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MATT MIMS SHOOTING LAB πŸ€Matt Mims is running a Shooting Lab this October β€” and Illawarra’s next generation of shooters a...
16/09/2026

MATT MIMS SHOOTING LAB πŸ€

Matt Mims is running a Shooting Lab this October β€” and Illawarra’s next generation of shooters are invited.

πŸ“… Friday 2 October
U12 & U14 | 9:00am – 11:00am
U16 & U18 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Bring a basketball and water bottle.

Don't miss out, sign up now ‼️

πŸ”—Register here: https://registration.basketballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=8981f6a9-9511-41c1-bdd1-453f24c86ede&competitionId=ecaf3c9a-9bab-4966-84eb-52be6fbd4277

Tag a teammate who needs to be there πŸ‘‡

πŸ€ 2027 REP TRIALS REMINDER πŸ€A reminder that Rep Trials are coming up! Slide across to see some important changes to Rep ...
15/09/2026

πŸ€ 2027 REP TRIALS REMINDER πŸ€

A reminder that Rep Trials are coming up! Slide across to see some important changes to Rep for 2027, as well as our Rep Trials FAQs.

A reminder of the upcoming trial dates and times:

πŸ€ SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER - GIRLS NON-REP ATHLETES
U12 Girls - 8:00am
U14 Girls - 10:30am
U16 Girls - 1:30pm
U18 Girls - 4:00pm

πŸ€ SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER - BOYS NON-REP ATHLETES
U12 Boys - 8:00am
U14 Boys - 10:30am
U16 Boys - 1:30pm
U18 Boys - 4:00pm

πŸ€ SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER - GIRLS REP & INVITED ATHLETES
U12, U14, U16 & U18 - same age group times listed above

πŸ€ SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER - BOYS REP & INVITED ATHLETES
U12, U14, U16 & U18 - same age group times listed above

πŸ€ SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER - GIRLS INVITED ATHLETES ONLY
U12, U14, U16 & U18 - same age group times listed above

πŸ€ SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER - BOYS INVITED ATHLETES ONLY
U12, U14, U16 & U18 - same age group times listed above

⏰ For all trial dates, the trial time remains the same for each age group:
U12 - 8:00am | U14 - 10:30am | U16 - 1:30pm | U18 - 4:00pm

πŸ“ Registration is required for all athletes attending trials.

πŸ‘‰ Register here:
https://registration.basketballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=8981f6a9-9511-41c1-bdd1-453f24c86ede&competitionId=9d80ce4a-033c-4c7c-8796-fb9da5426140

We look forward to seeing our athletes on court and getting ready for the 2027 Rep season! πŸ€πŸ¦…

πŸ€ IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UPDATE πŸ€Please note the following changes to our Week 9 Development Programs - Friday 18...
14/09/2026

πŸ€ IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UPDATE πŸ€

Please note the following changes to our Week 9 Development Programs - Friday 18 & Saturday 19 September.

❗ FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER - MINI HAWKS

Mini Hawks will have a time and venue change for this week only due to a schools tournament being held at the Snakepit.

⏰ 11:45am - 12:30pm
πŸ“ Beaton Park Leisure Centre

❗ SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER - ALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

All Saturday Development Programs will take place at Berkeley - Illawarra Sports & Community Precinct this week due to Prep 4 Rep being held at the Snakepit.

All program times will remain the same:

⏰ 8:00am - All Girls Aussie Hoops & 5-7 Years Aussie Hoops
⏰ 9:10am - 5-7 & 8-10 Years Game Time
⏰ 10:20am - 8-10 Years Aussie Hoops
⏰ 11:30am - Next Gen Hawks
⏰ 12:35pm - Next Gen Hawks & Next Gen Kitty Hawks

Thank you for your understanding! We look forward to welcoming all participants on court for another great week of development. πŸ¦…

πŸ€ HAWKS ATHLETES - YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE! πŸ€Are you a U14 or U15 Hawks athlete born in 2013 or 2014?The Illawarra Ac...
14/09/2026

πŸ€ HAWKS ATHLETES - YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE! πŸ€

Are you a U14 or U15 Hawks athlete born in 2013 or 2014?

The Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS) Basketball Program is inviting eligible athletes to trial for the 2026/27 Regional Academy - providing an opportunity to access quality coaching and professional support as you progress through the Basketball NSW Development Pathway.

For 2026/27, Basketball NSW has changed the Regional Academy structure, with each Regional Academy selecting a squad of up to 16 boys and 16 girls across the U14-U15 age groups.

πŸ€ WHO CAN TRIAL?
β€’ Born in 2013 or 2014
β€’ Reside within one of the five LGAs that make up the IAS region
β€’ Currently playing representative basketball

πŸ“… TRIAL #1
Sunday 20 September
πŸ“ Shoalhaven Indoor Sport Centre
⏰ 10:00am start

πŸ€ TRIAL #2
By invitation only - details TBC

πŸ“ REGISTRATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

We encourage our eligible Hawks athletes to put their hand up and take this opportunity to challenge themselves, continue developing and take the next step in their basketball journey.

Good luck to everyone giving it a go! πŸ€πŸ¦…

πŸ‘‰ Register here:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0197ce6ace897dd18c39e5121f7d89fd

πŸ€ Congratulations to our Junior Illawarra Hawks athletes selected for the Southern Cross Challenge! πŸ¦…We’re incredibly pr...
14/09/2026

πŸ€ Congratulations to our Junior Illawarra Hawks athletes selected for the Southern Cross Challenge! πŸ¦…

We’re incredibly proud to see five of our athletes selected to compete at the SCC, taking on development squads from across Australia and gaining valuable experience in a high-level tournament environment.

The Southern Cross Challenge brings together some of the country’s best young athletes from U14 and U15 programs across Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the ACT.

It’s an exciting opportunity to compete against top-level talent, continue developing your game and gain valuable experience that can help prepare you for potential State Team opportunities in the future. πŸ‘πŸ€

U15 Girls
Bridie Lawson
Mackenzie Sims
Eleanor Taylor

U15 Boys
Harris Mushet
Charles Wilson

Congratulations to all five athletes - we’re proud to have you representing the Illawarra! πŸ¦…πŸ€

πŸ€ SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT | 2026 πŸ€On Tuesday 1 September, we came together at the Illawarra Hotel to celebrate an incr...
13/09/2026

πŸ€ SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT | 2026 πŸ€

On Tuesday 1 September, we came together at the Illawarra Hotel to celebrate an incredible season of senior basketball and recognise our players, coaches and teams.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 award winners! πŸ‘

πŸ”΄ NBL1 Women
πŸ† MVP - Asha Phillips
⭐ Coaches Award - Tazmin Fulcher

πŸ”΄ NBL1 Men
πŸ† MVP - Todd Blanchfield
⭐ Leadership & Community Award - Matt Mims

πŸ”΄ YLW
πŸ† MVP - Mia Yardley
⭐ DPOY - Alannah Curtis

πŸ”΄ YLM1
πŸ† DPOY - Tex Keeble
⭐ Leadership Award - Callum Claringbold Brown

πŸ”΄ YLM2
πŸ† MVP - Aidan Cuda
⭐ Players' Player - Tyson Biermann

πŸ”΄ Wheelchair Basketball - Division 1
πŸ† MVP - James Williams
⭐ Most Improved - Lachlan Rice

πŸ”΄ Wheelchair Basketball - Division 2
πŸ† Players' Player - Tim Wilson
⭐ Most Improved - Courtney Gardner

Congratulations to everyone recognised on the night, and to all of our senior players, coaches and support staff for their commitment throughout the season!

A special thank you to the Illawarra Hotel for hosting our Senior Presentation.

Thank you also to all sponsors of our senior program for being part of the Illawarra Basketball family and helping us continue to grow the game in our region. β€οΈπŸ¦…

πŸ€ Congratulations to our Junior Illawarra Hawks athletes selected for the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup! πŸ¦…We’...
13/09/2026

πŸ€ Congratulations to our Junior Illawarra Hawks athletes selected for the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup! πŸ¦…

We’re incredibly proud to see five of our athletes selected to compete at the ACJBC, representing the Illawarra and testing themselves against some of the best young basketball talent from across Australia and New Zealand.

The ACJBC has a proud history of developing young players, with more than 60 teams and 700 players, coaches and officials coming together each year across the U14, U16 and U18 age groups.

A fantastic opportunity to compete, learn and continue developing your game in a high-level tournament environment. We can’t wait to see you take the court! πŸ‘πŸ€

U14 Girls
Tatiana Moreton

U14 Boys
CJ Agno
Selasi Dowling
Kai Hesse
Kayden Moyo

Congratulations to all five athletes - we’re proud to have you representing the Illawarra! πŸ¦…πŸ€

πŸ€ Congratulations to our Junior Illawarra Hawks athletes selected for the Basketball NSW D-League! πŸ¦…We’re incredibly pro...
12/09/2026

πŸ€ Congratulations to our Junior Illawarra Hawks athletes selected for the Basketball NSW D-League! πŸ¦…

We’re incredibly proud to see 15 of our athletes selected to represent the Illawarra at the BNSW D-League in Penrith across September and October.

The D-League brings together talented players from the Waratah Junior Leagues to train, play and develop alongside some of the best young athletes from across NSW in a tournament-style environment.

A fantastic opportunity to challenge yourselves, learn, compete and continue developing your game. We can’t wait to see you take the next step! πŸ‘πŸ€

U14 Girls
Tatiana Moreton
Savannah Mafouz

U14 Boys
Sonny Luu
Kayden Moyo
Kai Hesse
CJ Agno

U15 Girls
Eleanor Taylor
Bridie Lawson
Mackenzie Sims

U15 Boys
Kai Brandon
Flynn Courtney
Thomas Holland
Harris Mushet
Hamish Mearns
Charles Wilson

Congratulations to all of our selected athletes - we’re proud to have you representing Illawarra! πŸ¦…πŸ€

πŸ€ PREP-4-REP STARTS THIS WEEK! πŸ€Whether you’re looking to break into the IBA Rep Program or gearing up for your next sea...
10/09/2026

πŸ€ PREP-4-REP STARTS THIS WEEK! πŸ€

Whether you’re looking to break into the IBA Rep Program or gearing up for your next season, Prep-4-Rep is for you!

πŸ“… Check out the session dates and times above and get ready to hit the court!

Registrations are still open! If you haven’t secured your spot yet, register below or via the link in our bio:

πŸ”— https://registration.basketballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=8981f6a9-9511-41c1-bdd1-453f24c86ede&competitionId=5ebff8cc-d9f7-4630-9e88-ea32cd33a585

Find all the details on our website:
πŸ”— https://snakepit.com.au/prep-4-rep-times-and-dates/

We’ll see you on court! πŸ¦…

πŸ€ ASSIST ALL HOOPS - COME 'N' TRY (ALL AGES) πŸ€Join us at Basketball NSW's brand new program for participants of all ages...
09/09/2026

πŸ€ ASSIST ALL HOOPS - COME 'N' TRY (ALL AGES) πŸ€

Join us at Basketball NSW's brand new program for participants of all ages with an intellectual impairment!

Jump into the world of basketball, where you'll enjoy fun games while developing fundamental and basketball movements. Boost your confidence, make new friends, and enjoy being active in a safe and inclusive environment. πŸ’™

Don't miss out, sign up now ‼️

🏟Where: The Snakepit Stadium - 37 Foley St, Gwynneville NSW 2500
πŸ“…When: Thursday 8th October 2026
⏰Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
πŸ’²Cost: Free
πŸ”—Register here: https://bnsw.info/AAH-TRY

For more events, visit: https://bnsw.info/AAHBNSWEvents

The ASSIST ALL HOOPS Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

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37 Foley Street
Gwynneville, NSW
2500

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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