25/10/2026
🐯 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2026 - From Kylie Ruggi
I would like to begin by thanking Jarrod for his time as President and for the valuable contribution he has made to Tigers Basketball over the past few years. When Jarrod resigned, I stepped into the role of interim President, and I am very grateful to the Committee for the support they have given me during this transition.
🏀 A Year of Growth
It has been another strong year of growth for the Club. We had 183 players across 28 teams in winter and 245 players across 33 teams in summer. Our greatest area of growth has been in the Under 8 age group, where we now have four teams, including 11 girls.
While last summer presented a real challenge in getting all our teams onto inside training courts, this season has been a little easier. Bree did a wonderful job scheduling teams and securing an additional court at Visy on Thursday nights. Courtney has brought fresh energy to our social media since coming on board, Hechie has again done a fantastic job organising tops and avoiding double-ups, and James has quietly kept a close eye on the Club’s finances.
🏀 Supporting Our Players and Coaches
Our Under 8 and Under 10 players received new basketballs this season, with thanks to Chris and Nerida for helping to distribute them. Hechie also suggested using green armbands to identify our junior coaches. Tigers put this idea forward at the clubs meeting, and it has now been implemented across the Association.
We have also continued to improve the support we provide to players, families and coaches. At the beginning of our summer trials, we introduced a player information session and followed it with the same information emailed to families. We shared a Beginner Coaches Handbook, developed with the help of our friends at Demons, and we are planning a coaching course for those who are newer to coaching. The course will also be open to anyone who would like to attend and learn something new, regardless of your coaching ability.
💛 Thank You to Our Volunteers
Most importantly, I would like to acknowledge and thank our coaches and team managers, who generously volunteer their time to support their teams. Without them, we simply could not get our children onto the court. Thank you also to the parents who score, help transport other children to games and training, and support the Club in so many other ways.
👏 Acknowledging Bree’s Contribution
As we look to the year ahead, Bree has decided not to re-nominate for the Committee. Bree has completed a mountain of work behind the scenes, introducing the player slips we use when forming teams, booking training sessions and sending hundreds of emails at the beginning of each season. Her contribution has been enormous, and we sincerely thank her for everything she has done for Tigers. I would also like to thank Bree personally for the support she has given me in my role.
🐯 Looking Ahead
We are looking forward to another great year. Tigers is very fortunate to have a fantastic Committee and so many people who are invested in seeing our Club continue to grow and succeed.
Thank you to everyone who contributes their time, energy and support to Tigers Basketball.
One club. Many hands. Tigers together.
