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Need to get some shots up? See out Court Availability and Book a Court. Courts Book a Court Court Bookings at the Snakepit Stadium We have streamlined way to book courts at The Snakepit Basketball Stadium. Starting now, all court bookings will be processed exclusively through our user-friendly court booking system accessible via the "Booking Button" above. This change allows us to provide you with a more efficient and convenient booking experience. Please note that if a specific time or day isn't available for selection, it indicates that the stadium or court is currently unavailable for public use during that period. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you better through this improved booking process. Thank you for choosing The Snakepit Basketball Stadium for your sporting needs!

Our History The Illawarra Basketball Association Ltd was founded on April 21st 1954 by a group of ten enthusiasts. Original Officials: President: John Murphy Vice Presidents: Ernie Kaucis & Mr Gaynor Treasurer: Peter Andrews Publicity Officer: Brian Surtees Acting Secretary: C.H. Wettengel The Beginning The Mormon Seagulls comprised mostly of Mormon missionaries living in Wollongong were the first team registered (August 23rd 1954) for the initial competition. Seven teams were registered participated in the first season: Mormon Seagulls, Ramblers, Tempo, Derra Flyers, Grand Trotters (Commonwealth Bank), Chalkies (Teachers), Metro (currently Social Unisex). Games were played at Unanderra Hostel, the first champions were Tempo who went through the season undefeated. Tempo Players: Enn Alla, Harry Alla Jr, V.Taurins, L.Lainela, F.Bariss, J.Tuvik, A.Tinni. The Snakepit The Beaton Park Stadium was completed in 1965, a game between Illawarra and Sydney Paratels was played to entertain the crowd present for the opening. Over the years the Stadium has seen some memorable games with big names; The Australian Boomers (Australia’s 1st NBA product Luc Longley played with the Boomers in the late 80’s at the Snakepit) and Opals have played the occasional exhibition game, the Harlem Globe Trotters have graced the courts numerous times over the years, as well as the US National Womens team and various NCAA college teams. Illawarra Basketball The first State Championship in the senior division was won by the Illawarra Men’s team in 1968 with Ted Weston as coach. The team consisted of players who had come through junior ranks; Alan Jones, Steve Tonkin, Ray Hannett, David & Peter Brettell, Bob Kubbinga, John Scott, Hugh Brandon and Adrian Hurley. The powerful Newcastle team was defeated in the Semi-Finals with only four players on the court (Peter, Alan, Steve & Ray). Life Members Peter Andrews* Harry Alla Snr* Oliver Ounapu* Barry Benjamin* Dr Adrian Hurley Edna Williams* Edward Weston* Peter Brettell John Trivellion Scott Paul Devine Ken Riseborough* Pat Cherrington* Roy Brettell* Betty Hassen (nee Jones) Malcolm Harris Warwick Stutchbury* Syd Webb Peter Bolt* (2001) Ian Richardson David North (2013) Michael McGrath (2013) Bill Dowson (2013) Wendy Brown (2018) Eric Kivi (2018) Bob Kubbinga* (2018) Robin Robertson* (2018) Michael Stjepanovic (2019) Darren O’Brien (2019) Cheryl Lowe (2019) Richard Banks (2019) Val Mann (2020) Phil Driscoll (2020) Jeanette Stutchbury (2020) Graeme Haney (2020) Alan Caldwell (2022) Janice Caldwell (2022) *indicates now deceased Life Members with their families at the 70th Anniversary held at the Sage in 2025

Get in touch Contact Us ILLAWARRA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PO Box 7141 Gwynneville NSW 2500 The Snakepit Foley St, Gwynneville NSW 2500 Ph 02 4225 9999 Get in Touch Shoot us a message and one of our team will be in touch.

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Latest News Login to Submit news Log In All Posts General News Juniors News Seniors News Junior Representative Senior Representative NBL1 Search 1 day ago 3 min General News BASKETBALL ILLAWARRA TRANSITION TO BASKETBALL CONNECT IBA TRANSITION TO BASKETBALL CONNECT Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) is excited to announce our transition to the new Basketball... Aug 23 3 min Juniors News Rep 2025 Trials Registrations Now Open IMPORTANT TO NOTE Before the first Non-Rep Trial and Trial 1, there will be a mandatory information session that will start at the... Aug 23 1 min General News PREP 4 REP 2025 What to Bring : Drink Bottle Basketball (if you have one) Reversible Training Singlet (if you have one) Sweat Towel Sporting Closed Shoes... Aug 14 1 min NBL1 Illawarra Hawks NBL1 Head Coach - Men's and Women's Expressions of Interest Open for Illawarra Hawks NBL1 Head Coach Roles The Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) is currently seeking... Aug 14 1 min General News EOI REPRESENTATIVE COACHING 2025 Expressions of Interest Open for 2025 Representative Coaching at Basketball Illawarra Basketball Illawarra is pleased to announce that we... Jul 30 3 min The Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) and the Illawarra Hawks NBL club have formalised a historic partnership. While the Hawks have long subleased premises at the Snakepit under previous arrangements with IBA, the new agreement takes the... Mar 26 1 min NBL1 Season Tickets Online 2024 NBL1 Season Tickets are now for sale online. Click on the link below for your chance to lock in your spot to watch our Illawara... Mar 22 1 min Holiday Camps Register Now! See below all of the information with dates, times and registration link for our Holiday Camps! Registration Information She Hoops Event... Mar 2 1 min Anzac Day Jersey ON SALE! Get ready for an electrifying ANZAC Day showdown at the Snakepit! Join us on April 25th as we face off against the Sutherland Sharks in a...

Sun, 29 Oct | Gwynneville 2024 Rep Trials Start Tickets are not on sale See other events Time & Location 29 Oct 2023, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Gwynneville, 37 Foley St, Gwynneville NSW 2500, Australia Details 2024 Rep Trials U12s Boys Age: U12s Year of birth 2013, 2014 and 15 Location: The Snakepit Stadium Non-Rep Trial: Sunday 29th October (8:30am-10am) New Athletes - Rep23 Athletes do not need to attend this trial Trial 1: Sunday 5th November (8am-10am) Trial 2: Sunday 12th November (8am-10am) 2024 Rep Trials U12s Girls Age: U12s Year of birth 2013, 2014 and 15 Trial 1: Sunday 5th November (8am-10am) Trial 2: Sunday 12th November (8am-10am) 2024 Rep Trials U14 Boys Age: U14s Year of birth 2011 and 2012 Non-Rep Trial: Sunday 29th October (11:00 am-1:00 pm) New Athletes Trial Only - Rep23 Basketball Illawarra Athletes do not need to attend this trial. Trial 1: Sunday 5th November (11:00 am-1:00 pm) Trial 2: Sunday 12th November (11:00 am-1:00 pm) 2024 Rep Trials U14s Girls Age: U14s Year of birth 2011 and 2012 Trial 1: Saturday 4th November (10:30am-12:30pm) Trial 2: Saturday 11th November (10:30am-12:30pm) 2024 Rep Trials U16s Boys Age: U16s Year of birth 2010 and 2009 Non-Rep Trial: Sunday 29th October (2:00 pm-4:00 pm) New Athletes Trial Only - Rep23 Basketball Illawarra Athletes do not need to attend this trial. Trial 1: Sunday 5th November (2pm-4pm) Trial 2: Sunday 12th November (2pm-4pm) 2024 Rep Trials U16s Girls Age: U16s Year of birth 2010 and 2009 Trial 1: Saturday 4th November (1:30 pm-3:30 pm) Trial 2: Saturday 11th November (1:30 pm-3:30 pm) 2024 Rep Trials U18s Boys Age: U18s Year of birth 2008 and 2007 Non-Rep Trial: Sunday 29th October (5:00 pm-7:00 pm) New Athletes Trial Only - Rep23 Basketball Illawarra Athletes do not need to attend this trial. Trial 1: Sunday 5th November (5:00 pm-7:00 pm) Trial 2: Sunday 12th November (5:00 pm-7:00 pm) 2024 Rep Trials U18s Girls Age: U18s Year of birth 2008 and 2007 Trial 1: Saturday 4th November (4:30 pm-6:30 pm) Trial 2: Saturday 11th November (4:30 pm-6:30 pm) Read More > Share This Event