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Dates: Sunday 28 th  September, Friday 3 rd  October, Tuesday 7 th  October (Boys Only), Wednesday 8 th  October (Girls Only), Thursday 9 th  October Cost: $100 (4 sessions) What to Bring : ·         Drink Bottle ·         Basketball (if you have one) ·         Reversible Training Singlet (if you have one) ·         Sweat Towel ·         Sporting Closed Shoes Where: The Snakepit, 37 Foley St, Gwynneville NSW 2500 When: Prep4Rep U12s (Year of birth 2015-17) SESSION 1 SUNDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER 9:00AM - 10:30AM SESSION 2 FRIDAY, 3RD OCTOBER 9:00AM - 10:30AM SESSION 3 - BOYS ONLY TUESDAY, 7TH OCTOBER 9:00AM - 10:30AM SESSION 3 - GIRLS ONLY WEDNESDAY, 8TH OCTOBER 9:00AM - 10:30AM SESSION 4 THURSDAY, 9TH OCTOBER 9:00AM - 10:30AM Prep4Rep U14s (Year of birth 2013/2014) SESSION 1 SUNDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER 11:00AM - 12:30PM SESSION 2 FRIDAY, 3RD OCTOBER 11:00AM - 12:30PM SESSION 3 - BOYS ONLY TUESDAY, 7TH OCTOBER 11:00AM - 12:30PM SESSION 3 - GIRLS ONLY WEDNESDAY, 8TH OCTOBER 11:00AM - 12:30PM SESSION 4 THURSDAY, 9TH OCTOBER 11:00AM - 12:30PM Prep4Rep U16s and U18 Girls (Year of birth 2009-12) SESSION 1 SUNDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER 1:30PM - 3:00PM SESSION 2 FRIDAY, 3RD OCTOBER 1:30PM - 3:00PM SESSION 3 WEDNESDAY, 8TH OCTOBER 1:30PM - 3:00PM SESSION 4 THURSDAY, 9TH OCTOBER 1:30PM - 3:00PM Prep4Rep U16s Boys (Year of birth 2011/12) SESSION 1 SUNDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER 1:30PM - 3:00PM SESSION 2 FRIDAY, 3RD OCTOBER 1:30PM - 3:00PM SESSION 3 TUESDAY, 7TH OCTOBER 1:30PM - 3:00PM SESSION 4 THURSDAY, 9TH OCTOBER 1:30PM - 3:00PM Prep4Rep U18s Boys (Year of birth 2009/10) SESSION 1 SUNDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER 3:30PM - 5:00PM SESSION 2 FRIDAY, 3RD OCTOBER 3:30PM - 5:00PM SESSION 3 TUESDAY, 7TH OCTOBER 3:30PM - 5:00PM SESSION 4 THURSDAY, 9TH OCTOBER 3:30PM - 5:00PM

The Illawarra Basketball Association is proud to announce that the Illawarra Hawks NBL1 Men’s team has secured the coveted wildcard entry to the upcoming NBL1 National Championships, to be held in Canberra from August 29–31, 2025. The Championships will bring together the five conference winners from across Australia alongside the wildcard selection, providing a stage for the best teams in the country to compete for national glory. Illawarra Basketball Association Executive General Manager, Nathan Loveday said how the wildcard is an exciting achievement for the region. “We’re extremely excited about the opportunity for our program to compete at the NBL1 Nationals through the wildcard entry. Off the back of a successful NBL1 East season, this is a fantastic chance to showcase the strength of our club on the national stage and continue building on the momentum our players, coaches and community have created this year.” Illawarra’s wildcard selection is recognition of the Hawks’ outstanding season in the NBL1 East competition, where they finished with the Minor Premiership. The opportunity to compete on the national stage is a testament to the strength of the Illawarra basketball community and the Hawks’ ongoing commitment to high-performance basketball. Head of Basketball, Ben Bagoly, expressed what impact a local association playing on the national stage has on the junior players at IBA. “This is a huge opportunity for our program. Being invited to the NBL1 National Finals as East Minor Premiers is a reward for the work our group has put in all year. More importantly, it shows our juniors and pathway players what it means to compete on a national stage. We’re excited to embrace the challenge and proudly represent Illawarra in Canberra.” The Hawks will travel to Canberra next week to represent both the Illawarra region and the NBL1 East conference, with fixtures scheduled across the three-day tournament. Fans can follow the team’s journey through the NBL1 livestream and Illawarra Basketball Association’s social media channels.

Written by Margaret Va'afusu'aga Courtesy of RobShots The Illawarra Hawks have clinched their spot in the NBL1 East Championship Final after taking down Centre of Excellence (CoE) 98 - 89, at Illawarra’s basketball haven. It was a miserable wet night in the ‘Gong but that didn’t stop more than 1,000 fans packing out the Snakepit to see their Hawks secure a spot in the ‘Big Dance’. NBL1 MVP Todd Blanchfield put on another clinic finishing the night with a double-double of 27 points, 15 rebounds and four assists. The skipper had plenty of shots from downtown, but it was his defensive pressure that inspired his side to stay hungry. Unlike their previous outing, Illawarra were unable to get off to a red-hot start. The visitor’s Nash Walker was proving to be a handful closing out the first half with 13 points to get his side trialling behind 44 - 37. And it looked like the 17-year-old was only getting started, opening the scoring right after half-time. Yet, the Hawks answered immediately with Kobe White-McDowell sinking a three to spark an offensive blitz from the home side. Matthew Mims led the charge in the third quarter to fire up not only his side but the Hawks faithful too. He dropped 13 points with three from long-range as well as shutting down any attacking momentum from Walker. CoE did well to stay in it with forward Che Brogan putting up 18 points and 4 / 6 three-pointers whilst Ajax Nyoun held it down in the key with 12 points and seven rebounds. However, with the Snakepit pumping, the hosts stayed determined to keep their finals hopes alive and fight off a potential late comeback from CoE. A play from Lachlan Dent in the last quarter set up for a lovely match moment for all. The guard made an executed steal for a fast breakaway down the line before finding an unmarked McDowell-White to fire one from deep. McDowell-White was short of a triple double, finishing the night on 19 points, 11 dimes and nine rebounds, while Dent had 14 points, seven rebounds, three assist and two steals. Quite achiever Kyle Leslie switched it on at both ends of the court, with the big man shooting 5 / 10 three-pointers contributing to his 19 points and five rebounds. But it was all Blanchfield at this final home game. Wollongong’s love for the 33-year-old is nothing short of pure admiration. His passion and leadership were laid bare on the court and fans were enjoying every second of it. In the final term, chants of ‘MVP’ went up as he took the free throw line – even his technical foul had the ‘Ill-a-war-ra’ cries echoing through the stadium. The feeling is mutual with the forward inking a two-year extension with Basketball Illawarra – and the way he’s going, he’ll only get better with time. For now, his focus is to bring a NBL1 championship to the Illawarra. The Hawks will now prepare to play Canberra Gunners, following their win over Sutherland Sharks 84 - 76 in the other Preliminary Final. NBL1 East Championship Final is 5.30pm, Saturday 16 August 2025 at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. Head to NBL1 for ticketing information. Get tickets here - bnsw.info/NBL1EGF24-TIX

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

Walking Basketball Walking Basketball is for participants across all ages, genders and abilities and helps to maintain and improve health and decrease risk factors associated with sedentary behaviour. Whether you played years ago and want to get back into it, have never touched a ball or want to give something less strenuous a go, Walking Basketball could be the sport for you. Walking basketball is just that, basketball without running and jumping. Perfect exercise for those looking for a fun activity, that doesn’t put pressure on joints. Ideal for older players, those looking for a step to get back into more strenuous fitness or those coming back from injury. Low-impact, fun basketball for all ages. Walking Basketball involves 45 minutes of light exercise. Location: Snakepit Time: Wednesday's 9:30am - 10:30am Cost: $5 cash per visit + $13 rego fee Sessions run every week during the School Terms. Register Here Register

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 4:20, 5:10, 6:00, 6:50, 7:40, 8:30 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.