Basketball NSW is the governing body for basketball in New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1938, Basketball NSW has a rich history of promoting and developing the game of basketball throughout the state. As an affiliated member of Basketball Australia (BA), the national governing body, Basketball NSW is committed to growing and advancing the sport at all levels.
With a strong focus on supporting its members, stakeholders, and the basketball community, Basketball NSW strives to create opportunities for all to participate in this all-inclusive sport. Currently boasting over 85,800+ registered members across New South Wales, Basketball NSW provides a platform for individuals of all genders, ages, and abilities to engage in the game they love.
Basketball NSW dedicates itself to the sport with passion and a commitment to excellence. It works tirelessly to promote the game's growth through initiatives, programs, and competitions for players, coaches, officials, and administrators, earning a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and innovation.
Basketball NSW is dedicated to promoting the game, developing talent, and building a strong basketball culture across the state. With a proud history and an ambitious vision for the future, Basketball NSW continues to significantly impact the basketball landscape in New South Wales and beyond.
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The role of the technical officials is to ensure the game is played in a fair and safe manner and within the rules. Refereeing is the most physical active as they are on-court and “call” the game. Other technical officials perform various roles on the scoretable and statistics and further information about each role is given below.
Basketball NSW competitions and tournaments for men, women, youth and juniors.
Each year Basketball NSW enters teams into Basketball Australia's National Championships in the U20's, U18', U16', Wheelchair Basketball and for Players with an Intellectual Impairment.
Basketball NSW offers community programs from participation, learn-to-play through to development programs for;
- Children
- Women and Girls
- First Nations
- People with a physical impairment
- People with an intellectual impairment
- LGBTQ community
- Seniors/Elderly
Basketball is Everyone's Game!
Your support helps us to foster the growth of basketball in our community and promotes a culture of participation, empowerment, and excellence.
Dates: 28–30 November 2025
Location: Crowne Plaza Terrigal
FRIDAY 28th of November
| Time | Topic | Event Space |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM | Guest check-in opens | |
| 4:45 PM | Conference check-in | Hawkesbury Lobby |
| 5:00 PM | The 2026 State Conference Opens – Welcome to Country – Opening Remarks (Stephanie Brantz, Conference Chair) |
Pacific Ballroom |
| 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Lisa Yen, Chairman | Pacific Ballroom |
| 6:00 – 7:30 PM | Panel Discussion on Australian Basketball 2040 Vision and Digital Transformation – Greg Sam, Basketball Australia – Director – Nadine Parkington, Think Nimble – Luke Bould, Alacria Global |
Pacific Ballroom |
| 7:30 – 9:00 PM | Welcome Party | Hawkesbury Lobby |
| Time | Topic | Event Space |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Basketball NSW Board & Association Directors Breakfast | Location in Hotel |
| 9:00 AM | 2022–2025 BNSW Strategic Plan – Report 2026–2028 BNSW Strategic Plan |
Pacific Ballroom |
| 10:15 AM | Morning Tea | Hawkesbury Lobby |
| 10:30 AM | Maximising the Customers Experience | Pacific Ballroom |
| 11:15 AM | Coaches Competency Framework | Pacific Ballroom |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch | Seasalt Upper |
| 1:00 PM | Technical Officials Competency Framework & Curriculum / new SRDP | Pacific Ballroom |
| 2:15 PM | Places to Play | Pacific Ballroom |
| 3:00 PM | Afternoon Tea | Hawkesbury Lobby |
| 3:20 PM | Respect The Game | Pacific Ballroom |
| 4:00 PM | Club Governance in Basketball | Pacific Ballroom |
| 4:30 PM | We’re turning 90 (in 2028) | Pacific Ballroom |
| 5:00 PM | Day 2 Closing Remarks | Pacific Ballroom |
| 6:30 – 11:00 PM | BNSW Hall of Fame Dinner | Grand Ballroom |
| Time | Topic | Event Space |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Metro Association Forum | Avoca/Terrigal |
| 8:30 AM | Country Association Forum | Wamberal |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Tea | Breakout Room |
| 10:30 AM | State Conference Day 3 Opening Remarks | Pacific Ballroom |
| 10:45 AM | BNSW Pathways Program | Pacific Ballroom |
| 12:00 PM | 2025 BNSW Annual Awards | Hawkesbury Lobby |
| 2:00 PM | State Conference Concludes |
Stephanie Brantz named as Conference Chair
For more info:
Geoff Tripp
geoff.tripp@bnsw.com.au