Country Jamboree bounces into Echuca

By Josh Huntly

Sep 21, 2023

Courting talent: Echuca Moama was represented at the Country Jamboree by Emily Flanigan (Pioneers girls coach), Charlie Voss (referee), Saige Milner, Jaxon Key, Pippa Leeds, Chloe Ryan, Zac Sommerville and Melanie Pyle (team manager Magpies boys). Photos: Josh Huntly Photo by Josh Huntly

Victoria’s best and brightest young basketball talents descended on Echuca from September 16-19 in the first steps of their Basketball Victoria talent pathways.

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The Country Jamboree returned to the border and saw 240 under-12 players, 120 boys and 120 girls, invited to compete on the courts at Echuca Moama Basketball Association and gain a taste for high-performance environments.

That’s a wrap: Campaspe Shire Council Mayor Rob Amos closes the Country Jamboree. Photo by Josh Huntly

Skill activities and games took place over the course of the three-day tournament, while a big crowd of parents and supporters watched on.

EMBA volunteers were also hard at work during the tournament, while on the court the organisation was represented by four players, two referees, and two in leadership positions.

Full house: Parents and supporters watch the closing ceremony. Photo by Josh Huntly

Pippa Leeds competed for the Emily Flanigan-coached Pioneers girls team, while Saige Milner (Bushrangers), Chloe Ryan (Kookaburras) and Jaxon Key (Magpies), along with team manager Melanie Pyle, all represented with aplomb.