2025 Steelers Regional Development League
Congratulations to the athletes who have registered to be a part of the new Western Port Steelers Regional Development League.
The Regional Development League (RDL) is a brand-new basketball competition in Victoria, Australia, that provides a pathway for young players to develop their skills and join the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL). The RDL is run by Basketball Victoria.
What the RDL does
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Provides a pathway for young players to develop their skills
- Provides development for coaches and referees
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Helps players learn the VJBL system
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Gives players the opportunity to compete in a weekly competition (Fridays)
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Creates a development pathway for players, coaches, and referees
How the RDL works
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The RDL runs alongside the VJBL competition
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The RDL includes a 5-week grading period, a 14-week home and away season, and a 3-week finals period
Why the RDL is important
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The RDL helps players, coaches, and referees develop the skills they need to play at a higher level than domestic or recreational leagues
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The RDL helps players prepare for a career in basketball, from domestic to state, national, and international levels
Western Port Basketball has entered 3 teams into this new competition, U14 Boys ‘Grey’, U14 Boys Red, and U14 Girls ‘Black’.
Congratulations to the below Western Port Regional Development League players:
U14 Boys Grey
Coach: Ash Riddell-Robertson
TM: Bec Clements
43 Jack Rainer
57 Rusty Clements
64 Nate Riddell-Robertson
72 Rune Patara
84 Kydan Brand
85 Nixon Brown
86 David Jax Kotsiakos
Lucas Suttie
U14 Boys Red
Asst Coach: William Worland-Hayes
TM: Lisa Numa
45 Harley Dunn
61 Matthew Hogan
62 Jacob Daniels
65 Noah Sparkes
67 Henry Vandenhayes
71 Peter Spark
78 Tyler Goodwin
83 Blake Numa
U14 Girls 1
Coach: Kim Edmonston
TM: Rob Shackles
27 Emma Livingston
34 Bella Rea
38 Bianca Ramirez Rennie
39 Sutton Hogan
40 Chloe Shackles
55 Emily Ferris
78 Mackenzie Antonic
82 Lily Popplestone
Training is held at Flinders Christian College Tyabb on Thursdays, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, entry is on Boes Rd. Please do not park beyond the boom gate.
Any uniform enquiries to the WPBA Office (03) 5977 7533 or office@wpba.com.au
