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Illawarra Basketball Association is proud to announce that Christian “CJ” Maran has been selected to represent the Syrian National Team at the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup. CJ will depart this week to join the national team ahead of the tournament later this month. While the club and team will miss his presence both on and off the court, we’re thrilled to see CJ take the next step in his career and represent his heritage on the international stage. We remain hopeful he will return in time to contribute to the back end of the NBL1 East finals campaign. “It's a huge honour to represent Syria at the FIBA Asia Cup,” said CJ Maran. “Where my dad’s from and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity. I was fortunate to play in the qualifiers, but competing on this bigger stage is something really special. While it’s bittersweet to be stepping away from the Hawks during the NBL1 season, I’m proud to represent the Illawarra community on the international stage. I want to thank my family for their constant love and support, and to the Illawarra fans, staff, and wider community, thank you for making me feel so welcome. From the courts to the little things behind the scenes, your support has meant everything. To my teammates, you’re more than just teammates, you’re brothers. I’ve formed lifelong connections, and I’ll miss you all. To Flinny, Dino, Pete, Eric, and Cranney, thank you for helping me grow as a player and person. I’ve loved being part of the Hawks, and I truly hope to return and finish what we started.” Illawarra Hawks NBL1 Men’s Head Coach, Matt Flinn, shared: “CJ thoroughly deserves this opportunity and as a group we are so proud of him and the way he has transformed his game with us this season. No question it will leave an irreplaceable hole on the roster but it has always been my philosophy to recruit and develop players who have aspirations and ambition to play at the highest level they can. Unfortunately for us the timing isn’t great but personally, I am super pumped for him to get to the Asia Cup, represent his culture and continue to gain the exposure he needs to keep getting better on his basketball journey. Hopefully we can make the GF and get him back for the final. We wish nothing but the best of success for him.” IBA Head of Basketball Ben Bagoly added: “We couldn’t be prouder of CJ. He’s been outstanding on the floor, reliable, competitive, and team-first, but what’s been just as valuable is the role he’s played off it. Whether it’s mentoring Youth League players, helping guide our young NBL1 players, or being a fan favourite at school clinics, CJ has embraced Illawarra. We’ll be cheering him on every step of the way.” The entire Illawarra Hawks family wishes CJ all the best as he embarks on this exciting new chapter, and we can’t wait to welcome him back soon. Catch the Hawks in action this Saturday night at The Snakepit as they continue their push for finals don’t miss it!

Catch our NBL1 Illawarra Hawks at home for the LAST TIME in the regular season THIS WEEKEND! All Youth League and NBL1 teams are at home this Saturday, the 12th of July, from 11am, as they take on the Sutherland Sharks in the Freeway Cup! PLUS - Come and support our fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation by taking part in Pink Round while you're there! On Sunday our NBL1 Teams return to the Snakepit to take on the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Spiders in the final home game of the regular season. Don't miss your chance to catch the Women's game before the season ends, and cheer on the Men as they push to finals! GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE:

Basketball Illawarra is seeking feedback for our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan . Please contact Nathan Loveday at nathan.loveday@snakepit.com.au by Monday, the 23rd of June, with any feedback. You can access our Strategic Plan Draft here .

Junior Competitions Competition Information Game Fixtures & Results Team Nominations Competition Fees & Registration Info Competition Bi-Laws Individual Player EOI Phone CALL FOR FORFEITS 0421 873 343 Contact Us 2025 SPRING 21st July - 19th December Grand Finals are in the final week of school term 4. Team Registration Guide Player Registration Guide All players must register to 2025 Spring J unior Competitions via Basketball Connect prior to the first game. Payment is required with registration, see below for more details. Individuals looking to join a team please do not register until a team is allocated. For assistance finding a team email competitions@snakepit.com.au See below for information on Registration & Competition Fees, Age groups, Game days/times. Team Registration Player Registration Under 10 (Year of Birth 2016-17) Girls: Monday Boys: Tuesday Game Times Boys: 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40 Under 12 (Year of Birth 2014-15) Girls: Monday Boys: Tuesday Game Times 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40 Junio Competition Info Anchor 1 Under 14 (Year of Birth 2012-13) Girls: Monday Boys: Thursday Game Times 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40 Under 16 (Year of Birth 2010-11) Boys Div 1: Wednesday Game Times 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 Boys Div 2/3/4: Friday Game Times 4:30, 5:20, 6:10, 7:00, 7:50, 8:40 Under 18 (Year of Birth 2008-09) Boys Div 1: Wednesday Game Times 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, Boys Div 2/3: Friday Game Times 4:30, 5:20, 6:10, 7:00, 7:50, 8:40 U16/U18 Girls Div 1 (Year of Birth 2008-11) Wednesday Game Times 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 U16/18 Girls Div 2 (Year of Birth 2008-11) Wednesday Game Times 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 Junior Fees FEES All players must pay annual registration plus competition fee. New players are required to pay registration in full with competition fee or instalment option. Current players required to pay competition fee in full or instalment option. Annual registration will only be charged if due for renewal. Login to your Basketball Connect account to check registration expiry. Annual Registration (valid for 12 months) Registration fee is an annual BNSW levy (includes sports injury insurance) and Illawarra association membership fee. All players must have a valid registration for insurance purposes. $112.50 - Players born 2008 - 2013 $87.50 - Players born 2014 - 2017. $37 - Player born 2018 or later. Competition Fee 2025 Spring Competition Fee - $265 + BC Transaction Fees Choose to pay in full or instalments. Instalments and Direct Debit Dates Deposit - $25 payable on registration to competition. Instalment 1 - $80 on 4th August. Instalment 2 - $80 on 8th September. Instalment 3 - $80 on 13th October. Family Discount 10% off second child. 20% off third and every other child after. Families with multiple children playing can apply for a family discount. Please email competitons@snakepit.com.au for family discount code to be applied to registration. Families experiencing financial hardship can apply for a payment plan, please email competitions@snakepit.com.au to set up or for any additional information. All applications are confidential. FAQs Where are games played? The Snakepit at Beaton Park is our main venue. Occasionally, other venues may include Beaton Park Leisure Centre, UniActive, Illawarra Sports Stadium. When do your social competitions run? IBA runs 2 seasons per year in conjunction with the school terms. Autumn Season : Terms 1 and 2 Spring Season : Terms 3 and 4 What skill level is required? Players of any skill level and experience are welcome. Who do you play against? We create teams based on interested players that play against each other, along with other teams that are entered into the competitions from other groups/clubs. How do I join a team and start playing? The amount of players we have at the Snakepit is limited, so we have a waitlist you can join to find a spot on a team. Please contact developmentofficer@snakepit.com.au and provide the players full name and date of birth to be placed on our waitlist. We will be in contact once a spot becomes available. What programs do run for player development for Juniors? IBA offers two development programs for Juniors that are interested in learning and/or developing their skills as Junior players: Aussie Hoops – Basketball Australia’s foundational and introduction program to the sport of Basketball. This program will cater for any juniors between 5yrs-12yrs and is aimed at anyone who is eager to learn the fundamentals of Basketball (Ballhandling, Passing, Shooting, Defence and Footwork). This program will allow juniors to learn the skills needed to participate in our Local Competition on a weekday afternoon. Local Development – This program will cater for any juniors 12yrs-17yrs who are wishing to enhance their basketball fundamentals and improve their basketball knowledge. What is difference between Representative and Social basketball? The IBA offers Representative basketball from Junior to Senior levels. In this program you play for Illawarra against other teams within New South Wales. For more information check out the Representative pages from our "Basketball" menu. The IBA also offers social/domestic competitions for all age groups and skill levels. For more information check out the Competitions pages from our "Basketball" menu. Is Working with Children Check required to coach? Yes, all coaches and team contacts 18 + must provide a valid Working with Children Check. What are team uniform requirements? Matching singlets numbered front and back from 00 – 99. Basketball shorts (no pockets) same solid colour back and front, not necessarily the same colour as singlet. Where are game fixtures and results found? Click on the Draw / Results at the top of this page, or Download the "GameDay" app. How do I join Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA)? To register to play competition basketball, there are two fees that are payable, each one is 12 months in duration. Both are needed to play in IBA competitions. 8-11 Year Olds - Illawarra Participant Registration Fee – $43.32 - BNSW Participation Registration Fee – $33.68 12-17 Year Olds - Illawarra Participant Registration Fee - $31.81 - BNSW Participant Registration Fee - $72.19 How much does it cost? The cost of the season can range between $200 – $300 per person per season depending on how many games are in the season. Note: This does not include registration fee. How do I use my Active Kids Voucher? Payment can be made on GameDay in the usual way and during one of the last steps, enter your AKV in the designated field. I'm having difficulty paying, what can I do? Please contact Selin on selin.kahraman@snakepit.com.au to arrange a payment plan. Confidentiality is assured. If having technical difficulties, contact Mackenzie on mackenzie.bates@snakepit.com.au.

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 JOIN US SPONSORSHIP 2025 AUSSIE HOOPS Ages: 5 - 10 year olds DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Ages: 10 - 17 year olds JUNIOR COMPS Under 8s - Under 20s 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

Next Gen Hawks 10 - 14 year olds The revamped Next Gen Hawks Program is the ideal place for 10-14 year old girls and boys to develop their basketball skills, build confidence, and have fun in a supportive environment. Designed for all skill levels — from beginners to experienced players — this one-hour session focuses on core fundamentals, coordination, and teamwork. Led by our skilled and passionate Next Gen Hawks coaches, the program offers the perfect balance of learning, fitness, and making new friends on the court. Location: Illawarra Sports Stadium (Berkeley) - Wednesdays and Thursdays Snakepit Stadium - Saturdays Term 3 Starting week of the 21st July - week of the 22nd of September. Cost $125 per participant for Term 3 - 10 Week Term Register now Enquiries? For more information, please email development@snakepit.com.au