Varsity Vipers Basketball Club closed its Winter 2026 season on Saturday 7 November with an awards day at the Varsity College Basketball Courts in Varsity Lakes.
Players, families, coaches and volunteers gathered at the courts to celebrate the season. Every one of the club's 51 teams received its awards on the day.
Hermann Vorster MP presents the club awards
Hermann Vorster MP, the Member for Burleigh, presented the three club awards for the season.
- Michael Cedar was named Coach of the Year. He co-coaches the U12 Girls Vipers.
- Annie Howard was named Club Member of the Year. She coaches the U12 Girls Anacondas.
- Lilly Thorley of the Junior Girls Vipers received the Molly O'Shea Award.
The club thanks Mr Vorster for attending and for his support of junior basketball in Varsity Lakes.
Every team names an MVP and a Most Improved Player
Each of the 51 teams presented a Most Valuable Player award and a Most Improved Player award.
Coaches chose the winners from their own players. That made 102 team awards across nine divisions, from Under 10s to Open Girls.
The full list of winners is on the club's 2026 Winter awards page.
Auswide Electricians runs a giveaway for players
Owen from Auswide Electricians, one of the club's partners, ran a giveaway for players during the afternoon.
Three lucky players went home with a gift card each.
Owen is a long-time supporter of the club. He gives his time as a coach, installs and fixes equipment around the club, and is a foundation Club Partner.
Volunteers carried the season
Coaches, team managers and volunteers ran the Winter season. Most of the club's coaches are parents who give their time every week.
The club thanks every coach, manager, volunteer and family who came along. It also congratulates every player on their season.
The club thanks its partners
Varsity Vipers also thanks its partners for supporting the club and its players.