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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 2026 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

Junior Competitions Competition Information Competition Fees & Registration Info Game Fixtures & Results Competition Bi-Laws Team Nominations Individual Player EOI links below Phone FORFEITS email courtsupervisors@snakepit.com.au Contact Us Anchor 1 Junio Competition Info 2026 AUTUMN 30th January - 3rd July Team Registration Guide Once team is registered, invited players register to the competition via the below link. Team managers please email your team list to ensure names can be added to matchday. For players already allocated a team. Player Registration Guide All players must register to 2026 Autumn J unior Competition 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 complete an EOI by 19th January. Registration instructions will be emailed once teams are confirmed. 2026 Girls Competition Player EOI 2026 Boys Competition Player EOI See below for 2026 information on Registration & Competition Fees, Age groups, Game days/times. For assistance or any additional information email competitions@snakepit.com.au or call (02)4225 9999 Team Registration Player Registration Under 10 (Year of Birth 2017-19) Girls: Monday Boys: Tuesday Game Times Boys: 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40 Under 12 (Year of Birth 2015-16) Girls: Monday Boys: Tuesday Game Times 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40 Under 14 (Year of Birth 2013-14) Girls: Monday Boys: Thursday Game Times 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40 Under 16 (Year of Birth 2011-12) Boys Div 1: Wednesday Game Times 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 Boys Div 2/3/4: Friday Game Times 4:20, 5:10, 6:00, 6:50, 7:40, 8:30 Under 18 (Year of Birth 2009-10) 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 2009-12) Wednesday Game Times 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 U16/18 Girls Div 2 (Year of Birth 2009-12) Wednesday Game Times 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 Junior Fees FEES All players must pay 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. Registration will only be charged if due for renewal. Login to your Basketball Connect account to check registration expiry. Registration Registration fee is a BNSW levy (includes sports injury insurance) and Illawarra association membership fee. All players must have a valid registration for insurance purposes. Introduction of new BNSW membership model. After 1st January members can choose a 6 or 12 month registration. 2026 REGISTRATION 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS Under 8 (born 2019 & later) $30.00 $40.00 8 - 11 years (born 2015 - 2018) $60.00 $90.00 12 & older (born 2014 earlier) $80.50 $122.00 BNSW Membership Explained - Basketball NSW Competition Fee 2026 Autumn 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. $80 - 16th February $80 - 16th March $80 - 20th April Active Kids Vouchers Apply voucher number at checkout only if selecting the full comp fee option. Please do not apply to deposit for instalment option as the voucher balance cannot be redeemed. If selecting instalment option, please email voucher to competitions@snakepit.com.au 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 competitions@snakepit.com.au and advise payment option. Full comp fee option - discount code will be emailed to apply at checkout. Instalment option - refund of the family discount amount will be processed after debit of instalment 1. 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 Seniors Juniors No FAQs yet This category doesn't have any FAQs at the moment. Check back later or explore other categories.

Senior Competitions Competition Information Game Fixtures & Results Team Nominations Competition Fees & Registration Info Competition Bi-Laws New Player EOI Contact Us Men Div 1/2/3 Monday Night & Tuesday Night Game Times 6:40, 7:40, 8:40, 9:40pm Women Div 1/2 Tuesday Night Game Times 6:40, 7:40, 8:40, 9:40pm Champ Men Wednesday Night Game Times 6:35, 7:40, 8:45pm Champ Women Wednesday Night Game Times 6:35, 7:40, 8:45pm Senior Competition Info Social Men Social Unisex Thursday Night Game Times 6:40, 7:40, 8:40, 9:40pm SEASON 2025/26 29 September - 2 April Games are played during the school holiday with a break over the Christmas / New Year period. Players register to the season via below button or Basketball Connect app. Player Registration Guide Players looking for a team to join please do not register until a team is allocated. For assistance finding a team email seniorcompetitions@snakepit.com.au Game Fees (per team / game) +Teampay transaction fees $0.26 + 2.5% Paid via Teampay app. Championship Men: $120 Championship Women: $100 Division 1 - 3 Men: $100 Division 1 - 2 Women: $85 Social: $80 Player Registration (per player / valid for 12 months) Registration fee is a BNSW levy (includes sports injury insurance) and Illawarra association membership fee. All players must have a valid registration for insurance purposes. Introduction of a new BNSW membership model and fee structure, from 1st January 2026 members can choose a 6 or 12 month registration. Also new to 2026, a flat-rate membership fee for all players 12 & older combining the old junior and senior products. 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS $80.50 $122.OO BNSW Membership Explained - Basketball NSW EJECTION RULES Player Registration to 2025/26 Senior Competitions 2025/26 Team Registration Senior Fees

Elite Hawks 10 - 17 years old The Elite Hawks Program is designed to develop the next generation of high-performance basketball athletes in the Illawarra region. Targeting players aged 10 to 17, this elite-level program provides expert coaching in small group settings, allowing for individualised attention and feedback from experienced coaches. Through a structured and intensive 10-week program delivered in 60-minute weekday morning sessions at the Snakepit, athletes will refine their fundamental skills, strengthen their basketball IQ, and prepare for the demands of competition. The program focuses on 6 key skills: shooting, finishing, 1v1 defence, passing, pivoting and decision-making. The Elite Hawks Program is committed to fostering a culture of hard work, accountability, and continuous improvement—empowering every athlete to reach their full potential both on and off the court. Term 1 Starting week of the 2nd of February - week of the 30th of March Please note, session will not run on Good Friday. EXCITING NEWS - Elite Hawks sign Todd Blanchfield & Matt Mims for Monday, Wednesday and Friday sessions! If you'd like your child to be apart of their session on any of the days above, in the comments on the form, write Todd or Matt . Spaces are limited! Location: Snakepit - Weekday Mornings Time:  All weekday sessions will be held early mornings (Approx 6:00am - 7:00am or 7:05am - 8:05am) Cost: Rep player = $175 for the 10-week term Non-Rep player = $275 for the 10-week term Express your interest now Enquiries? For more information, please email development@snakepit.com.au

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 1 Dates: Week of February 2nd - Week of March 30th Please note that Aussie Hoops/GameTime at Berkeley will be a 9 week program and will not be running in the following week: Monday 16th March - Friday 20th March (due to stadium unavailability) Please also note that the Snakepit programs on a Saturday will not be run on 28th March, and the Friday program will not run on Good Friday. Pricing New Participant (with pack) - $150 Returning Participant - $100 Friday Berkeley Pricing (8 week term) New Participant (with pack) - $140 Returning Participant - $90 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 $100 Friday Berkeley Pricing (8 week term) $90 Need help : Contact us for more information. Register Here on Basketball Connect Register for Aussie Hoops via links above

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 Committee The Junior Committee is for all local junior competitions The Junior Committee is a group of volunteers consisting of: Edith MacDonald (Chair) Renelle Genner Diane Hosking Rod Young Tom Farrar The committee is made up of members of Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) some who have represented as players, coaches and others who are dedicated members bringing their children. They bring a variety of expertise to the committee. The purpose of the committee is essentially a voluntary advisory board created to assist the IBA staff primarily in organising all local junior competitions and vetting any issues that may arise as a panel to resolve them. The aim is to ensure that local junior competitions are balanced, structured and enjoyable for all involved. The Committee members as individuals do not make any decisions regarding the allocation of players to local junior teams. At the beginning of every competition, they spend many hours discussing proposed team lists with all appointed and available local junior coaches/managers. The Committee is then required to liaise with the IBA staff, who are responsible for the final approval of all junior team lists. To contribute to the committee and their contribution to Junior Competition at IBA there is a suggestion box at the beginning of the corridor between the courts next to the photos of the board members. We encourage our community to put in their ideas into the box and they will be discussed and dealt with. If you have a complaint you can always put in an anonymous note. The committee are here to ensure our juniors have a fun and enjoyable experience, where they make friends and compete.

The Illawarra Hawks Nest Egg Introducing the Illawarra Hawks Nest Egg! At Basketball Illawarra, we strive to provide a welcoming and wellbeing-centred environment. Every member deserves a chance to pursue their dreams on the court and be involved in a great sport which promotes a healthy body and mind, social networks, and friendships. That's why we are proud to launch our charitable program, ‘The Illawarra Hawks Nest Egg’. What is it? The Illawarra Hawks Nest Egg fund is available to lend a helping hand to those facing financial barriers limiting access and involvement into this great sport. The Illawarra Hawks Nest Egg fund is aimed at supporting Illawarra Basketball Association members in need of financial assistance to continue their dreams of playing basketball or officiating within our Association, ensuring that no talent goes unnoticed or unrealized. Here's how it works: Association members submit their application for financial assistance to The Illawarra Hawks Nest Egg Committee. The IHNE Committee will review and evaluate each individual’s application. Through the Illawarra Hawks Nest Egg, we aim to provide deserving members with contributions that alleviate their financial burdens and allow them to continue their basketball journey. Whether it's covering registration fees, equipment costs, or travel expenses, we are dedicated to assisting those in need within our basketball community. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that the love for basketball knows no financial boundaries. If you or someone you know could benefit from the Illawarra Hawks Nest Egg fund, we encourage you to reach out to our committee and submit your request. Let's support one another and foster a community where every basketball enthusiast has the opportunity to thrive. Basketball Illawarra and the Illawarra Hawks Nest Egg: Empowering dreams, one assist at a time. Applications Open Now APPLY NOW If you have any questions or concerns please contact as using the contact details below

Junior Representative Under 12 to Under 18s Junior Waratah League Rep Trial Lists 2026 Junior Representative News Announcing Our Junior Representative Teams For The 2026 Season 2026 REP TRIALS – GIRLS, REGISTER NOW! Rep 2026 Trials – Registrations Now Open 18B SJL 1 SPONSOR Junior Representative Information The Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) Representative Program provides athletes the chance to compete beyond local competition and develop through a clear pathway to State, National, and elite levels of basketball. 2026 IBA Representative Handbook The Handbook is the foundation of the program. It sets out the policies, expectations, and standards that guide every athlete, coach, and family in the IBA Representative Program. Before trialling, all players and parents (if under 18) must confirm they have read and understood the Handbook. This ensures: Everyone knows the rules, standards, and commitments. There is transparency around trials, team selection, and conduct. Families understand the support structures available (e.g. Nest Egg, exemptions). The Illawarra Blueprint In addition to the Handbook, the program is guided by the Illawarra Blueprint – Style of Play (SOP). This document is for coaches, but the values in it are central to the culture we want all players and families to understand: Selfless – the team comes first. Hard Work – effort every time, on and off the court. Commitment – regular attendance, dedication to improvement. Humility – respect in both victory and defeat. These values underpin how we coach, how we play, and how we represent Illawarra. 2026 Junior Rep Trials Registrations for the 2026 Junior Rep Trials are now open. All trial information — including dates, times, registration links, exemption requests, transfer rules, and “what to bring” — can be found in the news story below: Squad Lists & Updates Trial Squad Lists will be published here by Tuesday 5pm after each trial. If your child is not listed, unfortunately they have not progressed in the process. Please note that players may be cut from the trial squad at any time during the trial period. Head Coach appointments for each age group will also be posted here. 2026 Trial Squad Lists U12 Boys Rep Trial Squad List 2026 U14 Boys Rep Trial Squad List 2026 U16 Boys Rep Trial Squad List 2026 U18 Boys Rep Trial Squad List 2026 U12 Girls Rep Trial Squad List 2026 U14 Girls Rep Trial Squad List 2026 U16 Girls Rep Trial Squad List 2026 U18 Girls Rep Trial Squad List 2026 * Due to Tuesday Night Local Comp these Lists will be released 10 am 22/10/2025, Thank you for your understanding. 2026 Head Coaches Assistant Coaches To be appointed after Head Coaches selections. REGISTER HERE 2026 IBA Rep Handbook Rep Trial Lists 2026 For all enquiries regarding Junior Representative Basketball, please contact our Head of Basketball Contact

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NBL1 EAST & Waratah League Illawarra Hawks News UNA JOVANOVIC SIGNS WITH ILLAWARRA FOR 2026 NBL1 EAST SEASON Illawarra Basketball is excited to announce the signing of American guard Una Jovanovic for the 2026 NBL1 Women’s season. Jovanovic joins the Hawks following a standout US college career, bringing with her elite scoring ability, poise under pressure, and a fast-paced style that’s sure to excite Snakepit fans. Head Coach Tom Cranney said Jovanovic fits the team’s identity perfectly. “I am incredibly excited to have Una on board for this season. She is a phenomenal talent com Mason Peatling Joins Illawarra Hawks NBL1 Men’s Team The Illawarra Basketball Association is thrilled to announce the signing of Mason Peatling to the Illawarra Hawks NBL1 Men’s team for the 2026 season. Peatling, a two-time NBL champion , won National titles with Melbourne United in 2021 and with Illawarra in 2025, and now brings his winning experience and leadership to the Hawks’ NBL1 program. Peatling is a 28-year-old forward with extensive experience in Australia’s top competitions. He spent three seasons with Melbourne Uni 2026 NBL1 Trials – Registrations Now Open! Basketball Illawarra is pleased to open registrations for the 2026 NBL1 Men’s and Women’s team trials. These trials are a key step in building our senior representative teams for the upcoming season. We’re looking for high-level athletes who want to represent the region, contribute to a professional team environment, and compete at the highest level in NBL1 East. Trial Details Location: The Snakepit Age Group: Opens (Senior Level) NBL1 Men Trial 1: Saturday, 22 November | 1 2 3 4 5 NBL1 is a semi-professional basketball league in Australia, consisting of South, North, Central, West Conferences and East Conferences with both men’s and women’s competitions. Each conference is run by their respective state governing body, with the league including 72 clubs from across every state and territory. The league replaced the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL), Australia’s pre-eminent semi-professional basketball league between 1981 and 2018. The Spalding Waratah League is the senior basketball league in NSW, which comprises of 5 divisions. The season commences in March each year with the finals weekend being held in August. Basketball NSW in partnership with Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT unveiled the inaugural teams set to compete in the new Spalding Waratah Wheelchair League which began in 2022. The NBL1 East inaugural season was in 2022. Both teams made it through to the finals. PURCHASE NBL1 HOME GAME TICKETS HERE SEASON 2025 MEMBERSHIPS CLICK HERE NBL1 SPONSORS