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News - September 2024

Kovas Picnic Day - Lane Cove NP

Kovas is having a Picnic Day! We invite everyone in the Sydney Lithuanian Community to a fund day out in the Lane Cove National Park on Saturday 2 November from 2pm. Come and have a BBQ, enjoy nature, play some fun games and meet up with other Lithuanians from around Sydney. Kovas will be running some games like Volleyball and Tug-o-War and also selling Sausages, Salad and Bread for a picnic in the park.Come and hear about the latest news for the 2024 Sporto Šventė in Adelaide! Entry is free to our event (note, entry to the National Park is $8.00 per car).
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Basketball Training 2024

In preparation for the 2024 Sporto Šventė, Kovas has organised three basketball training sessions for players to get together, brush up on their skills, meet friends and get to know more about the Sporto Svente program. Trainings are open to Juniors, Women and Men who would like to participate at the 72nd Sporto Šventė in Adelaide in December 2024. Training is free for Kovas Members, or $10 per person for non-Members.
Junior training is targeted at kids aged 9 to 14 years old and who have played a little bit of basketball in the past. Senior player training may run as a Mixed Men's/ Women's session or as separate sessions depending on numbers.

Training Dates and Information

Basketball training will be held at Concord Oval, Recreation Centre, 8 Gipps Street, Concord. Adults training 2.30pm to 4pm Junior training 2pm to 3.15pm Note, Juniors and Adults will share the court between 2.30pm to 3.15pm.
Training Dates and Times
  • Sunday 20 October, 2pm to 4pm
  • Sunday 10 November, 2pm to 4pm
  • Sunday 1 December, 2pm to 4pm

Concord Oval Recreation Centre

8 Gipps Street, Concord
Basketball training
Sunday 20 October, 10 November, 1 December2PM to 4PM

Past News

Junior Basketball Training 2022
Kovas members and Sydney Lithuanians are invited to attend Junior Basketball training at Bankstown Basketball Stadium from 3pm to 4pm on the following dates: • 13 November• 27 November• 11 DecemberTraining will be done in two age groups, 6 to 9 year olds on low rings and 10 to 15 year olds on standard rings. Both groups are training in preparation for the 70th Sporto Šventė where there will be an Under 10's and Under 15's junior basketball games. Training is free for Kovas members or $8.00 per child, per training for non-Members.
Adults Basketball Training 2022
Kovas members and all Sydney Lithuanians are invited to Senior (Adults) Basketball training at Bankstown Basketball Stadium from 2.30pm to 4pm on the following dates: • 27 November• 11 December Adults trainings are suitable for Men or Women aged 16 years and above. If you would like to play Men's, Women's or Mixed basketball at the 70th Sporto Šventė we encourage you to come along. Training is free for Kovas members or $10.00 per person, per training for non-Members.