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On Saturday 12th of October, we came together to celebrate the success of our Referees and Technical Officials in 2024. Basketball South Australia would like to formally congratulate the officials who received awards. The Officials Awards Night highlights some of the standout individuals who have dedicated their time to our sport. Referees and Technical Officials within basketball in South Australia dedicate countless hours to ensuring games can be conducted, and we wouldn’t have the opportunities available without them.

The awards for the evening acknowledge statisticians, score table officials, referees, and referee coaches. Highlighting the significant achievements of our rising stars, most dedicated and officials of the year. 👏

It was great to hear from a variety of officials with different levels of experience, sharing their unique pathways and goals.

Please join us in acknowledging and celebrating the individuals who received the 2024 Officials Awards.  

ACBA Referee of the YearJosh Branson
FUTURE STARS Referee of the YearEmily Underwood
SDJBL Referee of the YearAbby Bishop 
STURT DOMESTIC Referee of the YearJoe Arkwright
WESTSIDE DOMESTIC Referee of the YearMia Attridge
MSBL Mini Referee of the YearPaige Hartley
MSBL Senior Referee of the YearPaul Welbourn
Rising Star StatisticianTracey-Lee Konidaris
Rising Star Score Table Alex Maddern
Rising Star, Junior District Lara Spokes
Rising Star SA CountryMeg O’Leary-Fletcher
Rising Star, NBL1Chelsea Nicholls
Rookie of the Year, Junior DistrictJack Pietsch 
Rookie of the Year, NBL1 Tynan Kelly
Referee of the Year, Junior District Jordan Girardi
Referee of the Year, Senior DistrictJonathan Raw
Statistician of the YearTracy Rosser
Score Table Official of the Year Richard James
Referee Coach of the Year NBL1 Jen Dorrell
SA Country Referee of the YearIzeyah Raymond
Score Table Most Dedicated Frank Kleinig
Statistician Most Dedicated Sandor Busai
Golden Whistle Award, NBL1 James Griguol

🏀 The wait is over! 🗓️ Basketball South Australia is excited to share the upcoming competition calendars for the next 12 months! Fixtures will be released in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. As we gear up for an exciting season, let’s show our appreciation for the referees and officials who help make every game possible. Together, we can create a positive and respectful environment on and off the court 🏆

Please note that these calendars are subject to change due to venue availability, referee availability or unforeseen circumstances

Don’t forget to print off your calendars and pencil keys dates into your calendar, so you’re ready for the action!

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Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, our Officials Awards Night, originally scheduled for this Saturday, has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 12.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The rescheduled night will still be a fantastic celebration of our officials’ hard work and dedication.

Please save the new date in your calendars.


Date: October 12
Venue: The Lights Community and Sports Centre – Function Room
Time: 6:00 pm arrival

TICKETS: http://bit.ly/2024officialsdinner

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

FAQ

What happens to tickets that have already been purchased? 

All parties that purchased tickets have been contacted. Tickets will be honoured for the new date. If you can not attend the new date, please contact Basketball SA at contact@basketballsa.com.au and we will organise a full refund. 

Will there be changes to the event format or schedule? 

No. All awards will still be presented at the event. The awards will be added to the Basketball SA Officials Camp and we can’t wait to honour the outstanding achievements of our officials throughout 2024, as well as preparing them for the upcoming 2025 season. 
 

Over the past two weeks, the Basketball South Australia District League Grand Finals concluded with thrilling competitions across 72 divisions, ranging from Under 10 Juniors to Senior Reserves. These finals were marked by intense matchups, spectacular sportsmanship, and outstanding team spirit. 

Supporters filled the stands with enthusiasm, creating a vibrant atmosphere that energised the games. Fans were treated to several exhilarating finishes, highlighting the high skill level and determination on display. 

The success of these games was made possible by the unwavering dedication of coaches, team managers, referees, and technical officials. Their hard work ensured fair play and upheld the sport’s high standards, and for that, we extend our deepest gratitude. Their commitment is instrumental in fostering the competitive and respectful environment we value at Basketball South Australia. 

The results of each game are accessible by selecting the competition below.

JDL U10 Boys
Division Team A Team B Score 
U10 Boys | Division 1 U10B South Adelaide Panthers 1 U10B West Adelaide Bearcats 1 A-41 B-27 
U10 Boys | Division 2 U10B South Adelaide Panthers 2 U10B Woodville Warriors 1 A-54 B-18 
U10 Boys | Division 3 U10B South Adelaide Panthers 3 U10B Sturt Sabres 3 A-46 B-20 
U10 Boys | Division 4 U10B South Adelaide Panthers 4 U10B Norwood Flames 5 A-46 B-39 
U10 Boys | Division 5 U10B West Adelaide Bearcats 5 U10B Eastern Mavericks 2 A-34 B-22 
JDL U10 Girls
Division Team A Team B Score 
U10 Girls | Division 1 U10G West Adelaide Bearcats 1 U10G Norwood Flames 1 A-26 B-23 
U10 Girls | Division 2 U10G South Adelaide Panthers 2 U10G West Adelaide Bearcats 2 A-13 B-19 
U10 Girls | Division 3 U10G South Adelaide Panthers 3 U10G Forestville Eagles 2 A-15 B-9 
U10 Girls | Division 4 U10G Forestville Eagles 4 U10G Southern Tigers 2 A-17 B-9 
JDL U12 Boys
Division Team A Team B Score 
U12 Boys | Division 1 U12B South Adelaide Panthers 1 U12B North Adelaide Rockets 1 A-50 B-33 
U12 Boys | Division 2 U12B Norwood Flames 2 U12B West Adelaide Bearcats 2 A-47 B-35 
U12 Boys | Division 3 U12B Sturt Sabres 3 U12B North Adelaide Rockets 3 A-36 B-40 
U12 Boys | Division 4 U12B Sturt Sabres 5 U12B South Adelaide Panthers 4 A-49 B-34 
U12 Boys | Division 5 U12B Norwood Flames 6 U12B South Adelaide Panthers 5 A-25 B-29 
U12 Boys | Division 6 U12B Woodville Warriors 5 U12B Sturt Sabres 6 A-32 B-33 
U12 Boys | Division 7 U12B United Districts Titans 1 U12B Forestville Eagles 7 A-34 B-27 
JDL U12 Girls
Division Team A Team B Score 
U12 Girls | Division 1 U12G West Adelaide Bearcats 1 U12G Norwood Flames 1 A-29 B-28 
U12 Girls | Division 2 U12G South Adelaide Panthers 2 U12G Central Districts Lions 2 A-20 B-33 
U12 Girls | Division 3 U12G Norwood Flames 3 U12G Norwood Flames 4 A-44 B-19 
U12 Girls | Division 4 U12G Sturt Sabres 5 U12G West Adelaide Bearcats 4 A-14 B-5 
U12 Girls | Division 5 U12G West Adelaide Bearcats 5 U12G Western Magic 1 A-26 B-22 
JDL U14 Boys
Division Team A Team B Score 
U14 Boys | Division 1 U14B South Adelaide Panthers 1 U14B Norwood Flames 1 A-68 B-67 
U14 Boys | Division 2 U14B North Adelaide Rockets 2 U14B West Adelaide Bearcats 2 A-41 B-55 
U14 Boys | Division 3 U14B Sturt Sabres 3 U14B North Adelaide Rockets 3 A-34 B-45 
U14 Boys | Division 4 U14B North Adelaide Rockets 5 U14B West Adelaide Bearcats 4 A-30 B-34 
U14 Boys | Division 5 U14B United Districts Titans 1 U14B Western Magic 1 A-51 B-48 
U14 Boys | Division 6 U14B West Adelaide Bearcats 6 U14B Forestville Eagles 7 A-39 B-48 
U14 Boys | Division 7 U14B United Districts Titans 2 U14B SA Church Stars 2 A-58 B-60 
U14 Boys | Division 8 U14B United Districts Titans 3 U14B Forestville Eagles 10 A-19 B-27 
JDL U14 Girls
Division Team A Team B Score 
U14 Girls | Division 1 U14G South Adelaide Panthers 1 U14G Forestville Eagles 1 A-56 B-35 
U14 Girls | Division 2 U14G Norwood Flames 2 U14G South Adelaide Panthers 2 A-37 B-47 
U14 Girls | Division 3 U14G South Adelaide Panthers 4 U14G South Adelaide Panthers 3 A-16 B-12 
U14 Girls | Division 4 U14G North Adelaide Rockets 3 U14G North Adelaide Rockets 4 A-19 B-25 
U14 Girls | Division 5 U14G Forestville Eagles 6 U14G Sturt Sabres 4 A-17 B-28 
JDL U16 Boys
Division Team A Team B Score 
U16 Boys | Division 1 U16B West Adelaide Bearcats 1 U16B South Adelaide Panthers 1 A-57 B-71 
U16 Boys | Division 2 U16B Forestville Eagles 2 U16B South Adelaide Panthers 2 A-61 B-32 
U16 Boys | Division 3 U16B South Adelaide Panthers 3 U16B West Adelaide Bearcats 3 A-48 B-44 
U16 Boys | Division 4 U16B Sturt Sabres 4 U16B Woodville Warriors 5 A-31 B-33 
U16 Boys | Division 5 U16B North Adelaide Rockets 5 U16B Sturt Sabres 5 A-45 B-30 
U16 Boys | Division 6 U16B Forestville Eagles 7 U16B Southern Tigers 5 A-43 B-33 
U16 Boys | Division 7 U16B United Districts Titans 1 U16B West Adelaide Bearcats 6 A-32 B-38 
U16 Boys | Division 8 U16B Woodville Warriors 7 U16B United Districts Titans 3 A-38 B-36 
JDL U16 Girls
Division Team A Team B Score 
U16 Girls | Division 1 U16G Norwood Flames 1 U16G Eastern Mavericks 1 A-59 B-39 
U16 Girls | Division 2 U16G Forestville Eagles 2 U16G Norwood Flames 2 A-38 B-68 
U16 Girls | Division 3 U16G Forestville Eagles 3 U16G Sturt Sabres 3 A-24 B-28 
U16 Girls | Division 4 U16G Southern Tigers 2 U16G Norwood Flames 6 A-29 B-19 
U16 Girls | Division 5 U16G Forestville Eagles 5 U16G South Adelaide Panthers 4 A-35 B-30 
JDL U18 Boys
Division Team A Team B Score 
U18 Boys | Division 1 U18B Forestville Eagles 1 U18B Central Districts Lions 1 A-86 B-82 
U18 Boys | Division 2 U18B Woodville Warriors 2 U18B West Adelaide Bearcats 2 A-53 B-54 
U18 Boys | Division 3 U18B Sturt Sabres 4 U18B Sturt Sabres 3 A-49 B-53 
U18 Boys | Division 4 U18B West Adelaide Bearcats 4 U18B Forestville Eagles 4 A-56 B-44 
U18 Boys | Division 5 U18B Southern Tigers 4 U18B North Adelaide Rockets 5 A-38 B-45 
U18 Boys | Division 6 U18B Sturt Sabres 6 U18B South Adelaide Panthers 6 A-30 B-28 
U18 Boys | Division 7 U18B Eastern Mavericks 5 U18B Central Districts Lions 6 A-46 B-37 
JDL U18 Girls
Division Team A Team B Score 
U18 Girls | Division 1 U18G Forestville Eagles 1 U18G West Adelaide Bearcats 1 A-72 B-52 
U18 Girls | Division 2 U18G West Adelaide Bearcats 2 U18G Forestville Eagles 2 A-41 B-42 
U18 Girls | Division 3 U18G Western Magic 1 U18G West Adelaide Bearcats 3 A-31 B-25 
YDL U21 Men
Division Team A Team B Score 
U21 Men | Division 1 U21M North Adelaide Rockets 1 U21M Woodville Warriors 1 A-101 B-89
U21 Men | Division 2 U21M South Adelaide Panthers 2 U21M North Adelaide Rockets 2 A-72 B-86
U21 Men | Division 3 U21M Norwood Flames 4 U21M Forestville Eagles 4 A-53 B-33 
U21 Men | Division 4 U21M SA Church Stars 2 U21M South Adelaide Panthers 5 A-43 B-54 
YDL U23 Women
Division Team A Team B Score 
U23 Women | Division 1 U23W Sturt Sabres 1 U23W Forestville Eagles 1 A-62 B-60
U23 Women | Division 2 U23W Central Districts Lions 1 U23W Sturt Sabres 3 A-63 B-51
SDL Men
Division Team A Team B Score 
Senior Men | Reserves RM Sturt Sabres RM South Adelaide Panthers A-103 B-77
Senior Men | Division 3 SM Sturt Sabres 1 SM West Adelaide Bearcats 1 A-78 B-68 
Senior Men | Division 4 SM Forestville Eagles 2 SM South Adelaide Panthers 3 A-62 B-66
Senior Men | Division 5 SM Southern Tigers 3 SM Forestville Eagles 4 A-61 B-63
Senior Men | Division 6 SM SA Church Stars 2 SM South Adelaide Panthers 5 A-33 B-45
Senior Men | Division 7 SM Adelaide University Griffins 4 SM West Adelaide Bearcats 4 A-38 B-40
SDL Women
Division Team A Team B Score 
Senior Women | Reserves RW Sturt Sabres RW Forestville Eagles A-92 B-113
Senior Women | Division 3 SW West Adelaide Bearcats 1 SW South Adelaide Panthers 2 A-53 B-43
Senior Women | Division 4 SW Central Districts Lions 2 SW West Adelaide Bearcats 3 A-39 B-21

Basketball South Australia is seeking nominations from individuals to join its sub-committees. To support the functioning of the Commission, sub-committees play an essential role in upholding good governance practices and improving the sport of basketball on and off the court.  

The Basketball SA Commission leads our governing body and is responsible for strategic direction, establishing organisational goals for management and monitoring the achievements and risk directly through its committees.  

Nominations are now open for people with legal, risk, finance, sporting and governance skills and experience. The role of an appointed sub-committee member is voluntary and successful nominees will be appointed to a two-year term.  

Opportunities are available on the following sub-committees:   

These sub-committees operate under the leadership of a Commissioner as Chair, as well as Basketball SA team member ex-officio. Terms of Reference details the role objectives, duties and responsibilities of the sub-committee.  

Basketball SA supports the 40:40:20 policy initiative to recognise leadership of women in sport and supports all aspects of diversity. 

Specific skills in strategic management, financial acumen, government or business, or basketball operations will be highly regarded.  

Nominations open 8th August 2024 and close 22nd August 2024.

To nominate, please complete this FORM. Nominations will only be considered with an accompanying cover letter and resume.  

For further information contact Basketball SA CEO Tim Brenton at tbrenton@basketballsa.com.au 

The 2024 NBL1 Central Grand Finals are fast approaching don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the action.

Join us at the Adelaide 36ers Arena, Findon, as the best teams of the 2024 NBL1 Central seasons take the court in a battle for the championship.

The Women tip off at 5:30pm, followed by the Men at 8:00pm.

Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/NBL1CentralGFTickets

*Participant Life Members (formerly 300 Club) please contact Basketball SA directly to redeem your tickets.

Basketball SA is excited to announce our new partnership with Sport4All for 2024. This collaboration aims to make basketball more inclusive for all South Australians.

Our partnership will focus on increasing awareness and opportunities for participation through programs like Aussie Hoops, 3×3, wheelchair basketball, and walking basketball. We’re thrilled to have Sport4All’s Inclusion Coach, Kelly Hamlyn, join our team to help improve accessibility and engagement in the sport.

By working together, Sport4All and Basketball SA are working towards a more inclusive future for basketball and South Australians. 

For more details, visit this link!

On Monday, 25 June 2024, the Basketball SA Commission held its scheduled bi-monthly meeting. At the commencement of the meeting, the Commission accepted the resignation of Mr Wade Burns.

Basketball SA acknowledges Mr Burns for his contribution to South Australian basketball.   

The Commission has elected James Kitching as Chair of the Commission and Jasmin Chua as the Deputy Chair.

NBL1 Central 2024 Grand Finals Big Shed Bash: Win lunch, transfers and courtside seats for you and three friends! 

To win, just share a photo of you enjoying any NBL1 Central game with a Big Shed beverage and caption it as to why you deserve to be courtside for the Grand Finals. Don’t forget to tag @NBL1Central and @BigShedBeer along with the hashtag #NBL1BigShedBash to be in to win. 

The winner will be chosen on 2nd August and will win Lunch for four at Big Shed Brewing before the game, Transfers to the Adelaide 36ers Arena and Four Courtside seats for the NBL1 Central 2024 Grand Finals on the 10th August. Prize is worth $800. 

Two Runner Ups will be selected and will win a four pack of Big Shed Brewing products along with four general admission tickets to the NBL1 Central Grand Finals on the 10th August. 

NBL1 Central Games can be watched on Kayo, NBL1 Live stream, or in person at the venue. To be eligible to win, the post must be public on Instagram and include the game, a Big Shed Beverage, the tags @NBL1Central and @BigShedBeer, hashtag #NBL1BigShedBash and a caption as to why you should be courtside for the grand final. 

Entrants must be over 18 years at the time of entry. Drink responsibly. 

Read Terms and Conditions

As of Sunday June 9th, there will be changes to the parking procedures at the State Basketball Centre (SBC). This is due to a major event being held at the Adelaide Showgrounds. Instead of utilising ticket and validation machines, basketball spectators and players must now use the QR code system through Basketball Connect. See a guide of how to access this QR code via Basketball connect This QR code is to be scanned at the entry/exit to use the carpark free of charge.

Failure to use the QR code will result in the regular parking fee being charged. Refunds for paid parking will not be issued.

FAQ:

Why is this change coming into effect?

The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society (RAHS) are changing the ticket validation system within the SBC, due to Cirque du Soleil being held at the Adelaide Showgrounds from June 9 to July 7. This event will heavily affect the car parking as they expect a significant increase in attendance to the Showgrounds. The QR code system will decrease entry and exit wait times.

How to do I access the QR code required for entry/exit?

The QR code is available to players, coaches, officials and spectators through the Basketball Connect app. You must be following a team to view the QR code in the ‘News and Updates’ banner at the top of the home screen.

Not registered with Basketball Connect? See a step by step guide on how to register and follow a team in Basketball Connect. bit.ly/4e8nSM4

For external users you will be contacted with the code.

I do not own a smartphone, how do I access the code?

If you do not have a smart phone, we suggest getting help from another person in the Basketball Community that does have access to the code to share it with you and print it to gain access to the carpark.

When I get to the gate, how do I use the QR code?

Please see the graphic below on how to scan the QR code at the gates.

When are the expected peaks going to occur?

Below is the schedule to the session times of Cirque du Soleil. We recommend looking at this schedule and consider allowing more time to get to the venue if your activity coincides with a session listed below.

What street entrances can I use this QR code for?

The QR Code will allow access into the carparks for both Rose Terrace and Leader Street.