The Vibe 3on3 returned to regional Victorian town of Shepparton for the second time recently for another huge dose of basketball and deadly hip hop vibes.

Held at the Shepparton Sports Stadium on the 8th and 9th of October, the Vibe 3on3 once again showcased just some of the exceptional talent that within Shepparton’s large Indigenous community. The event got started early on the Saturday morning after a welcome to country speech by Neva Atkinson of the Yorta Yorta people, followed by a performance by the Wolithica Dance Group.

Indigenous Hip hop artist, Brothablak was on hand to M.C the event and he treated the crowd to a performance of several tracks off of his up and coming debut album. It was then time for the basketball and hip hop action to begin as 3on3 basketball tipped off on all courts, while some teams attended the break-dancing workshop run by the always popular B-Boy 2 Ezy as well as Beat-Boxing workshops hosted by Brothablak.

As well as the sporting and hip hop activities that run throughout the weekend, young people who attended the event also passed through the Vibe 3on3 Health Expo, where they received health information and had their blood sugar levels checked.

“Shepparton remains one of the nicest towns we have visited on the tour and the kids were among the most enthusiastic and competitive I have seen. They displayed good basketball skills and some funky moves in the dance competition, their behaviour was exceptional and they were a credit to their parents and the community,” says Event coordinator, Claude Williams.

Vibe would like to give a special thanks to Carol Smith from the Rumbalara Football and Netball Club for her support in lead up to event.

Boys U10 Lil Big Shots Tristan Miller Lindsay Bryant Edward Bryant Wilfred Stewart Presenter: Shannon Drake		Boys U12 Firebirds Aaron Harrison Budger Harrison Luke Harrison Josh Harrison Presenter: Carol Smith
Boys U14 Deadlys Dale Riley Aaron Wood Jeremy Grace Luke Brown Presenter: Claude Williams		Boys U16 The Boyz Trevor Atkinson Trent Harrison Leonard Harrison Nathan Kerr (not present) Presenter: Brothablack
Boys U18 The Lads Peter Harrison Charles Jackson Rhys Wanganeen Braidon Williams Presenter: Claude Williams		Girls U10 Groovy Chicks Stephanie Backhurst Lesley Briggs Alkira Lowe Yullarah Lowe (in front) Presenter: Katrina Mohamed
Girls U12 B2 Queens Marissa Kerr Shanara Stewart Natasha Bamblett Emily Winmar Presenter: Brothablack		Girls Open Koori Girls Neva Atkinson Katrina Mohamed Leanne Bamblett Melanie Winmar (not present) Presenter: Jeanott De-nadjiten
Girls U16 Da-Unos Val Atkinson Janeiya Stewart Rosaline Bryant Rianne Hood (not present) Presenter: Tammie Jarrett		Girls U18 Miss Sixty Tammy-Lee Atkinson Jalissa Austin Alira-Lee Roberts Presenter: Bboy 2-Ezy
My Story Sissy Cooper Presenter: Gavin Jones		Boys Break-off Winners Adam Winmar (3rd) Eddie Bryant (2nd) Trent Harrison (1st) Special Prize: Denzel Jackson Presenters: Johnathon Fepulea, Richie Fepulea and BBoy 2 Ezy
Girls Break-off Winners Alkira Lowe (2nd) Natasha Bamblett (1st) Samantha Atkinson (3rd) Presenter: Tammie Jarrett		Puggy Hunter Award Alkira Lowe Presenter: Claude Williams

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