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Posted on Tuesday 31st of January, 2017,
Greater Shepparton will soon see more than 1,000 visitors converge on our region, as 64 teams take part in the Basketball Victoria Country Under 16 and 18 Division One & Two Championships next month.
The matches will commence at 9am on Saturday 18 February until Sunday 19 February.
Greater Shepparton Mayor Dinny Adem said hosting events such as this helps position Greater Shepparton as a leading events destination in regional Australia.
“The economic benefit of hosting the championships will see more than $1 million injected into the local economy through accommodation, hospitality, retail and tourism spending. Council strives to attract the biggest and best events to Greater Shepparton to help create and support local jobs, keep businesses busy and the economy strong.
“Sports tourism is an integral part of our major events calendar and this aspect will be built upon further this year with the World Tour Beach Volleyball, the Bill Muir Indigenous National Basketball and Nitro Circus events in March, Victorian Softball Masters Championships in June, MotorX Nationals in July and the Shepparton Squash International event in August”, said Cr Adem.
Basketball Victoria Country Manager David Huxtable said Basketball Victoria Country is delighted to again bring a major Country Championship to the Shepparton Region.
“The Greater Shepparton Basketball Association has demonstrated in the past that they operate a professional and well planned event and work with our organisation to provide a sensational experience for basketball participants across Victoria.
“The Greater Shepparton Basketball Association is a strong association providing an activity for country children. It is evident through research that by providing sporting and multipurpose facilities and then the programs from the sporting organisations, we can assist our children in being healthier and well balanced. What is harder to measure is the positive impact that a recreational facility can have on the local community with the capacity to increase the community’s interaction and the continued development of team characteristics.
“Basketball plays a vital role in strengthening communities, particularly in rural and regional Victoria”, he said.
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