Basketball SA Celebrates 2026 Participant Life Members

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Basketball South Australia is proud to recognise 20 individuals as 2026 Participant Life Members, celebrating their outstanding longevity, commitment and contribution to basketball in South Australia.

Participant Life Member recognition is awarded to participants who achieve significant service and participation milestones at the top level of South Australian basketball. Previously known as the “300 Club”, the recognition now encompasses eligible players, coaches, referees and technical officials under Basketball SA’s Honours and Awards Policy.

For players, recognition requires at least 10 years of service and 150 games, while referees must achieve at least 10 years of service and 200 games at the top level of South Australian basketball.

2026 Participant Life Members

Players

  • Adam Doyle
  • Adam Pearce
  • Alexander Starling
  • Alice Gee
  • Ashlea Vordermaier
  • Daniel Phillips
  • Hamish Staude
  • Jordan Wilson
  • Keeley Pearce
  • Meg Prosser
  • Mollie McKendrick
  • Paul Rankin
  • Sam Daly
  • Sky Langenbrinck
  • Tristan Braithwaite
  • Trudy Holland

Referees

  • Ben Shepherd
  • Damian Rault
  • Hugh Starkey
  • Nathan Davis

Reaching these milestones is a significant achievement and reflects years of dedication to the game at the highest level of South Australian basketball.

Basketball SA congratulates each of our 2026 Participant Life Members and thanks them for the lasting contribution they have made to basketball across our state.

Their commitment, passion and service have helped shape our game, and we are proud to recognise them as part of Basketball SA’s history.

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