Salto delivers groundbreaking technologies and thoughtful solutions. Through close customer relationships and continuous innovation, its global team of experts creates sustainable, high-quality products that make a positive impact on both people and the planet.
