VBL WINTER SPRING LEAGUE
By popular demand we are back! For the first time ever we will be hosting the league indoors at the newly remodeled Oakwood Rec Center in Venice. Make sure to come join us to watch the best players in the west battle their way into the championship. We will hold a Clinic for kids 9...
“The Mermaids” to join VBL this summer
From Corsets to Court side and Bustier to the Black Tops When Dr. James Naismith invented basketball it was a girl sport…. VBL is proud to announce this summer’s main attraction, the Venice Ball Mermaids. Showcasing Venice’s very first and very own female street ball team to compete against local women’s teams every weekend in...
Jude “Hollywood” Thomas is still BALLIN’
Holliwizzle Keeps it going and will never stop! Stay tuned for his future films and business ventures… Hollywizzle aka The Painted Face has been putting in work since the beginning of the Millennium. Ever since he was playing at Fairfax High in LA he always mastered his tricks combining them with the fundamentals of basketball....
VBL TEASER 2011! LOOKOUT…
STAY TUNED AS WE WILL KEEP IT GOING ALL YEAR LONG>> ALL OVER THE WORLD! Don’t forget we do it for the kids> They are our inspiration!
Halloween 3on3 Extravaganza
1st Annual Halloween Extravaganza First ever Costume Bball tournament: On Oct 29th we will be holding a 3 on 3 tournament for all ages/ co-ed. Categories: 12 & Under, ladies, co-ed recreational, elite $60 per team of 3 to sign up! Extra player for sub $20. Costume obligated for tournament entry. 3 games guarantee w/...
NICE WAY TO END THIS AMAZING SEASON!
We had to do a ceremony to award all the great players and staff who gave their heart out this summer. The evening started with a nice diner courtesy of the sidewalk cafe while we unrevealed our first DVD ever. Was fun to get the boys together and reminiscing all the best times this summer...
VBL FINALS
Photos By Morris Morning What a day it was for the VBL’s season finale which took place this past Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at the legendary Venice basketball courts! We’ve added another page in the history books as the day was filled with festivities and fun for family and friends. The KVBL finished off its...
VBL FINALS & GRAND FINALE September 3rd
9 to 1pm- KVBL Tournament. 1pm- Battle of the Old School 50 & over Basketball game 2pm- All Star /Celebrity / KVBL run 3pm- Dunk Contest 330- Bikini Game/Boardwalk classic 4pm- VBL FINALS VS Could the Mean Ones do the incredible and defeat the 3X champions?
Legendary Venice Courts – Jay’s Gallery
With Hollywood on the horizon for Play-Offs, competition and intensity was high on the court this weekend at the infamous Venice Beach. Each of Sunday’s games determined the final rankings for the teams that made it into play-offs. The first game was a tie breaker between Sun Block and the NCAA Boys. The winning team...
SUMMER BALL COMING TO AN END! Schedule! ITS GETTING SERIOUS
WILL ANYONE TAKE DOWN THE VENICE ALL STARS THIS YEAR? AUGUST 14th 2011 Schedule OPENER 1pm: UNITED NATIONS VS TEAM ADVANTAGE 68-90 SHOWCASE 2.15pm: VENICE ALL STARS VS NCAA BOYS Big Upset 62-63 RIVALRY 3.30pm: MEAN ONES VS MAZEL TOUGH 69-60 MAIN EVENT 4-45pm : SUNBLOCK VS WHITE COLLARS 52-41 AUGUST 21st...
WCBL Showcase game.. Season starts April 2nd
The West Coast Pro Basketball league is about to begin around California… The Venice Beach “Ninjas” will hold down the beach on Sundays from April through May. Commissioner Curt Pickering organized a showcase this past week end honoring black history month. Team Advantage had all its Star veterans with special appearances from “Clutch” and “Nsum”....
