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Illawarra Basketball is proud to celebrate a significant moment in the Association’s history with the launch of its very first First Nations Round jersey, recognising and honouring Aboriginal culture, storytelling, and community connection. Designed with meaning and deep cultural significance, the artwork featured on the jersey was created by Aunty Trish Levett, known traditionally as Kalawatawarra (Dragonfly), a proud Gundungurra woman from the mountains of the Southern Highlands of NSW (Mittagong). Born and raised on her traditional Ngurra (land) and now living on Dharawal Country, Aunty Trish carries a profound connection to the muddy rivers, the lands, the stories, and the old ways that continue to shape her practice and artwork today. Artwork Acknowledgement The artwork acknowledges Elders on traditional land at a sacred healing site, representing connection, strength, culture, and community. Through the jersey design, Illawarra Basketball hopes to celebrate the stories and traditions of First Nations peoples while creating a platform for education, recognition, and unity across the basketball community. Illawarra Basketball would also like to sincerely thank the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service for their support throughout this initiative and encourages everyone to learn more about the Healthy Deadly Kids program and the important work being done within the community. A special thank you also goes to uniform model Chelsea Hogg, who proudly helped launch the jersey ahead of the upcoming First Nations Round celebrations. Chelsea shared her excitement about what the initiative means to her: “I’m really excited and proud to be playing in the First Nations Round. It means a lot to be able to represent my culture whilst playing a sport I love. It will be a great weekend to celebrate NAIDOC Week alongside my team.” The First Nations jerseys will make their on-court debut during Illawarra Basketball’s HOME double-header weekend on Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July against Albury and Comets, in what promises to be a powerful celebration of culture, community, and basketball. Supporters can purchase the First Nations jerseys online now through ATHLEAD Illawarra Hawks Store. Orders must be placed by midnight on 24 May to ensure delivery in late June ahead of the First Nations Round weekend.

Illawarra Basketball would like to announce EOI open for the Barrengarry Seniors. Player EOI: https://forms.office.com/r/cXjLp3sjSB ' Coach/Team Management EOI: Barrengarry 2026 Coaching EOI – Fill out form Trials will take place Saturday 16th May at the Snakepit, in the afternoon with specific times to be confirmed. Please note: you must be registered and participating in our local competitions.

Basketball Illawarra farewells Ben Bagoly as he steps away from his role as Head of Basketball. During his time with Basketball Illawarra, Ben has played a pivotal role in shaping the direction, culture, and standards of our junior and senior representative programs. His leadership extended far beyond winning and losing, Ben brought with him a wealth of knowledge and care to take our Illawarra athletes, members, and staff to the next level. Executive General Manager Nathan Loveday expressed the thoughts of many who have worked with Ben; “On behalf of the Illawarra Basketball Association, I would like to sincerely thank Ben Bagoly for his dedication and service to the Association over a number of years. Ben’s contribution has played a significant role in shaping the organisation we are today, and his positive impact will be felt for many years to come. Ben will be a significant loss to the Association.” Ben's impact can be felt and seen across the entirety of Basketball Illawarra. Stepping into numerous roles over his tenure, Ben consistently balanced leadership across coaching, rep program oversight, and strategic development, while also playing a key role in strengthening pathways and opportunities throughout the association. His work supported the growth of participation, the development of representative programs, and the building of competitive senior teams, with a strong commitment to professionalism and integrity. Ben leaves behind a meaningful legacy at the Illawarra Basketball Association, and the impact of his work will continue to be felt long after his departure.

Board of Directors Board Meeting Minutes Please see a summary of the IBA Board Meetings below: 2026 January 5- Board Only January 19th 2025 February March June July August September November December 2024 March April July August September October December AGM Information 2025 Director Nomination Form- Due Friday 21st November 5pm 2025 Life Member Nomination Form Signed 2025 Financial Report 2024/25 Annual Report 2024 AGM Minutes Notice + Agenda Document Contact us Staff

Aussie Hoops is a fun, introductory basketball training session for 5 to 10 year olds. In addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles, the program serves as a platform for developing skills and knowledge of basketball together with providing an environment for social development and inclusion. Aussie Hoops Ages: 5 - 10 year olds Basketball Australia’s foundational and introduction program to the sport of Basketball. Gateway Ford Aussie Hoops is a junior program designed for children aged 5-10 to learn basketball in a fun, structured environment. The program aims to develop fundamental basketball skills, teamwork, and a love for the sport. It offers accessible entry points for all skill levels, ensuring inclusive participation Aussie Hoops will allow children to learn the skills needed to participate in our Local Competitions. Term 2 Dates: Week of April 20th - Week of June 29th (11 WEEK TERM) Please note the Monday sessions will not run on 27/04 or 08/06 due to Public Holidays. We will be rescheduling these sessions for another time. The following Saturday dates will be moved to Berkeley - 09/05, 13/06, 27/06. Pricing New Participant (with pack) - $160 Returning Participant - $110 GAME TIME Our ‘GAME TIME’ Aussie Hoops Program is our game-like program where participants will be placed into teams each week and play a game with no score kept. Game Time is a bridging program to get Aussie Hoops athletes into IBA local competitions. Game Time is available only to children who are currently in the Aussie Hoops Program or who have participated in Aussie Hoops previously. Pricing $110 The following Saturday dates will be moved to Berkeley - 09/05, 13/06, 27/06. Need help : Contact us for more information. Register Here on Basketball Connect DOWNLOAD Register for Aussie Hoops via links above

Established in 1954, The Illawarra Basketball Association has a long and proud history. With olympians, NBL and WNBL players to come through our ranks, Basketball Illawarra offers a range of basketball pathways for any player regardless of aspirations or abilities. THE SNAKEPIT THE HOME OF BASKETBALL IN THE ILLAWARRA PLAY BASKETBALL JUNIOR FIXTURES/RESULTS SENIOR FIXTURES/RESULTS AUSSIE HOOPS Ages: 5 - 10 year olds DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Ages: 10 - 17 year olds JUNIOR COMPS Under 8s - Under 18s SENIOR COMPS Open Age Competition JUNIOR REPS Junior Representative Programs NBL1 & WARATAH LEAGUE Senior Representative Program Latest News See more news articles View upcoming events