Sale Amateur Basketball Association - SABA

20/06/2026

🏀 U12 Skills Day – Registrations Closing Soon! 🏀

Our U12 Skills Day is fast approaching on 26–27 July, and early interest has been extremely strong!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young basketballers, whether they're already playing or looking to take the next step in their basketball journey.

🌟 What to expect:
🏀 An engaging introduction to the Basketball Victoria camp environment
🏀 Designed for regional players of all experience levels
🏀 Selection opportunities for top-age players to progress to the 2026 U12 Jamboree in Echuca
🏀 The first step in the Basketball Victoria Country Pathway

⏰ Registrations close Tuesday 22 July

With demand high, some hubs may reach capacity before registrations close, so we encourage players to register as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

📝 Register here:

19/06/2026

🏀 Final Aussie Hoops Session – Term 2 🏀

Don't forget our final Aussie Hoops session for Term 2 is on tomorrow morning at 9:00am.

We'd like to thank all of our players, parents, coaches and volunteers for a fantastic term. It's been wonderful to see so many young basketballers learning new skills, building confidence and having fun on the court.

Keep an eye on our social media channels for information regarding Term 3 Aussie Hoops and upcoming registration details.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning! 🏀😊

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16/06/2026

Please be aware that we are making some changes regarding basketballs being brought into the stadium during games.

To help ensure the safety of all players, referees, officials and spectators:

🏀 Basketballs must not be brought into the stadium during games.
🎒 If you bring a ball to warm up or practise before your game, it must be put away in your bag once games commence.
🚫 Bouncing basketballs in the foyer area is strictly prohibited.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation as we work together to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all. 🏀

11/06/2026

Under 12 skills day are here - all information below 👇

Early bird registrations for the U12 Country Skills Days are now open!

The 2026 Country Skills Days will be held on Saturday 25th July and Sunday 26th July at 10 regional academies across Victoria.

These Skill Day events are part of a development program for players of all abilities and standards from all associations located in regional Victoria. This will be an opportunity for identified athletes to be selected to participate in the U12 Country Jamboree in Echuca in September!

Find out more: https://basketballvictoria.com.au/news/calling-all-future-country-stars

10/06/2026

🏀SUPPORTING OUR GREEN SHIRT REFEREES🏀

We are incredibly fortunate to currently have 7 trainee referees (green shirt/green whistle) learning the ropes within our association. 👏

Just like the young players on the court who are developing their skills each week, our junior referees are also learning and will make mistakes along the way. That's all part of the development process.

These young referees are the future of our association. Without them progressing through the ranks, we would struggle to have enough qualified officials to support our older junior and senior competitions. Their growth and development are vital to the ongoing success of Sale Basketball.

🟢 A friendly reminder to all parents, spectators and coaches:
Please refrain from commenting on, questioning or challenging any decisions made by a referee wearing a green shirt and/or green whistle.

If you have a question or concern during a game, please seek assistance from:
🟡 A Referee Supervisor (yellow vest)
👕 An adult referee
🤝 A committee member
🏟️ Front counter staff

Our young referees deserve a safe, supportive and respectful environment where they can learn, build confidence and develop their skills.

Thank you for helping us support the next generation of officials. ❤️🤍

08/06/2026

🏀❤️ OPEN TRAININGS ARE BACK! ❤️🏀

Open Trainings return for the remainder of Term 2, with four sessions scheduled before the school holidays!

These sessions are a great opportunity for players to develop their skills, build confidence, and have some fun on the court.

⏰ Session Times
🏀 7–9 Year Old's: 4:00pm – 4:45pm
🏀 10–12 Year Old's: 4:45pm – 5:30pm

📅 Session Dates

✅ Session 1 – Thursday 11 June
✅ Session 2 – Monday 15 June
✅ Session 3 – Thursday 18 June
✅ Session 4 – Monday 22 June

Please follow the link confirm your attendance for coaches, form has been updated to allow you to choose multiple sessions.
📝 https://forms.gle/RLx6z3DGNFZ76ohi6

🎒 Don't forget to bring:
✔️ A basketball
✔️ A drink bottle

We look forward to seeing everyone back on court! 🏀❤️🤍

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Open Trainings are back for the remainder of Term 2! These sessions are designed for players aged 7–12 years who are looking to develop their basketball skills in a fun and supportive environment. Session Dates 📅 Thursday 11th June 📅 Monday 15th June 📅 Thursday 18th June 📅 Monday 22nd ...

07/06/2026

🏀 Well done to all of our Sale players who have been competing in the Blush Loungers team at the Nunawading Tournament this weekend!

After a fantastic tournament, they’ve earned a spot in this morning’s Grand Final at 10:45am. Congratulations on a great achievement, and all the best for the big game! 💪👏

04/06/2026

🏀❤️ UNDER 16/19 GIRLS COMPETITION UPDATE ❤️🏀

Please be advised that from Wednesday 10th June, the Under 16/19 Girls competition will move from five teams to four teams.

Unfortunately, due to a combination of injuries and ongoing player unavailability, this change is necessary to ensure we can continue to provide a balanced and competitive competition for all players.

Updated team allocations will take effect from next week's games.

📧 A reminder to all families: If your child is unable to attend a game, please notify us as soon as possible by emailing [email protected]. Early notice helps us manage teams and game scheduling effectively.

We appreciate everyone's understanding and cooperation as we work to provide the best possible experience for our players.

❤️🏀 Sale Amateur Basketball Association 🏀❤️

03/06/2026

🏀👏 Congratulations Amy Armstrong! 👏🏀

A huge congratulations to Amy Armstrong on being invited to officiate at the 2026 National Junior Classic this weekend.

The National Junior Classic showcases the strongest junior basketball teams and players from across Australia, with participants earning qualification or invitation to compete at this prestigious event.

Being selected as an official is a fantastic achievement and recognition of Amy's hard work, dedication, and commitment to developing her refereeing career. Amy's selection places her alongside some of the country's most promising technical officials and is a wonderful reflection of the pathways available through our local referee program.

We are incredibly proud to see one of our own representing Sale Basketball on the national stage and wish Amy all the very best for the tournament.

🟥🟩⬜ Well done Amy! ⬜🟩🟥

🔗 View the full list of officials here:

https://www.basketballvictoria.com.au/news/technical-officials-announced-for-2026-national-junior-classic

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28/05/2026

🏀❤️ UNIFORM REMINDER ❤️🏀

A reminder to all players and families that the correct uniform for domestic basketball is:

✅ Black basketball shorts
❌ No pockets
❌ No football shorts
❌ No Nike Pro/compression shorts worn on their own
❌ Undergarments need to be compression, not t-shirts

This is both a safety requirement and part of our uniform standards across the competition.

Once we reach Round 7 and moving forward action may be taken if players are not in the correct uniform.

Please also remember that your playing top is a borrowed item and needs to be looked after carefully for future players who will wear them. Jerseys are not easily replaced, so we appreciate everyone helping us take care of them ❤️🏀

Please ensure players arrive ready to play each week to avoid delays or issues before games 👌

Thank you for your cooperation and support ❤️🏀