{"id":5,"date":"2018-11-27T09:17:08","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T09:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venombasketball.fi\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2024-09-16T18:55:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T15:55:12","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/venombasketball.fi\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Venom Basketball, located in Vantaa, Finland, is a non-profit, multicultural basketball club that takes pride in offering diverse opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Our mission revolves around the core belief that basketball is a powerful tool for fostering inclusivity, skill development, and personal growth.<\/p>\n

In the 2023\/2024 season, we are extremely proud to announce that our Men’s 35+<\/a> and 40+<\/a> teams clinched championship titles in their respective leagues, showcasing exceptional sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication. Additionally, we celebrated the promotion of our Men’s 5th division<\/a> team to the 4th division, marking a significant milestone in our club’s journey. These hard-earned achievements reflect the commitment and passion that drive our players and coaching staff.<\/p>\n

At Venom Basketball, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where individuals can not only refine their basketball skills but also form lasting connections and friendships. Our success on the court is complemented by our emphasis on character development, leadership, and mutual respect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As we continue to foster our commitment to international collaboration, we are actively engaged in forming partnerships with similar organizations in Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and the United States. These initiatives aim to broaden the horizons of our members through meaningful cultural exchanges, tournaments, and potential student-athlete programs.\u00a0<\/p>

Join us<\/a>\u00a0at Venom Basketball to experience the thrill of the game, receive expert coaching, and become part of a close-knit community that celebrates achievements both on and off the court. Together, we can continue to promote the values of equality, inclusivity, and empowerment that define our club.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Equality<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Empowerment<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Who Are we? Our Mission Venom Basketball, located in Vantaa, Finland, is a non-profit, multicultural basketball club that takes pride in offering diverse opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Our mission revolves around the core belief that basketball is a powerful tool for fostering inclusivity, skill development, and personal growth. 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