General News · 11 November 2025

2026 NBL1 Trials – Registrations Now Open!

Updated: Nov 20, 2025

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 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Trial 2: Saturday, 29 November | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

NBL1 Women

  • Trial 1: Saturday, 22 November | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
  • Trial 2: Saturday, 29 November | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

What to Bring

  • Drink bottle
  • Sweat towel
  • Basketball (if you have one)
  • Reversible training singlet (if you have one)

Key Info

  • Athletes may be cut from the trials squad at any stage.
  • Players unable to attend must email Ben Bagoly at ben.bagoly@snakepit.com.au to discuss.
  • Exemption requests must be submitted in writing before trials commence.
  • Players born after 2008 must apply for exemption to attend the trials.

Ready to trial? Click here to register and secure your spot.