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Grab your Membership Package here . IBA Hawks Membership Packages for the upcoming 2025 NBL1 East Season are on sale now! Support your home teams by purchasing a Season Pass and unlock exclusive benefits such as a member merch item, 10% off at the Snakepit Bar, and access to events and opportunities over the season. Want to treat yourself? We have a limited number of Hollywood Seats available for purchase. Enjoy the ease of having your own personalised seat waiting for you courtside, plus complimentary drinks at each home game. You can purchase your chosen membership package here .

Basketball Illawarra is hosting a 100 Number Fundraiser to support Bob Cannon and our Illawarra Athletes in their travels to the 2025 FIMBA World Championships. To enter: Contact Nathan Loveday on 0416636006 or email nathan.loveday@snakepit.com.au Each Number is $20 - please note all proceeds go to the cause. Donate to the association bank account: ILLAWARRA BASKETBALL ACCOUNT #: 195385877 BSB: 633 000 Description- Last Name 100 Club- example SMITH 100 CLUB We have been fortunate and are grateful for the local business that have donated their goods and services. The below prizes will be able to be selected in order that the numbers are drawn. $50 ILLAWARRA HOTEL VOUCHER 2 X SEASON TICKETS TO NBL1 CARLSON HIZON FITNESS VOUCHER (VALUED AT $400) 2 x DRUMMOND GOLF GIFT PACKS - THANKS TO DRUMMOND GOLF SHELLHARBOUR IBA MERCHANDISE PACK ILLAWARRA HAWKS SIGNED SINGLET VOUCHER FOR 10 INDIVIDUAL TO PLAY BAREFOOT BOWLS AT THE WISO HIS BOY ELROY $50 VOUCHER ILLAWARRA HAWKS MERCHANDISE PACK Please see below the number list - updated daily.

Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) is excited to announce the re-signing of forward Brad Ballinger to the NBL1 Men's team for the 2025 season. As a current Development Player with the NBL Illawarra Hawks and a product of the Illawarra basketball system, Ballinger has demonstrated consistent growth and commitment to the sport in the region. At 18, Ballinger has been an integral part of the IBA development pathway. In the 2024 NBL1 season, he averaged 11.27 points, 6.20 rebounds, and 1.53 assists per game, showcasing his versatility and impact on the court. Illawarra’s own Ballinger has come full circle, starting his basketball journey in the U12s with Illawarra Basketball is now returning to the NBL1 team after making NBL debut this year. His rise through the ranks is a testament to years of dedication and hard work. Beyond representing his home association, Ballinger has proudly worn the NSW jersey multiple times throughout his junior career, most recently competing at the U20 Nationals. His experience on the national stage has provided him with valuable exposure and development opportunities. Expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, Ballinger stated: "I've played at Illawarra throughout my whole career, and I'm excited to continue my journey in the Gong for this year's NBL1 season under coach Matt Flinn." Head Coach Matt Flinn highlighted the significance of Ballinger's re-signing: "Brad’s signing is proof that the club's ethos to give juniors a linear pathway into the NBL is real. We hope there are more Illawarra kids to come who are given the opportunity to play significant NBL1 roles. Brad has good size at his position, and after a year training full-time with the Hawks, we have high hopes that his basketball trajectory is moving in the right direction and he has a real impact. As a coaching staff, we are looking forward to continuing the basketball journey with Brad and, more importantly, him paving the way for more Illawarra juniors to succeed." Brad Ballinger’s journey is a testament to the Illawarra Pathway’s goal of developing great people and elite basketball athletes. However, while IBA has played a role in his development, Brad’s success is ultimately a result of his hard work, dedication, and the unwavering support of his family. Their sacrifices and commitment have been instrumental in helping him reach this stage of his career. Season tickets are now on sale! Secure your spot at our NBL1 home opener on March 29th against Maitland. 🔗 Get your season tickets here: Click Here

Junior Committee The Junior Committee is for all local junior competitions The Junior Committee is a group of volunteers consisting of: Edith MacDonald (Chair) Renelle Genner Diane Hosking Rod Young Tom Farrar The committee is made up of members of Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) some who have represented as players, coaches and others who are dedicated members bringing their children. They bring a variety of expertise to the committee. The purpose of the committee is essentially a voluntary advisory board created to assist the IBA staff primarily in organising all local junior competitions and vetting any issues that may arise as a panel to resolve them. The aim is to ensure that local junior competitions are balanced, structured and enjoyable for all involved. The Committee members as individuals do not make any decisions regarding the allocation of players to local junior teams. At the beginning of every competition, they spend many hours discussing proposed team lists with all appointed and available local junior coaches/managers. The Committee is then required to liaise with the IBA staff, who are responsible for the final approval of all junior team lists. To contribute to the committee and their contribution to Junior Competition at IBA there is a suggestion box at the beginning of the corridor between the courts next to the photos of the board members. We encourage our community to put in their ideas into the box and they will be discussed and dealt with. If you have a complaint you can always put in an anonymous note. The committee are here to ensure our juniors have a fun and enjoyable experience, where they make friends and compete.

Junior Representative Under 12 to Under 18s Junior Waratah League Fixtures / Results Junior Rep Info Junior Representative News Become a 2025 IBA Hawks Member! Illawarra Basketball Announces 2025 Junior Representative Teams 2025 REP TRIALS - GIRLS, REGISTER NOW! Calendar No events at the moment 16B SJL SPONSOR Junior Representative Information The Illawarra Hawks representative teams are for players wanting to play at a higher level than the local competitions. Many players have been through the Hawks junior ranks and gone on to be selected to play for State and National teams. We will have succeeded if every participant in our program improves. The process of developing the individual leads to success and achievement. It takes effort, hard work, and dedication to build as a program. All information for the 2025 Representative Program can be found in the Hand Book below. As a part of the players' selection policy, all who trial must acknowledge that they & their parents (if minors) are prepared to operate within the policy & guidelines set out in the 2025 IBA Representative Handbook 2025 Junior Rep Trials IMPORTANT TO NOTE Before the first Non-Rep Trial and Trial 1, there will be a mandatory information session that will start at the beginning of the trial. All athletes must have at least one parent/caregiver at this session. Please note that players may be cut from the trial squad at any time during the trial period. Squad lists will be posted here TEAM SQUAD LIST (below) by Tuesday 5 pm following each trial. If your child is not on the lists below unfortunately they have not progressed in our trial process for this year. 2025 REP TRIAL SQUAD SQUAD LIST 2025 Under 12 Girls IBA Trial Squad List 2025 Under 12 Boys IBA Trial Squad List 2025 Under 14 Girls IBA Trial Squad List 2025 Under 14 Boys IBA Trial Squad List 2025 Under 16 Girls IBA Trial Squad List 2025 Under 16 Boys IBA Trial Squad List 2025 Under 18 Girls IBA Trial Squad List 2025 Under 18 Boys IBA Trial Squad List 2025 Junior Rep Head Coaches Assistant Coaches Assistant coaches will be chosen in conjunction with both the Head Coach and the IBA to ensure a good fit. Assistant coaches will be announce following Rep 25 team selections. 2025 IBA Handbook FOR ALL INFO AND TO REGISTER HIT THIS LINK Junior Rep Info For all enquiries regarding Junior Representative Basketball, please contact our Head of Basketball Contact

Policies & Procedures Below are some procedures and guidelines that you may find useful. 2023 Director Nomination Form 2023 Life Member Nomination Form For more AGM information, click here and scroll to the bottom of the opened page. Note: The following documents are under review Basketball Illawarra – Constitution Basketball Illawarra – 2024/25 Competition By-Laws Basketball Illawarra – SportsTG Registration Guide Basketball Illawarra – Member Protection By-Laws Basketball Illawarra – Active Kids Vouchers Guide Basketball Illawarra – Application to Defer Game Please note details regarding Codes of Conduct, Child Protection, Anti-Discrimination & Harassment, Taking Images of Children, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Gender Identity, Bullying and Social Network Sites are all covered within the Basketball Australia Member Protection Policy (Basketball Australia National Integrity Framework). Basketball Australia Policies & By-Laws Visit BA site Basketball NSW BNSW Guidelines, Policies and By-Laws Visit BBNSW