Basketball South Australia (Basketball SA) is excited to announce a partnership with PEAQ Conditioning, aimed at further enhancing our Performance Pathways Program. This collaboration combines Basketball SA’s leadership in promoting the sport of basketball with PEAQ’s expertise in integrated health and wellness services.
Through this partnership, Basketball SA and PEAQ Conditioning offers players, coaches, and staff world-class allied health services. PEAQ’s comprehensive approach to health, fitness, and wellness will provide Basketball SA’s community with tailored solutions designed to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
Tim Brenton, CEO of Basketball SA, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “I’m incredibly excited about our partnership with PEAQ. I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Sean Baker previously, and I’ve always admired his attention to detail and his ‘person-first’ philosophy, underpinned by evidence-based approaches to strength and conditioning. Sean and his family represent not just world-class performance but world-class people. Their values align perfectly with ours, and this collaboration will unlock enormous benefits for our athletes, coaches, and programs across South Australia.”
PEAQ’s team of experts will work directly with Basketball SA’s Performance Pathways Leaders to implement a range of services and resources necessary for athletes to reach their full potential on and off the court.
Sean Baker, Founder and Head Coach of PEAQ Conditioning, shared his thoughts on this exciting venture:
“We are excited and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Basketball SA. We believe that this collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to provide elite physical performance services at all levels of sport in South Australia. Together, we aim to enhance the longevity and physical output of SA’s next generation of basketball talent.”
Basketball SA and PEAQ Conditioning look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have in creating the next generation of elite basketball players and coaches.
Basketball South Australia is proud to announce the historic milestone of sending its first-ever South Australian wheelchair basketball team to compete in the 2025 Foot Locker Under 18 & Junior Wheelchair National Championships. The event will take place from April 9 to April 13 at the South Pine Sports Complex in Brendale, Queensland.
This prestigious national tournament, formerly known as the Kevin Coombs Cup, brings together the best young wheelchair basketball athletes from across Australia. It provides an opportunity for athletes who meet the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) classification criteria to showcase their skills at the highest junior level.
The inclusion of a South Australian team marks a significant step forward in the state’s commitment to growing and supporting wheelchair basketball. The squad has been training rigorously in preparation for this milestone event, and Basketball South Australia is excited to see them take on the best in the country.
This talented squad features athletes who have previously represented Australia at the junior and senior levels, including Kane Downie, Alexander Blackmore, and Cooper Spillane as part of the Spinners, and Katelin Gunn as part of the Gliders.
Head Coach: David Gould
Team Manager: Lucinda Bueti
Basketball South Australia CEO Tim Brenton expressed enthusiasm about the team’s participation, stating, “I am proud to see South Australia represented at the Australian Junior Championships for wheelchair basketball, the Kevin Coombs Cup. This is a fantastic milestone for our basketball community and a testament to the growth of our sport.” It also aligns with the development of our wheelchair framework. Having Paralympian David Gould coaching the team adds a wealth of experience and inspiration for our young athletes.” Brenton continued, “I look forward to seeing them compete and represent our state with pride.”
The championships will provide a platform for South Australia’s athletes to gain valuable experience, compete at an elite level, and inspire future generations of wheelchair basketball players in the state.
Basketball South Australia encourages the community to get behind the team as they prepare for this exciting journey. Stay tuned for updates on their progress and achievements throughout the tournament.
Basketball South Australia is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 South Australian Referee Development Program (SARDP). This program has been carefully designed to unify officiating across both Metro and Country basketball in South Australia, providing a structured development pathway for promising referees.
SARDP is an exclusive program with limited positions, reserved for officials who have demonstrated commitment, potential, and a strong desire to develop themselves and others. We are thrilled to announce the selected referees for this year’s program.
2025 SARDP Participants:
| Alix Lilley | Lachlan Marks |
| Ariella Randi | Lara Spokes |
| Ashby Sutcliffe | Lily May |
| Bradley May | Lucy Koch |
| Brayden Fallavollita | Makita Pitt-Williams |
| Cameron Dixon | Matthew Dixon |
| Claire Bowler | Meg O’Leary-Fletcher |
| Eden Baker | Molly Cox |
| Emma Ashmoore | Mykaela Walker |
| Jack Pietsch | Rick Hoffmann |
| Jack Shepperd | Sam Sargent |
| James Anderson | Taylor Ho |
| James Bruce | Timothy George |
| Jamie May | Tynan Kelly |
| Jared Filmer | Zahli Priest |
| Jordyn Summers | Zinzan Todd |
| Krystal Miller | Zoe Grigg |
| Lachlan Cox |
Overseeing the program is an experienced team of referee educators who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to mentor and support our selected officials.
SARDP Coaching Panel:
Additionally, the SARDP will feature guest speakers and presenters who will provide participants with high-level officiating education and development opportunities. Participants must actively engage in all sessions, be available to officiate throughout the competition year, and complete all assigned tasks.
Tonight, we will be officially launching and welcoming the referees into the SARDP for 2025.
We congratulate all selected referees and look forward to seeing them continue their officiating journey through the SARDP. Basketball SA remains committed to fostering referee development and empowering all South Australian officials, ensuring a strong foundation for the future of basketball across the state.
We are proud to introduce One Team One Goal – Basketball South Australia’s Strategic Plan for 2025 –2028. This plan reflects our shared commitment to growing, developing, and sustaining basketball across the state.
Basketball in South Australia is thriving, and this strategy is our roadmap to ensuring it remains the most inclusive, accessible, and dynamic sport in the country. Through our five strategic pillars, Participate, Develop, Sustainable, Places to Play, and Collaborate, we will enhance opportunities for all involved in the game while strengthening facilities, governance, and commercial foundations.
Success will only be achieved through collaboration, and we invite you to be part of this journey.
Read the full plan here!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
One Team One Goal is Basketball South Australia’s strategic plan for 2025–2028. It outlines our commitment to growing and strengthening basketball across South Australia through five strategic pillars: Participate, Develop, Places to Play, Collaborate, and Sustainable.
The plan provides a clear direction for the sport, ensuring participation growth, stronger development pathways, improved infrastructure, better collaboration, and long-term sustainability.
– Expanding school and grassroots programs.
– Increasing opportunities for female, inclusive, and wheelchair basketball.
– Strengthening regional and community basketball.
– A contemporary coaching framework and enhanced training programs.
– A whole of sport roadmap focusing on recruitment and retainment.
– Investment in leadership opportunities across all levels of basketball.
– Collaborating with local councils, state government and private investment on facility expansion.
– Upgrading existing venues to meet increasing demand.
– Developing a long-term infrastructure strategy.
– Strengthening partnerships with local clubs, associations, and governing bodies.
– Enhancing consultation and feedback opportunities.
– Working closely with government and commercial partners to support basketball development.
– Responsible financial management and diversification of revenue streams.
– Increased investment in commercial opportunities and grants.
– Development of a long-term investment strategy.
– Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are benchmarked and measured across all areas of the plan.
– Regular reporting and evaluation to ensure transparency and accountability.
– Through club and association meetings, forums, and dedicated feedback channels.
– Basketball SA will provide regular updates and opportunities for stakeholder engagement.
– Clear action plans for each strategic pillar.
– Ongoing collaboration with key stakeholders.
– Regular reviews and adjustments to ensure objectives are met.
Basketball South Australia is proud to announce an exciting new partnership to bring South Australia’s emerging stars to your screens over the next three years as a part of a new deal with Kommunity TV.
The State Junior Championships, starting May 16, will broadcast a range of games from the State Basketball Centre, including all division one Grand Finals on May 19, and again in 2025 and 2026.
The partnership will also cover the District League competitions, with Junior, Youth and Senior Finals taking place in July and August 2024.
Adam May, GM Finance & Commercial of Basketball South Australia, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “Basketball SA is extremely excited to expand the partnership with KommunityTV, broadcasting a range of games from our competitions over the next three years, and allowing more basketball fans to see the coverage of grassroots community basketball than ever before.
“We look forward to sharing games from the State Basketball Centre – the new home of South Australian basketball – at the upcoming State Championships.
“We are also looking forward to expanding the coverage of the District League finals across the Senior, Youth and Junior competitions, after the successful partnership with the Junior competition last year.
Partnering for multiple years allows us to work with KommunityTV to focus on developing the coverage over the life of the agreement, utilising their experience in broadcasting Basketball in both South Australia as well as around the country.”
With the 2024 Basketball SA State Championships tipping off next week, you will be able to catch all the action from courts five and six at the State Basketball Centre on KommunityTV across the duration of the event, starting Thursday May 16.
We are very excited to announce the eight South Australian Athletes that have been selected as a part of the Under 17 Australian Junior Squad to attend the Emus and Sapphires Camps in preparation for the 2024 World Cup.
These are the athletes that will be representing South Australia at the Junior Squad Camps held at the Australian Centre of Excellence in March.
WOMEN / SAPPHIRES
MEN / EMUS
As part of Basketball South Australia’s High-Performance restructure and vision, Dee will lead our female High-Performance portfolio, including coaching and administration. This exciting and innovative approach to female pathways is a new era for South Australia, to encourage and inspire girls and women to participate at the highest level of basketball.
Dee brings a wealth of basketball experience to our team, having lived through the High-Performance program herself as both a player and a parent. As a young seven-year-old, Dee embarked on her basketball journey. Growing up, Dee followed Western Australia’s High-Performance program as an athlete participating and competing in the U14, U16 and U18 National Squads. In 2000 to 2001, she attended the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) on a scholarship, whilst concurrently being selected as an Australian Junior for the Gems and Sapphires. Dee’s impressive playing career had only just begun, with her hitting the court for eleven seasons in the WNBL. She started in the WNBL playing for Perth, before transitioning to Dandenong where she won two WNBL championships, finishing her extensive WNBL career in Adelaide in 2007.
Dee’s passion for people stems from her current studies within Social Work and her personal philosophy “participants are people before athletes.” Dee said, “I am thrilled at the prospect of contributing to the High-Performance program in South Australia. Basketball South Australia’s vision and commitment to excellence aligns seamlessly with my passion for the sport and my desire to continually elevate my personal skills. The opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to prioritising not only the skill development of their young athletes, but also in fostering a wellbeing & holistic approach excites me. I look forward to meeting all the young athletes and embracing the opportunities ahead.”
Dee’s unique playing and work career will provide valuable insight into Basketball SA’s innovative approach to collaborating with female players, coaches and support staff. Dee’s “people first” approach will provide girls, women, and their families a safe, transparent, and tailored High-Performance pathway.
Tim Brenton, Basketball South Australia CEO, said, “Dee Ranford is an outstanding woman, former player, coach, mum, and role model. We could not be happier with Dee’s appointment. We are looking forward to watching Dee grow in this space and just as important, creating a best practice High-Performance program for girls and women to flourish.”
Dee joins the Basketball South Australia team on 7 February 2024.
18th – 21st May 2023
South Australia’s basketball scene was set ablaze over the weekend as the highly anticipated State Championships took place. The tournament brought together talented athletes from across the state for an unforgettable display of basketball.
Over the weekend, there was an undeniable buzz of excitement in the air as our Div 1 and 2 teams from the U12, U14, U16, and U18 age groups proudly represented their clubs at various venues. Throughout the tournament, spectators were treated to an impressive display of athleticism and sportsmanship, cheering on their favourite teams, creating an electric atmosphere throughout the entire tournament. The matches were a testament to the level of skill and talent present in South Australia’s basketball community.
We sincerely thank the referees and officials for their crucial role in the success of the State Championships. Their commitment ensured fair games and maintained the integrity of basketball. We greatly appreciate their contributions and unwavering dedication to the sport.
The 2023 Junior State Championships marked a significant milestone with the introduction of the highly esteemed Seeley International ‘Keep Your Cool’ award, proudly presented by Basketball South Australia’s corporate partner and sponsor of the referees and technical officials, Seeley International.
The award is determined by six key categories:
It is with great honour that we congratulate the Eastern Mavericks Basketball Club for their well-deserved recognition as the recipients of this award; presented by Managing Director of Seeley International, Jon Seeley. The Eastern Mavericks’ received the best score on the above criteria, demonstrating a commitment to fair play, respect, and sportsmanship. The award will be a perpetual trophy, symbolising the importance of these values in all our games.
Congratulations to the outstanding teams who emerged as the overall champions of State Championships.
State Male Club Champion – South Adelaide
State Female Club Champion – Norwood Flames
Overall State Club Champion – Norwood Flames
Reserve Male Club Champion – Sturt and South Adelaide
Reserve Female Club Champion – Forestville Eagles
Overall Reserve Club Champion – Forestville Eagles
BSA Extends our congratulations to the following teams for their outstanding achievements in winning the State and Reserve State Champs Grand Finals.
Under 18 Boys State: Southern Tigers
Under 18 Girls State: West Adelaide
Under 18 Boys Reserve: Forestville Eagles
Under 18 Girls Reserves: West Adelaide
Under 16 Boys State: South Adelaide
Under 16 Girls State: Forestville Eagles
Under 16 Boys Reserve: South Adelaide
Under 16 Girls Reserves: Forestville Eagles
Under 14 Boys State: South Adelaide
Under 14 Girls State: Sturt Sabres
Under 14 Boys Reserve: Norwood Flames
Under 14 Girls Reserves: Forestville Eagles
Under 12 Boys State: North Adelaide
Under 12 Girls State: Norwood Flames
Under 12 Boys Reserve: North Adelaide
Under 12 Girls Reserves: South Adelaide
We congratulate all participants of the Junior State Championships for their exceptional skills, determination, and sportsmanship. Your involvement greatly contributed to the success of the event, whether as players, coaches, referees, or supporters. Your presence added to the competitive atmosphere and made the tournament memorable. We commend your efforts, sportsmanship, and commitment to the sport, showcasing the talent and passion within the basketball community in South Australia. Bring on 2024!
Basketball SA is thrilled to announce the signing of Seeley International as a Corporate Partner.
Seeley International is an Adelaide based company and a world leader in evaporative air conditioning solutions. Their indirect evaporative solution, Climate Wizard, boasts advanced technology to cool large areas while maintaining low running costs, providing exceptional ventilation, and preventing increased humidity.
Our partnership will recognise Seeley International as the preferred supplier for future Basketball SA facilities planning, as well as see Seeley International named as the Referees and Officials partner for Basketball SA. An exciting aspect to our partnership will be a Climate Wizard solution installed in the State Basketball Centre currently under construction at Wayville.
Basketball SA CEO, Tim Brenton, said they are looking forward to working with Seeley International to showcase Climate Wizard in the new Home of South Australian Basketball as the best air conditioning solution for the sport.
“The upfront cost and ongoing running expenses for all community sports are a huge consideration, whilst balancing the need to keep the court area humidity levels low. Seeley’s Climate Wizard indirect evaporative solution does this, whilst also ensuring great ventilation. 100% of the circulated air is sourced outside, which we recognise as an important benefit to basketball following the impacts of Covid-19 to the sport.”
Jon Seeley, Group Managing Director of Seeley International, said he was pleased to be working with such an inclusive and diverse sport that has such a high reliance on the climate control of its venues, and hopes to keep working with Basketball SA in other venues.
“We know basketball is a very popular sport in the state, and we are excited to be working with Basketball SA to support referees and officials deliver the game and help everyone keep their cool. It’s fitting that our cutting-edge technology will be used to help provide perfect conditions for the game at the State Basketball Centre.”
To recognise Seeley International’s valued support for the high performance pathways of our referees to NBL1, National and International levels, the Climate Wizard logo will be seen on all NBL1 Central Referees and Officials uniforms during the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Seasons.
