Geelong Filipino-
Australian Ballers Inc.
For sports organisers
Run your sport with us
Do you run a community sports group in Geelong? Basketball, pickleball, badminton, volleyball or something else? Bring your program into the Geelong Filipino-Australian Ballers Inc. network. You keep running your sport. We help with the admin behind it.
- Not-for-profit
- Incorporated association
- Volunteer-run
Who it is for
Community sports organisers in Geelong
Lots of community groups around Geelong run their own games and sessions, often with one or two volunteers doing everything. Our roots are in the Filipino community, but the network is open to organisers of any background. Our vision is one shared network, so you can focus on the sport and the people while we take care of the paperwork.
- Already running sessionsYou have a group that meets regularly and you want a proper structure behind it.
- Starting something newYou have an idea for a sport or program and want help getting it off the ground.
- Any sportBasketball, pickleball, badminton, volleyball, running groups and more. If it brings people together, we want to hear about it.
Simple process
How it works
- 1
Talk to us
Email us or message us on Facebook. Tell us about your sport, your group and how often you play.
- 2
We meet
Our committee meets with you to make sure the program fits our values, our Fair Play Code and our child safety duties.
- 3
We set it up
We agree on how the program will run under Geelong Filipino-Australian Ballers Inc., then sort out the admin together.
- 4
You run your sport
You keep organising the sessions. We promote your program here and on our socials, and support you behind the scenes.
Working together
What we handle, what you keep
We handle
The admin side
- Governance under a registered incorporated association
- Help with registrations, payments and record keeping
- A page for your club on this website
- Promotion on our Facebook and Instagram
- Help applying for grants and finding partners
- A committee you can lean on for advice
You keep
Your sport and your people
- Your club name and identity
- Running your sessions, games and events
- Your players and your community
- Decisions about how your sport is played
- Your own organisers and volunteers
The network
Clubs in the GFAB network
Each club keeps its own name and organisers. Together, we are one community.
- PickleballPickleball WarriorsOur first pickleball organisers. Social pickleball in Geelong, open to everyone.See the club →
- BasketballSocial Basketball SessionsCasual games three times a week, run by Geelong Filipino-Australian Ballers Inc.See the sessions →
- Your sportYour club hereBadminton, volleyball, running or something else. Talk to us about joining the network.Talk to us →
Questions
Organiser FAQs
Do I lose control of my club if I join the network?
No. You keep your club name, your organisers and your sessions. Geelong Filipino-Australian Ballers Inc. provides the structure and support behind you. Decisions about how your sport is played stay with you.
Does it cost anything to join the network?
Talk to us first. Every program is different, so we work out the details together. Our aim is to keep community sport affordable for everyone.
My group is not basketball. Can we still join?
Yes. Our vision is a network that supports many sports and many communities, not just basketball. Pickleball Warriors is our first club outside basketball, and we want more.
Do we have to be Filipino?
No. Our roots are in the Filipino community, but the network is open to organisers and players of every background. If your club brings people together, you belong here.
Ready to talk?
Send us a short email about your sport and your group. A committee member will get back to you to arrange a chat.