Blog Archives

BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA AND WNBL PLAYERS AGREE TO FIRST EVER CBA

The Chemist Warehouse WNBL has taken a major step towards professionalism after the players, clubs and Basketball Australia signed off on a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the first time in the league’s 41-year history.

2022 AUSTRALIAN U16 CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADING TO PERTH

Basketball Australia (BA) has announced today that the 2022 Australian Under-16 Championships will return to Warwick Stadium in the City of Joondalup in Perth, Western Australia from Sunday, 3 July – Sunday, 10 July 2022.

Ballarat to Host 2022 Aus Champs

Basketball Australia are pleased to announce that the 2022 Australian Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup will be hosted by Basketball Ballarat at the Ballarat Sports and Events Centre from Sunday 10 April – Sunday 17 April 2022.

BOARD NAMED FOR FIBA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2022

Basketball Australia has announced the ten Directors of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022, which will be Chaired by David Reid and hosted by Sydney in New South Wales, Australia.

Update On Australian Junior Championships

Basketball Australia, in consultation with the State and Territory Associations, has determined the Australian Under-18 Championships, Under-16 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup will not proceed for 2020.

Online Resource to help Community Basketball bounce back

The Basketball Network creates a digital method to assist Community Basketball's return to the sport.

COVID-19 Update On 2020 Australian Under-14 Club Championships

Basketball Australia, in consultation with the State and Territory Associations, has determined the 2020 Australian Under-14 Club Championships, scheduled from 28 September to 3 October, will not go ahead this year.

Basketball Australia Statement

Basketball in Australia is a sport for all, bringing together people of any race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and ability under the shared values of respect, teamwork, trust and understanding.

COVID-19 - Updates to Aussie Hoops Program

Update from Basketball Australia regarding the Term 3 Aussie Hoops Program.

COVID-19 - Updates to U16 Championships

Basketball Australia has determined that the Under 16 Australian Junior Championships, scheduled to be held in July, will no longer be proceeding.

CoE New Scholarship Athlete Announcement

CoE Women | Congratulations to Alana Goodchild (BNSW) our newest Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence scholarship athlete.

Paralympic Update – A message from our CEO

We are experiencing unprecedented times globally and in our sport of Basketball we have been working with all areas of the sport across Australia to ensure we are making decisions that protect the health and safety of the community, our participants and athletes. 

SYDNEY TO HOST FIBA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2022

The World’s largest International women’s basketball competition is coming to Sydney Olympic Park.

SYDNEY KINGS OWNERS TSE, PURCHASE BRYDENS SYDNEY UNI FLAMES WNBL FRANCHISE

Basketball Australia and The Sydney Kings are proud to announce that the Club’s ownership group, Total Sport and Entertainment (TSE), have acquired full ownership of the WNBL’s sole New South Wales franchise, the Brydens Sydney Uni Flames.

OLYMPIC UPDATE - MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

We are experiencing unprecedented times globally and in our sport of Basketball we have been working with all areas of the sport across Australia to ensure we are making decisions that protect the health and safety of the community, our participants and athletes. 

MEDIA STATEMENT REGARDING WNBL FREE AGENCY PERIOD

The Chemist Warehouse WNBL and the Australian Basketball Players Association have agreed to postpone the commencement of the Free Agency period due to the uncertainties of COVID-19.

Team and Small Group Training – COVID-19 Update

Basketball Australia statement regarding team and small group training in the wake of COVID-19.

Walking Basketball – COVID-19 Program Update

Basketball Australia statement regarding the Walking Basketball Program in the wake of COVID-19.