Expressions of Interest Open for Illawarra Hawks NBL1 Head Coach Roles The Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions of NBL1 Men’s and Women’s Head Coach for the 2025 NBL1 East season. These key roles involve leading our teams, recruiting and developing players, fostering a professional culture, and strengthening connections with our junior program and the wider community. We are looking for coaches who are skilled and experienced and committed to driving the success of our teams both on and off the court. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Illawarra Hawks, working closely with our athletes to maximise their potential and enhance the overall performance of our teams. Application Details: Deadline:  All Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 28 August 2024 . Further Information:  For more details on the positions and how to apply, please click here . This is an exciting opportunity to join the Illawarra Hawks at a crucial time and help steer our teams to greater heights in the 2025 season. We look forward to receiving your applications!

Expressions of Interest Open for 2025 Representative Coaching at Basketball Illawarra Basketball Illawarra is pleased to announce that we are now accepting Expressions of Interest for coaching positions within the Illawarra Hawks Junior and Youth League Representative Program for the 2025 season. If you have a passion for coaching and a desire to contribute to the development of young athletes in our region, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are seeking dedicated coaches who are eager to help our teams reach new heights in the upcoming season. Application Details: Closing Date:  All Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 20 August 2024, 5:00 pm . Application Form:  To express your interest, please click here  to fill out the application form. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Bagoly at ben.bagoly@snakepit.com.au . Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the Illawarra Hawks' continued success and growth. We look forward to receiving your applications!

While the Hawks have long subleased premises at the Snakepit under previous arrangements with IBA, the new agreement takes the relationship between the two organisations responsible for promoting Basketball across the region to a whole new level.      The strategic partnership includes a commitment to work together with Wollongong City Council, New South Wales Government and the Commonwealth Government, to develop a new 'Home of Basketball’ for the Illawarra community at Beaton Park.    The new proposed facilities plan would build upon the existing Beaton Park master plan and include a multi-court community basketball hub, together with permanent elite training facilities for the Hawks. The hub concept is proposed to include a new show court arena, suitable for the Hawks men’s NBL team should the WIN Entertainment Centre be redeveloped.    This follows Wollongong City Council’s resolution last month to commence investment this year into the planning process for a new master plan within the Beaton Park sports and leisure precinct.    The IBA-Hawks partnership agreement aims to facilitate consistent participation by the Hawks in local basketball development, including ongoing delivery of a joint community camps program, coaching workshops and programs supporting respect for referees and healthy community sporting culture, across an annual calendar of events.     It also recognises the huge commitment of the local Basketball community, by ensuring that IBA members, for the first time, will have a special Hawks Member’s offer for NBL25.     Both partners have also committed to further support women’s basketball programs, activities and opportunities and to collaborate in the pursuit of a WNBL team for the Illawarra. This pursuit will commence as soon as details of a revitalised WNBL competition and its expansion plans are determined under the WNBL’s exciting new ownership and capitalisation arrangements.     Current NBL1 Women's player and local IBA Junior Ruby MacDonald shared “This partnership presents a huge opportunity for female players and a push in the right direction. I am excited by the potential of strengthening the Women’s program and pathway in the Illawarra.”     “This agreement is really a logical joining of the Basketball forces in the Illawarra, to bring together the whole Illawarra basketball community – from Aussie Hoops kids, to weeknight social players, NBL1 and all the way through to the Hawks NBL Club, our players, coaches, management, members and fans,” said Hawks CEO Stu Taggart.    “While basketball is booming across Australia, we operate in an extremely competitive marketplace. We compete every day with dozens of other sports and entertainment options, for everything from volunteers to Hawks Members, and from playing and management talent, to government funding and facilities.”    “To succeed, we need real unity of purpose across the whole Basketball community, and this Agreement really symbolises, and will empower that concerted effort,” Taggart added.    Nathan Loveday, General Manager of the Illawarra Basketball Association echoed Taggart’s sentiments, saying “People that love playing basketball in the Illawarra also love watching the Hawks. The IBA and the Hawks have huge, shared interests in our sport, and it is exciting to be able to formally harness that in this ground-breaking partnership Agreement.”       “We are looking forward to being able to deliver much more for our community basketball members – from new facilities to Hawks Membership offers – in partnership with the Hawks,” he added.    Philip Dopud, current NBL1 Men's player, and local IBA Junior expressed his excitement “The future looks bright for basketball in the Illawarra. The information the Hawks and IBA have shared regarding potential playing and training facilities is amazing, and I am excited for the potential of what is to come.”  Craig Brown, a father of 2 children actively involved in the Illawarra basketball community, commented: “As a Wollongong basketball family, we are excited that the Hawks and IBA are teaming up to make the whole basketball experience here even better. Whether we are playing or volunteering here at the Snakepit, or supporting the Hawks from the stands at the WIN Entertainment Centre, we are delighted that we are being recognised and valued as members of the basketball community.”

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 Hawks Men's and Women's NBL1 teams take to the Snakepit. All Season Ticket Holders will receive a key ring! Costs is just $50 click on the link below today. https://shop.athlead.com.au/hawks/product/hawks-nbl12024-season-ticket/

See below all of the information with dates, times and registration link for our Holiday Camps! Registration Information She Hoops Event - https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=104853 Date: Monday 15th April 2024 Time: U10s/U12s - 10am to 12pm, U14s/U16s/U18s - 1pm to 3pm Cost: $40 NBL1 Camp - https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=104644 Date: Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Time: 9am to 3pm Cost: $70 for 1 day or $140 for 2 days Shooting Workshop - https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=104644 Date: Thursday 18th April 2024 or Friday 26th April 2024 Time: 9am to 11am Cost: $50 Mike Jagacki Event - Player Registration - https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=104644 Coaches Registration - https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=104896 Date: Tuesday 16th April 2024 Time: U12s/U14s - 11:30m to 1:30pm, U16s/U18s - 2pm to 4pm, Coaches Clinic 5pm to 6pm Cost: $60

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 must-see NBL1 East clash. Don't miss the action-packed excitement! Introducing our powerful tribute: The ANZAC Day Jersey. Honoring bravery, sacrifice, and unity. Secure your ANZAC Day replica jerseys today using the links below! Men's Sizes - https://shop.athlead.com.au/.../anzac-day-replica.../ Women's Sizes - https://shop.athlead.com.au/.../anzac-day-replica.../ If you have any enquiries regarding this event of jersey order please email admin@snakepit.com.au for more information!

Reminder that the Annual General Meeting will be held this Thursday night: The AGM will be held at Beaton Park Tennis Centre (upstairs). THURSDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2023 AT 6PM You have until 6pm tonight to submit any proxy votes. More information at https://www.snakepit.com.au/board-directors We look forward to seeing as many members there as possible.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE Before the first Non-Rep Trial and Trial 1, there will be a mandatory information session that will start at the beginning of the trial. All athletes must have at least one parent/caregiver at this session. As a part of the players' selection policy, all who trial must acknowledge that they & their parents (if minors) are prepared to operate within the policy & guidelines set out in the 2024 Basketball Illawarra Representative . Please note that players may be cut from the trial squad at any time during the trial period. Squad lists will be posted on the TEAM SQUAD LIST (on the rep page) by Tuesday 5 pm following each trial. Trial registrations for the Boys will close at 3 pm on October 27. Trial registrations for the Girls will close at 3 pm on November 3. New trialist information Any athlete who was not in the Basketball Illawarra Junior rep Program in 2023 must attend the non-rep trial session. 2023 Rep Players Athletes who were in the Basketball Illawarra Junior rep Program in 2023, do not attend the non-rep trial they go straight to Trial 1. Including Rep23 Development teams and Development Players. Exemption Information If an athlete cannot attend any of the trial sessions, they need to apply for an exemption to the Development Manager at developmentmanager@snakepit.com.au. With the reason and some supporting documents. Transfer Rules Players who previously played representative basketball at another association must complete the Intent to Trial form HERE. If the Intent to Trial form is not completed, the player will not be allowed to trial. There are limits to the number of transfer players we can take into our program each year. Exemptions for families that have relocated to the area are potentially available. Please let us know before the trials if this is the case. What to Bring: Drink Bottle Basketball (if you have one) Reversible Training Singlet (if you have one) Sweat Towel Sporting Closed Shoes Dates and Times All sessions are at the Snakepit Wollongong. 37 Foley St, Gwynneville NSW 2500 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)

BASKETBALL ILLAWARRA NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members of the Illawarra Basketball Association Limited will be held at Beaton Park Tennis Centre (upstairs) THURSDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2023 AT 6PM BUSINESS: 1. To confirm the minutes of the Annual meeting held on 29 November 2022. 2. To receive and consider the Financial Statements required to be submitted to members pursuant to the Act 3. To receive reports on the activities of the company during 2023 3.1 Presidents Report 3.2 Executive Officers Report 3.3 Financial Report 3.4 Player and Coach Development Report 3.5 Referees Report 3.6 Annual Awards 4. Elections of Officers - To Elect Directors of the Company. 5. Any other business properly brought before this meeting Please note members have the right to appoint proxies and that, if a member appoints a proxy: • the proxy does not need to be a member of the company • the proxy form will be available one week before the AGM and must be delivered to the company at its registered address or via email to admin@snakepit.com.au at least 48 hours before the meeting. To nominate to be a Director of the Company, or to nominate someone for Life Membership, please download the form from the website under Board of Directors or https://www.snakepit.com.au/general-5 and send it to board@snakepit.com.au By Order of the Board

Registration for trials for our Senior Teams is now open. Please read the below information for details on times and dates and the link to register. All athletes must register to attend trials beforehand or have an exemption from the Development Manager. NBL1 Marquee players may be announced at any stage and are not required to attend trials. Details for trials What to Bring: Drink Bottle Basketball (if you have one) Reversible Training Singlet (if you have one) Sweat Towel As a part of the players' selection policy, all who trial must acknowledge that they & their parents (if minors) are prepared to operate within the policy & guidelines set out in the 2024 Basketball Illawarra Representative Handbook. Exemption Information If an athlete cannot attend any of the trial sessions, they need to apply for an exemption to the Development Manager at ben.bagoly@snakepit.com.au. With the reason and some supporting documents. To find the Hand Book Please head to our Website below, https://www.snakepit.com.au/nbl1 Dates and Times for each age group are below. 2024 NBL1 Men Age: Opens Location: The Snakepit Trial 1: Saturday 25th November (4:30 pm-6:30 pm) Trial 2: Saturday 2nd December (4:30 pm-6:30 pm) 2024 NBL1 Women Age: Opens Location: The Snakepit Trial 1: Saturday 25th November (2:00 pm-4:00 pm) Trial 2: Saturday 2nd December (2:00 pm-4:00 pm) 2024 Youth League Men Age: Year of birth 2002 - 2006 Location: Warrawong High School Trial 1:Tuesday 21st November (7:15 pm-9:15 pm) Trial 2: Tuesday 28th November (7:15 pm-9:15 pm) 2024 Youth League Women Age: Year of birth 2002 - 2006 Location: Illawarra Sports High Trial 1: Friday 24th November (6:00 pm-8:00 pm) Trial 2: Friday 1st December (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)

What to Bring: Drink Bottle Basketball (if you have one) Reversible Training Singlet (if you have one) Sweat Towel Sporting Closed Shoes Where: Snakepit Wollongong. 37 Foley St, Gwynneville NSW 2500 When: Prep4Rep U12s (Year of birth 2013/15) Session 1 Thursday September 28th 9:00 am - 10:30 am Session 2 Tuesday October 3rd 9:00 am - 10:30 am Session 3 Thursday October 5th 9:00 am - 10:30 am Session 4 Sunday October 8th 9:00 am - 10:30 am Session 5 Sunday October 15th 9:00 am - 10:30 am Prep4Rep U14s (Year of birth 2011/12) Session 1 Thursday September 28th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Session 2 Tuesday October 3rd 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Session 3 Thursday October 5th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Session 4 Sunday October 8th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Session 5 Sunday October 15th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Prep4Rep U16s (Year of birth 2009/10) Session 1 Thursday September 28th 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Session 2 Tuesday October 3rd 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Session 3 Thursday October 5th 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Session 4 Sunday October 8th 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Session 5 Sunday October 15th 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Prep4Rep U18s/YL (Year of birth 2002/08) Session 1 Thursday September 28th 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Session 2 Tuesday October 3rd 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Session 3 Thursday October 5th 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Session 4 Sunday October 8th 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Session 5 Sunday October 15th 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Basketball Illawarra is now taking expressions of interest to coach in the Illawarra Hawks junior and senior representative program for 2024. Representative Coaching Applications Close 07 Sept, 5:00 pm. Click on the link below to fill out the Expression of Interest form. Any questions, please email ben.bagoly@snakepit.com.au. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE4NCeXeTSvLpHFU3EOELo_NPDIkRIn1FXIGDpfygUIAKxiw/viewform