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Melbourne Spectres is a part of a larger group that includes teams in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney. Together, we are Spectres Australia, Australia's premier social and competitive LGBTQIA+ inclusive basketball club, formed in 2001.
Here in Melbourne, we run training sessions for all levels on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Prahran High School, located at 138 High Street, Windsor, Victoria 3181 - Level 3 Gymnasium, access via the lift of Thomas Street.
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Our team consists of all genders, where we have multiple teams competing in tournaments at MSAC on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in the men's and women's leagues.
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Join us or one of our affiliated clubs in Australia.
Executive Committee
Connor Wilson
President
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Andrew Bondini
Treasurer
He / Him
Mox de Korte
Secretary
She / Her
Lauren Barber
Community Leader
She / Her
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Zac Saunders
Sports Leader
He / Him
Nicholas Pearce
Sports Leader
He / Him
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FAQ
1. Question: Do I need to identify as LGBTQIA+ to join the Melbourne Spectres?
Answer: Not at all. While we are proudly an LGBTQIA+ club, we welcome all allies, players, referees, coaches, and fans, regardless of sexuality, gender identity, or background. Many of our members are not part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and they’re a loved and important part of our community. If you love basketball and want to be part of an inclusive club, you’re welcome here.
2. Question: What’s the best way to join?
Answer: The easiest way to get involved is to come along to one of our Thursday training sessions. If you can’t make Thursdays, we sometimes run events and activities on other days too, so it’s always worth reaching out - we’ll help you find the best way to get started.
3. Question: There isn’t a Melbourne Spectres team located conveniently for me, what can I do?
Answer: Reach out to us anyway! There may be other players in your area who are also looking for a team, and you never know - it could be the start of a brand new Spectres team where you are.
We are proudly sponsored by these amazing companies who have helped make our basketball program more accessible to everyone in the community by subsidising teams competing in tournaments, courts for training and all types of basketball equipment. Thank you for your support!
If you would like to help sponsor our basketball club, reach out to melbournespectres@gmail.com.