Written by Elly Kirlis, 2024 BV Rookie Report Program
The Big V ANZAC Round will tip off Saturday night across all divisions.
This weekend is Big V's 2024 Anzac Day Round. Every ANZAC Day, hundreds of thousands of Victorians turn out to remember those who have served our country, and honour those who continue to serve. Big V honours past and present Australia and New Zealand service of women and men, with all clubs honouring the ANZAC Spirit this week.
The Bellarine Storm host a double header this weekend, where the Youth League Two Women’s team host the Sherbrooke Suns at home on Saturday afternoon.
The Youth League Two Men’s team follow the girl's game, where the boys take on the Mornington Breakers.
Bellarine will honour the ANZAC Spirit by doing an ANZAC Observance Ceremony between both games on Saturday night.
Wyndham will celebrate the ANZAC Spirit across Saturday and Sunday by having a Recognition Ode and The Last Post, performed after the player announcements and prior to the national anthem.
Championship Women and Men have a double header on Saturday, taking on the Sunbury Jets and Pakenham Warriors, whilst Youth League Women’s team take on the Pakenham Warriors on Sunday.
Darian Hyde, the Programs Coordinator from Whittlesea, shares whilst the Pacers have one home game across the weekend, the Pacers will include the last post and a minute’s silence.
The Pacers will promote the ANZAC Round through social media, having specified an ANZAC themed club logo and sharing information from Mornington to promote the round on the 28th of April at 1pm.
Lastly, the Coburg Giants will celebrate the ANZAC Round on Saturday night, where the Youth League Women’s team face the McKinnon Cougars at Coburg Basketball Stadium.
The Giants will have a welcome ceremony from Coburg Basketball Association, unveiling an image and sign on the stadium wall by RSL Presidents, Michael and Barry.
The Giants will honour the heroes with speeches, the Recite of the Ode, The Last Post and One Minute Silence, wreaths and National Anthem.
For each individual competing or supporting our competition this weekend, we encourage you to play in the ANZAC spirit and give 100% on the court in honour of our veterans, your family and friends and those who fought, and continue to fight for our freedom, with such determination and dignity.
We are giving all associations and clubs the opportunity to be part of the day. To find out what your club is doing to get involved, check directly with them.
We will remember them.
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