JackJumpers Pre-Season Camp Wrap-Up

The Tasmania JackJumpers have successfully wrapped up their pre-season camp, marking a significant start to their preparations for the upcoming NBL season. Despite some last-minute changes due to unforeseen weather conditions, the JackJumpers demonstrated their commitment to engaging with their passionate North and North West Tasmanian fanbase through a series of events, training sessions, and community interactions.

Shout Outs to Our Partners

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners who made this pre-season camp a success:

• Bulk Nutrients as the official partner of our pre-season camp, ensuring our players were fuelled and ready for the challenges ahead.
• Balls N Bumpers for presenting our intrasquad games, which provided fans with an exciting glimpse of the team in action.
• Banjo’s for sponsoring our basketball clinics including all player clinics and Devonport Family Day, where fans of all ages had the opportunity to engage with the team, participate in activities, and enjoy a day full of fun.
• Valentino’s in Devonport for hosting the team dinner, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our players and staff.
• Special mentions to Lesley Buchanan, Deb, Chris & Noah Hills, and the Trailer Pork Boys for their unwavering support throughout the camp.
• Novotel Devonport and Country Club Launceston for accommodating our team during their stay in the North and North West.
• Devonport City Council and Market Square, along with Naomi Will at Event Sphere, for their exceptional event management and for providing top-notch facilities for our training sessions and games.
• Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre and Elphin Sports Centre for hosting our intrasquad games, allowing us to showcase our pre-season preparations to our fans.
• Our sincere gratitude to St Luke’s, Mazda, University of Tasmania, and Marinus Link Business North West for co-hosting a successful lunch with Head Coach Scott Roth, which provided valuable insights into the team’s season ahead.

Community Engagement

The JackJumpers made the most of their time in the North and North West by engaging with local school communities. The team visited Port Sorell Primary, winners of our “Defend the Island” competition during the finals campaign in April. The visit included a thrilling JackJumpers vs. students basketball match, where the entire school participated in competitions, activities, and games. It was an unforgettable experience for the students, and our players thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.

Additionally, the JackJumpers visited several other schools as part of our JackJumpers in Schools program, proudly presented by Huon Aquaculture. These schools included St Patrick’s Catholic School, Latrobe, Punchbowl Primary, Larmenier Catholic School, Waverley Primary, Ravenswood Primary, and Youngtown Primary. Over three days, the JackJumpers connected with approximately 1,500 primary school students, promoting active lifestyles, exercise, and positive team culture.

Intrasquad Games

With the unfortunate cancellation of the scheduled practice games against the Adelaide 36ers, the JackJumpers adapted quickly, hosting two highly competitive intrasquad games instead. Fans were treated to an intense showdown between Team Green and Team White at the Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre and Elphin Sports Centre.

The first game saw Team Green edge out a narrow 54-53 victory, with Anthony Drmic leading the charge with 17 points. Gorjok Gak also impressed with 11 points and 6 rebounds. On the opposing side, Walter Brown showed his potential by contributing 10 points and 7 rebounds.

In the second game, Team White emerged victorious with a 54-48 win, thanks to Brody Nunn's 15-point performance. Milton Doyle and Will Magnay also delivered strong performances, scoring 13 and 10 points, respectively.

The JackJumpers will continue their rigorous pre-season preparation as they build on the momentum gained during the camp. The team is focused and determined to bring their best performance to the upcoming NBL season, inspired by the support and enthusiasm of their fans across Tasmania.

The JackJumpers would like to thank all our partners, fans, and the local communities for their incredible support throughout the pre-season camp. We look forward to seeing you all at the games as we #DefendTheIsland once again this season!