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First Nations Uniform: Nunawading Spectres

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The Nunawading Spectres unveiled their 2024 First Nations uniform design Wednesday nght, from the painting 'Legacy to Excellence' by Tiffany Hunter

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The Nunawading Spectres unveiled their 2024 First Nations uniform design Wednesday nght, from the painting 'Legacy to Excellence' by Tiffany Hunter

­This painting, is a vibrant and dynamic piece that captures the spirit of the Nunawading Spectres basketball team. The canvas is filled with rich elements, celebrating the team's journey, values, and connection to the land and community.

Central Focus: The Six Pillars to Success

To the left and right of the painting are six pillars, each representing one of the team's core values:

  1. COMPETITIVE
  2. FUNDAMENTALLY SKILLED
  3. PHYSICALLY PREPARED
  4. SHOOTING ABILITY
  5. ADAPTABILITY
  6. ENTHUSIASM

Surrounding each pillar is people, community and players coming together to support the pillars to success with path and Emu prints sybolising the teams committment to always moving forward.

The Butterfly and the Star: The butterflies symbolises transformation, growth, and the beauty of evolution, increasing the team's journey from its inception to its current stature.Two stars, representing the team's aspirations, goals, and the guiding light that leads them towards success. It also signifies the recognition of their achievements and the dreams that inspire them.

Supporters and Fans: The background is filled with basketballs surrounded by dots representing the diverse and passionate supporters and fans of the Nunawading Spectres. They are symbolising unity and diversity. Their energy and enthusiasm are shown through the vibrant colors throughout, illustrating how their support fuels the team's spirit.

Boomerangs: Identity and Cultural Heritage On either side of the centre piece NS are two boomerangs. These boomerangs symbolise the team's deep connection to their identity and cultural heritage, acknowledging First Peoples roots and the importance of history in shaping their present and future.