Our Club. Our Story.
Where we began
Bullits began as a basketball association in 1991 with a group of Sandringham Primary School friends creating their own team instead of playing for another club. The friends wanted the team name as ‘Bullets’, but the parents deliberately altered the name to Bullits. The original colours of blue and yellow, matched Sandy Primary. In their first season, these boys were runners-up in the Under 13A competition.
In the second season, they were joined by a girls team, the Sandpipers, wearing fluro pink. By the third season, several other younger boys and girls teams had joined the Club. The name was changed to Bullits-Sandpipers Basketball Association Inc.
The name was legally changed to Bullits Basketball Club Incorporated in 1997.
The founding Bullits Committee helped ensure the Club's enduring success, including the training venue we use today.
About Us
Bullits Basketball Club is a community, not-for-profit basketball club.
Our playing base is primarily drawn from Sandringham, Hampton, Highett, East Brighton and Black Rock. This encompasses many of the schools in the area but predominantly Sandringham Primary, Sandringham East Primary, St Mary’s, Hampton Primary, Haileybury, St Leonard’s, and Sandringham Secondary College.
The Club is run by volunteers who manage the club for the benefit of our playing membership. We encourage the inclusion of kids of varying playing abilities to be involved in our sport and the benefits of team participation.
Teams are generally friendship-based, as well as individual players looking to join a team. We aim to place individual players in the best-fit team for their experience level. We conduct soft grading where requested and encourage the development of teams seeking competition in the higher grades.
Some of the values that represent our club culture, both present and future
RESPECT
Remain respectful and value those who help our sport grow, including our club mates, coaches, officials, supporters and all stakeholders
INTEGRITY
Always act with honesty and maintain strong morals
INCLUSION
Be encouraging and accepting of all those who appreciate the sport of basketball, no matter their background or ability
WELLBEING
Recognise that basketball is above all a contributor to a healthy lifestyle for everyone and always put the physical and mental wellbeing of the athlete ahead of performance
SPORTSMANSHIP
Always act ethically and fairly; in line with the club values and code of conduct. Show respect to other competitors, officials and supporters
Committee
The Bullits Committee is comprised of volunteers committed to running a successful club both on and off the court and to uphold the high standards the club prides itself on.
Meetings: Held every two months (February, April, June, August, October and December) at Sandringham Basketball Stadium at Tulip Street. All welcome to attend.
AGM: August each year where a new committee is elected. The notice of the AGM is sent to all teams via Team Managers. We encourage as many people as possible to attend to share ideas, provide feedback, nominate for a position, or simply find out more about the Club and how it runs.
Queries: info@bullits.org.au
Committee Members
PRESIDENT
Lisa Mouncer
VICE PRESIDENT
Sandy Celantano
TREASURER
Kerry Thomson
SECRETARY
Sophia Ali
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Rachel Visser, Peta Dyke, Melissa Forde
TRAINING COORDINATOR
Emily Froehlich
Lifetime Members
Life Membership recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals to the Bullits Basketball Club.
Rowena Francis - 2016
Rowena served as the Registrar of Bullits Basketball Club for 11 years and was Vice-President for 6 years. She played a significant role in the growth of our club and is still an active supporter.
Jenny Mouat - 2020
Jenny served on the Committee of Bullits Basketball Club for 10 years in various roles, including President for 5 years. She has been instrumental in leading and supporting the Club, sharing her knowledge and experience, and guiding the Committee.
