By Marcus Uhe
Head Coach of the Clyde North Ravens Basketball Club Michael Juaneza has announced that the club will cease operations ahead of the new summer basketball season.
In a statement released on Thursday 15 September, Mr Juaneza confirmed the decision had been made after the Casey Basketball Association declared that it would not accept future entries from the club unless it reformed as a non-for-profit entity.
Parents and players were told of the announcement on Wednesday 14 September.
Basketball Victoria laid a report against the club and President Leslie Juaneza, they said in a statement on Monday 12 September, after they were made aware of an alleged “integrity matter” surrounding the club.
Mr Juaneza said the club is in the process of “handing over to a new club” that will allow remaining players to participate in the upcoming summer season.
“The club itself is disheartened and disappointed that we cannot enter teams this upcoming season and it was the best outcome that it now ceases to operate,” he said.
“We will be in co-operation over the next few weeks to ensure our Ravens have places to go and continue to play basketball.
“The process of refunds for those not wanting to continue is now underway and will be initiated on
Monday 19th of September with correspondence from Leslie once complete.
“Leslie and I will now be no longer involved with the basketball community for now and the near future.
“No further comment will be made on the ongoing investigation from Basketball Victoria.”
