BASKETBALL IS FOR EVERYONE
SPORTING SCHOOLS
We’re proud to be recognised as a Sporting Schools provider in the Shoalhaven. Bring your courts to life with coaching sessions or by participating in school basketball tournaments.
We encourage our players and referees to get involved with both PSSA and Independent school events throughout the year.
SBA’s ‘All Schools Challenge’ brings government and independent schools together for an annual round-robin. Keep your eyes out for information about entering later in the year.
WINTER 2026 JUNIOR COMPETITIONS (TERMS 2 & 3)
The Winter season runs from 21 April to 23 September (21 weeks across term 2 & 3 with a mid-season holiday break). Schools can create and nominate a team, or students can attend Muster to be placed into a team. Competitions run for students aged 9-18yo/U12-U19) .
Schools are able to nominate teams for the following competitions:
- U12 Boys (turning 9–11 in 2026)
- U13 Girls (turning 9–12 in 2026)
- U17 Girls (turning 13–16 in 2026)
Key Dates:
- 5 April: School team nominations close
- 19 April: Player registrations close
- 21–22 April: Junior Muster/First day of the seasoN
Whys schools love it.
- Simple team nomination form is completed in minutes
- SBA handles registration and fees
- Coaches are supplied (unless a parent or teacher would like to coach)
- Safe sporting environment where all coaches and referees have WWCC
- Players can get the bus to the stadium from most local schools
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Try Basketball This Winter – Shoalhaven Basketball Junior Competition
Shoalhaven Basketball Association is inviting students to join our Winter 2026 Junior Basketball Competition at the Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre.
Basketball is a fun, inclusive sport for all skill levels, and our junior competitions provide a great opportunity for students to learn new skills, make friends, and stay active.
The Winter season runs from 21 April to 23 September (Term 2 & 3), with a mid-season break during the July school holidays.
Competitions available:
- U12 Boys (turning 9-11yo in 2026)
- U13 Girls (turning 9-12yo in 2026)
- U14 Boys (turning 12-13yo in 2026)
- U16 Boys (turning 14-15yo in 2026)
- U17 Girls (turning 13-16yo in 2026)
- U19 Boys (turning 16-18yo in 2026)
- Senior Women ((turning17+yo in 2026)
- Senior Men (turning 18+yo in 2026)
NOMINATE A TEAM! Schools can nominate team so you can play with your friends! Available for the following age groups, let us know by (enter your school’s sports person) if you would like to join the school team:
- U12 Boys
- U13 Girls
- U17 Girls
Key Dates:
- Monday 9 March: Registration and team nominations open
- Sunday 5 April: Junior Team Nominations close
- Sunday 19 April: Junior Registration closes
- Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 April: Junior Muster/first day of the season
FREE TWO-WEEK TRIAL
New players are also welcome to try basketball with a free two-week trial before committing.
For full competition details and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/SBA-JNR-WINTER2026
Best swishes,
Shoalhaven Basketball
enquiries@shoalhavenbasketball.com.au | 0412 777 184
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