Wikipedia - Bendigo Spirit

Bendigo Spirit is one of three Victorian basketball teams in the Australian Women's National Basketball League. The team, based in the regional city of Bendigo, Victoria, joined the competition from the 2007/08 season.

History

The Bendigo Spirit were formed in 2007 and started playing out of Bendigo Stadium, the first side based in regional Victoria. Coached by Bernie Harrower, the team was led by his daughter, Australian Opal and captain, Kristi Harrower. The Spirit have won the WNBL Championship twice (2013 & 2014) led by the likes of Harrower, Gabrielle Richards, Kelly Wilson as well as imports Chelsea Aubry and the now naturalised, Kelsey Griffin.

The Bendigo Spirit Women's basketball team is a professional women's basketball team based in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The team was founded in 2007 and has since become one of the most successful teams in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). The team is known for its strong defensive play and its ability to work together as a cohesive unit.

The Bendigo Spirit Women's team is made up of talented and experienced players from all over Australia and the world. The team's roster includes players such as Tessa Lavey, Carley Ernst, and Mary Goulding, who have all represented their respective countries at the international level.

The team plays its home games at the Bendigo Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 4,000 spectators. The stadium is known for its lively atmosphere and passionate fans, who come out in droves to support the team.

Over the years, the Bendigo Spirit Women's team has won multiple championships and has established itself as one of the top teams in the WNBL. The team's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its players and coaching staff, as well as the unwavering support of its fans.