Blog Archives

Australia Shines at INAS Global Games

The INAS Global Games concluded in Brisbane on the weekend with brilliant results achieved by the Pearls and Boomerangs.

Australian Boomerangs and Pearls arrive in Queensland for INAS Global Games

With the opening of the 2019 INAS Global Games in Brisbane just days away, the Australian Boomerangs and Pearls have arrived in Queensland to tip-off preparations.

BOOMERANGS SQUAD NAMED FOR 2019 INAS GLOBAL GAMES

Ahead of the 2019 INAS Global Games, the Australian Boomerangs have named their preliminary squad for a Melbourne camp from March 16-17.

BOOMERANGS AND PEARLS HEAD COACHES NAMED FOR 2019 INAS GLOBAL GAMES

Basketball Australia is thrilled to announce the head coaches of the Australian Pearls and Boomerangs, the national teams for female and male athletes with an intellectual impairment, as they prepare to lead the teams at the 2019 INAS Global Games in Brisbane from October 9-20.

BOOMERANGS AND PEARLS CLAIM MEDALS AT INAS WORLD CHAMPS

The Australian Boomerangs and Pearls have completed a successful tournament at the 2017 INAS World Basketball Championships for players with an intellectual disability, with all three teams coming home with medals.

BOOMERANGS RETURN TO ITALY FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Australian Men’s Basketball team for players with an intellectual disability (Boomerangs) will return to Loano Italy for the 2017 INAS Basketball World Championships in November.

Boomerangs team selected for Easter Camp

With the INAS Global Games just six months away, a 20-man squad has been selected for the Boomerangs Easter Camp which will convene in Melbourne from April 3 – 6.

Boomerangs Continue Path Towards Global Games

In preparation for the 2015 Global Games to be held in Ecuador, Simon Robinson has named a ten-player squad to represent the Australian Boomerangs to compete in an international friendly against Japan.

Condolence Statement on Devin Carracher

Basketball Australia Chief Executive Officer Kristina Keneally today expressed her condolences for the tragic death of former Boomerangs player Devin Carracher.

Seeking interest for team manager for Boomerangs

Basketball Australia is seeking expressions of interest for the position of the Australian Boomerangs team manager.

Boomerangs and Pearls chase medals at Global Games

The Boomerangs today played their most critical game of the Global Games thus far in a semi-final showdown with Brazil, the winner of this game to advance to the Gold Medal game against the winner of the Portugal/Venezuela game.

Pearls and Boomerangs progress at Global Games

The Australian Pearls remain undefeated in the Global Games being played in Liguria, Italy after three days of competition.

Pearls and Boomerangs head to INAS Global Games

The Australian men’s and women’s basketball teams for athletes with an intellectual disability, the Boomerangs and the Pearls left for Liguria, Italy recently ahead of the 3rd INAS Global Games.

Boomerangs 2011 Easter Camp

The Boomerangs – our team for Athletes with Intellectual disability have their first camp since 2009 this weekend in Melbourne.

All Abilities Association Tournament

Basketball Victoria in conjunction with Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club would like to invite your Association to the first All Abilities Tournament for 2011.

Boomerangs seek new Head Coach as Peter Corr steps down

The Australian Basketball team for Athletes with an Intellectual Disability, the Boomerangs, are in search of a new Head Coach, following the decision of long-serving leader, Peter Corr, to step down from the role.

ID athletes re-included in Paralympics

The Australian Pearls and Boomerangs, our men's and women's national basketball teams for athletes with an intellectual disability, will possibly compete in the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Global Games: Aussie Pearls into Gold game, Boomerangs finish fifth

The Australian Pearls have advanced to the Gold Medal Game at the 2009 Global Games after defeating Japan 54-30 in Liberec, Czech Republic yesterday.